How do you represent Islam? - Abdurraheem Green

As part of our Uniting the Hearts Annual Dinner for 2013, AbdurRaheem Green delivered a passionate speech on Da'wah.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER -

Abdur Raheem Green was born in Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania. His father was a colonial
administrator in the then extant British Empire. By the time he was walking the old colonies were getting their independence, and his family moved back to the UK. He was
sent to a Roman Catholic Monastic boarding school, Gilling Castle and then onto Ampleforth College. It was there that he really started to question what life was all about and how much sense the traditions he was being brought up with really made.

It was while he was working in the City (London) that his delving into every aspect of spirituality, philosophy and psychology came to a head. It was then when he picked up a copy of the Quran and upon reading it he was convinced that it was revelation from God, and thus started his journey into Islam. This was in 1987. Since that time he has been involved in letting others know about Islam.

He is well known for his efforts at the renowned "Speaker's Corner" in London's Hyde
Park. Currently, he is engaged in different activities including media work (Peace TV and Islam Channel)

His website: http://www.islamsgreen.org/

http://www.iera.org.uk/
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ABOUT IDC

IDC North East [Islamic Diversity Centre - North East] is a regional organisation, initially setup in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2002 and has developed and grown ever since. Our goal is simple: to bring the wider society authentic information, advice and guidance in the areas of Islamic awareness, diversity and consultancy, through
education and awareness. IDC North East officially became active in the public domain
through its open events and education programmes in 2005 and has developed projects,
teams and open discussion on relevant topics related to societal issues.

IDC North East is the only full time dedicated organisation representing, teaching,
educating and inviting to Islam and the Muslim culture in the North East.

We are dedicated in presenting the pure teachings of Islam in response to many of the
myths and misconceptions that are commonly held. In addition to raise awareness, these events are aimed to reduce the fear of alienation towards and within the Muslim
community.

IDC North East has grown and expanded exponentially since 2008 and moved from being a local setup to becoming a regional organisation with around 50 members, with teams
located in Newcastle, Teesside, South Shields, Whitley Bay and Sunderland.

IDC North East recruits the best and most enthusiastic volunteers from within the
community who are dedicated, sincere, passionate and able to represent the beautiful religion of Islam in the most appropriate way. IDC North East carefully selects men
and women who bring important skills to the organisation in order to promote and further Islam. As a result of our recruiting policy and growth in the regional team, IDC North East has split up into sub-groups in order to maximize skill set, efficiency and professionalism within the team.

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