Earlier this year, the Jones Library was selected to receive a
bookshelf grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. During
the month of October, a series of programs will be presented to continue the
exploration of the themes of the Muslim Journeys bookshelf
grant.
The Jones Library is pleased to be partnering with ION (Interfaith
Opportunities Network), a local interfaith organization, in offering these
programs to the Amherst community. The programs are free and open to
all, and will be held in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library.
· October 1 at 7 pm: Reflections of an
American Muslim Woman
Hanan Yacteen will reflect on women and Islam as she shares her
experiences as an American Muslim.
· October 5 at 2:30 pm: Koran By Heart:
Screening & Discussion
Join us for a screening of this documentary about three 10 year
olds at the annual International Holy Koran Competition. A
discussion follows, led by Muhammad Ashraf.
· October 17 at 7 pm: Book Discussion of Minaret by
Leila Aboulela
Join us for a discussion led by Matt Goodwin from UMass-Amherst.
· October 22 at 7 pm: Islamic Art and
Architecture: A Window into Muslim Cultures and Societies
Prof. Walter Denny, from UMass-Amherst, will discuss the role that
art and architecture have played in the Islamic world.
· October 29 at 7pm: Pathways of Faith
Dr. Ali Hazratji will speak on the basic beliefs
of the Islamic faith.
For more information about the Bridging Cultures: Muslim
Journeys initiative, visit the website athttp://bridgingcultures.neh.gov/muslimjourneys/
For further information about the Muslim Journeys grant and
programming, please contact Janet Ryan at 413/259-3223.