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"And We sendnot the Messengers but as givers of glad tidings and as
warners. Sowhosoever believes and does righteous good deeds, upon
such shallcome no fear, nor shall they grieve." |
The HolyQuran
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Hajj – in the footsteps of Abraham (peace be upon him) |
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You are cordially invited to an
exhibition to be held at the
Ashmolean Museum in central
Oxford. The exhibition will run for
an entire weekend; please feel free
to bring your friends and family
along! The exhibition will focus on
the yearly Muslim pilgrimage to
Makkah and Medina, and will involve
a presentation and information on
the history and current practise of
this important "pillar" of the
Islamic faith.
Venue:
Ashmolean Museum
Lower Ground floor Lecture Theatre
Beaumont Street
Oxford, UK
OX1 2PH
Date:
Saturday 10th May 10 am
- 5 pm and Sunday 11th May 12 pm - 4
pm.
We hope you will join us for this
unique opportunity to experience the
Hajj for yourself.You will have a
chance to perform a 'Virtual Hajj'
yourself and meet pilgrims from
Oxford who have recently performed
the Hajj. There will also be video
presentations, poster displays,
historical artefacts and food from
around the Muslim world.
We do hope to see you there – please
feel free to contact us if you have
any
questions.
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Ramadhan Invitation: Opening of the Fast dinner |
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As many of you know, the month of fasting ("Ramadhaan") is
soon to begin in the Islamic Calender. This is an important
month in the Islamic faith, when Muslims will fast during
daylight hours, focus on their spiritual and personal
development, and think of those in poverty and hunger.
Muslims all over the world enjoy each other's food and
company every evening when the fast ends at sunset ("Iftaar"),
and we cordially invite you to break the fast with us on
Sunday 23rd of September (please see details below). We will
hold an exhibition on the fast, and of course there will be
a range of food from across the Muslim world. It would be a
pleasure to see you there - you do not need to have fasted
to attend! Please feel free to tell any of your
friends or colleagues about the event - everyone is welcome.
I would greatly appreciate an indication of whether you may
be able to attend, although I hasten to add that this is not
a formal event, and you are very welcome to come along on
the day with guests of your own, even if you have not been
able to reply. Event Details
Date: Sunday
23rd September
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Venue: North
Oxford Community Centre
Directions to venue: http://www.northoxfordassociation.org.uk/ | |
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In light of events and media interest overthe past year, Islam is often
cast in a negative light, and theseries "Misunderstanding Islam" talks
to Muslims and non-Muslimsabout how this may have affected their lives,
and seeks out voiceswhich often go unheard.
Programme 1 will
air between 07:00 and 07:30 this Sunday, the 15th,on Sunday Breakfast
with Phil Mercer. The programme will also beavailable "on demand" from
the website from the Monday the 16th for7 days.
Programme 2
will air next Sunday (the 22nd), and will also beavailable "on demand"
from the website from Monday the 23rd for 7days. There are extra audio
features available on the BBC oxfordwebsite (please see below), and also
an area for your comments,reactions and experiences.
The
producers of the programme, Seen Two Productions, and OxfordiMAP would
love to hear your comments and reactions – pleasevisit the BBC oxford
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One World: National IslamAwareness Week/TD> |
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We all share oneworld - explore
how we can solve our world's
concerns and problemstogether
and discover why the 'clash of
civilisations' is amyth.
It is currently IslamAwareness
Week across the UK (20-26th
November2006).
The theme for this yearis ‘One
World
– The Myth
of theClash.’
Oxford iMAP will beholding an
exhibition promoting the One
Worldmessage.
The exhibition willexplore how
people have worked together in
the past for the greatergood and
how this partnership can
continue to build a betterworld.
Through thisyear’s theme, Islam
Awareness Week aims to underline
the manyvalues that bring us
together, such as truth,
justice, freedom anddignity.
It intends to highlightthe fact
that the ‘clash of
civilisations’ is a puremyth, as
centuries of cooperation,
communication and
understandinghave shown. We need
to work together through
promoting universalvalues such
as peace, respect and equality
in order to ensure abetter
future for all.
Everyone is welcome tovisit this
event which will include:
-
Exhibitions
- A video
presentation
- The
opportunity to meet Muslims and
ask questions
-
Refreshments
Please feel free toinvite your
friends, colleagues and neighbours
along to the event,entry is free.
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Open Iftaar: An Invitation toIftaar (Breaking of the fast) |
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It is currently the Holy month of Ramadhaan in the Islamiccalendar. Muslims
fast during daylight hours in this month, and aspart of this, you are
cordially invited to break fast with us(called “Iftaar”) on Sunday the 15th
October
The programme will include:
- Poster exhibitions
- A brief talk explaining the fast in Islam
- The opportunity to meet
Muslims and ask any questions
- A selection of food from parts of the
Muslim world
We would be honoured if you would join us and share
our food. The programme begins at 5.30pm, and the fast will end at
around6.30pm. You do not need to have fasted to attend!
Further Information | |
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Hajj March 2006:
Exhibitionand presentation |
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Oxford iMap in association with
theAshmoleanMuseum,
the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire
and Exhibition Islaminvite you
to discover more about the Hajj:
We hope you will join us for
thisunique opportunity to
experience the Hajj for
yourself. You willhave a chance
to perform a ‘Virtual Hajj’
yourself andmeet pilgrims from
Oxford who have recently
performed the Hajj.There will
also be video presentations,
poster displays,
historicalartefacts and food
from around the muslim world.
FurtherInformation | |
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Muhammad (Peace be upon him)Exhibition |
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Oxford iMap in association with Exhibition Islam and OxfordIslamic
Societey invite you to join us for this unique opportunityto explore
and understand the life and true message of the ProphetMuhammad
(peace be upon him) The event will include presentations, a
video biography and acolourful exhibition covering the many
different aspects of thelife of the Prophet (peace be upon him) ,
including his role as areligious leader, head of state, a husband &
father, a friendand a commander.
Further Information |
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Hajj January 2006: Exhibitionand presentation |
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Oxford iMap in association with theAshmolean Museum and the High Sheriff of
Oxfordshire invite you todiscover more about the Hajj:
We hope you will join us for thisunique opportunity to experience the Hajj
for yourself. You willhave a chance to perform a ‘Virtual Hajj’ yourself
andmeet pilgrims from Oxford who have recently performed the Hajj.There will
also be video presentations, poster displays, historicalartefacts and food
from around the muslim world. Further
Information |
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