What is Islam Awareness Week?

www.iaw.org

We would like all IAW attendees to come with an open mind and try to engage in the activities that will help them better understand the often misunderstood faith of Islam. Through these events we hope that students and Truman staff can appreciate the beauty of Islam, understand the basic principles of Islam, and have an experience of being a Muslim through our interactive activities. All of these enriching experiences will equip students with the knowledge of Islam and Muslims that is necessary to share with others in order to aid in alleviating “Islamophobia” and also to reflect on one’s own life experiences.

What/When/Where are the IAW Events held?

* Islamic Gallery*  Monday, March 25th

We hope to answer many of your questions about Islam and Muslims at our Q&A Booth. You can browse Islamic arts and M.E artifacts in our museum section. Get a Henna tattoo [prices range from $3-$7 depending on size & MSA introduces *black ink tattoos for $3 extra] at our Henna booth. Take a photo in the desert with various cultural clothing at our Middle Eastern photo booth [$1 each for electronic prints]. Enjoy the cultural environment with Islamic Nasheeds, demonstrations, and recitations. From 5p.m-8p.m SUB HUB   ***Henna-1st come/served***

*Islam 101 & Middle Eastern Dinner*  Tuesday, march 26th

@ SUB Georgian Rm A: Islamic educator, Aftab Ahmad, will come to campus to speak about basic beliefs of Islam and give an overview of the Muslim lifestyle. There will also be a more formal Q&A Session at the end of the presentation. We will serve Middle Easter cuisine catered by Casablanca. Tickets are FREE and each student is limited one ticket. They will sell fast on a FIRST COME/SERVE basis!!! Tickets will be “sold” at the Islamic Gallery event &  the SUB Publicity table 3/26 if needed. [Only 60 seats available]

*Islamic Film Screening*  Wednesday, march 27th

@ SUB Down Under: The MSA will show the “My Fellow American” segment (5 mins) and then present the Unity Production Foundation’s documentary “Inside Islam: What A Billion Muslims Really Think“(55 mins). This film challenges the thesis that a clash of civilizations is inherent and inevitable by presenting the unprecedented Gallup World Poll of Muslim public opinion. The goal of this film is to reveal data showing that politics, more than fundamental religious differences, are causing tensions that have led to the dangerous world we all inhabit.  The film challenges the ‘they hate us for our freedom’ notion and provides much needed substantiation for a new, constructive approach to U.S. Muslim engagement.  A discussion will follow the screening and FREE Popcorn & drinks will be provided.

*Hijab Challenge*  Thursday, march 28th

@ PB 232: The Muslim Students Association is challenging the ladies of Truman campus to spend one day in their shoes by wearing the Islamic headscarf and documenting their experience through Twitter posts/pics (@TSU_MSA) or mere observation. We will meet at 5:30p.m to discuss your adventure as a “Hijabi” over Chai and Sweets. There will also be a brief presentation about Hijab and the importance of Modesty in Islam. Registration for the H.C will be available at each IAW event March 25th-27th and publicity tables. Email us at: msa.trumanstate@gmail.com if you have any questions.

****ONLINE REGISTRATION: Hijab Challenge Registration

*interfaith dodgeball*  Thursday, march 28th

Pershing Arena from 630-9p.m. Will you accept the challenge? All student organizations are welcomed to make a team and compete @ $20/ team. CSI chartered religious organizations receive a discount and pays $15/team. Each team can only have a maximum of 8 players, and organizations can register multiple teams. Register your teams at our publicity tables 3/20-22nd from 12-3p.m in VH and MG, & at IAW events. Registration and waiver forms are to be completed by 3/27 (teams who do this receive a complementary water bottle for each member). *Registration is available on site and individuals who want to compete pay $3 each and we will match them to teams on-site.All organizations will be cooperating to promote interfaith events but also competing to win the I-Dodgeball Trophy!!!

****ONLINE REGISTRATION: Dodgeball Tourney Registration

*jumu’ah open house*  Friday, march 29th

SUB Alumni Room *DUE TO DAYLIGHT SAVINGS THE FRIDAY PRAYER will go on between 1p.m-2p.m.* We will end the Islam Awareness Week with a special service of the Friday Prayer that Muslims attend weekly. This consist of an Islamic weekly reminder & those who are interested can stay for the debriefing/discussion and light refreshments afterwards. Come and observe the Islamic prayer and meet the Muslims that gather from all over the local community!

Join our Facebook Events @:

Islam Awareness Week: https://www.facebook.com/events/163598097128421/

Dodgeball Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/events/553632321326591/

Thank-you,

—Muslim Students Association at Truman State