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Sep
23
Written by:
Shafqat Ali
23/09/2009 3:16 PM
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Living Islam in a
Contemporary Global Society
Date: Monday, 5 October 2009, (Public Holiday)
Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Venue: University of Western Sydney- Parramatta Campus
(Building EEG, Room 19) Cnr of James Ruse Drive & Victoria Road (entry via Victoria Road, Rydalmere)
Islam & Muslims need to be a positive contributing factor in today's world. For global peace & harmony there is a current and urgent need for living Islam by its followers and positive comprehension of Islam by all.
This Seminar is an attempt to inspire individuals to think and act more consciously upon the values which they imbibe and so contribute towards harmony and peace in the world.
To this end, IFEW together with the Australian MEFF Consortium and supporting organizations are bringing together a variety of speakers in order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
By 30 September
$20 per person (includes lunch and tea)
To register; please refer to www.meff.com.au
OR
Simply email Name & Contact details of people attending to seminar@ifew.com
Once registered, you may also pay upon entry to the seminar
Payments may be made by cheque by posting to:
Seminar, PO Box 111, Bonnyrigg 2177
OR By Direct Deposit: Australian MEFF Consortium
, Commonwealth Bank, BSB 06-2295, Account No.10026524
Program
International Speakers:
Prof. Jamil Farooqui
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head, Dept. of Sociology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1979-1989. Head, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology 1992, 1993; 1999-2001.
Topic: ‘Anomalies of Muslim Societies’
“Muslims are weak, suppressed by others and down-trodden. They face numerous internal and external challenges. What are the strategies to overcome these challenges?”
Prof. Sanaullah Kirmani
Goucher College, Towson, MD, USA
Director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Workshops and is active in social dialogue in the regional interfaith communities.
Topic: ‘Qur’anic basis for Interfaith Dialogue'
The paper presents dialogue initiatives that serve as a means for deepening of understanding among ourselves as Muslims living in socially, culturally and religiously diverse environments.
Ms. Laya Etemad Saeed
Women Socio-cultural Council, Tehran. Iran
Manager of International Relations in Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW)
Topic: ‘How can Islam improvise present civilization’
Islam calls upon man to know exactly where he is standing in this universe, what he is supposed to do, and to work accordingly. God created everything for the sake of man, and created man for His sake.
Prof. Ahmad Sajjad
Ex Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, India
Topic: ‘The Present Western Civilisation’
“The West rejected Christianity and embraced capitalism as a deen (way of life). Hence enlightenment epistemology expelled God and elevated man as God both on individual as well as collective levels.”
Mr. Tariq Sajjad
Community Leader, and Secretary General, Research and Publication, Markaz Adab-O-Science, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Topic: ‘Inter-Civilisation Dialogue for Love, Peace and Harmony’
“It is an irony that up to a certain extent we are also guilty of forming and nurturing negative stereotypes and cultural misconceptions about each other. We live in a pluralistic society but have never bothered to understand other’s culture, tradition, and practices.”
Dr. Leonard Swidler
Professor of Catholic Thought & Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Participated in the US State Department sponsored ‘South Asian, United States of America Jewish-Christians-Muslim Dialogue in New Dehli, Aligarh, India, January 2-16, 2008
Topic: ‘Business and Religion working together’
“Our goal should be to wed together the rising constructive forms of both religion and business to work together for the betterment of people and the earth.”
Local Speakers
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Patron, Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW), Australia.
Topic: “Islamic Polity – Deen, Shariah and Madinah State”
Dr. Jan Ali
Associate Lecturer, School of Humanities & Languages, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Topic: “Understanding Islamic Revivalism”
Mr. Cyrus Brooks
Vice President of the Church of Scientology, Australia.
Topic: “Can Scientology help Islam and vice-ver versa”
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Director of Jewish Affairs Council, Australia.
Topic: “When there is no vision, the people perish.”
Rev. Dr. Patrick McInerney
Coordinator of Missiology, Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Topic: “Values for living together in a multi religious society”
Mr. Mehmet Ozalp
Executive Officer, Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Australia.
Topic: “Responding to Muslim Criticism to Interfaith Dialogue”
Rev. Dr. Herman Roborgh
Delegate for Interfaith Relations for the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, Australia.
Topic: “The Abuse of Religion”
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DAY OF ‘AASHOORAA’
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SHAHAADAT IMAM HUSAIN
Date : On Sunday:04/11/2011
Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Program : Bayaan by :
Mufti Amjad Iqbal &
Dr. Shabbir Ahmed
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Sep
23
Written by:
Shafqat Ali
23/09/2009 3:16 PM
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Living Islam in a
Contemporary Global Society
Date: Monday, 5 October 2009, (Public Holiday)
Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Venue: University of Western Sydney- Parramatta Campus
(Building EEG, Room 19) Cnr of James Ruse Drive & Victoria Road (entry via Victoria Road, Rydalmere)
Islam & Muslims need to be a positive contributing factor in today's world. For global peace & harmony there is a current and urgent need for living Islam by its followers and positive comprehension of Islam by all.
This Seminar is an attempt to inspire individuals to think and act more consciously upon the values which they imbibe and so contribute towards harmony and peace in the world.
To this end, IFEW together with the Australian MEFF Consortium and supporting organizations are bringing together a variety of speakers in order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
By 30 September
$20 per person (includes lunch and tea)
To register; please refer to www.meff.com.au
OR
Simply email Name & Contact details of people attending to seminar@ifew.com
Once registered, you may also pay upon entry to the seminar
Payments may be made by cheque by posting to:
Seminar, PO Box 111, Bonnyrigg 2177
OR By Direct Deposit: Australian MEFF Consortium
, Commonwealth Bank, BSB 06-2295, Account No.10026524
Program
International Speakers:
Prof. Jamil Farooqui
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head, Dept. of Sociology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1979-1989. Head, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology 1992, 1993; 1999-2001.
Topic: ‘Anomalies of Muslim Societies’
“Muslims are weak, suppressed by others and down-trodden. They face numerous internal and external challenges. What are the strategies to overcome these challenges?”
Prof. Sanaullah Kirmani
Goucher College, Towson, MD, USA
Director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Workshops and is active in social dialogue in the regional interfaith communities.
Topic: ‘Qur’anic basis for Interfaith Dialogue'
The paper presents dialogue initiatives that serve as a means for deepening of understanding among ourselves as Muslims living in socially, culturally and religiously diverse environments.
Ms. Laya Etemad Saeed
Women Socio-cultural Council, Tehran. Iran
Manager of International Relations in Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW)
Topic: ‘How can Islam improvise present civilization’
Islam calls upon man to know exactly where he is standing in this universe, what he is supposed to do, and to work accordingly. God created everything for the sake of man, and created man for His sake.
Prof. Ahmad Sajjad
Ex Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, India
Topic: ‘The Present Western Civilisation’
“The West rejected Christianity and embraced capitalism as a deen (way of life). Hence enlightenment epistemology expelled God and elevated man as God both on individual as well as collective levels.”
Mr. Tariq Sajjad
Community Leader, and Secretary General, Research and Publication, Markaz Adab-O-Science, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Topic: ‘Inter-Civilisation Dialogue for Love, Peace and Harmony’
“It is an irony that up to a certain extent we are also guilty of forming and nurturing negative stereotypes and cultural misconceptions about each other. We live in a pluralistic society but have never bothered to understand other’s culture, tradition, and practices.”
Dr. Leonard Swidler
Professor of Catholic Thought & Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Participated in the US State Department sponsored ‘South Asian, United States of America Jewish-Christians-Muslim Dialogue in New Dehli, Aligarh, India, January 2-16, 2008
Topic: ‘Business and Religion working together’
“Our goal should be to wed together the rising constructive forms of both religion and business to work together for the betterment of people and the earth.”
Local Speakers
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Patron, Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW), Australia.
Topic: “Islamic Polity – Deen, Shariah and Madinah State”
Dr. Jan Ali
Associate Lecturer, School of Humanities & Languages, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Topic: “Understanding Islamic Revivalism”
Mr. Cyrus Brooks
Vice President of the Church of Scientology, Australia.
Topic: “Can Scientology help Islam and vice-ver versa”
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Director of Jewish Affairs Council, Australia.
Topic: “When there is no vision, the people perish.”
Rev. Dr. Patrick McInerney
Coordinator of Missiology, Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Topic: “Values for living together in a multi religious society”
Mr. Mehmet Ozalp
Executive Officer, Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Australia.
Topic: “Responding to Muslim Criticism to Interfaith Dialogue”
Rev. Dr. Herman Roborgh
Delegate for Interfaith Relations for the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, Australia.
Topic: “The Abuse of Religion”
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لسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته (Assalaamu Alaykum)
As per Dr. Shabbir Ahamd (Imaam Rooty Hill Mosque)
Moon has been sighted in Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle,
So tomorrow will be Eid ul Fitar - 1st of Shawaal
Eid Mubarik to ALL
Pray will be at 8am Sharp - Please bring Pray Mat.
Regards
Wasslaam
Shafqat Ali Admin at PakOZ.com.au
'We are connecting all Pakistanis in Australia'
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| Moon Sighting Ramadan 1432 (2011)
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Moon Sighting for Ramadan 1432 (2011) Live Update
1st Ramadan 1432 (2011) will be on Tuesday 2nd of August 2011 (Ramadan Mubarak)
Shafqat Ali reporting live for Dr. Shabbir Ahmad's Ramdaan 2011 Moon Sighting Updates.
First Moon Sighting update will be available after 5.30PM AEST.
5.50PM - The moon has not been sighted in Sydney and Brisbane. We'll keep you updated for other states accordingly.
6:05PM - The moon has not been sighted in Melbourne as well. We'll keep you updated for other states accordingly.
6:18PM - The moon has not been sighted in Canberra and Newcastle. We'll keep you updated for other states accordingly.
7:08PM - The moon has not been sighted in Adelaide. We'll keep you updated for other states accordingly.
8:03PM - The moon has not been sighted in Darwan. We'll keep you updated for other states accordingly.
8:013PM - The moon has not been sighted in Cairns. We'll keep you updated for other states accordingly.
8:23PM - The moon has not been sighted in Port Hedland. We'll keep you updated for other states accordingly.
8:34PM - The moon has not been sighted in Perth.
Because the moon has not been sighted in Australia so the 1st Ramadan 1432 (2011) will be on Tuesday 2nd of August Inshallah.
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Sep
23
Written by:
Shafqat Ali
23/09/2009 3:16 PM
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Living Islam in a
Contemporary Global Society
Date: Monday, 5 October 2009, (Public Holiday)
Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Venue: University of Western Sydney- Parramatta Campus
(Building EEG, Room 19) Cnr of James Ruse Drive & Victoria Road (entry via Victoria Road, Rydalmere)
Islam & Muslims need to be a positive contributing factor in today's world. For global peace & harmony there is a current and urgent need for living Islam by its followers and positive comprehension of Islam by all.
This Seminar is an attempt to inspire individuals to think and act more consciously upon the values which they imbibe and so contribute towards harmony and peace in the world.
To this end, IFEW together with the Australian MEFF Consortium and supporting organizations are bringing together a variety of speakers in order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
By 30 September
$20 per person (includes lunch and tea)
To register; please refer to www.meff.com.au
OR
Simply email Name & Contact details of people attending to seminar@ifew.com
Once registered, you may also pay upon entry to the seminar
Payments may be made by cheque by posting to:
Seminar, PO Box 111, Bonnyrigg 2177
OR By Direct Deposit: Australian MEFF Consortium
, Commonwealth Bank, BSB 06-2295, Account No.10026524
Program
International Speakers:
Prof. Jamil Farooqui
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head, Dept. of Sociology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1979-1989. Head, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology 1992, 1993; 1999-2001.
Topic: ‘Anomalies of Muslim Societies’
“Muslims are weak, suppressed by others and down-trodden. They face numerous internal and external challenges. What are the strategies to overcome these challenges?”
Prof. Sanaullah Kirmani
Goucher College, Towson, MD, USA
Director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Workshops and is active in social dialogue in the regional interfaith communities.
Topic: ‘Qur’anic basis for Interfaith Dialogue'
The paper presents dialogue initiatives that serve as a means for deepening of understanding among ourselves as Muslims living in socially, culturally and religiously diverse environments.
Ms. Laya Etemad Saeed
Women Socio-cultural Council, Tehran. Iran
Manager of International Relations in Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW)
Topic: ‘How can Islam improvise present civilization’
Islam calls upon man to know exactly where he is standing in this universe, what he is supposed to do, and to work accordingly. God created everything for the sake of man, and created man for His sake.
Prof. Ahmad Sajjad
Ex Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, India
Topic: ‘The Present Western Civilisation’
“The West rejected Christianity and embraced capitalism as a deen (way of life). Hence enlightenment epistemology expelled God and elevated man as God both on individual as well as collective levels.”
Mr. Tariq Sajjad
Community Leader, and Secretary General, Research and Publication, Markaz Adab-O-Science, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Topic: ‘Inter-Civilisation Dialogue for Love, Peace and Harmony’
“It is an irony that up to a certain extent we are also guilty of forming and nurturing negative stereotypes and cultural misconceptions about each other. We live in a pluralistic society but have never bothered to understand other’s culture, tradition, and practices.”
Dr. Leonard Swidler
Professor of Catholic Thought & Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Participated in the US State Department sponsored ‘South Asian, United States of America Jewish-Christians-Muslim Dialogue in New Dehli, Aligarh, India, January 2-16, 2008
Topic: ‘Business and Religion working together’
“Our goal should be to wed together the rising constructive forms of both religion and business to work together for the betterment of people and the earth.”
Local Speakers
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Patron, Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW), Australia.
Topic: “Islamic Polity – Deen, Shariah and Madinah State”
Dr. Jan Ali
Associate Lecturer, School of Humanities & Languages, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Topic: “Understanding Islamic Revivalism”
Mr. Cyrus Brooks
Vice President of the Church of Scientology, Australia.
Topic: “Can Scientology help Islam and vice-ver versa”
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Director of Jewish Affairs Council, Australia.
Topic: “When there is no vision, the people perish.”
Rev. Dr. Patrick McInerney
Coordinator of Missiology, Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Topic: “Values for living together in a multi religious society”
Mr. Mehmet Ozalp
Executive Officer, Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Australia.
Topic: “Responding to Muslim Criticism to Interfaith Dialogue”
Rev. Dr. Herman Roborgh
Delegate for Interfaith Relations for the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, Australia.
Topic: “The Abuse of Religion”
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Seertun Nabi (S.A.W)
Date:13/02/2011
Time:6.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Rooty Hill Mosque
Program:Qur’aan recitations, Na‘t & Speeches on Seerah of the Holy Prophet. At the end of the program, certificates will be distributed to the students who have completed the Holy Qur’aan (Nazirah) at Rooty Hill Mosque in 2010.
NB: Tea and light refreshment will be served
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Enrolling Now!
ARABIC COURSE (2011/2012)
Learn Qur’anic Arabic
· Increase your understanding of the Holy Qur’an
· Weekly Arabic grammar workshop taught by Dr. Shabbir Ahmed
· Learn the structure of Arabic Grammar
· 2 year duration
At completion of the course, you will be able to understand the Holy Qur’an and be able to speak the Arabic Language In Sha’Allah.
Start: Sunday 16th January 2011
Venue: Rooty Hill Islamic Centre
Timing: Every Sunday, 11am-1pm
Contact: Dr. Shabbir Ahmed for admission on
0414 944 831
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Crescent has been sighted in Brisbane. Thus tomorrow 8th November is first Dhul Hijja 1431. Eid ul Adha will be on Wed, 17th of November 2010.
Eid Mubarak in advance to ALL.
Eid Prayer will be at 8am Sharp.
Gulzar Ali/ Shafqat Ali on behalf of Maulna Shabbir Ahmad.
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As per Maulna Shabbir Ahmad Sahib
Moon - Hilal has been sighted in Brisbane and Sydney at about 6:15pm AEST.
So tomorrow; 10th of September 2010 will be
EID UL FITAR
First of Shawal 1431.
Eid Mubarak to ALL.
Eid Prayer will be 8am Sharp tomorrow.
Gulzar Ali/ Shafqat Ali on behalf of Maulna Shabbir Ahmad.
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QIYAAMUL LAYL (SHABEENAH) SCHEDULE
قيام الليل - شبينه
(AT ROOTY HILL ISLAMIC CENTRE)
Tue - 31st AUGUST to Wed 8th of September
TIME: 9.45.00 PM TO 2.45 AM
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As per Maulna Shabbir Ahmad Sahib
Moon - Hilal has been sighted in Brisbane and Sydney.
So tomorrow; 12th of August 2010 will be First of Ramadan 1431.
Ramadan Mubarak to ALL.
Gulzar Ali on behalf of Maulna Shabbir Ahmad.
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SHAB-E-BARAA'AT
15th Night of Sha'baan
Date: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Bayaan: By Dr. Shabbir Ahmed
Venue: Rooty Hill Mosque
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
MI‘RAAJ UL NABI
Date : Sunday: 04/07/2010
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
(Between Maghrib & Ishaa)
Program: Qur’an recitation, Naa’ts
and speeches on Mi‘raaj ul Nabi
Venue : Rooty Hill Mosque
Islam - From Darkness to Light
1st Speaker: Br Abdullah Kunde
2nd Speaker: Dr Ali White
Venue: Rooty Hill Masjid
Time: After Isha Salat (7:40pm)
Date: 7th May 2010
In this event the speakers will be sharing their experiences before and after converting to Islam. They will discuss in particular the reason for taking this big step in their lives and how converting to Islam changed their lives?
All welcome!!!
For further enquiries please contact Br Haroon on 0405 446 448begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0405 446 448 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
JALSA SEERAT UL NABI 
Date : 28/02/2010
Time : 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Rooty Hill Mosque
Programs:
- Qur’aan recitations,
- Na‘t -e- Nabi (pbuh) &
- Speeches on Seerah of the Holy Prophet.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION At the end of the program, Certificates will be distributed to the students who have completed the Holy Qur’aan (Nazirah) at Rooty Hill Mosque in 2009/2010
The Halal (Moon) has been sighted in Sydney and Brisbane.
So tomorrow 12th of August 2010 will be the first of Ramadan 1431.
Ramadan Mubarik to everyone.
Message by Gulzar Alil on behalf of Maulna Shabbir Ahmad
| As per Maulna Shabbir Ahmad Sahib
QIYAAMUL LAYL (SHABEENAH) SCHEDULE
قيام الليل - شبينه
(AT ROOTY HILL ISLAMIC CENTRE)
Tue - 31st AUGUST to Wed 8th of September
TIME: 9.45.00 PM TO 2.45 AM
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As per Maulna Shabbir Ahmad Sahib
Moon - Hilal has been sighted in Brisbane and Sydney.
So tomorrow; 12th of August 2010 will be First of Ramadan 1431.
Ramadan Mubarak to ALL.
Gulzar Ali on behalf of Maulna Shabbir Ahmad.
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SHAB-E-BARAA'AT
15th Night of Sha'baan
Date: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Bayaan: By Dr. Shabbir Ahmed
Venue: Rooty Hill Mosque
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
MI‘RAAJ UL NABI
Date : Sunday: 04/07/2010
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
(Between Maghrib & Ishaa)
Program: Qur’an recitation, Naa’ts
and speeches on Mi‘raaj ul Nabi
Venue : Rooty Hill Mosque
Islam - From Darkness to Light
1st Speaker: Br Abdullah Kunde
2nd Speaker: Dr Ali White
Venue: Rooty Hill Masjid
Time: After Isha Salat (7:40pm)
Date: 7th May 2010
In this event the speakers will be sharing their experiences before and after converting to Islam. They will discuss in particular the reason for taking this big step in their lives and how converting to Islam changed their lives?
All welcome!!!
For further enquiries please contact Br Haroon on 0405 446 448begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0405 446 448 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
JALSA SEERAT UL NABI
Date : 28/02/2010
Time : 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: Rooty Hill Mosque
Programs:
- Qur’aan recitations,
- Na‘t -e- Nabi (pbuh) &
- Speeches on Seerah of the Holy Prophet.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION At the end of the program, Certificates will be distributed to the students who have completed the Holy Qur’aan (Nazirah) at Rooty Hill Mosque in 2009/2010
The Halal (Moon) has been sighted in Sydney and Brisbane.
So tomorrow 12th of August 2010 will be the first of Ramadan 1431.
Ramadan Mubarik to everyone.
Message by Gulzar Alil on behalf of Maulna Shabbir Ahmad
Moon - Hilal has been sighted in Brisbane and Sydney at about 6:15 AEST.
So tomorrow; 10th of September 2010 will be
EID UL FITAR
First of Shawal 1431.
Eid Mubarak to ALL.
Gulzar Ali/ Shafqat Ali on behalf of Maulna Shabbir Ahmad.
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Sep
23
Written by:
Shafqat Ali
23/09/2009 3:16 PM
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Living Islam in a
Contemporary Global Society
Date: Monday, 5 October 2009, (Public Holiday)
Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Venue: University of Western Sydney- Parramatta Campus
(Building EEG, Room 19) Cnr of James Ruse Drive & Victoria Road (entry via Victoria Road, Rydalmere)
Islam & Muslims need to be a positive contributing factor in today's world. For global peace & harmony there is a current and urgent need for living Islam by its followers and positive comprehension of Islam by all.
This Seminar is an attempt to inspire individuals to think and act more consciously upon the values which they imbibe and so contribute towards harmony and peace in the world.
To this end, IFEW together with the Australian MEFF Consortium and supporting organizations are bringing together a variety of speakers in order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
By 30 September
$20 per person (includes lunch and tea)
To register; please refer to www.meff.com.au
OR
Simply email Name & Contact details of people attending to seminar@ifew.com
Once registered, you may also pay upon entry to the seminar
Payments may be made by cheque by posting to:
Seminar, PO Box 111, Bonnyrigg 2177
OR By Direct Deposit: Australian MEFF Consortium
, Commonwealth Bank, BSB 06-2295, Account No.10026524
Program
International Speakers:
Prof. Jamil Farooqui
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head, Dept. of Sociology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1979-1989. Head, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology 1992, 1993; 1999-2001.
Topic: ‘Anomalies of Muslim Societies’
“Muslims are weak, suppressed by others and down-trodden. They face numerous internal and external challenges. What are the strategies to overcome these challenges?”
Prof. Sanaullah Kirmani
Goucher College, Towson, MD, USA
Director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Workshops and is active in social dialogue in the regional interfaith communities.
Topic: ‘Qur’anic basis for Interfaith Dialogue'
The paper presents dialogue initiatives that serve as a means for deepening of understanding among ourselves as Muslims living in socially, culturally and religiously diverse environments.
Ms. Laya Etemad Saeed
Women Socio-cultural Council, Tehran. Iran
Manager of International Relations in Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW)
Topic: ‘How can Islam improvise present civilization’
Islam calls upon man to know exactly where he is standing in this universe, what he is supposed to do, and to work accordingly. God created everything for the sake of man, and created man for His sake.
Prof. Ahmad Sajjad
Ex Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, India
Topic: ‘The Present Western Civilisation’
“The West rejected Christianity and embraced capitalism as a deen (way of life). Hence enlightenment epistemology expelled God and elevated man as God both on individual as well as collective levels.”
Mr. Tariq Sajjad
Community Leader, and Secretary General, Research and Publication, Markaz Adab-O-Science, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Topic: ‘Inter-Civilisation Dialogue for Love, Peace and Harmony’
“It is an irony that up to a certain extent we are also guilty of forming and nurturing negative stereotypes and cultural misconceptions about each other. We live in a pluralistic society but have never bothered to understand other’s culture, tradition, and practices.”
Dr. Leonard Swidler
Professor of Catholic Thought & Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Participated in the US State Department sponsored ‘South Asian, United States of America Jewish-Christians-Muslim Dialogue in New Dehli, Aligarh, India, January 2-16, 2008
Topic: ‘Business and Religion working together’
“Our goal should be to wed together the rising constructive forms of both religion and business to work together for the betterment of people and the earth.”
Local Speakers
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Patron, Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW), Australia.
Topic: “Islamic Polity – Deen, Shariah and Madinah State”
Dr. Jan Ali
Associate Lecturer, School of Humanities & Languages, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Topic: “Understanding Islamic Revivalism”
Mr. Cyrus Brooks
Vice President of the Church of Scientology, Australia.
Topic: “Can Scientology help Islam and vice-ver versa”
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Director of Jewish Affairs Council, Australia.
Topic: “When there is no vision, the people perish.”
Rev. Dr. Patrick McInerney
Coordinator of Missiology, Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Topic: “Values for living together in a multi religious society”
Mr. Mehmet Ozalp
Executive Officer, Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Australia.
Topic: “Responding to Muslim Criticism to Interfaith Dialogue”
Rev. Dr. Herman Roborgh
Delegate for Interfaith Relations for the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, Australia.
Topic: “The Abuse of Religion”
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Sep
23
Written by:
Shafqat Ali
23/09/2009 3:16 PM
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Living Islam in a
Contemporary Global Society
Date: Monday, 5 October 2009, (Public Holiday)
Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Venue: University of Western Sydney- Parramatta Campus
(Building EEG, Room 19) Cnr of James Ruse Drive & Victoria Road (entry via Victoria Road, Rydalmere)
Islam & Muslims need to be a positive contributing factor in today's world. For global peace & harmony there is a current and urgent need for living Islam by its followers and positive comprehension of Islam by all.
This Seminar is an attempt to inspire individuals to think and act more consciously upon the values which they imbibe and so contribute towards harmony and peace in the world.
To this end, IFEW together with the Australian MEFF Consortium and supporting organizations are bringing together a variety of speakers in order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
By 30 September
$20 per person (includes lunch and tea)
To register; please refer to www.meff.com.au
OR
Simply email Name & Contact details of people attending to seminar@ifew.com
Once registered, you may also pay upon entry to the seminar
Payments may be made by cheque by posting to:
Seminar, PO Box 111, Bonnyrigg 2177
OR By Direct Deposit: Australian MEFF Consortium
, Commonwealth Bank, BSB 06-2295, Account No.10026524
Program
International Speakers:
Prof. Jamil Farooqui
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head, Dept. of Sociology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1979-1989. Head, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology 1992, 1993; 1999-2001.
Topic: ‘Anomalies of Muslim Societies’
“Muslims are weak, suppressed by others and down-trodden. They face numerous internal and external challenges. What are the strategies to overcome these challenges?”
Prof. Sanaullah Kirmani
Goucher College, Towson, MD, USA
Director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Workshops and is active in social dialogue in the regional interfaith communities.
Topic: ‘Qur’anic basis for Interfaith Dialogue'
The paper presents dialogue initiatives that serve as a means for deepening of understanding among ourselves as Muslims living in socially, culturally and religiously diverse environments.
Ms. Laya Etemad Saeed
Women Socio-cultural Council, Tehran. Iran
Manager of International Relations in Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW)
Topic: ‘How can Islam improvise present civilization’
Islam calls upon man to know exactly where he is standing in this universe, what he is supposed to do, and to work accordingly. God created everything for the sake of man, and created man for His sake.
Prof. Ahmad Sajjad
Ex Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, India
Topic: ‘The Present Western Civilisation’
“The West rejected Christianity and embraced capitalism as a deen (way of life). Hence enlightenment epistemology expelled God and elevated man as God both on individual as well as collective levels.”
Mr. Tariq Sajjad
Community Leader, and Secretary General, Research and Publication, Markaz Adab-O-Science, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Topic: ‘Inter-Civilisation Dialogue for Love, Peace and Harmony’
“It is an irony that up to a certain extent we are also guilty of forming and nurturing negative stereotypes and cultural misconceptions about each other. We live in a pluralistic society but have never bothered to understand other’s culture, tradition, and practices.”
Dr. Leonard Swidler
Professor of Catholic Thought & Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Participated in the US State Department sponsored ‘South Asian, United States of America Jewish-Christians-Muslim Dialogue in New Dehli, Aligarh, India, January 2-16, 2008
Topic: ‘Business and Religion working together’
“Our goal should be to wed together the rising constructive forms of both religion and business to work together for the betterment of people and the earth.”
Local Speakers
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Patron, Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW), Australia.
Topic: “Islamic Polity – Deen, Shariah and Madinah State”
Dr. Jan Ali
Associate Lecturer, School of Humanities & Languages, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Topic: “Understanding Islamic Revivalism”
Mr. Cyrus Brooks
Vice President of the Church of Scientology, Australia.
Topic: “Can Scientology help Islam and vice-ver versa”
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Director of Jewish Affairs Council, Australia.
Topic: “When there is no vision, the people perish.”
Rev. Dr. Patrick McInerney
Coordinator of Missiology, Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Topic: “Values for living together in a multi religious society”
Mr. Mehmet Ozalp
Executive Officer, Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Australia.
Topic: “Responding to Muslim Criticism to Interfaith Dialogue”
Rev. Dr. Herman Roborgh
Delegate for Interfaith Relations for the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, Australia.
Topic: “The Abuse of Religion”
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23
Written by:
Shafqat Ali
23/09/2009 3:16 PM
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Living Islam in a
Contemporary Global Society
Date: Monday, 5 October 2009, (Public Holiday)
Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Venue: University of Western Sydney- Parramatta Campus
(Building EEG, Room 19) Cnr of James Ruse Drive & Victoria Road (entry via Victoria Road, Rydalmere)
Islam & Muslims need to be a positive contributing factor in today's world. For global peace & harmony there is a current and urgent need for living Islam by its followers and positive comprehension of Islam by all.
This Seminar is an attempt to inspire individuals to think and act more consciously upon the values which they imbibe and so contribute towards harmony and peace in the world.
To this end, IFEW together with the Australian MEFF Consortium and supporting organizations are bringing together a variety of speakers in order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
By 30 September
$20 per person (includes lunch and tea)
To register; please refer to www.meff.com.au
OR
Simply email Name & Contact details of people attending to seminar@ifew.com
Once registered, you may also pay upon entry to the seminar
Payments may be made by cheque by posting to:
Seminar, PO Box 111, Bonnyrigg 2177
OR By Direct Deposit: Australian MEFF Consortium
, Commonwealth Bank, BSB 06-2295, Account No.10026524
Program
International Speakers:
Prof. Jamil Farooqui
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head, Dept. of Sociology, Aligarh Muslim University, 1979-1989. Head, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology 1992, 1993; 1999-2001.
Topic: ‘Anomalies of Muslim Societies’
“Muslims are weak, suppressed by others and down-trodden. They face numerous internal and external challenges. What are the strategies to overcome these challenges?”
Prof. Sanaullah Kirmani
Goucher College, Towson, MD, USA
Director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Workshops and is active in social dialogue in the regional interfaith communities.
Topic: ‘Qur’anic basis for Interfaith Dialogue'
The paper presents dialogue initiatives that serve as a means for deepening of understanding among ourselves as Muslims living in socially, culturally and religiously diverse environments.
Ms. Laya Etemad Saeed
Women Socio-cultural Council, Tehran. Iran
Manager of International Relations in Worldwide Islamic Network of Women (WINOW)
Topic: ‘How can Islam improvise present civilization’
Islam calls upon man to know exactly where he is standing in this universe, what he is supposed to do, and to work accordingly. God created everything for the sake of man, and created man for His sake.
Prof. Ahmad Sajjad
Ex Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, India
Topic: ‘The Present Western Civilisation’
“The West rejected Christianity and embraced capitalism as a deen (way of life). Hence enlightenment epistemology expelled God and elevated man as God both on individual as well as collective levels.”
Mr. Tariq Sajjad
Community Leader, and Secretary General, Research and Publication, Markaz Adab-O-Science, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Topic: ‘Inter-Civilisation Dialogue for Love, Peace and Harmony’
“It is an irony that up to a certain extent we are also guilty of forming and nurturing negative stereotypes and cultural misconceptions about each other. We live in a pluralistic society but have never bothered to understand other’s culture, tradition, and practices.”
Dr. Leonard Swidler
Professor of Catholic Thought & Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Participated in the US State Department sponsored ‘South Asian, United States of America Jewish-Christians-Muslim Dialogue in New Dehli, Aligarh, India, January 2-16, 2008
Topic: ‘Business and Religion working together’
“Our goal should be to wed together the rising constructive forms of both religion and business to work together for the betterment of people and the earth.”
Local Speakers
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Patron, Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW), Australia.
Topic: “Islamic Polity – Deen, Shariah and Madinah State”
Dr. Jan Ali
Associate Lecturer, School of Humanities & Languages, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Topic: “Understanding Islamic Revivalism”
Mr. Cyrus Brooks
Vice President of the Church of Scientology, Australia.
Topic: “Can Scientology help Islam and vice-ver versa”
Mr. Jeremy Jones
Director of Jewish Affairs Council, Australia.
Topic: “When there is no vision, the people perish.”
Rev. Dr. Patrick McInerney
Coordinator of Missiology, Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Topic: “Values for living together in a multi religious society”
Mr. Mehmet Ozalp
Executive Officer, Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Australia.
Topic: “Responding to Muslim Criticism to Interfaith Dialogue”
Rev. Dr. Herman Roborgh
Delegate for Interfaith Relations for the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, Australia.
Topic: “The Abuse of Religion”
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