Past Events: April - May 2009

Is Secularism the best system for mankind's public sphere? Should religions, like Islam, be separate from public life? Nikolai Segura, a speaker for the National Secular Society debates Abdullah al Andalusi, a public Muslim speaker for MDI, on the Secularism: Should religion and state be separate?

Date:  Thursday, May 28, 2009

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Birbeck College, University of London, Room MAL B34

Street: Malet Street

City/Town: London

Nearest Tube Station: Russell square

Admission: Free

Islam and Terrorism: Is Islam a threat to the West?'

Does Islam condone Terrorism? Is Sharia a barbaric law system? Do Muslims pose a threat to the West? It's time to come clean to this questions in an open and frank public discussion!

A panel of five Muslim public speakers will come together to present the truth behind the controversies on different issues and to answer any of the most tricky and controversial questions posed by the audience.

The five speakers will each speak for a 10-15 minute presentation on the following issues, followed by and intense Q&A session:

1. Jihad and Terrorism

2. Sharia law and Islamic State

3. The personality of Muhammed (saaw)

4. Muslims in the media

5. Are Muslims in this country a threat to English culture?

We especially invite non-Muslims to attend and engage in a very frank and open discussion. All kinds questions will be allowed, and all will have their chance to voice their opinions (time permitting).

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Time: 7:00pm - 09:30pm

Location: Abrar House, (an events hall)

Street: 45 Crawford Place

City/Town: London

Nearest Tube Station: Edgware Road

Admission: Free

Catering: Drinks and snacks will be freely available

Theism or Atheism? you choose - a Muslim-Atheist debate

In the modern world, Atheism is vaunted as the supposedly most rational choice for the modern man. But is Atheism the rational choice for the thinking man who requires a belief based upon intellectual eivdence? Norman Ralph an Atheist of the AHS ( The National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies), debates Adam Deen and a public Muslim speaker for MDI and former Islam Channel presenter, on which choice is the most rational, Theism or Atheism?.

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Leeds University, Meeting room 3, The Arc

  (Student Union building).

City/Town: Leeds

Admission: Free

Are Morals without God, a delusion? - a Muslim-Atheist debate

Can one be Atheist and still claim to have a reasonable belief in Morals? Does only Theism provide an answer to the question of Morality? Andrew Copson, an Atheist of the British Humanist Association debates Adam Deen and a public Muslim speaker for MDI and former Islam Channel presenter.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Birkbeck college, University of london, Room MAL 532

Street: Malet Street

City/Town: London

Admission: Free

Jesus in the Bible and Quran: Which one represents the real Jesus?'

The event will begin with a brief introduction and explanation of the aims and objectives of the Muslim Dawah Initiative, including how the general public, both Muslim and non-Muslim can practically get involved.

The second part of the evening's launch will feature MDI's inaugural debate, pitting Muslim and Christian speakers to debate whether the Christian or Muslim concept of Jesus is closer to the truth about the real Jesus - a figure central to the core beliefs of both worldviews.

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2009

Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Location: Abrar House (an events hall)

Street: 45 Crawford Place, NW1

City/Town: London

Admission: Free

Catering: Drinks and snacks will be freely available

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