October 14th & 15th, 2006

In Honor of the Islamic Faith
during the holy days of Ramadan...
at Mothers Trust...

Lakeshore Interfaith Institute is happy to offer,
on the weekend of 10/14-15, two educational
programs about Islam in recognition of the Holy
Month of Ramadan. Both programs are given by
western devotees of Islam who live in the West
Michigan area. Neither were born as Muslims.

Saturday 10/14 1:30-4:30
What the Prophet Heard;
A discourse on the universal ethical teachings of Islam
as revealed to Prophet Muhammad [Peace Be Upon Him]
Dustin Byrd

Mr Byrd converted to Islam while a student at South Haven High School and thereafter began a study of World Religions with Professor Rudy Siebert. He now teaches Islam at WMU and Olivet College.

Sunday 10/15 11am and 2pm
Islam as a Universal Spiritual Path
Muhammad Ichlas--E Lansing Jerahi Sufis
Levels of Mystic Embrace - A discussion about lifting the veils between the Self and Ultimate Reality. Also, there will be chanting in unison - a technique used by Sufi's to achieve closeness to God.

3pm-4pm
Dances of Universal Peace

Muhammad Ichlas [Doug Birch] is a khalifa (representative) of Sheika Fariha al Jerrahi and Sheik Nur al Jerrahi (Lex Hixon) This order is open to all seekers of all traditions, non-traditions and backgrounds.

All spiritual traditions provide a map to guide seekers back to their Source. The similarities between the various traditions are many. These talks will present an interfaith approach to understanding the four steps a dervish takes towards the heart of God with references to how these concepts relate to other traditions. The only requirement to be with us is the desire to be with us.

Lakeshore Interfaith Institute/Mothers Trust
6676 122nd Ave Ganges Mi 49408
269 543 3951