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February 18th to 23rd 2008, Cambridge University
http://www.isoc.co.uk/eiw

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 human rights, islamic finance,
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.

The week's schedule of events is below and also attached. For complete
event and speaker details, please refer to the web address above. All
events are free of charge and free lunch will be served at all afternoon
talks. Should you have any queries, please email eiwcom@...

Regards,

Experience Islam Week Team
University of Cambridge Islamic Society


SCHEDULE:

::::MONDAY 18th FEBRUARY ::::

Title: Jesus and Muhammad in Islam
Time: 7pm
Speaker: Timothy Winter (Sheikh Zayed Lecturer, Faculty of Divinity)
Venue: Physiology Lecture Theatre, 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.



::::TUESDAY 19th FEBRUARY ::::

Title: Why we are all in debt
Time: 1pm
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.

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Title: Human Rights in Islam
Time: 7pm
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 FEBRUARY ::::

Title: Islam Introduced
Time: 7pm
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 FEBRUARY ::::

Title: Spread by the Sword?
Time: 1pm
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.

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Title: Journey to Islam: Reverts Panel
Time: 7pm
Venue: Winstanley L.T., Trinity College

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.



::::FRIDAY 22nd FEBRUARY ::::

Event: Friday Prayers and Sermon
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: St. Columba's Hall, Downing Place, off Pembroke Street

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.

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Title: Islam and Women
Time: 7pm
Venue: Winstanley LT, Trinity College

One of the most misrepresented and misunderstood issues, we explore the
real role of women in Islam.


::::SATURDAY 23rd FEBRUARY ::::

*Alwaan*: The colours of Islam

Time: 6-8pm

Venue: St. Columba's Hall, Downing Place (off Downing Street, close to the
new John Lewis)

A day of Islamic art and culture...A celebration of the finest art, poetry
and song inspired by Islam, with food, free henna art and much more.

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