FUNDRAISING PANEL BANQUET: "Does Islam Need a Reformation?"

Saturday October 12, 2002 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Independence Ballroom E - Grand Hyatt Hotel
1000 H St., NW, Washington, DC

The Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy (CSID) cordially invites you to a fundraising banquet and a panel discussion raising the challenging question:  “Does Islam Need a Reformation?”  The speakers will include four world-renowned experts and commentators:

        Why have Muslims fallen behind?  Historical perspectives.

Akbar S. Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University

Judith Kipper (discussant), Director, Middle East Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies and Director, Middle East Forum, Council on Foreign Relations.

        Do we need a Reformation, and how do we go about it?

Abdulaziz Sachedina, Dept. of Religious Studies, University of Virginia

Grover Norquist (discussant), President, Americans for Tax Reform

SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW:
Alex Kronemer will be showing a sneak preview of the upcoming PBS documentary: “Mohammed: Legend of A Prophet.”  Be among the first to see it!

To RSVP, please do one of the following:

• Print out this form, fill it out and fax it to 301-762-3572.

• Email: radwan.masmoudi@islam-democracy.org

• Call either Radwan Masmoudi (202-251-3036) or Abdulwahab Alkebsi (301-529-9816).

NOTE: CSID is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization.  All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

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