UARK’s Muslima invites students to attend a lecture by Syeikh Abdellah Essalki on the life of Muhammad, PSL, at 5:30 pm, Friday, November 19, at the Hillside Auditorium, room 0206. This event is open to all students of the U of A.

Abdellah Essalki is currently working as an Imam at the Northwest Arkansas Mosque Islamic Center. He was born in Agadir, Morocco, and studied law at the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez. Later, he traveled to America in 2013 and obtained a Juris Doctor from the U of A. In this event, Imam Abdellah will speak about Muhammad ibn Abdullah, PBUH, who was an Arab religious, social and political leader and the founder of the world. religion of Islam. This event will provide students of diverse cultures and beliefs the opportunity to come together and enjoy a story about a man who is considered the greatest role model by the students of Muslima.

Muhammad was born 1,400 years ago in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is believed to have changed the course of world history. He was not only a spiritual genius, but he also had extreme political gifts, and his name is among the greatest leaders in world history. He laid the foundation for a religion such that after his death he developed a culture and civilization that spread around the world and also inspired some of the finest architecture. But today, Islam is seen as at the heart of the conflicts our world faces, and Muhammad’s name is associated with some of the most controversial acts. Outside of the Islamic world, almost nothing is known about Muhammad. Through this lecture, students will gain a better understanding of the origins of Islam and explore the complexities of Muhammad’s life story. This lecture can help enrich the minds of students with knowledge and alleviate some of the misconceptions and myths associated with the name of Muhammad.

This event is funded by Student Activity Fees as an Associate Student Government Funded Event and is free to all students currently enrolled at the U of A who pay the Student Activity Fee. For questions about the event or for accommodations due to a disability, please contact Saima Absar, [email protected], (901) 279-3646.