Source/Credit: Casey Weekly | Cranbourne
By Catherine Watson | November 28, 2011
Organizers of a Koran exhibition in Cranbourne this weekend hope it will not only illuminate their religion but help to correct some misconceptions about Muslims.
The exhibition, which has been organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Victoria, includes paintings and calligraphies, many created by local people for the event, and introductory lectures.
The group's president, Javed Safdar Choudhary, said the exhibition was a first step in bridging the gap between Muslims and non-Muslims.
"Unfortunately, the extreme views of some Muslims are the ones that tend to reach the headlines.
"We want people to see the beautiful side of Islam. The whole idea is to convey the message of peace and tolerance that represents the actual teachings of the Koran."
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association has branches in more than 200 countries. The Victorian branch has about 150 families in the Casey-Dandenong-Frankston area.
Narre Warren member Naureen Choudhry, who is secretary of the Casey Multifaith Network, said many people had misconceptions about Muslims. "I feel we still have a long journey ahead to explain what we are about."
Asked if she got tired of having to explain Islam to outsiders, she said: "I love talking about my religion."
The Koran exhibition will run at Chisholm TAFE's Cranbourne campus, New Holland Drive, from 10.30am-4pm on Saturday.
Details: Naureen Choudhry, 97046857, or Malik Imran Ahmad, 0432245382 .
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