[Bilimsel Haber] The Challenges of Islamicjerusalem

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

*The Challenges of Islamicjerusalem
An International Academic Conference 2 June 2006*
*Location:* 	United Kingdom
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In the last paragraph of the conclusion of his newly published
monograph, 'Introducing Islamicjerusalem', Professor Abd al-Fattah
El-Awaisi argues that Several supporting evidences have been provided to
support the author’s central argument that Islamicjerusalem is not
exclusive but inclusive and should be opened up “to everyone in the
universe”, as stated in the Qur’an Lil‘alamin (Qur’an, 21:71), “so that
you should get to know one another” Li ta‘arafu (Qur'an, 49:13), not
that you may despise each other.

Introducing Islamicjerusalem can be a challenging issue for those in
academic, religious, and political establishments who are interested in
the region and who may have difficulty accepting this new concept –
since it may go beyond their political or religious agenda and
attachments. Others may even have difficulty with innovation and new
ideas. To advance such knowledge, understanding, definitions and
approaches is also indeed to challenge long-established traditionalist
and Orientalist claims.

The conference will focus on the challenging issues presented in
Professor El-Awaisi’s latest monograph. This will include:

•The new concept and definitions of Islamicjerusalem and
Islamicjerusalem Studies.
•The Barakah Circle Theory of Islamicjerusalem and the geographical
location and boundaries of Islamicjerusalem.
•The new terminology, the land of Amal (Hope) and the Prophet’s
strategic plan which he himself drew up for Islamicjerusalem.
•The vision of Islamicjerusalem as a model for conflict resolution.
•The vision of Islamicjerusalem as a model for Multiculturalism and a
unique global common space.

	Dr Maher Abu Munshar
Centre for Islamicjerusalem Studies
Al-Maktoum Institute
124 Blackness Road
Dundee
DD1 5PE
Scotland, UK
Tel: 0044 1382 908070
Fax: 0044 1382 908077
Email: info at almi.abdn.ac.uk <mailto:info at almi.abdn.ac.uk>
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