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Introduction to Islam & the Muslim Culture Course

“I think I can say that I found this one of the most informative & helpful courses I have ever attended…I would recommend this course without hesitation”

Iona Butler – Kent Adult Social Services

Over 13,500 people throughout the UK & Ireland have now attended this highly informative & successful course and we are now pleased to announce course dates for 2010 in the South East areas.

Helping to answer questions such as…..

Ø How can I work better with Muslims in my community?

Ø Why do some Muslim women wear a headscarf?

Ø What actually happens inside a Mosque?

Ø Why do Muslims pray five times a day?

Ø What is Sharia Law?

Ø What is the meaning if Jihad?

Plus offering you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in a friendly & comfortable environment.

The course is specifically designed for Non-Muslim public sector professionals who work with & for Muslims from diverse communities, but is open to anyone from any background who wishes to learn more about Islam & the Muslim culture.

“I was not sure what to expect, but was not disappointed. It has certainly enhanced my knowledge about the true practices of Islam & dispelled many images portrayed in the media. Thank you very much”.

Teresa Cannon – Norfolk County Council/Breckland Council

Courses are being run in numerous areas throughout the UK with previous dates having proven to be highly popular with delegates attending from a variety of public sector backgrounds, such as Social Workers, Teachers, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Youth Offending Teams, Care Workers and many more.

Incorporating a visit to a local Mosque (where possible) it aims to provide you with:

· A better understanding of basic beliefs & practices,

· Information regarding the background to Muslims,

· A chance to discuss some Public Sector Development issues relating to Muslim Communities,

· Group work that will enable you to discuss case studies,

· A better understanding of the Implementation of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act and the religion and Belief regulations.

*Should a visit to a Mosque not be possible or if no Mosque is available in the local area, then a virtual tour of a Mosque will be used as part of the presentation.

“I found the course very informative & enjoyable & would certainly recommend it to anyone, whether they have day to day dealings with the Muslim community or not”.

Debbie Calcott –Calderdale Council

Attached is course information for your perusal along with a booking form should you wish to take up this excellent opportunity! It would also be very much appreciated if you could circulate this information further amongst your staff and colleagues or anyone who you feel may benefit from attending.

Further information regarding venues & dates can be found on our website along with more feedback from past delegates

However if you have any questions or queries which are not answered on the site then please do not hesitate to contact me

My office number is 01924 466117

I look forward to hearing from you

Sue Magrath, Course Coordinator

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Event Date:	Monday 1 March 2010 Monday 27 September 2010
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