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WHAT IS ISLAM?
Cambridge Experience Islam Week 2008 gives you a chance to
explore what Islam stands for - an opportunity to hear from internationally
renowned academics, speak to Muslim students about their faith and have all
your questions on Islam answered. As well as an introduction to the basic
principles of Islam, topics covered include science in religion, human
rights, the environment, stories of Britons who have chosen Islam as a way
of life, and much more! Cambridge EIW 2008 is an unmissible opportunity to
find out what this religion is really all about.
Should you have any queries, please email eiwcom @ isoc.co.uk
Monday 18th Feb
7pm
Jesus and Muhammad in Islam
Speaker: Timothy Winter (Sheikh Zayed Lecturer, Faculty of Divinity) Venue: Physiology LT, Downing Site
"...We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before
him, and We sent him the Gospel wherein is guidance and light..." (Quran,
5:46)
Jesus, a figure given high status in the Quran, has been an inspiration for Muslims throughout history as a selfless, humble and beautiful personality. Come and find out more on the life and nature of Jesus in Islam, and how he is related to Muhammad and the Final Message.
Speaker: Tarek el-Diwany
Venue: Keynes Hall, King's College
Discover the problem with interest and the extent to which usury affects humanity today. A chance to get a rational view of the economic system of which we are a part, and explore the ideas of banking and money in Islam.
Speaker: Massoud Shadjareh
Venue: Keynes Hall, King's College
Muslims today are often reported as abusing rather than upholding the rights of individuals and society. Let us explore the life and message of the Prophet Muhammad and learn about the rights Islam truly gives to all humanity.
Wednesday 20th Feb
7pm
Islam Introduced
Speaker: Dr. Usama Hassan
Venue: Keynes Hall, King's College
Everything you wanted to know about Islam,
but were too polite/afraid to ask!
Thursday 21st Feb
1pm
Spread by the Sword?
Speaker: Timothy Winter
Venue: Keynes Hall, King's College
Come find out why Islam spread as far east as China and as far west as Western Europe. Let the reality dispel the myths and discover why Islam continues to be the fastest growing religion on Earth.
What makes people from different walks of life accept a new faith? Here's the chance to listen to the personal accounts of such individuals - some currently students at Cambridge - previously Catholic, Protestant, believers in other faiths or none.
Venue: St Columba's Hall, Downing Place (off Downing St)
A day of Islamic art and culture...A celebration of the finest art, poetry and song inspired by Islam, with food, henna art and much more. **Click here to download audio**
