Muslim students gear up for Islamic Awareness Week

MTSU Sidelines
Published: Monday, March 8, 2004

The Muslim Student Association will hold its major campus event this week - Islamic Awareness Week. The week will include events geared toward helping the public understand Islam and its traditions. All events will be held at 6 p.m. in Kirksey Old Main, Room 452. Events are free and open to the public.

Tonight, the MSA will present the Public Broadcasting System documentary, Islam, Empire of Faith. The film is narrated by actor Ben Kingsley. A question-and-answer session will follow the screening.

Tomorrow, Awadh Binhazim, from Vanderbilt Univerisity, will present a lecture titled "Science in the Holy Quran." Binhazim is a well-known Muslim scholar. This is his first time speaking at MTSU. A question-and-answer session will follow the lecture.

Wednesday, MSA will present the PBS documentary Muhammad: Legacy of A Prophet. The film documents the life of Muhammad, a seventh century prophet who altered world history in 23 years. Muhammad continues to shape the lives of millions of people. The documentary also touches on the lives of Muslim Americans before and after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Questions and answers will follow the screening.

Thursday, James P. Dunlap, a Muslim student at MTSU, will speak about his own decision to convert to Islam. Questions and answers will follow.








  • "Islamic Awareness Week" March 8th 2004 through March 11th 2004.
  • Happy Eid Al-Adha