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FOSIS Annual Conference 2010: RADICALISM AND EXCELLENCE

From Monday 28 June 2010 -  09:00
To Tuesday 29 June 2010 - 17:00

 

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ABOUT:

Students-particularly Muslim students- are often accused of radicalism, and those that brought dramatic social change, questioned the status quo, and revolutionised thinking have always been labelled radical. What does it mean to be radical, and is it a label to be rejected or accepted?

At the same time, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) instructed us to be excellent in all that we do. So what does excellence mean in terms of the Muslim student experience?

Always promising to be a jam-packed AMAZING experience, join Muslim students from across the UK and leading scholars and thinkers for an inspiring and stimulating debate at one of the longest-running annual British Muslim events

 

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:

 

Riad Ouarzazi has studied Islamic Sciences under a variety of Sheikhs, whilst also actively contributing to da'wah work in San Francisco, USA. He achieved a degree in Islamic education from M. Abdullah University in Morocco, later relocating to the states where he completed a BA in International Management, and a Msc in Computer Information systems. Currently he is a professor with Al Maghreb institute.

Hamza Tzortis is an international lecturer, public speaker and author, with a particular interest in Islam, politics and philosophy. He has debated with a range of prominent academics, and regularly appears in the media, promoting and providing unique perspectives on Islam.

Abdur Raheem Green is a revert to Islam and an active member in the field of da'wah particularly in his role as Chairman of IERA, a global organisation committed to presenting Islam to wider society.

Mohammed Ali is the CEO of Islam channel, providing alternative news, current affairs and entertainment programming from an Islamic perspective, as well as hosting the annual Global Peace and Unity event in London.

Muhummad Abdul Bari is a well known Community Leader within the Muslim community, most recently having served as Secretary General for two terms (2006-2010) for the Muslim Council of Britain. A teacher by profession, Dr Bari has previously taught children with special educational needs and has also written several books including “Race Religion and Muslim Identity in Britain” (2005)

Jonathan Githens-Mazer is an academic at the University of Exeter and co-Director of the European Muslim Research Centre (EMRC) and co-authored "Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Hate Crime: a London Case Study", the first step in a ten year research project led by the EMRC investigating Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate crime in towns and cities across Europe.

Anthony Glees is Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham and directs its Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS). He has written and lectured on aspects British intelligence history, Islamism, counter-terrorism and subversion in western democracies both today and in the past. He was also advisor to the War Crimes Inquiry in the Home Office (1988-90).

Ben Whittaker is the Vice-President Welfare for the National Union of Students (re-elect) and leads the NUS first ever dedicated project on interfaith, and holds responsibility for student's crime and student safety, for which he has also completed pioneering research. Ben is tuned-in with the affairs of Muslim students having dealt with prayer room concerns for Muslim students, as well as the Prevent agenda.

 


CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Monday 28th: London Muslim Centre

 

11:00 AM -  Registration & Arrival

11:00 AM -  Quran Recitation

11:10 AM -  Presidents Welcome and Opening remarks

11:25 AM -  Mohammed Ali (Islam Channel)

12:10 PM -  London Muslim Centre Presentation

12:25 PM - Hamza Tzortzis, AbdurRaheem Green (iERA)

1:15 PM - Lunch and Dhuhr Prayer

2:15 PM -  Panel Discussion: Freedom of Expression:

Are you thinking what I’m thinking?

Anthony Glees, Ben Whittaker, Jonathen Githens Mazer

3:15 PM -  Video Competition screening

3:40 PM - Various Workshops and Seminars

4:30 PM  -  Quran Competition Finals

5:10 PM  -  MCB Youth Committee Presentation

5:20 PM  -  Dr Abdul Bari Bari (MCB)

6:00 PM - Riad Ourzazi (Al Maghrib)

6:50 PM - Close and Duaa(supplication) by President

7:00 PM -  Asr Prayer

 

Tuesday 29th - North London Mosque

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Annual Council Meeting and National Executive Committee Elections

 

GETTING THERE:

Transport will be arranged from each region to London:

Midlands: WebsiteFacebook Group | Contact: midlands.chair@fosis.org.uk

North: WebsiteFacebook Group | Contact: north.chair@fosis.org.uk

Scotland: WebsiteFacebook Group | Contact: scotland.chair@fosis.org.uk

Wales: WebsiteFacebook Group | Contact: wales.chair@fosis.org.uk

Ireland: WebsiteFacebook Group | Contact: Ireland.chair@fosis.org.uk

South: Contact south.chair@fosis.org.uk

 

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE:

The Conference on Monday will be at the London Muslim Centre which is a is a short walk from the nearest tube stations Whitechapel or Aldgate East (both Hammersmith and City or District Line).


TICKETS:

One day conference tickets are only £10! Buy now from the FOSIS Shop or pay at the door

 

ACCOMMODATION:

 

For those wishing to stay in London on Monday night for Tuesdays ACM (Annual Council Meeting), accommodation will be at North London Mosque, please bring a sleeping bag. Lunch and dinner will be provided on Monday, breakfast and lunch will be provided on Tuesday.

 

Please email vp.islamicsocieties@fosis.org.uk for more details.

 

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