ISLAM FESTIVAL

1-31 August at Central Mosque - www.islamfestival.com

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ISLAM: RELIGION OF PEACE OR WAR? 
Talk by Imam Fadel Soliman, followed by Q&A
Tuesday 1st July 2008, 7pm-9pm
Edinburgh Central Mosque – Potterrow

"Jihad" is one of the most-used and least-understood words in popular discussion today. Does Islam seek world peace, or are its aims fundamentally set to clash with other civilisations? … more

What is the religion's stance on terrorism, and how are current conflicts to be understood? Our expert speaker will discuss these issues and more in a presentation aimed at clarifying important concepts and realities.

Imam Fadel Soliman is director of the Bridges Foundation, based in Egypt. He was the Muslim Chaplain at the American University in Washington from 2001-2005. He has introduced the teachings of Islam to over 65,000 people in numerous countries, and is the producer of a documentary entitled "The Fog is Lifting".

Organised by the Islam Festival Edinburgh to launch their August 2008 programme www.islamfestival.com

All welcome