Experience Islam Week 2010

Give your misconceptions a 'SHEIKH"...

Islam Introduced

SPEAKER: Dr Omar Mahroo
TIME: 5.30pm
VENUE: Keynes Hall, King’s College [map]

Everything you wanted to know about Islam, but were too polite/afraid to ask!

Hostility, Loyalty and Change: What is the Future for Muslims in the West?

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SPEAKER: Professor Tariq Ramadan
TIME: 6pm
VENUE: Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College [map]

As headlines paint hostile pictures of minarets in UK cities and niqaabs in western communities, we ask what the future is of Muslims in the UK. How do Muslims identify themselves in light of these issues? Does Islam still have a place in the UK?

Tariq Ramadan is Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University, Senior Research Fellow at Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan), and currently President of the European think tank: European Muslim Network.

Bridging a Path to Discourse: Muslims and Jews in Dialogue

In association with Cambridge Muslim College.

SPEAKERS: Professor Jonathan Gorsky (Heythrop College) and Dr Muhmmad As’ad (Director of Cambridge Muslim College)
TIME: 6pm
VENUE: Graham Storey Room, Trinity Hall College [map]

The Essence of Islam

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SPEAKER: Moez Masoud
TIME: 1pm
VENUE: Keynes Hall, Kings College [map]

"Although most people believe - in one way or another - in truth,
beauty, justice and goodness, we usually tend to lose sight of this
commonality in semantic misunderstandings. We all have a common
denominator, our numerator is different, that's all." -Moez Masoud

Come experience the amazing human possibility of breaking barriers and
recognizing the common ground between us.

Lifting the Veil: Gender in Islam

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SPEAKER: Sarah El Gazzar
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Keynes Hall, Kings College [map]

One of the most misrepresented and misunderstood issues; we explore the status and role of women in Islam.

The Big Issue with Islam

SPEAKER: Dr Daud Abdullah
TIME: 1pm
VENUE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville and Caius College [map]

With Islam and the media sharing an increasingly hostile relationship, find out how Muslims feel about the press coverage they receive and if they feel it is warranted.

Dr Daud Abdullah is Deputy Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, Trustee of the Centre for the Study of Terrorism

Islam and Violence: Muslim responses to terrorism

Speaker: Timothy J Winter
Time: 6pm
Venue: Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College [map]

Islam, violence, and terrorism: three words that are too often combined without a second thought. What is Islam's stance on violence? Do Muslims really condemn terrorism?

Timothy Winter is Sheikh Zayed Lecturer in Islamic Studies, and Fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge University.

Friday Sermon

SPEAKER: Timothy J Winter
TIME: 1pm
VENUE: St Columba's Church, Downing Street [map]

What do our Imams really preach? Come and have a taste of the Friday sermon delivered weekly to Muslims and make up your own mind. The real deal. 

Debate: The God Delusion

SPEAKERS: Hamza Tzortzis and Prof. Simon Blackburn
TIME: 6pm
VENUE: Cambridge Union [map]

Can we really know for sure that God exists? If God is a delusion, then how did the universe appear? Is Dawkins Right?

Hamza Tzortzis is a convert to Islam, author, intellectual activist, senior researcher and adviser at the Hittin Institute and founder of www.theinimitablequran.com

Simon Blackburn is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. He is the Vice President of the British Humanist Association and former editor of the journal mind.

Moses, Jesus and Muhammad: Brothers in Faith

SPEAKER: Idris Tawfiq
TIME: 1pm
VENUE: Lecture Theatre, Trinity Hall College [map]

An inspiration for Muslims throughout history as selfless, humble and beautiful personalities. Come and find out more on the life and nature of Moses and Jesus in Islam, and how they are related to Muhammad and the Final Message.

My Journey to Islam: Reverts Panel

SPEAKERS: Idris Tawfiq, Katie Turnbull
TIME: 6pm
VENUE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville and Cauis College [map]

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.

Idris Tawfiq is an Ex-Roman Catholic Priest, regular contributor to various newspapers and TV shows, author of ‘Talking About Other Faiths’.

Experience Islam: The Exhibition

TIME: 11am - 4pm
VENUE: Guildhall, Market Square

A chance to browse through a showcase of Muslim art and culture; view intriguing artefacts and mingle with others, discussing things you’re interested in over a nice warm cuppa.

ALWAAN: The Colours of Islam

TIME: 6pm
VENUE: Guildhall, Market Square

An evening of Islamic Art and Culture. A celebration of the finest art, poetry and song inspired by Islam, with yummy food, stalls, henna, performances and much more!

:: NOT TO BE MISSED ::