Faith Associates Registered Office Address Communication House 26 York Street London, W1U 6PZ
Tel: +44 (0) 845 273 3903 Fax: +44 (0) 8701 126813 Website: www.faithassociates.co.uk Email: info@faithassociates.co.uk
Islam and Muslim Awareness Training In light of events nationally, the need for Islam Awareness training is being seen as critical by many organisations. Our seminars and bite size sessions are designed specifically for those who find themselves regularly engaging with members of the Muslim community, and are designed to promote a better understanding of the Islamic faith and those who practice it.
Topics Offered
Learning Objectives
• Greater awareness of the principles of the Islamic faith
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How to engage Muslim Communities
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Understanding cultural competency
• Islam and its role in civic responsibility
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Understanding cultural sensitivity
• History of Muslims in Britain
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What the differences are between culture and
and how they impact on daily working lives
• Muslims in Britain in the 21st Century • Muslim Cultural Backgrounds as distinguished from the religion • Muslim Youth – Engagement and Understanding • Women In Islam
religion •
Understanding diversity in the Islamic faith
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Key communication approaches
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Understanding of the key tenets of the Islamic faith
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Defining focus areas for agencies
• Muslims in the workplace • Greater appreciation of the importance of language and behaviour and how it impacts on the working environment • Increased awareness of the importance of shared values and the responsibility of all to embrace diversity
Who Should Attend •
Law enforcement personnel
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Public Service employees
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Health Care professionals
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Youth Workers
• Greater confidence in relation to supporting and
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Council staff
promoting the cause and tackling inappropriate
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Councillors
language and behaviour
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Executive Staff
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Strategists
• Community structures and power centres • Islam and the rule of law and power • Islamic legal rulings for minority Islamic communities • Common grounds & common values -working together for the greater good
For more information or to book training sessions please call 0845 273 3903