University of Cambridge Islamic Society

Assalamu Alaikum

ISoc has many events which aim to a provide a true and comprehensive understanding of Islam. Speakers from around the world are invited to give a wide range of lectures and seminars from "Jesus: Prophet of Islam" to "The Miracles of the Quran" to "The Islamic Economic System" (for all of which tapes are available free of charge). The biggest events have been the Islam Awareness Weeks, which saw exhibitions on Islam open to the public, a series of talks given by prominent speakers and dinners.

Contact eventscom @ isoc.co.uk for more detailed information on past or upcoming events. Also if you would like to sponsor one of our events, please visit the sponsorship page.

An Islamic Information Desk has also been running in the City Centre for dawa purposes, distributing literature and offering an opportunity for the public to meet and talk to Muslims.

Please contact dawacom @ isoc.co.uk for more information on how to volunteer for manning the stall.

1. Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) This year's Open General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th November.
Date: Tuesday 4th November
Time: 6.45
Venue: Physiology Lecture Theatre, Physiology Building, Downing Site
Downing Site: http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=main;xx=1977;yy=1047;mt=c;ms=175;tl=Downing%20Site
The ISOC constitution can be found here.
Please have a read through (it isn't very long!) and send in ANY suggestions for changes to ma214@cam.ac.uk.
All suggestions for changes and additions will be discussed at the OGM followed by a vote to see if it is approved.

YOU CAN SEND SUGGESTIONS AND ASK THAT YOU'RE NAME REMAINS ANONYMOUS IN THE OGM.
ALL SUGGESTIONS MUST BE IN BY SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2008, MIDDAY.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Weekly Circle : Reflections on Surah Yusuf Date: Wednesday 5th November
Time: 7.00pm
Speaker: Dr Omar Mahroo Venue: Sidgwick Site Prayer Room: Maps: http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=main;xx=1410;yy=1102;mt=c;ms=150;tl=Sidgwick%20Site

http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=sidg;xx=387;yy=343;mt=c;tl=Muslim%20Prayer%20Room Topics to be covered in our first session include the following insha Allah:
Unique characteristics of the surah
The Makkan paradigm
Qur'anic narrative strategy The mysterious initial letters
The Prophetic family tree
Islam and racism
Types of dream and their interpretation
Parent-child dynamics
Principle of the lesser of two evils
The credit crunch! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Dua Kumayl A group recitation of Surah Yaseen followed by Dua'a Kumail. Everyone is welcome. If you would like more details about
majlis and events in line with the Shia school of thought please e-mail: diversitycom@isoc.co.uk
Date: Thursday 6th November
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Sidgwick Site Prayer Room
Maps:
http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=main;xx=1410;yy=1102;mt=c;ms=150;tl=Sidgwick%20Site

http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=sidg;xx=387;yy=343;mt=c;tl=Muslim%20Prayer%20Room --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jummah Prayer

Date: Friday 17th October
Time: 1.15pm
Venue: Bowett Room, Queens' College
Khateeb: Shaykh Abdul Hakim Murad (tbc)

Please arrive as promptly as possible. If you do arrive late, please refrain from sitting in the aisle as it blocks access
to the back of the room.

1.20pm - Mawson Road Mosque
Details can be found at: http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Islam/Prayer/AbuBakrMosque.htm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Brothers' Friday Night Football

Time: 10pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge
http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=main;xx=2322;yy=1106;mt=c;tl=Kelsey%20Kerridge%20Sports%20Centre

Costs: £1 to be paid at reception, £2 to be paid to brother in charge to cover costs.
Please use the side entrance and go up the stairs.
All brothers are welcome but number of participants will be limited to 24.
Please do not bring wet footwear into the sports hall as it leads to hazards in safety.