FREE BSL EVENT: Cultural Jihad - Making Islam Matter November 17, 2006

Hello everyone,
Sorry about the short notice but i'm telling you as soon as I could.
British Sign Language is being provided at the FREE event below - please let all your deaf contacts know.
Deaf attendees are to meet at 6.45pm outside Russell Square Tube Station.
Cultural Jihad - Making Islam Matter

17th November 2006
7 pm - 9.30 pm

Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London
Discussion between: Dr Umar F Abd-Allah
and: Aki Nawaz (Fun-Da-Mental),
Naz Koser (Ulfah Arts) and
Na'ima Roberts (Author)
Discussion with audience
Brief:
For Muslims living in the West the future lies not just in discussing theology but in the production of culture.
But how is this process to take place? Is it taking place? What are the challenges that need to be faced before a genuine cultural expression happens? And what and who is to define what is 'genuine'?
What needs to be done to convert Western society to associate Islam with the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Majesty of the Dome of the Rock rather than with the blasted Twin Towers of New York or the shattered Buddhist statutes in Afghanistan?
Can we develop an agenda of cultural do's that would harness the energy of our young people – to teach them that singing, creating, beautifying and being joyous are all part of the Islamic agenda?

If you are interested in attending pls email [email protected] and state the number of seats you want.