The Centre for Muslim States and Societies would like to invite you to our annual sypmposium on Islam. This year, the topic is Islam, Muslims and Australia.
Venue: Murdoch Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, University of Western Australia
Date: Friday, 6 October
Time: Registration at 3.30pm, symposium starts at 4pm
Cost: $30 waged, $15 unwaged (pensioners and students)
The choice of the topic for 2006 has been guided by the interest in Muslims living in Australia, the perceived danger of ‘home grown terrorism’, issues of citizenship and the debate on Australian values. The Centre has invited a group of national and international analysts to explore issues of Muslim identities in Australia, Governmental approaches to engage Muslim communities, and the relationship between Islam and secularism. We hope that their contribution would enlighten us and also provide deeper understanding of issues that can help us contribute to harmony among all Australians.
Speakers include:
· Imam Abdul Jalil Sajid
Muslim Council for Religious and Racial Harmony, UK
· A/Prof. Michael Humphrey
Head of Sociology & Anthropology, University of New South Wales
· Ms Joumanah El-Matrah
Manager, Islamic Women’s Welfare Council of Victoria
· Prof. Amin Saikal
Director, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University
· Ms Anne Aly
Edith Cowan University
Registration (by 4 October) is advised for catering purposes and because there are limited seats in the venue. Iftar (breaking of the fast) will take place during the symposium.
For more information, including programme, see http://www.cmss.uwa.edu.au/welcome/whats_new/islam_symposium_october_2006
or contact Wendy Chew at cmss@uwa.edu.au
