20th - 26th November 2006

"One world"

'The world's concerns & problems are ours to both share and solve together'

The Muslim Information Service (Scotland)

We are a Scottish organisation which aims to allay misconceptions of Islam and promote a greater sense of understanding and tolerance of the Muslim way of life, and are an affiliate of the Muslim Council of Britain and Scottish Interfaith Council.

We are organising this year's 'Islam Awareness Week' (IAW) in Glasgow from Mon 20th -Sun 26th November 2006. Last years theme was 'Past & Present: 1000 years of Islam and Britain' which highlighted the valuable contributions played by Muslims to our society.

IAW is a UK-wide initiative running for the past 13 years with previous highlights including:

• Scotland 2004-5: Mosque tours & exhibition for the general public attracting hundreds of Scots
• Production of a national booklet on 1000 years of Islam & Britain. This was a comprehensive resource which identified key historical facts proving the presence of Muslims in Britain is not a recent phenomenon.

IAW Theme 2006: 'One World'

We all live in one world. We share our humanity, and yet we are not the same ? we share our differences too. At times our differences appear to clash, and some talk of a great clash, a Clash of Civilisations. Such talk, the talk of mongers, chooses to overlook the many values that bring us together. Truth, justice and equality?freedom, dignity and respect.

The Clash is a myth. Our one world is not ? 'One World. One Week!'

We are inviting organisations, businesses and service providers to participate in this years
'Islam Awareness Week'.

Come and find out for yourself at the Glasgow Central Mosque with an exhibition on One World, the Qur'an, The Holy Prophet Muhammed, Women, Muslim Heritage, a Bedouin tent, mosque tours and much, much more:

Mosque & exhibition open days/evenings

Mon to Fri 5:30pm to 9pm/ Sat & Sun 10am to 6pm:

Monday - Readings of the Holy Qur'an from local recitors
Tuesday - Journey to Islam: the personal thoughts of people who have come to Islam
Wednesday ? Book readings from various famous writings on Islam
Thursday ? Poetry reading in various languages from around the world
Friday ? 'Knowing our Neighbours' dinner (by invitation only, see below)
Saturday ? Screening of 'The Message' 12noon & 4pm. Dramatic film on the Life of the Holy Prophet Muhammed

Also, taste the delights of the Muslim world with our selection of fingers foods served every night.

See the One World Exhibition at the various libraries around Glasgow: see the website for more details.

Booking information:

For further information on making group bookings & booking a place at the dinner or to arrange someone to deliver a session on Islam & Muslims to your organisation, please phone & leave a message on 0141 574 4500

For more details & the Libraries listings go to:
www.iaw.org.uk click on 'this year's events' then choose Glasgow. Alternatively please feel free to pass the attached information to staff to attend of their own accord.

For queries contact Shazia Parveen (Mob: 07740 346 738)

Memuna Chaudhry, Project Co-ordinator
Project Co-ordinator
IAW Glasgow

The One World Campaign is supported by Friends of the Earth
and Muslim Aid