Should religions focus on preaching issues of morality? Or can Scotland's major religions become a voice for the voiceless and speak up for the most vulnerable in our society?
With Islamic theologian Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed of the Solas foundation, Cultural adviser to the Vatican Professor John Haldane, convener of the Church of Scotland's Church and Society Council Reverend Sally Foster-Fulton, and Edinburgh Secular Society spokesman Neil Barber.
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An initiative developed in partnership with Muslim student societies at universities around Scotland, it aims to give students a greater appreciation of the blessed prophetic biography by relating the historical events to the issues faced day by day on campus and beyond.
Prophet on Campus
An initiative developed in partnership with Muslim student societies at universities
around Scotland, it aims to give students a greater appreciation of the blessed
prophetic biography by relating the historical events to the issues faced day by day
on campus and beyond.
It has been successfully hosted at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Strathclyde, and Caledonian Universities with excellent comments from attendees.
Following initiative description taken from the Glasgow University Muslim students society website:
Catering for the specific needs of Muslim students on campus, this new and exciting series is the perfect opportunity to access, discuss and delve into issues of politics, society and religion. As can be testified by attendees, be prepared for an enlightening and inspiring experience.
Have you ever thought that the Prophet Muhammed (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) would do in this age?... How would he deal with the issues young people are facing today?
These sessions will each week take us through a section of the life of the Prophet Muhammed and will show how is life is of relevance to us today. See how problems and challenges he (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) and the early muslim community faced are not far removed from those that we face today.
Some topics include:
• Spirituality, religion and modern student life.
• Family, companionship and friends.
• Citizenship and belonging.
• Relations with people of other faiths.
• Gender relations.
• Islamaphobia
These are just a few thought provoking issues that are be dealt with in these discussion base sessions. Come along and take part. Get involved in discussions. Delve into the topics and deepen your understanding of the relevance of the Prophetic Seerah
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