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other organizations, including religious, civic, and media
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religious organizations
the islamic speakers bureau aims to promote and strengthen interfaith dialogue by
offering introductory lectures on islam at various religious institutions within
the albany capital district.
this activity not only reinforces the common beliefs of different faiths but also
helps people of different religious denominations understand the beliefs and practices
of their muslim neighbors, colleagues, classmates or friends.
islam has a clear track record of tolerant relations with other faiths. from its
earliest days in seventh century arabia, islam co-existed with a multitude of diverse
beliefs ranging from idolatry and mysticism to christianity and judaism.
the islamic speakers bureau hopes to continue this trend of tolerance and understanding
by sharing information about the basic tenets of our faith with your religious
community - be it at a church, a synagogue, a community center or a temple.
civic organizations
the islamic speakers bureau of albany recognizes the array of civic organizations
that exist throughout the albany community. whether these organizations are
special-interest groups, social groups, or even athletic groups, isb albany wants
to offer its resources for the educational benefit of each organization. our
trained speakers, who come from various ethnic and professional backgrounds, offer
dynamic and concise presentations. following a nation-wide established outline, the
volunteer speakers introduce the community to different topics within islam. they also
tailor their presentations to the needs of each group. that is why they encourage a
tailor their presentations to the needs of each group. that is why they encourage a
lot of group interaction.
the media
the islamic speakers bureau of albany is happy to present information to media officials
and representatives, including presenting information on the muslim world, how to
properly reference the qur'an and other muslim religious texts in news articles, and
can respond to other needs and requests from media outlets.
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announcements |
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eid al-adha (feast of the sacrifice) is 12/31/06
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ramadan is expected to start around 9/24/06
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eid al-fitr (feast of the fast) is expected around 10/24/06
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