The symposium consists of 3 main segments:
1. MAS 2015 Interfaith Luncheon (1:00 p.m. McCormick Room S101): Islam’s Perspective on Pluralism: Examples from the Life of Muhammad (pbuh) features keynote address by world-renowned scholar, Dr. Tariq Ramadan of the Oriental Institute; St. Anthony’s College, Oxford University. Dr. Ramadan was named by TIME magazine as one of the most influential innovators of the 20th century. The luncheon is complimentary for all our interfaith guests associated with a faith other than Islam and other VIP guests -email: interfaith@masicna.com to request Discount Code.
2. Interfaith Panel - Interfaith Communities for a Better World (3:00 p.m.. McCormick Main Hall B): Taking place on the main stage of the 14th Annual MAS-ICNA Convention where the majority of the approximate 15,000 American Muslims in attendance will be drawn to hear our interfaith partners, representing diverse faiths. All registered interfaith symposium attendees will be seated in a special VIP section of the main hall.
3. Interfaith Parallel Sessions (4:00 p.m.McCormick Rooms S103 & S105): i. Islam, Islamophobia, Hate, and Racism and ii. Interfaith Engagement for Social Justice.
The MAS 2015 Interfaith Luncheon Symposium is complimentary for ALL Interfaith guests or those who have received the discount code directly from the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium Team.
*Interfaith guests are all who are affiliated with a faith other than Islam.
You may register for the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium here : http://www.eventbee.com/view/event/127331263
A discount code can be obtained by emailing interfaith@masicna.com
Who is the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium for? We invite all who are interested in Interfaith engagement and learning more about the diverse representation of faiths, those who want to understand Islam and its role in the fabric of faith in America, those who think faith and faith groups together can help transform the world from social injustice, hate, racism, and violence. the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium Team invites all- friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, students, and interfaith partners in particular to join us for an afternoon with a keynote address, interfaith panel, and parallel sessions. Please see programming for descriptions too.
1. MAS 2015 Interfaith Luncheon (1:00 p.m. McCormick Room S101): Islam’s Perspective on Pluralism: Examples from the Life of Muhammad (pbuh) features keynote address by world-renowned scholar, Dr. Tariq Ramadan of the Oriental Institute; St. Anthony’s College, Oxford University. Dr. Ramadan was named by TIME magazine as one of the most influential innovators of the 20th century. The luncheon is complimentary for all our interfaith guests associated with a faith other than Islam and other VIP guests -email: interfaith@masicna.com to request Discount Code.
2. Interfaith Panel - Interfaith Communities for a Better World (3:00 p.m.. McCormick Main Hall B): Taking place on the main stage of the 14th Annual MAS-ICNA Convention where the majority of the approximate 15,000 American Muslims in attendance will be drawn to hear our interfaith partners, representing diverse faiths. All registered interfaith symposium attendees will be seated in a special VIP section of the main hall.
3. Interfaith Parallel Sessions (4:00 p.m.McCormick Rooms S103 & S105): i. Islam, Islamophobia, Hate, and Racism and ii. Interfaith Engagement for Social Justice.
The MAS 2015 Interfaith Luncheon Symposium is complimentary for ALL Interfaith guests or those who have received the discount code directly from the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium Team.
*Interfaith guests are all who are affiliated with a faith other than Islam.
You may register for the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium here : http://www.eventbee.com/view/event/127331263
A discount code can be obtained by emailing interfaith@masicna.com
Who is the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium for? We invite all who are interested in Interfaith engagement and learning more about the diverse representation of faiths, those who want to understand Islam and its role in the fabric of faith in America, those who think faith and faith groups together can help transform the world from social injustice, hate, racism, and violence. the MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium Team invites all- friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, students, and interfaith partners in particular to join us for an afternoon with a keynote address, interfaith panel, and parallel sessions. Please see programming for descriptions too.
Interfaith Symposium Descriptions:
MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium Luncheon* 1:00 pm McCormick Level 1 Room S101
“Islam’s Perspective on Pluralism: Examples from the Life of Muhammad” (pbuh)
Globalization and the Media have centered a secular-materialistic world view that reacts to and sensationalizes differences rather than embracing diversity and affirming a coexistence among all peoples and faiths. Political tensions and nationalistic agendas have brought violence, poverty and significant human rights violations affecting more and more people every day in greater ways than ever before. People of faith communities must fend off the dichotomous approach of political ideologies – the “us vs. them” – in order to create an environment where justice and safety is afforded to all.
The Qur’an addresses humanity in the following manner: “O Mankind! Behold, We have created you all out of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, so that you might come to know one another. Verily, the noblest of you in the sight of God is the one who is most deeply conscious of Him. Behold, God is all-knowing, all-aware.” (The Qur’an verse 49:13)
Faith and truer faith practices transcend the disturbing phenomenon of religious intolerance, discrimination, and violence. Therefore, it is necessary for all faiths to lead into and establish joint practices which honor coexistence and cooperation- "come to know one another."
Dr. Tariq Ramadan – World-renowned scholar, speaker, and currently Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at the Oxford University (Oriental Institute, St Antony’s College). Ramadan was named by TIMEmagazine as one of the most influential innovators of the 20th century.
*Luncheon is complimentary for all our Interfaith guests, email for discount code: interfaith@masicna.com. Registration required http://www.eventbee.com/view/event/127331263
Interfaith Panel 3:00 pm McCormick Level 3 Main Hall B
“Faith Communities for a Better World”
Brian D. McLaren, author who wrote the book, “Why did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?” utilized the infamous joke, “Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?” that is funny just because it isn’t funny in order to elicit a simple but meaningful response, “So they could cross together” and thus giving the Interfaith Community directive.
The Qur’an reminds us in the following verse –“To each (religious community) there is a goal to which it faces; then strive all together towards all that is good. Wheresoever ye are, Allah will bring you together; For Allah hath power over all things.” (The Qur’an verse 2:148) –that cooperative and engaging relationships must be developed especially between people of various faiths to ensure human rights, address poverty and income inequality, counter racism, hate and violence, and even combat climate change and global warming. However, this cannot be achieved if we stay behind our fences, isolated in our communities or unwilling to cross that road together. “We are not so divided as we are disconnected. So let’s connect!” the Rev. Willie Barrow.
Joining us are several respected panelists representing a diverse array of various faith groups that make up our interfaith partners for a better world. They will speak of the motivations from within their respective faiths which lend to all of us crossing that proverbial road together.
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 4:00 p.m. McCormick Level 1 S103 & S105
I. Islam, Islamophobia, Hate and Racism
The rise of religious intolerance, Islamophobia, Hate and Racism is taking more lives and threatening more and more than ever before in our cities, towns, and neighborhoods everyday. Mass shootings, police brutality, and a media bent on painting an entire people evil either because of race or religion is indicative of a society that is in danger of losing the principles of its own civil rights. The industry of Islamophobia and election year mayhem that informs a public of who is bad based on race, ethnicity or faith is out of control. Faith communities can unite to take back what is wholesome and pure and help to formulate safe communities free of the dangers that arise because of religious intolerance, hate and racism. Join us in this session that identifies the source and what we can and should do as communities of faith to turn it all around and bring back peace and harmony.
II. Interfaith Engagement for Social Justice
Our world is really suffering. Aside from the violence and hate and racism this session addresses critical issues suffocating our society and speaks to the collective efforts that faith communities can collaborate together to alleviate the ill effects of poverty, income inequality, mass incarcerations, immigration injustice, the refugee crisis, corporate control of the Media and even the food we eat. No small list and no time to waste. Who better than people of faith to take on such daunting social reform? Working together is no easy task and requires mutual understanding, respect, and the ability to say no to the ugliness of religious intolerance. If we are to share this world then we are to share the responsibility. Join us in this session to discover the how and listen to examples of successful practices. Session will include some brainstorming and sharing from the audience.
MAS 2015 Interfaith Symposium Luncheon* 1:00 pm McCormick Level 1 Room S101
“Islam’s Perspective on Pluralism: Examples from the Life of Muhammad” (pbuh)
Globalization and the Media have centered a secular-materialistic world view that reacts to and sensationalizes differences rather than embracing diversity and affirming a coexistence among all peoples and faiths. Political tensions and nationalistic agendas have brought violence, poverty and significant human rights violations affecting more and more people every day in greater ways than ever before. People of faith communities must fend off the dichotomous approach of political ideologies – the “us vs. them” – in order to create an environment where justice and safety is afforded to all.
The Qur’an addresses humanity in the following manner: “O Mankind! Behold, We have created you all out of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, so that you might come to know one another. Verily, the noblest of you in the sight of God is the one who is most deeply conscious of Him. Behold, God is all-knowing, all-aware.” (The Qur’an verse 49:13)
Faith and truer faith practices transcend the disturbing phenomenon of religious intolerance, discrimination, and violence. Therefore, it is necessary for all faiths to lead into and establish joint practices which honor coexistence and cooperation- "come to know one another."
Dr. Tariq Ramadan – World-renowned scholar, speaker, and currently Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at the Oxford University (Oriental Institute, St Antony’s College). Ramadan was named by TIMEmagazine as one of the most influential innovators of the 20th century.
*Luncheon is complimentary for all our Interfaith guests, email for discount code: interfaith@masicna.com. Registration required http://www.eventbee.com/view/event/127331263
Interfaith Panel 3:00 pm McCormick Level 3 Main Hall B
“Faith Communities for a Better World”
Brian D. McLaren, author who wrote the book, “Why did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?” utilized the infamous joke, “Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?” that is funny just because it isn’t funny in order to elicit a simple but meaningful response, “So they could cross together” and thus giving the Interfaith Community directive.
The Qur’an reminds us in the following verse –“To each (religious community) there is a goal to which it faces; then strive all together towards all that is good. Wheresoever ye are, Allah will bring you together; For Allah hath power over all things.” (The Qur’an verse 2:148) –that cooperative and engaging relationships must be developed especially between people of various faiths to ensure human rights, address poverty and income inequality, counter racism, hate and violence, and even combat climate change and global warming. However, this cannot be achieved if we stay behind our fences, isolated in our communities or unwilling to cross that road together. “We are not so divided as we are disconnected. So let’s connect!” the Rev. Willie Barrow.
Joining us are several respected panelists representing a diverse array of various faith groups that make up our interfaith partners for a better world. They will speak of the motivations from within their respective faiths which lend to all of us crossing that proverbial road together.
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 4:00 p.m. McCormick Level 1 S103 & S105
I. Islam, Islamophobia, Hate and Racism
The rise of religious intolerance, Islamophobia, Hate and Racism is taking more lives and threatening more and more than ever before in our cities, towns, and neighborhoods everyday. Mass shootings, police brutality, and a media bent on painting an entire people evil either because of race or religion is indicative of a society that is in danger of losing the principles of its own civil rights. The industry of Islamophobia and election year mayhem that informs a public of who is bad based on race, ethnicity or faith is out of control. Faith communities can unite to take back what is wholesome and pure and help to formulate safe communities free of the dangers that arise because of religious intolerance, hate and racism. Join us in this session that identifies the source and what we can and should do as communities of faith to turn it all around and bring back peace and harmony.
II. Interfaith Engagement for Social Justice
Our world is really suffering. Aside from the violence and hate and racism this session addresses critical issues suffocating our society and speaks to the collective efforts that faith communities can collaborate together to alleviate the ill effects of poverty, income inequality, mass incarcerations, immigration injustice, the refugee crisis, corporate control of the Media and even the food we eat. No small list and no time to waste. Who better than people of faith to take on such daunting social reform? Working together is no easy task and requires mutual understanding, respect, and the ability to say no to the ugliness of religious intolerance. If we are to share this world then we are to share the responsibility. Join us in this session to discover the how and listen to examples of successful practices. Session will include some brainstorming and sharing from the audience.
