Brookings Institution - PRNewswire/USNewswire - NY,NY,U.S.A.
Monday, January 8, 2007
The following is being issued by the Brookings Institution:
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Film Screening: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Discussion: 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reception: 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Brookings Institution
Falk Auditorium
1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC
As events in the Middle East dominate the attention of U.S. policymakers, many Americans view Islam with a great deal of suspicion.
Indeed, it may be safe to argue that Islam is among the most misunderstoodand controversial religions in the world.
On Jan. 17, the Saban Center for Middle East Policy will host a screening and discussion of noted Islamic scholar Akbar Ahmed's documentaryfilm "Glories of Islamic Art."
To explain Islam's rich history, customs andbeliefs, Ahmed, a Brookings non-resident senior fellow, traveled throughout the Middle East with United Kingdom channel 5 film crew.
The result ofAhmed's travels is a striking film that uses art and architecture toportray the depth and beauty of Islam.
Panelists will include His Excellency Mahmud Ali Durrani, Ambassador from Pakistan to the UnitedStates.
Akbar Ahmed, non-resident senior fellow, Saban Center for MiddleEast Policy, will provide introductory remarks and moderate the paneldiscussion.
Using the historic cities of Istanbul, Damascus and Cairo as visualchapters, Ahmed's film connects religious, historic and artistic themes ofIslam.
The film examines the achievements of the first Islamic dynasty, delves into Islam's respect for knowledge and explores Sufism's balance ofmeditation and passion.
The film has received acclaim throughout the UnitedKingdom with The News (London) writing, "Channel 5 should be congratulatedfor giving us something refreshingly different ... The series moves at afast pace ... whetting ones appetite to pack up at once and head for Muslimlands."
After the screening, panelists will take audience questions.
Moderator:
Ambassador Akbar Ahmed
Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University
Non-resident Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
The Brookings Institution
Panelist:
H.E. Mahmud Ali Durrani
Ambassador to the United States
Embassy of Pakistan
R.S.V.P.: Please call the Brookings Office of Communications,+1-202-797-6105
or register online at http://onlinepressroom.net/brookings/.
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"Glories of Islamic Art"
Brookings Institution - PRNewswire/USNewswire - NY,NY,U.S.A.
Monday, January 8, 2007
The following is being issued by the Brookings Institution:
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Film Screening: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Discussion: 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reception: 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Brookings Institution
Falk Auditorium
1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC
As events in the Middle East dominate the attention of U.S. policymakers, many Americans view Islam with a great deal of suspicion.
Indeed, it may be safe to argue that Islam is among the most misunderstoodand controversial religions in the world.
On Jan. 17, the Saban Center for Middle East Policy will host a screening and discussion of noted Islamic scholar Akbar Ahmed's documentaryfilm "Glories of Islamic Art."
To explain Islam's rich history, customs andbeliefs, Ahmed, a Brookings non-resident senior fellow, traveled throughout the Middle East with United Kingdom channel 5 film crew.
The result ofAhmed's travels is a striking film that uses art and architecture toportray the depth and beauty of Islam.
Panelists will include His Excellency Mahmud Ali Durrani, Ambassador from Pakistan to the UnitedStates.
Akbar Ahmed, non-resident senior fellow, Saban Center for MiddleEast Policy, will provide introductory remarks and moderate the paneldiscussion.
Using the historic cities of Istanbul, Damascus and Cairo as visualchapters, Ahmed's film connects religious, historic and artistic themes ofIslam.
The film examines the achievements of the first Islamic dynasty, delves into Islam's respect for knowledge and explores Sufism's balance ofmeditation and passion.
The film has received acclaim throughout the UnitedKingdom with The News (London) writing, "Channel 5 should be congratulatedfor giving us something refreshingly different ... The series moves at afast pace ... whetting ones appetite to pack up at once and head for Muslimlands."
After the screening, panelists will take audience questions.
Moderator:
Ambassador Akbar Ahmed
Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University
Non-resident Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
The Brookings Institution
Panelist:
H.E. Mahmud Ali Durrani
Ambassador to the United States
Embassy of Pakistan
R.S.V.P.: Please call the Brookings Office of Communications,+1-202-797-6105
or register online at http://onlinepressroom.net/brookings/.
Monday, January 8, 2007
The following is being issued by the Brookings Institution:
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Film Screening: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Discussion: 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reception: 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Brookings Institution
Falk Auditorium
1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC
As events in the Middle East dominate the attention of U.S. policymakers, many Americans view Islam with a great deal of suspicion.
Indeed, it may be safe to argue that Islam is among the most misunderstoodand controversial religions in the world.
On Jan. 17, the Saban Center for Middle East Policy will host a screening and discussion of noted Islamic scholar Akbar Ahmed's documentaryfilm "Glories of Islamic Art."
To explain Islam's rich history, customs andbeliefs, Ahmed, a Brookings non-resident senior fellow, traveled throughout the Middle East with United Kingdom channel 5 film crew.
The result ofAhmed's travels is a striking film that uses art and architecture toportray the depth and beauty of Islam.
Panelists will include His Excellency Mahmud Ali Durrani, Ambassador from Pakistan to the UnitedStates.
Akbar Ahmed, non-resident senior fellow, Saban Center for MiddleEast Policy, will provide introductory remarks and moderate the paneldiscussion.
Using the historic cities of Istanbul, Damascus and Cairo as visualchapters, Ahmed's film connects religious, historic and artistic themes ofIslam.
The film examines the achievements of the first Islamic dynasty, delves into Islam's respect for knowledge and explores Sufism's balance ofmeditation and passion.
The film has received acclaim throughout the UnitedKingdom with The News (London) writing, "Channel 5 should be congratulatedfor giving us something refreshingly different ... The series moves at afast pace ... whetting ones appetite to pack up at once and head for Muslimlands."
After the screening, panelists will take audience questions.
Moderator:
Ambassador Akbar Ahmed
Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University
Non-resident Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
The Brookings Institution
Panelist:
H.E. Mahmud Ali Durrani
Ambassador to the United States
Embassy of Pakistan
R.S.V.P.: Please call the Brookings Office of Communications,+1-202-797-6105
or register online at http://onlinepressroom.net/brookings/.
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