Programs on civic engagement and Muslim participation in politics
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Faith on Trial: Relevant or Redundant?
Islamic scholarship was once the greatest force for human evolution and advancement, from pioneering the physical and life sciences to giving birth to the Renaissance but today Islamic scholarship is being charged with becoming redundant and irrelevant to the people who need it most. Judge: Amjad Malik QC and Defendant: Dr Jasser Auda. Asif Hussein leads the Prosecution with special witnesses: for Arts & Culture Luqman Ali; Gender Issues Dr Laura Zahra McDonald and Politics Nabil Ahmed. Through personal narrative and case studies, we explore how Islam has or has not met up to the challenges of modern society. ...
Read MoreEnvisioning a Canadian Islamic Culture
Envisioning a Canadian Islamic Culture – Centre for the Study of Islam – Carleton University – Lecture 4 – Apr 2 2016 نحو ثقافة إسلامية كندية – المحاضرة الرابعة لمركز الدراسات الإسلامية بجامعة كارلتون بالعاصمة الكندية أوتاوا – ٢ أبريل ٢٠١٦ Envisioning a Canadian Muslim identity shaped by a Canadian Islamic culture, a mosaic that is shaped by a new approach to: language, history, family dynamics, raising children, mosque (architecture, azan, social activities and especially the place for women), Islamic education and research, studying the Quran, Imam training, fatwa in the Canadian context, political participation, “Islamic” art and music, Islamic media, clothing, and food. ...
Read MoreSharia and Politics
Sharia and Politics Questions for Post-Revolution Phase ...
Read More2nd Congress on Islamic Civilisation in Southern Africa: Dr. Jasser Auda:
Posted by Editor | Mar 10, 2016
Jasser speaks about his Congress experience. The Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), the National Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (AwqafSA), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), and the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) are jointly organizing the 2nd International Congress on Islamic Civilisation in Southern Africa in Durban, Republic of South Africa between 4-6 March 2016.Islam as a religion and as a group of cultures has had a major influence in Africa since its introduction to the region. More than 60% of Africans are Muslims and numerous Muslim cultures and arts flourished in North, West, and East Africa.In some parts of Africa Islam thrived, though often under difficult circumstances, for centuries and made significant contributions in all spheres of life. Important positive geopolitical changes have taken place in the region in the last 25-35 years that are likely to impact greatly on the future of these communities....
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