"Exploring The Qur'an (Koran)" This Saturday at Wisdom House

Wisdom House in Litchfield will present “Exploring The Qur’an (Koran)” this Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. led by Aida Mansoor.

Ms. Mansoor is a past president of the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut. She holds a Masters in Community Health and is working on a Masters degree in Islamic Studies and Christian Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary. In 2013 she was awarded the Public Service Award from the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.

Participants in the program will gain a greater understanding of the Islamic tradition by attending this “Introduction to the Qur’an”. Attendees will receive a general introduction to Islam, a short history of the Qur’an, language used in this text, insights into how Muslims refer to the sacred document in their daily lives, plus themes, approaches, and interpretations of the Qur’an.

The Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center is located at 229 East Litchfield Road in East Litchfield. Wisdom House presents programs in spirituality, education and the arts, and offers hospitality for organizations whose mission is consistent with that of Wisdom House. The mission of Wisdom House is rooted in the Judeo-Christian Wisdom tradition which supports the center’s commitment to sustainability and concern for contemporary issues. The center is a ministry of the Daughters of Wisdom.

Cost for the May 19 program is $75/person with lunch.

To register, visit www.wisdomhouse.org, or contact Bonnie Mis at 860-567-3163, or email to programs@wisdomhouse.org.