Recreation, Leisure and Entertainment - The Islamic Perspective

Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars London Presents
Recreation, Leisure and Entertainment
The Islamic Perspective

By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford)

A full-day seminar on the concepts of recreation and leisure in Islam and the Islamic view on modern day phenomena such as music, entertainment, television, movies, games, sports, “weekends”, holidays, shopping, fashion, socialising and celebrations.

When: Saturday 14th December 2013     Time: 9.30AM - 6PM

Venue: Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS

Online: Worldwide - Live & Recorded Access

This Seminar Covers:

• The meaning and purpose of recreation & leisure in the modern world
• The meaning and purpose of recreation & leisure in Islam
• The need for rest and relaxation
• Prophetic advice on recreation & leisure
• Recreation & leisure at the time of the Prophet (SAW) and companions
• The history and evolution of “Islamic Entertainment”
• The status of “Islamic Entertainment” today
• Advice on recreation & leisure for children, men and women

Features: Course notes, crèche/childcare, refreshments, free parking