Monday kicked off the annual Islam Awareness Week on the University of Michigan campus. Every year, the Muslim Students' Association (MSA) invites non-Muslims to explore what they don't know and what they think they know about Islam and Muslims.
Yesterday the MSA opened the week with a discussion on hijab and conservative dress, appropriately titled 'Unveiling the Veil'. Sister Suraiya Essack-Verachia was the speaker, and according to MSA executive members, the event was a success.
For the full list of events for Islam Awareness Week (IAW), please scroll down to the bottom of this entry.
With extensive events like IAW presented at Universities across the nation, those curious about the real Islam have no excuse not to come out. Muslims, especially the college aged ones, make every effort to get the truth out there. They desperately hope that some reasonable individuals are listening.
The purpose of IAW is not to convert or convince any one to become an adherent of Islam. On the contrary, IAW's purpose is simply to inform and take away some of the mist surrounding the fastest growing religion in the world.
Still, no matter how many events MSAs put on and no matter how many Muslims say that terrorism has no place in Islam, there will still be Islamophobia, there will still be haters. And whose fault is that?
The Remaining Islam Awareness Week Events
Tuesday: Islam 101: Core beliefs and teachings
"You've got questions. We've got answers."
Do Muslims believe in Jesus? What about Adam and Eve? Why don't they drink or date? Find out in a short lecture followed by an open Q&A Session - come with your questions, because this is your chance to ask anything you ever wanted to know about Islam!
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Pierpont Valley Room, Pierpont Commons, 7pm
Speaker: Asad Tarsin
"You've got questions. We've got answers."
Do Muslims believe in Jesus? What about Adam and Eve? Why don't they drink or date? Find out in a short lecture followed by an open Q&A Session - come with your questions, because this is your chance to ask anything you ever wanted to know about Islam!
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Pierpont Valley Room, Pierpont Commons, 7pm
Speaker: Asad Tarsin
Wednesday: Holy War? - Jihad in Islam
What does Islam say about waging war? Is it REALLY okay to harm civilians? What does the word "jihad" really mean? Come find out!
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Henderson Room, League, 7pm
Speaker: Imam Madyun
What does Islam say about waging war? Is it REALLY okay to harm civilians? What does the word "jihad" really mean? Come find out!
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Henderson Room, League, 7pm
Speaker: Imam Madyun
Thursday: Minority within a Minority: A Black Muslim's Perspective
Join us for a combined Women's History Month/Islam Awareness Week Event! Attend a short lecture by Dr. Yvonne Seon followed by a comedy show with former SNL writer Preacher Moss.
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Union Ballroom, 7pm
Cosponsored by MESA, BSU, and MSA
Join us for a combined Women's History Month/Islam Awareness Week Event! Attend a short lecture by Dr. Yvonne Seon followed by a comedy show with former SNL writer Preacher Moss.
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Union Ballroom, 7pm
Cosponsored by MESA, BSU, and MSA
