Call for papers “Islamophobia, Identity and Integration ------ The new “West” of the “Other”.

Suggested themes but not limited to:

A) The history of Islam in the “West” – lessons for contemporary times: This paper will be delivered by Dr. Mozammil Haque (Great Britain).

B) The origin of Islamophobia – the rebirth of a culture panic and open dialogue with the “other”. This paper will be delivered by Prof. Hamid bin Ahmad Al-Rifaie (Saudi Arabia).

Suggested themes but not limited to:

C) Fear of the “other” --- Focus on crises and Muslim values in Gaza.

D) Semitic Traditions and values – share and share dislike?

Suggested themes but not limited to:

E) Pointing a finger at cultural fears – are sanctions helpful?

F) Islamic and "western" values - mutually assured discord or inevitable accommodation?

Suggested themes but not limited to:

G) Islamophobia and the media – the marketing of denigration.

H) An alternative news channel for Muslims and non-Muslims.

Suggested themes but not limited to:

I) Image creation – Religious and cultural misappropriation?

J) Islamic and Western values – mutually assured discord or inevitable accommodation?

Please note: Abstracts for papers and its responses should be submitted no later than 31st August 2010. R.S.V.P. Sheikh Shaheed Satardien sheikhshaheed@gmail.com Mobile: 00353868144934 Website: www.iilconference.com
Thanking you in anticipation.