Islam in America
An Interfaith Symposium
April 15, 2012 • 2:00 – 5:00 PM
UMKC, Student Union, Room 401 • 5100 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64110
Join us for an illuminating symposium where three prominent religious scholars
discuss the history, development and future of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
in America. This interactive symposium aims to enhance participants’ role in
shaping the growing presence of Islam within our pluralistic culture.
PANEL
Biagio Mazza Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed Alan Edelman
Pastoral Associate, National Director, Office for Associate Executive Director,
St. Sabina’s Parish, Interfaith and Community Alliances, Islamic Jewish Federation of Greater
Belton, MO. Society of North America, Washington, DC. Kansas City, Overland Park, KS.
Admission and Parking are Free
For campus map and parking lot locations go to:
http://www.umkc.edu/maps/documents/volker_maps/UMKC_Volker_campus.pdf
The symposium is organized by the
Muslim Students’ Association, University of Missouri-Kansas City,
with support from Midland Islamic Council and the Islamic Society of North
America.
ISLAM IN AMERICA
(All events held at UMKC Campus)
T
ime Sess ion Title/Speaker Track
MYNA and MSA Programs
Room 310 Flarsheim Hall
10:30 am – 12:00 Muslim 24X7- Mission Possible MSA/MYNA
Dr. Kia Jahed
12:30 – 1:45 pm Lunch +
Zuhr All
2:00 – 3:30 pm Interactive Discussions MYNA
Dr. Kia Jahed
3:45 – 4:45 pm MYNA and You MYNA
Dr. Khan & Iyad Alnachef
Interfaith Symposium
Room 402, Student Union
2:00
–
5:00 pm Islam in AmericaDr. Sayeed, Pastor Mazza,
and Rabbi Edelman
Banquet Program
Room 402, Student Union
6:30 – 6:50 pm Guests arrival and Registration
6:55 – 9:30 pm
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Welcome by Imran Puthawala, Co-chair,UMKC-MSA
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Introduction by Dr. Syed Eqbal Hasan
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Quranic recitation by Imam Dahee
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Remarks by Ahmed ElHattab, Executive Director,ISNA Development Foundation (IDF); and
Iyad Alnachef, Director, Youth Programming and
Services, Islamic Society of North America
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Dinner
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Maghrib prayers
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Keynote Speech,
Muslim Americans:Building a Vibrant and Faithful Community
byDr. Sayyid M. Syeed, National Director, Office
for Interfaith & Community Alliances, Islamic
Society of North America
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Q&A
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Award ceremony
For tickets, please contact:
Br. Shakil Haider (913) 687-3900,
Br. Eqbal Hasan (913) 233-6203,
Sr. Sofia Khan (913) 523-4113,
or via email at: info@midlandcouncil.com