Workshop on Islamaphobia and Human Rights
Date: April 24, 2010
Location: Vanderbilt University, WIlson Hall
Time: 1:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim
Names of Jesus: a Muslim’s perspective
Date: March 10, 2010
Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Murfressboro, TN
Time: 6:00 pm
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim
Women in Muslim Life
Date: March 23, 2010
Location: Cumberland University, Vise Library
Time: 12:30 pm
Speaker: Sister Thana Numan
Issues in the Muslim World Series
Date: October 19, 2009
Location: Tennessee Tech University
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim, Imam Gyasi Mckinzie, Dr. Mohamed.
God vs. Atheism...A Long Lasting Paradox?
Date: October 19, 2009
Do we only believe in what we can see with our own eyes? Can we go beyond the visible world of materialism to a world where we can release the suppressed voice of spirituality inside of us? Do you question the existence of God? Do you have a hard time feeling God’s impact on your life?
Join us on Thursday, 16:00 GMT and you can post your comments and questions below.
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim
http://www.islamonline.net/English/Radio/programs/topic_13/2009/10/01.shtml
Interfaith Dialogue and Community-Building Post 9/11
Date: October 1, 2009
Location: Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Organizer: Douglas D. Perkins, Ph.D., Founding Director, Center for Community Studies, http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/ccs
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim
Proper Approaches to a Muslim Patient
Date: September 1, 2009
Location: Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
Time: 9:30am
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim
ISB Training Workshop, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Kentucky
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009
Location: Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St. Louisville, KY 40206
Time: 9:30 - 4:00 pm
Somali Student Association of Tennessee “First Annual Graduation Ceremony”
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009
Location: Tennessee State University, Forum 210
Time: 3:00 pm
Speaker: Prof. Awadh Binhazim
Topic: Education: the way of the future
2009 Senior Journalist Seminar
Date: March 27, 2009
Location: Catholic Center, 2400 21st Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37212
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim (Founder and President, Olive Tree Education), Rabbi Y. Kliel Rose (West End Synagogue), Bishop David Choby (11th Bishop of the Roman Diocese in Nashville)
Interfaith Panel Discussion
Date: February 21, 2009
Location: Office of Religious Life, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim
Beliefs and History of Islam
Date: February 2, 2009
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Smyrna, TN
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Speaker: To be determined
Beliefs and History of Islam
Date: February 1, 2009
Location: Grace Community Church, Brentwood. TN
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Speaker: To be determined
Gaza: A Moment for Peace
Date: January 15, 2009
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Location: Benton Chapel, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Speaker: Dr. Awadh Binhazim representing the Muslim Community
Role of Women in Islam: Reality or Myth
Date: November 17, 2008
Location: Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Speakers: Ms. Maha Elgenaidi from Islamic Network Group in California and Dr. Awadh Binhazim from Olive Tree Education discussed about women in Islam
Islam 101 for Psychologists
Date: November 8, 2008
Location: Tennessee Psychological Association annual meeting, Nashville, TN
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Speakers: Dr. Awadh Binhazim presented an introduction to Islam and discussed religious and cultural norms, gender relations, and other issues relevant to health providers and psychologists in dealing with Muslim patients.
Da'wah Workshop
Date: December 1, 2007
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Pleasant View School, 1888 Bartlett Rd., Memphis, TN 38134
Remarks: This event is a da'wah workship which will be held at the Memphis Youth and Da'wah Center. This event is hosted by Sheikh Gyasi McKenzie, the Imam of the Memphis masjid. The presenter will be Dr. Awadh Binhazim. Insha'Allah, this will be an excellent event to guide the Muslims on how to deliver this beautiful message of Islam to others.
The Engagement Between Islam and Western Modernity
Date: November 8, 2007
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Location: World Cultures Committee, Tennessee Technological University, Cookville, TN
Topic: The Engagement Between Islam and Western Modernity
Remarks: Dr. Awadh Binhazim will be the main speaker and will address a smaller group or class earlier (11:00 - 11:30pm) on the demeanor of Prophet Muhammad and his followers. Main event is in the evening. Middle Eastern food will be served.
Islam and Psychological Panel
Date: November 1, 2007
Location: Tennessee Psychological Association Convention Meeting, Nashville Airport Marriot.
Topic: Islam and Psychology Panel
Remarks: Lecture (45 minutes) about Introduction to Islam by Dr. Awadh Binhazim. Followed by Panel Discussion (40 minutes). The Panelists are Drs. Awadh Binhazim, Gundi, Weimers and Ms. Yasmin Morell.
***Update: OTE receives a near perfect score. Click here to view the evaluation.
Beliefs and History of Islam I
Date: September 18, 2007
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Christ Church, 15354 Old Hickory Blvd.
Topic: Beliefs and History of Islam
Remarks: Dr. Awadh Binhazim will give lecture about Beliefs and History of Islam at Christ Church at 6:30pm.
Beliefs and History of Islam II
Date: September 19, 2007
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Belmont Church, 68 Music Sq E
Topic: Beliefs and History of Islam
Remarks: Mr. Nuruddeen Lewis will give lecture about Beliefs and History of Islam at Belmont Church at Conference Cente of Belmont Church.
Are We at War with Islam?
Date: August 26, 2007
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Woodmont Hills Church in the Great Hall, 3710 Franklin Rd.
Topic: Are We at War With Islam?
Remarks: CrossTrainers is an apologetic (Defense of the Faith) ministry based at the Woodmont Hills Church. The main speaker is Mitch Pawca. Dr. Awadh Binhazim will present a commentary after the main speaker.
Proper Approaches to a Muslim Patient
Date: August 23, 2007
Time: 9:30 - 10:20am
Location: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN.
Topic: Proper Appproaches to a Muslim Patient
Remarks: Lecture will be presented to Freshmen Class of 2007. The main speaker is Dr. Awadh Binhazim.
Click here to view the slideshow presentation.
45 Students Finish Introduction to Islam Course
On April 21, 2007 - 45 students finished the course and included 30 Vanderbilt students and staff and 15 members of the public comprising of doctors, retirees, writers, etc. Congratulations to all of them! Our event was attended by Ms. Gay Welch (University Chaplain), Emad Elsamadicy (MSA president) and by some of the Muslim community leadership (Dr. Bedawi, Salaad Nur, Yasser). Many thanks to all of them for taking the time to be with us. Click here to read more.
Two Distinguished Professors to Lecture at Intro to Islam Course
We welcome two prominent Vanderbilt teachers in the Introduction to Islam class. On March 24th, Professor Richard McGregor from the Department of Religious Studies at Vanderbilt will lecture on Exegesis of the Qur'an, Shiites, and Sufism. Please click here to view his biography. On April 7th, Professor Ronald Messier from Department of History at Vanderbilt will lecture on Jesus in Islam and historical markers in Islam.
Islam Awareness Week 2007: Vanderbilt University
March 19 - 24, 2007: Vanderbilt University
Conversion Panel: Monday
How Islam respects women: Wednesday
Exposing Islam and Muslims by Yusuf Estes: Thursday
Sports Night/Sisters Social Shinding: Saturday
Click here to learn more.
Islam 101 at Holy Church, Murfreesboro
March 14, 2007: Holy Cross Church, Murfressboro, TN. 7-8pm
Dr. Awadh Binhazim and Mr. Nuruddeen Lewis gave a lecture about Introduction of Islam at the Holy Cross Church, Murfreesboro on Wednesday, March 14 2007. During the event, Mr. Nuruddeen talked about the basic understanding of Islam while Dr. Awadh Binhazim gave a speech on Contemporary Issues of Muslims. Among the issues discussed were the issues of Jihad, Holy War, the Sunni and Shiites and the basic understanding of the Day of Judgement. Some of the OTE students also attended the lecture. They were Amar Razali, Wan Ahmad Hasan, Nik Mohd Daniel and Ahmad Nasiruddin.
Miracles of the Quran
March 2, 2007: Islamic Awareness Week. Tennessee State University. "Miracles of the Quran" by Dr. Awadh Binhazim. 6-7pm, Forum 210 at the student center.
Dr. Awadh Bihazim gave a lecture entitled Scientific Miracles of the Quran at Tennessee State University in Nashville.
The lecture was organized by Muslim Student Association of TSU as part of Islamic Awareness Week events.
Dr. Awadh Binhazim explained some of the miracles that stated in the Holy Quran like the Big Bang Theory, the expansion of the Universe, the rotation and the spherical shape of the earth and the aquatic origin of life.
Panel Discussion on the Middle East
Sponsored by the Montgomery Bell Academy Government Club. Wednesday, February 28, 2007; 6:30 p.m. Pfeffer Hall, E. Bronson Ingram Science Building. Invited Panelsit on Islam: Professor Awadh Binhazim
Our Crossing Paths: A Discussion of the Similarities & Differences Between our Faith Traditions
February 27, 2007: In a special collaboration launching the upcoming TPAC performance of ECLIPSE: VISIONS OF THE CRESCENT AND THE CROSS, Scarritt-Bennett & TPAC will present a preview, featuring several of the performers, followed by a panelist discussion on the commonalities of the Muslim, Jewish, Hindu & Christian faith traditions. Two Questions were discussed: Prayer and the Question of Modesty.
Austin Peay State University Lecture
February 27, 2007: Dr. Awadh Binhazim, who has served in different leadership positions in Nashville’s Muslim community, will speak Feb. 22 to APSU students in a political science class, Religion and Politics in the War on Terrorism, taught by adjunct professor and former national television journalist W. Thomas Osborne. Click here to learn more.
Article in the Tennessean
“The importance of education of society has become a vital part of our lives as, indeed, education removes one from a state for being unaware and uninformed. Our world is alarmingly out of balance and polarized, and lack of education has entrenched patterns of hostility and mistrust.” Click here to read more.
Vanderbilt Hustler Article : Inside Vandy
Each Saturday from Feb. 24 to Apr. 21 the non-profit Islamic outreach organization Olive Tree Education will offer the course Introduction to Islam to both Muslims and non-Muslims at Vanderbilt. Click here to read more.
Peace Conference - Shalom, Salaam, Peace
February 3, 2007: Organized by the United Methodist Church in Belle Meade, Nashville, TN
Click here to view the slideshow presentation
