of Islam; science, philosophy and religion; the Islamic creed; Islamic rituals; the social system of Islam (legislation, the family, characteristics, economic principles, social, and government); and morality in Islam. In the book al-Jamali detailed his beliefs: "My faith calls for scientific research, especially in the field of natural science and social studies and the acceptance of the concept of evolution. "I believe in the freedom of thought, and my faith in it is deep, provided it is associated with intellectual honesty." University career During the 1960s through the 1980s, he taught as Professor of Philosophy of Education, at the University of Tunis. There he was able to spread the Islamic beliefs that he had developed in several books. Following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, al-Jamali's writings became more popular throughout Iraq. His books appealed to the Iraqis: urged Muslims to comply with the Qur'an, but appealed to them to study modern science to keep apace with the West. Marriage In 1932, Al-Jamali was married to Sarah Powell (February 22, 1908—March 3, 2000), who was born in Saskatchewan, Canada to American parents. They met while studying at the Teachers College of Columbia University in the late 1920s. She moved to Iraq with Fadhel and they had three sons: Laith, Usameh, and Abbas. At a young age Laith was stricken with encephalitis, which arrested his mental development. From her experience in caring for Laith, Sarah promoted public awareness of mental retardation and wrote a book of her movement: The Story of Laith and His Life After Encephalitis. She also wrote Folktales from the City of the Golden Dome, a compilation of Iraqi folktales. Also known as Mohammad Fadhil Jamali and Mohammed Fadhil Jamali. Bibliography Harry Almond, "Iraqi Statesman: A Portrait of Mohammad Fadhel Jamali". Sara P. Jamali, Folktales from the City of the Golden Dome. Mohammad Fadhel Jamali, Letters on Islam, Oxford University Press, London, 1965. Alan Rush, "Obituary Mohammad Fadhel Jamali", The Independent (London), June 3, 1997. Charis Waddy, "Obituary Sarah Parker Jamali", The Independent (London), March 27, 2000. Sarah P. Jamali, The Story of Laith and His Life after Encephalitis, Amman, 2000. Mohammad Fadhel Jamali, "Experiences in Arab Affairs: 1943-1958" available on the Internet at Teachers College, Columbia University alumni Prime Ministers of Iraq Presidents of the Chamber of Deputies of Iraq 1903 births 1997 deaths Iraqi Shia Muslims Academic staff of Tunis University American University of Beirut