Conference Program
FRIDAY, April 10th
| Sunset | Maghrib Location: Islamic Center of Riverside (walking distance from UC Riverside) 1038 W Linden St # B Riverside, CA 92507 |
| 7:20pm | Opening Talks Location: Islamic Center of Riverside |
| 8:30pm | `Isha' / Dinner Location: Islamic Center of Riverside |
| 9:30pm | Qiyam ul-Layl Location: Islamic Center of Riverside |
SATURDAY, April 11th
| 9:00am | Registration / Breakfast Location: Commons Lounge |
| 11:00am | Main Session I: Change, that's Real |
| 12:15pm | Workshop Session I – Secrets to Enhanced Communication (Commons 302) – Channels of Activism & Divestment (Commons 268) – Can’t We All Get Along? (Commons 367) – Heads or Tails? (Commons 379) – R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Commons 260) |
| 1:30pm | Lunch Location: Commons 302 |
| 2:15pm | Dhuhr Prayer |
| 2:30pm | Main Session II: Report Back from Gaza: The Legal Implications of Israel's Onslaught Location: UNLH 1000 After the recent, bloody Israeli offensive in Gaza, Reem Salahi traveled to the region as part of a National Lawyers Guild delegation. Their job was to assess the effects of the attacks and determine what, if any, violations of international humanitarian law occurred and whether US domestic law had been violated as a consequence. Having returned, Salahi has been traveling through the United States presenting what they found. She will share the stories of the people of Gaza through photographs and video footage. Salahi spoke to families and workers impacted, as well as medical personnel, heads of NGOs, and United Nations Representatives. |
| 3:45pm | Parallel Lectures Session – Ideal Personality (Commons 302-1) – Global Citizens (Commons 302-2) – Finding the Balance (UNLH 1000) |
| 5:00pm | 'Asr Prayer |
| 5:15pm | Main Session III: Special Presentation Location: UNLH 1000 Rightfully so, Muslims often speak fondly of great Islamic figures and Muslims’ accomplishments from the past. Yet, oftentimes, we lack the understanding of our Islamic Legacy and the tools necessary to emulate our predecessors. This session will focus on the importance of learning and maintaining a connection with our rootsso we canbuild upon that legacy. |
| 7:00pm | Maghrib Prayer Lead by: Qari Youssef Edghouch |
| 7:15pm | Dinner Location: Commons 302 |
| 8:15pm | Main Session IV: The Pursuit of Happiness Speakers: Amir Abdel Malik Ali & Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Faqih Location: Commons 302 The American Declaration of Independence states that everyone has certain unalienable rights, one of these being the pursuit of happiness. Yet, what defines happiness? This session addresses the definition of happiness from an Islamic perspective. Can we ever reach a point in our lives where we are truly happy and content with what we have, or will we always want more? This session will discuss how a Muslim can be successful in pursuing happiness in this life and in the Hereafter. |
| 9:00pm | `Isha' Prayer Lead by: Qari Youssef Edghouch |
| 9:45pm | Qiyam ul-Layl Lead by: Qari Youssef Edghouch |
SUNDAY, April 12th
| 9:00am | Registration / Breakfast Location: Student Union |
| 11:00am | Workshop Session II – The Sound of Leadership (Commons 260) – 6 Steps to Emotional Mastery (Commons 302) – Checking your Attitude, Improving your Mood & Iman (Commons 268) – So you think you can give Da`wah? (Commons 379) – Just a Moment of Your Time (Commons 355) |
| 12:30pm | Lunch Location: Commons 302 |
| 1:00pm | Main Session V: Alternative Activism Location: Commons 302 This panel discussion will focus on the Muslim Ummah’s need for more people to spread the basic principles of Islam: to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong, and to speak out against any injustices committed through new and creative forms of activism. Activism is not merely going to a demonstration, a march or a protest. Activism can be expressed through writing an article, posting a blog, or portraying injustices through art. Come learn how student activists can channel their talents into a just cause and how to gain an audience who will listen. |
| 2:15pm | Dhuhr Prayer |
| 2:45pm | Main Session VI: A Final Word, the Time is Now Location: Commons 302 Many of us know what it takes to change ourselves and improve the society we live in but we just don’t act. Procrastination is a serious challenge and part of the problem is the lack of a sense of urgency. This session will inspire you with that missing link and a game plan to get busy and set out to exact the change we so desperately desire. So be prepared to listen, learn and most importantly ACT! |
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Please check in at the Riverside Masjid if you are arriving Friday night.
Conference Opening Lecture & Orientation, 7-9pm
Islamic Center of Riverside
1038 W Linden St # B
Riverside, CA 92507
Sac/Davis & Central California: Amin Abdallah amin.87.abdallah@gmail.com 510-673-5130
Bay Area: Billal Asghar billal.asghar@gmail.com 209-612-7747
Los Angeles Area: Naseeha Hussain nhussain@ucla.edu 818-970-8580
Orange County Area: Omar Zarka omartheblue@gmail.com 714-679-1758
San Diego Area: Farhad Noorzay farhadnoorzay@gmail.com 310-908-7686
Parking will be available at the Islamic Center of Riverside.
There will be directional signs that you will be able to follow.
The program will be held in the Commons Building at UC Riverside Campus on Saturday & Sunday
BROTHERS will be accommodated at the Islamic Center of Riverside.
SISTERS will be accommodated at UCR Sisters' residences.
More details will follow for attendees who have registered and need accommodations.
Please remind your friends that they can still register at the conference for $25!
Conference Check-in:
Friday - Please check in at the Riverside Masjid if you are arriving Friday night.
Saturday - Please check in at the Commons (Highlander Union Building - buidling 191 on the campus map) of UC Riverside. There will be signs around campus leading you there.
For a map of UC Riverside: http://campusmap.ucr.edu/campusMap.php
