Event [London] INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM IN BALKANS, Saturday 20th February 2010

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Islamic Circles presents

INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM IN BALKANS

Date: Saturday 20th February 2010

Time: 10am - 5pm

Venue: Muslim World League, 46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU

A one day introductory course focusing on Islam in the Balkans. Being
part of Europe and only two and a half hours by plane, the history,
traditions and experiences of this region are important for helping us
better understand the oldest indigenous Muslim communities in Europe
and the future of Muslims on this continent in general.

Topics to be covered include:

• Introduction to the Geography and Peoples of the Balkans
• The Balkans before the Arrival of Islam
• Muslim Communities in the Balkans (Bosnia, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia)
• Expansion of the Ottoman Empire into Europe
• Islamic Leadership Structure
• Trade, Military and Political Relations
• Da‘wah and Migration
• Architecture and Cultural Aspects
• Recent Conflicts in Bosnia (1992-1995) and Kosova (1998-2000)
• Islam Resurgence since the 1990s

The course instructors will be Senad Biber and Sehija Dedovic from Sarajevo.
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in Islamic History, Muslims
in Europe, and related subjects.

All welcome and by bookings only

For bookings and further information please contact:
Tel: 07794 253 856 / 07956 983 609
E-mail: info@silkroutetours.co.uk

The Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa'sallam said:

"The Muslim is a unique Ummah among the whole of mankind:
Their Land is ONE, their War is ONE, their Peace is ONE,
Their Honour is ONE and their Trust is ONE."
[Ahmad]