Posted by Mohamed Madi, Monday 3rd March @ 1:28pm
Don't miss this opportunity to explore a real, workable and growing ethical alternative to interest-based finance and banking.
Guest speakers Tarek Diwany and Sufyan Ismail will each give 30 minute presentations, with the opportunity for discussion afterwards, followed by refreshments and coffee. All are welcome to come to what should be an informative and entertaining evening.
Tarek Diwany: Now an Islamic finance and banking consultant, Tarek Diwany worked in bond derivatives in the City before setting up his own Islamic finance consultancy. Author of the successful The Problem with Interest, he will be talking about interest, its historical origins and the consequences of it's current day application.
Sufyan Ismail: Founder of 1st Ethical, the leading ethical financial advisor and winner of Shell LiveWire's award for the fastest growing UK company, Sufyan will explore how interest free alternatives can, and have been, workably applied.
Posted by Sagar Shah, Tuesday 1st May @ 11:31am
Tuesday the 8th of May 2007
Time: 7.45pm
Danson Room, Trinity College
1925 saw the birth of a man who would become a legend in his own time and an enduring symbol of resistance against injustice in ours.
This talk charts the life story of the man who, more than any other, changed the outlook of millions of oppressed black people living in the slums of the USA in the 1950's and 1960's. Vilified by his critics as a racist demagogue, he gave a voice to unheard African-Americans, bringing them pride, hope and fearlessness, and remains an inspirational, yet controversial figure to this day.
Many have borne witness to his remarkable life story, charting his ascent from the lowest scum of society to becoming the greatest political figure of his time.
Do you know this man? If not, it's time you did.
The presentation will be followed by an informal discussion session and
refreshments will be provided free of charge.
Everybody welcome
for any queries, email mail@ouisoc.com
Posted by Fahd Mahmood, Wednesday 28th February @ 3:32pm
A Chance to experience and learn about the diversity of Islamic culture across the world. We will have numerous stalls representing Muslims from all parts of the world, with cultural artefacts, presentations and FREE food! All are welcome, the you can drop in and leave as you wish at any point throughout the event.
Posted by Fahd Mahmood, Sunday 18th February @ 12:25am
This documentary film depicts the reconciliation between Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye, and the peace-making initiatives which have flowed from it.
The film, narrated by Rageh Omaar, traces their remarkable story, showing that it is possible for the perpetrators of inter-religious violence to become instigators of peace.
It depicts the dynamics of personal forgiveness, and highlights some of the difficulties that arise in Christian-Muslim partnership and how they can be tackled. A case study of grass-root initiatives to rebuild communities torn apart by conflict.
"Theirs is an inspiring story, full of hope… A model for Muslim-Christian relations" - Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
"Powerful and timely" - Ambassador Aminu Wali, Nigerian Permanent Mission to the United Nations
"Beautifully shot, visually evocative… its content is never less than thought-provoking and carries potential lessons for us all" - The Herald, Scotland
The film will be followed by an informal discussion session for those who wish to stay. For the discussion we will be joined by:
Peter Riddell, from Initiatives of Change (http://www.iofc.org)
Dr Raghib Ali, from Oxford Islam and Muslim Awareness Project (www.oxfordimap.org)
Refreshments will be provided free of charge.
Posted by Arzoo Ahmed, Monday 12th February @ 10:02am
Analysing Islamic Jurispruduence in the 21st Century
Refreshments will be provided free of charge.
Everybody welcome.
Speaking at the event will be Salman Hasan. He has studied Law and Human Rights at the London School of Economics and Islamic Jurisprudence at Al-Azhar Islamic Research Academy. He is also co-founder of the Ibn Jabal Arabic Institute.
Posted by Fahd Mahmood, Saturday 3rd February @ 5:35pm
Al-Ghazali: The Alchemist of Happiness - Film and Discussion
Exploring the life and impact of one of the greatest spiritual and legal philosophers in Islamic history, this film examines Ghazali's existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism, and reveals profound parallels with our own times.
Please see http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439430/ for further information.
The showing will be followed by a discussion, where we will be joined by:
Isa Waley - Keeper of the Persian Manuscripts at the British Library
Sheikh Afifi Al-Akiti - Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (tbc)
Posted by Imran Mahmud, Friday 19th January @ 12:22am
The first event in the term's series run by OUIslamic Society, entitled "islam:unveiled"; this talk, given by one of the country's finest academics in the field, addresses the issue of a clash between Islam and the West.
Posted by Arzoo Ahmed, Thursday 23rd November @ 12:50pm
We all share one world - explore how we can solve our world's concerns and problems together and discover why the 'clash of civilisations' is a myth.
It is currently Islam Awareness Week across the UK (20-26th November 2006).
The theme for this year is ‘One World – The Myth of the Clash.’
OUISoc and Oxford iMAP will be holding an exhibition promoting the One World message.
The exhibition will explore how people have worked together in the past for the greater good and how this partnership can continue to build a better world.
Through this year’s theme, Islam Awareness Week aims to underline the many values that bring us together, such as truth, justice, freedom and dignity.
It intends to highlight the fact that the ‘clash of civilisations’ is a pure myth, as centuries of cooperation, communication and understanding have shown. We need to work together through promoting universal values such as peace, respect and equality in order to ensure a better future for all.
Everyone is welcome to visit this event which will include:
- Exhibitions
- A video presentation
- The opportunity to meet Muslims and ask questions
- Refreshments
Please feel free to invite your friends, colleagues and neighbours along to the event, entry is free.
Posted by Arzoo Ahmed, Tuesday 24th October @ 4:27pm
Come along to celebrate this joyous occasion, with some inspirational words from Dr Hani El-Banna, Founder Islamic Relief (IR) - an international relief and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world’s poorest people. It is an independent Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984. All proceeds shall go to the Horn of Africa appeal,
http://www.islamic-relief.com/submenu/appeal/hornofafrica.htm
Posted by Arzoo Ahmed, Wednesday 11th October @ 12:49am
Whether you brave the challenge, or come along out of curiosity - mark your calendar for the National Sponsored Fast for charity!
Curious as to how and why millions of Muslims fast for an entire month? Here’s an incentive to abstain from eating in solidarity with the billions of people worldwide who fast not by choice but because they can't afford three meals a day.
All funds raised used for building wells in areas of drought.
Everyone welcome…and FREE FOOD!
Don't forget to register yourself for the fast, by emailing arzoo.ahmed@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk, or visiting www.ouisoc.com.
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