Discover Islam Exhibition 2006

Mayor Hellen Zille (centre), Fatima Allie, Itheko and Dr Salie Abrahams of International Peace University of South Africa at the Launch of Islam 2006

The current global situation, dramatized by the furore surrounding the cartoon of the Holy Prophet [PBUH], has created a very real urgency for a 'Discover Islam' Exhibition. The driving force behind such an exhibition is the need to dispel the myths of Islam in particular and Muslims in general and in so doing help the rest of the country understand who Muslims are and what Islam is all about.

This has given birth to the concept of Discover Islam an initiative of the Muslim Students Association [MSA].

The broad objectives of first annual Discover Islam Exhibition are to:

• promote a spirit of religious and cultural tolerance;
• rectify erroneous perception surrounding Islam and Muslims;
• create an understanding of the women's rights in Islam;
• create an awareness of the role played by Muslims in the history of South Africa;
• present the concepts of Islamic finance and investment; and
• present the Islamic solutions to the AIDS pandemic.

The event has attracted a huge interest both locally and internationally and we are privileged to announce that the following internationally recognised Muslim speakers will be attending and delivering papers at Discover Islam 2006. They are:

• Dr Jamal Badawi
• Dr Anas Altikriti
• Mamoun Mobayed
• Dr Azam Tamimi
• Dr Mahmoud Rashdan
Dr Kamal al Helbawy

Experience an Exhibition of Islamic Beliefs & Culture, featuring artwork, calligraphy, scents, food, Islamic dress, interest free financial products, multi media presentations, free literature and much, much more.

Explore Islamic lifestyle and culture.

Discover everything you wanted to know about Islam but were too afraid to ask. Challenge your perceptions.

Discover Islam 2006 Exhibition

V&A Waterfront, Market Square
25th -27th August 2006
10h00 until 21h00

Entrance Free

Lecture times will be listed inside the marquee

Friday 25th August

19h30 - 'What is Islam' by Dr Jamal Badawi

Saturday 26th August

11:15 - Women in Islam by Dr Jamal Badawi and Khadija Allie
14:15 - History of Islam in Africa by Dr Quick
16:00 - Islam and the 21st Century by Mahmoud Rashdan
18:45 - Muslims & Education in South Africa by Dr Salie Abrahams
19:30 - Is Islam a religion of terror? by Dr Jamal Badawi and Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick

Sunday 27th August

11:00 - AIDS a four letter word by Muslim Aids Programme
14:00 - The Principles of Islamic Finance - Al Baraka Bank
16:00 - Focus on the Middle East by Anas Altikriti
17:30 - Exhibition Summary by Dr Salie Abrahams