Islam Awareness Week is an annual, weeklong event dedicated to combating negative perceptions and providing a venue to appreciate the nature of the beautiful Islamic faith. Every day during this week, we will be holding an event centered around a different topic. Here is the list of events:

Monday, March 21
Islamophobia Panel

When: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Elliot School, B12

OAS, HSA, SSA and MSA present an interfaith discussion: In the toxic political atmosphere in which bigotry against religious minorities is a salient political strategy, those who are often stereotyped as 'Muslims' or 'Middle Eastern' remain under threat. A panel of speakers will discuss the severity of this threat and explain the role interfaith solidarity in countering the xenophobia prevalent in the U.S. today.
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Tuesday, March 22
“Being Muslim: A Practical Guide” with Imam Suhaib Webb

When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Elliot School, 131

Imam Suhaib Webb will be debuting a series of talks based on the new book "Being Muslim: A Practical Guide” by Asad Tarsin. Webb is an American Muslim scholar with more than 16 years of experience serving Muslim communities in the North America.

(From the book description) "Being Muslim: A Practical Guide” is a new book written to help people learn how to live and practice the faith of Islam-to learn what Muslims believe, how to pray and fast, and how to perform the Islamic devotions appropriately. This book is not meant to expound on abstract theoretical aspects of Islam, but to give readers practical and useful knowledge that can help them understand what it means to be Muslim. It highlights how we can, on a daily basis, develop a healthy relationship with God, through both devotions and in ordinary daily life. _____________________________________

Wednesday, March 23
Feminism & Islam Panel

When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: MPA Building, 309

The role of women in Islam is without a doubt one of the most debated and misconceived topics about the religion. This panel aims to cut through the misconception and reveal how important, powerful and influential women are in Islam today and in history.

Panelists:
-Sumaiya Hamdani – Associate Professor of History and Art History, George Mason University
-Zahrae Chrifi Alaoui – Adjunct assistant professor, Georgetown University
-TBA
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Thursday, March 24
Calligraphy

When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Monroe, B32

Watch and learn from a master calligrapher demonstrating an art that is intricately tied with the cultures Islam permeates.
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Friday, March 25
Meet the co-author: The Study Quran

When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Duqués Hall, 359

The Study Quran is a “historic and groundbreaking work, produced by a distinguished team of Islamic studies scholars.” The newly published book is an “English translation of the Quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text.”

Co-author Maria Dakake will discuss the major undertaking of translating the Holy Quran and interpreting it in a different language, as well as her contributions to this highly praised translation.

Dr. Dakake is chair and associate professor at the Department of Religious Studies at George Mason University. External Event Url
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