The Walking Qur'an: West Africans and Islamic Knowledge-- 6-7:30 p.m

[Muslim Students' Association]

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

I hope this note finds you well!

Please join us  tomorrow Thursday, March 26, for a talk by guest scholar Dr. Rudolph Ware, University of Michigan.

"The Walking Qur'an: West Africans and Islamic Knowledge." Learn about Islamic education, embodied knowledge, and history in West Africa. This talk will explore a thousand years of history through the lens of the Qur’an school, the basic institution of education for millions of boys and girls throughout the region."

The talk will take place at 6 to 7:30 p.m., 3512 Knauss Hall.  Please note that this is a change of location from last years "Islam in Global Perspectives" talks.

Knauss Hall is across the street from Moore Hall, and has an elevated walkway connecting it to Friedmann Hall. Parking is free in lots 33, 34, and 35 during the event.

This event is free and open to the public. It is hosted by the Islam in Global Perspectives Speaker Series, the WMU Department of Comparative Religion and The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education Global Education Fund. 

 please see flyer, attached.

Thanks and hope to see you there!

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Muslim Students' Association @ Western Michigan University