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Al-MUSAWWIR: THE BESTOWER OF FORM - REFLECTIONS THROUGH THE QUR' AN
Date:
Sunday 14th December 2008
Time: 2.15pm to 4.45pm
Venue: London Mennonite Centre (Just off Archway Road), 14 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5AQ. Nearest Tube: Highgate (Northern line): 5 mins walk: (Take the Archway Road exit).
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At this month's forum, through a facilitated workshop we will reflect on the following verse from the Qur' an:
He is God, the Creator, the Maker who shapes all forms and appearances! His [alone] are the attributes of perfection. All that is in the heavens and on earth extols His limitless glory: for He alone is almighty, truly wise! (Qur' an: 59:24).
We will consider three attributes of God expressed through the above verse: Al-Khaliq: Author of creation; Al-Bari, the Evolver, and finally Al-Musawwir, the Bestower of form.
We will reflect on the verse in the light of our experiences of the world. Questions we might consider include: What is the relationship between the natural world, and God, as implied in the above verse? Does the verse offer any meaning into humankind's relationship with the non-human world, and each other? In order to further draw out the relevance of the reading to our lives, we might also consider how this relates to a contemporary environmental issue.
Please bring a copy of the Qur' an (with translation +/- commentary) if you have one.
We will also hear feedback from the National Climate March, and any other recent activities.
No charge and open to all. Donations welcome.
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