Greetings & Peace,
The webcast below will be available as per the schedule, starting on Sat May 26th at 2:30pm EST.
Window to Islam – An Interactive Symposium
May 19, 2011 By 980 Comments
Window to Islam – Connecting Hearts and Minds
2:00pm Prophethood: God’s Messengers
■The Prophet Moses in the Quran – Nouman Ali Khan
■The Prophet Jesus in the Quran – Imam Suhaib Webb
■The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) – Imam Wisam Sharieff
4:15pm – Challenging God’s Existence & Authority
■Does God Exist? – Dr Mokhtar Maghraoui
■Separation of Church and State – Dr Yasir Qadhi
6:00pm – Journey Through Rich Islamic History
■The Story of Jerusalem – Imam Omar Suleiman
■The Muslim Heritage in the USA – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
Every year, thousands of Muslims from across the continent gather at the ICNA Annual Convention to learn and educate each other. However, we felt there was a lack of engagement with the local community and a need arose to reach out and offer a bridge of understanding and friendship to the diverse and dynamic community that resides around the historic Rising Star of New England.
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend an interactive symposium -Window to Islam at our annual convention being held right here in heart of Connecticut at
The Connecticut Convention Center on Saturday, May 26th, 2012
What better place can you find to connect hearts of people of diverse cultures than Hartford!
Building Bridges to a Peaceful Future
In a world of increasing communal hostility and mistrust among people of faith, it is time to set aside our stereotypes and come together in a spirit of dialogue and honest enquiry.
Window To Islam is a diverse interactive gathering providing a forum for people of all faiths and backgrounds to discuss a range of socio-religious issues pertaining to Islam and America. This entire day program features Informative Sessions, Extensive Q&A Rounds, Cultural Bazaar, Art Exhibitions, Cross Culture Interaction and much more!
There is no admission fee and a complimentary ethnic dinner will be served.
Highlights / Topics
This symposium will address a wide range of topics including:
- Extensive Q&A on Islam & Muslims
- Prophets of God
- Challenging God’s Existence and Authority
- Journey through Rich Islamic History
- Renowned Muslim speakers from North America
- Delicious Ethnic Dinner
For more details on the program, click here
All sessions will be interactive with participants having maximum time for Q&A.
For further information or to get a complimentary pass, please call 877-WHY-ISLAM (877-949-4752) or register here
Reserve your seat today!
What is Islam?
Islam provides its followers with a sophisticated system that encompasses all aspects of life. The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (p) are not confined to religious practices or issues related to the individual follower, but encompass a complete system of Law ranging from Social, Politics, Legal, Economics, etc.
Alphonse de Lamartine (d. 1869), a French writer, poet and politician said of Muhammad(p): Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of rational dogmas, of a cult without images; the founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that is Muhammad.This religion of approximately 1.6 billion across the world and around 7 million Americans, promotes peace, prayer, humility as well as social, communal and family values. Despite the many similarities and values shared with other faiths, such as Christianity and Judaism, Islam remains the most misunderstood religion. Window to Islam will cater for the growing desire from the general public for correct information about Islam and Muslims.
Destination – The Connecticut Convention Center
May 17, 2011 By 23 Comments
DIRECTIONS
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-249-6000 Fax: 860-249-6161
Traveling on I-91 North
- Take I-91 North to EXIT 29A – Capitol Area/Convention Center (Left Exit)
- Stay in right lane
- Take first exit on right – Columbus Boulevard/Convention Center
- Turn RIGHT on Columbus Boulevard
- The convention center and its attached parking garage are located immediately on the right
Traveling on I-91 South
- TakeI-91 South to EXIT 29A – Capitol Area/Convention Center (Right Exit)
- Stay in right lane
- Take first exit on right – Columbus Boulevard/Convention Center
- Turn RIGHT on Columbus Boulevard
- The convention center and its attached parking garage are located immediately on the right
Traveling on 84 East
- Take I-84 East to EXIT 52 to I-91 South, toward New Haven
- Take EXIT 29A – Capitol Area/Convention Center (Right Exit)
- Take first exit – Columbus Boulevard/Convention Center (Right Exit)
- Turn RIGHT onto Columbus Boulevard
- The convention center and its attached parking garage are located immediately on the right
Traveling on 84 West/Route 2 West
- Take I-84 West/ route 2 West to EXIT 54/Downtown Hartford (Left Exit)
- Stay in left lane over the Founders Bridge
- At the bottom of the bridge, turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
- The convention center and its attached parking garage are on the left side of Columbus Blvd.
Traveling on Interstate 95 North
- Take I-95 North to EXIT 48 to I-91 North, toward Hartford (Left Exit)
- Take EXIT 29A/Capitol Area (Left Exit)
- Stay in right lane
- Take first exit on right – Columbus Blvd/Convention Center
- Turn RIGHT onto Columbus Boulevard
- The convention center and its attached parking garage are located immediately on the right.
Traveling on Interstate 95 South
- Take I-95 South to EXIT 48 to I-91 North, toward Hartford
- Merge onto I-91 North via EXIT 2 (Left Exit)
- Take EXIT 29A/Capitol Area (Left Exit)
- Stay in right lane
- Take first exit – Columbus Blvd/Convention Center
- Turn RIGHT onto Columbus Boulevard
- The convention center and its attached parking garage are located immediately on the right
The convention center’s main lobby is located on Columbus Blvd. It is accessible from Level P1 of the parking garage.
Level P5 of the garage tower provides an alternate entrance, along an outdoor esplanade, to the convention center’s riverside entrance.
Program
May 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
2:00-4:00pm: Prophets of God
“Did you know that Moses is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an more than the name Muhammad is mentioned? Did you know that there is an entire chapter entitled “Mary” in the Holy Qur’an? Attend this session to learn more about the Islamic perspective of Moses, Jesus and Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon them all.”
4:15-5:30: Challenging God’s Existence and Authority
“How do Muslims worship a God whom they cannot see or hear? How do Muslims view God? If Islam means submission to God, can there exist a separation of “church and state”? Attend this session to get a deeper understanding of the relationship between God and Muslims.”
6:00-7:30pm: Journey through Rich Islamic History
“When the Muslims conquered Jerusalem this is what the peace treaty stated-’…This is the protection which the servant of God, Umar, the Ruler of the Believers, has granted to the people of Jerusalem. The protection is for their lives and properties, their churches and crosses, their sick and healthy and for all their coreligionists. Their churches shall not be used for habitation, nor shall they be demolished, nor shall any injury be done to them or to their compounds, or to their crosses, nor shall their properties be injured in any way. There shall be no compulsion for these people in the matter of religion, nor shall any of them suffer any injury on account of religion… ‘ .
Did you know that most of the slaves brought to the US were African Muslims? Islam was part of United States since the 1700s or earlier. Attend this session to learn more about the relationship Muslims had with the Jews and Christians when they conquered Jerusalem as well as the Muslim heritage in the United States of America”
