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May 2015
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Friday 08 |
15:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Radicalisation, Recruitment and the Appeal of the Islamic state Movement : Role of Islam as both a constructive and destructive force
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The lecture focuses on the role of Islam as both a constructive and a disruptive force. It also encourages inter-faith dialogue and aspires to building an understanding of Islam and the Muslim society. The central axis of the lecture is the way in which religious thought, individual believers and (...)
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Friday 15 |
16:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Religious Tolerance in an age of extremes : Religious tolerance is a breeding ground for multicultural success while discrimination and ostracism leads to societal failure.
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We live today in what some claim to be one of the most religiously intolerant periods in history. Not only are some religious minorities believed to be fomenters of disharmony in other countries but, in our society, they are seen to mix only with their peers, wear distinctly un-Australian clothing (...)
18:00 - FUNDRAISER - Open Mic : It's a chance to tell stories, recite poetry, share reflections and music. The stage is open to all!
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Completely FREE but donations for Nepal are graciously welcome!
If you're a young musician trying to get people to hear your sound, or perhaps a comedian just starting out; performing at an open mic night is a great way to get heard. You never know who may be in attendance. There are 12 Open Mic (...)
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Monday 18 |
19:00 - FUNDRAISER - Fundraising Auction for Nepal Earthquake Apeeal : Let's join hands in providing help to the people of Nepal who have suffered an earthquake of 8 magnitude.
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The 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on 25 April has already claimed the lives of more than 7,000 people with an estimated eight million people affected.
The Red Cross is at the forefront of the international response, sending shelter and water and sanitation specialists, setting up (...)
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Thursday 21 |
16:00 - EVENT - Strategic Forecasting in the Middle East:ISIS : Each of the speakers are experts in their flied of work and will provide an interesting and engaging presentation on their perspective of the current situation in the Middle East and it's political future.
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Professor Samina Yasmeen is the Director of Centre for Muslim States and Societies.
Dr. Leila Mcharek is a honorary fellow at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at UWA with an impressive background working in Tunisia as a professor, British Embassy Officer and UN Human Rights Officer. Her (...)
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July 2015
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Wednesday 29 |
10:00 - SEMINAR - Iranian Foreign Relations : Iranian Foreign Relations in the context of the recent nuclear deal
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The recent nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 has marked a shift in regional balance of power with diverse reactions emerging from regional and global actors. Against the backdrop of the historic framework agreement on Iran's nuclear programme, the CMSS is pleased to organize the seminar given (...)
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August 2015
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Tuesday 25 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED EDUCATION : If you can read this, thank a teacher, and the movement which brought schools and universities worldwide. A critical history of Christian cultural impact on education.
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The church borrowed from every religion and culture to create what is now a system of secular schools and universities that spans most of the world. There are also four corruptions that have detracted from that record. Let's unpack the story.
This is the fourth in a series this month at Trinity (...)
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September 2015
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Friday 11 |
16:00 - CONFERENCE - International Conference on Women and Jihad: Radicalisation, De-radicalisation and Human Rights
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The conference will develop understanding of the role Muslim women play as agents of radicalisation or de-radicalisation in contemporary world, and its impact on human rights especially of women and children. It seeks to explore how Muslim women have either participated as supporters and combatants (...)
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October 2015
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Monday 12 |
The lecture will explore Islam's position on the issue of khilafah and nationality and discuss related questions, including
How do we differentiate between the religious terms and the common words used in the religious sources?
What does the word khalifah signify?
Is (...)
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Tuesday 27 |
Recently South Asia has undergone a number of tensions. Pakistan and India view each other as the problem, while at the same time the region suffers from natural and other threats such as lack of energy, water resources, and migration of peoples. The panel discussion explores the possibilities of (...)
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November 2015
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Thursday 12 |
Contemporary views of Turkey tend to focus on the country’s links and connections with the Middle East and/or Europe. However, the country’s considerable contacts with Asia, both historically and in the present, have remained largely obscured. Japan, in particular played an important role for (...)
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Tuesday 17 |
Europe in 2015 has witnessed refugees approaching its borders in large numbers, leading to an atmosphere of crisis and sharp divergences amongst European elites over how best to respond. In this lecture, Professor Maley shows how refugees are constituted through the Westphalian system of states (...)
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May 2016
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Friday 13 |
18:00 - SCREENING - Don't Panik: Rap and Islam -- Documentary Screening
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CMSS screens Don't Panik: Rap and Islam -- a documentary by Keira Maameri
Synopsis:
Don't Panik is a French documentary that captures Muslim rappers' positions regarding identity, religion and rap as public figures, through questions brought out by film director, Keira (...)
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Thursday 19 |
18:00 - PUBLIC TALK - China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Game Changer in the Region?
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is viewed as part of Chinese efforts to revive the Silk Road network across South and West Asian region. The project, with a projected cost of $46 billion, has been identified as a significant development in China’s relationship with Pakistan through its (...)
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June 2016
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Monday 27 |
Public Lecture on Islam and Gender Issues
by Professor Anis Ahmad, followed by an Iftar (breaking fast).
The lecture will focus on contemporary issues relating to Muslim women. Professor Ahmad will approach these issues through his research on Islamic theological and jurisprudential perspectives.< (...)
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August 2016
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Wednesday 03 |
16:30 - SEMINAR - Religion, State and Society Seminar Series: Notes on the Epistemology of Religious Violence
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CMSS’s Religion, State & Society Seminars will explore the role of religion in shaping lived experiences of Muslims in the contemporary globalised world. This involves exploring the interaction between Muslims and non-Muslim in political, social, cultural and economic spheres at local (...)
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Friday 05 |
12:00 - EVENT - Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Threat of Militancy and Radicalisation
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Bangladesh has witnessed a rise in violence targeted at bloggers, writers, intellectuals, members of minority faith groups, and foreigners, by groups claiming to be affiliated with Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State (IS). The seminar will explain the latest (...)
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Wednesday 17 |
16:30 - SEMINAR - Religion, State and Society Seminar Series: Comparative Analysis of Jihadi Narratives in Pakistan
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CMSS’s Religion, State & Society Seminars will explore the role of religion in shaping lived experiences of Muslims in the contemporary globalised world. This involves exploring the interaction between Muslims and non-Muslim in political, social, cultural and economic spheres at local (...)
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Friday 26 |
Bazm-e-Sarfraz is CMSS’s annual event commemorating the contributions made by Begum Sarfraz Iqbal (1939-2003) towards promoting Urdu literature and championing the cause of inter-communal harmony.
At this year’s event, Mr Rehan Alavi, prominent author and Executive Producer at SBS Radio, will (...)
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Wednesday 31 |
16:30 - SEMINAR - Religion, State and Society Seminar Series: Has global jihadist ideology been transmitted to Indonesia?
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CMSS’s Religion, State & Society Seminars will explore the role of religion in shaping lived experiences of Muslims in the contemporary globalised world. This involves exploring the interaction between Muslims and non-Muslim in political, social, cultural and economic spheres at local (...)
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