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Critical Analysis of Contemporary Islamic Movements |
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Date:
| Tuesday, 20th March, 2007
| Time:
| 6:30 pm sharp!
| | Venue: | Abrar House, 45 Crawford Place, W1H 4LP
| Directions:
| Come out of Edgware Road, turn left and walk up for a few minutes until you come to Café Nero. This is Crawford Place. Turn left into Crawford place and walk up a few minutes to 45 Crawford place
| Speaker:
| Dr Abdelwahab El-Affendi
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Dr El-Affendi is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Democracy, University of Westminster and co-ordinator of the Centre's Democracy and Islam Programme. Educated at the Universities of Khartoum, Wales, and Reading, he is author of Turabi's Revolution: Islam and Power in Sudan (1991), Who Needs an Islamic State? (1991), Revolution and Political Reform in Sudan (1995), Rethinking Islam and Modernity (2001), For a State of Peace: Conflict and the Future of Democracy in Sudan (2002) and The Conquest of Muslim Hearts and Minds: Perspectives on U.S. Reform and Public Diplomacy Strategies (2005).
Following on from Dr Tripp’s understanding of the foundation and basis of Islamic Movements at the last Discussion (available on audio at the Open Discussions website), Dr El- Affendi will discuss the performance of Islamic movements around the globe in the political arena. The birth of political Islam in the early 20th century brought with it many aspirations for the Muslims globally as it was seen as a progressive force of change, bringing with it unity and stability to the Muslim regions. Dr El-Affendi will examine the successes and failures of these movements in their attempts to provide a viable alternative to the dominant western ideologies.
Attendance is FREE, however you must confirm your attendance by contacting us on any of the following:
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or 07795 660 438. For more information see our website on www.open-discussions.com
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