A matter of faith

THE HERITAGE Festival of DSF 2006-2007 has a very unique offering. A special exhibition titled Al Siraaj – The Guiding Light has been organised by Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) ...

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Published: Sun 14 Jan 2007, 9:29 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 12:06 AM

to clear misconceptions about Islam. Highlighting the Holy Quran teachings and scientific discoveries of the Arab world the exhibition shells many a myth about the Arab world and Islam.

Being held in Shaikh Obaid and Juma bin Thani Al Majid House in Shindagha Heritage site, the exhibition is open to public from 5pm to 9pm daily until February 2, the exhibition extensively covers a variety of topics to represent Islam in its true sense.

Hakam Al Hashimi, DTCM Manager Heritage and Diving Village, said: "The Al Siraaj Exhibition is one of the new events that the department has organised for the DSF 2006-2007 edition. As the Al Shindagha heritage site complex attracts thousands of visitors and residents from various nationalities, it is an ideal venue to reach out to public to enhance their knowledge about Islam and clear misconceptions. Scientific discoveries and the teachings of Holy Quran on a number of interesting topics is the focus of this exhibition."

Featuring lectures and interactive sessions for the public the exhibition is gaining popularity with a cross-section of audience representing various nationalities and religions.

Volunteers well-versed in various languages including English, Arabic, German, Hindi and Urdu were briefing visitors from different cultural and religious backgrounds about the exhibits and relevance of Islam and Holy Quran. The topics covered by the exhibition include the Creation of Adam and Eve, Conversion of people after Adam from Monotheism to Polytheism, Day of Resurrection, Resurrection from the Grave, Call of the Prophets, Prophecy of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) and other Holy Scriptures, Explosive element in water, the lowest point on Earth, effects of high altitude on the human body, fertilising rain, origin of the Universe, creation of the earth and heavens and the Big Bang theory.

Visitors can pick up free books and cassettes about Islam in various languages at the venue. More details about the exhibition can also be had from the website www.al-siraaj.com.


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