An Open Forum on Islam

 












This forum will explore many of the most commonly
misunderstood elements of Islamic life, such as sharia law, jihad, and
the status of women. Guest speakers will include Mongi Dhaouadi, Executive
Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic
Relations; Mahmoud Mansour, imam of the Islamic Center of New London; Eman
Beshtawi and Cindy Lafuente, members of the Newtown Interfaith Clergy
Association and co-founders of the Al Hedaya Islamic Center in Newtown, CT and
Fatima Zohra, Youth Director of the Al Hedaya Islamic Center in Newtown, CT.
The speakers will present their views on Islam and on what it means to be a
Muslim-American, while welcoming frank and open questions from the audience.

The event is free and open to the public. Tuesday,
June 11, 5:30 p.m. In the Parish Hall of Calvary Church, 27 Church Street,
Stonington, CT, 06378. Contact Tom Verde, Calvary’s Director of Adult Christian
Education, at 860-599-4570 or e-mail writah@gmail.com for more information.