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Event Previews Locations & St. Martin’s, along with Al Friday Services Our event will open by Contact Info: Madinah Calgary Islamic joining with Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly, invite you to join Assembly for worship (worship takes place us for our Imam-in-residence at Genesis Centre, gymnasium). Afterward, there will be time to talk about the service Genesis Centre of Community and enjoy fellowship with the members of Wellness, (gymnasium) Imam 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE the Assembly. Syed “Qur’an and Its Different Interpretations” While the basics beliefs of all Muslims are Soharwardy ★ October 17-19, 2014 the same, there are significant differences among various sects and denominations. The source of these differences comes from different interpretations of the Qur’an and Sunna (sayings and actions of the Prophet Calgary Academy Muhammad, peace be upon him).Imam 1677 – 93 Street SW Soharwardy will explain such differences in conversation and an examination of texts from the Qur’an. “Islamic Sharia and Muslims in the Western World: Issues, Limitations, and Knox Presbyterian Church Enforcement” Sharia is the body of Islamic 3704 37th Street SW laws, rules and regulations. The sources of Islamic Sharia are many: the Qur’an, Hadith, consensus, analogical reason, etc. Various groups and clergy differ in their interpretations of Sharia law. We will explore the roots of these differences and learn more about Shariah law and its place in the life of Muslims. Print St. Martin’s Anglican Church Sunday Worship Imam Soharwardy will Office: 3704 37th Street SW join in our worship and offer the sermon at Calgary, Alberta T3E 3C3 St. Martin’s Sunday worship. www.stmartinscalgary.ca 12 Event Events Schedule: Friday, October 17th,1:15 p.m (prayers : Registration 1:45 p.m.). –Services at Genesis Centre of Please check all events that you Community Wellness (gymnasium) will be attending. followed by fellowship with the members of the Assembly. ☐ Friday, October 17, Services with Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Saturday, October 18th, 10:00 a.m. – Assembly (at Genesis Centre, “Qur’an and Its Different Interpretations” gymnasium) 12:00 p.m. – Lunch ☐ Saturday, October 18, 10 am 1:30 p.m. – “Islamic Shariah and Muslims Come and join us for a weekend of “Qur’an and Its Different in the Western World: Issues, Limitations, discovery, conversation and sharing Interpretations” and Enforcement” between the Muslim and Christian Location: Knox Presbyterian Church ☐ Saturday, lunch, 12 noon faith traditions! We will worship, ☐ Saturday, October 18, 1:30 pm learn and, of course, eat together Sunday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. – “Islamic Sharia and Muslims in the during this time, growing in our Worship at St. Martin’s Anglican Church Western World: Issues, understanding and appreciation of Location: Calgary Academy Limitations, and Enforcement” each other. ☐ Sunday, October 19, 10 am St. Martin’s Service at the Calgary Imam Syed Soharwardy was born in Pakistan and immigrated to Canada almost nineteen Academy years ago. Following the Sufi tradition of Islam, he received his Islamic studies degree from Name_______________________ the Darul Uloom Soharwardia religious institution in Karachi, Pakistan. He began serving as an imam at the age of 18 in Karachi. He also holds two Master’s degrees from the US and Email_______________________ Canada in Engineering Management and Project Management. In addition to leading his Phone #____________________ congregation in Calgary, he leads congregations in Surrey, Montreal, Toronto and Please return registration along Mississauga, traveling to them on weekends. He is married and has two children in with $10 registration fee by university. October 6, 2014 to St. Martin’s Church office (3704 37th Street Imam Syed Soharwardy is the founder of Muslims Against Terrorism in 1998 and the Islamic SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3C3). Please Supreme Council of Canada, which is an umbrella organization for Muslims with branches in make cheques payable to: St. most major Canadian cities. In 2008, he walked across Canada to raise awareness about Martin’s Church. domestic violence. He was the lead Imam on the Fatwa against terrorism in Canada and the USA and the Fatwa against honour killings and violence against women. .