O mankind! We created you from male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may come to know one another. Truly, the most honoured of you in God's sight is the greatest of you in piety. God is All-Knowing, All-Aware. (Qur'an, 49:13)
I read a story recently that brought me to tears. It was about the life of Prophet Zakariya. The Qur’an tells us that while Maryam, mother of Issa (Jesus), was entrusted to his care, Zakariya would enter her chamber and find that she had been given an abundance of food. Upon seeing the food, Zakariya was shocked, since he had been the only one who ever entered her chamber. When he asked her from where the food had come, she replied that it had come from Allah. The Qur’an says: “Right graciously did her Lord accept her: He made her grow in purity and beauty: To the care of Zakariya was she assigned. Every time that he entered (her) chamber to see her, he found her supplied with sustenance. He said: “O Mary! Whence (comes) this to you?” She said: “From Allah. For Allah Provides sustenance to whom He pleases without measure.” (Qur’an, 3:37)
In the Name of Allah the Merciful the Compassionate
Network of Ethiopian Muslims in Europe
Annual Conference
02-04 April 2010
Public Statement
The Network of Ethiopian Muslims in Europe (NEME) has successfully conducted its second Annual Conference from April 2 – 4, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. The second annual conference, organized under a leading slogan “with challenges come opportunities”, deliberated on the internal and external challenges of the organization and the Umma at large. Muslim community organizations used the forum to introduce their communities to the bigger audience and exchange experience.
One of the unique remarkable features of the conference was the special plenary session that deliberated on the Negashi Model of Interfaith Understanding. Dr. Idris Mohammed of Addis Ababa University gave an elaborated presentation on “The Story of a Muslim Prophet and a Christian King: A Promising Model for Inter-Faith Relationship and Cultural Understanding”. The plenary session has been one of such event that created interaction beyond Ethiopians and Muslims themselves.[Read Further (pdf)]
The Network of Ethiopian Muslims in Europe (NEME) is holding its second annual conference in Brussels, Belgium from April 02-04, 2010. LEBMA vzw is hosting the conference. The conference is one of such events European Muslims of Ethiopian background exploit to share their experiences and strengthen their cooperation for a common good. NEME is an Europe-wide Ethiopian Muslims Network registered in Stockholm, Sweden, as a non-governmental, non-profit making organization.
Click here to download the registeration form. Please note that registration is made through local Ethiopian Muslim communities - don't forget to submit the form to community representative then.
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With its theme "With Difficulties Come Opportunities", the 2nd annual conference is set to be an opportunity where Ethiopian Muslims present themselves as responsible citizens of Europe with a positive force in fostering understanding and cooperation in their respective communities and beyond. To that end one of the plenary sessions of the conference explores the merit and application of the Abyssinian (Negashi) Model as a potential springboard for inter-religious and cultural understandings.
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful the Compassionate!
[1] HAVE WE NOT opened up for you your heart, [2] and lifted from you your burden, [3] that had weighed so heavily on your back? [4] And [have We not] raised you high in dignity? [5] And, behold, with every hardship comes ease:- [6] verily, with every hardship comes ease! [7] Hence, when you are freed [from distress], remain steadfast, [8] and unto Your Sustainer turn with love. [Q94:1-8]
With a theme: "With challenges Come Opportunities", the second annual conference of the Network of Ethiopian Muslims in Europe (NEME), sets to assess the challenges the organization faces and the opportunities it has to challenge the challenges. The current state of affairs of Ethiopian Muslims will also make a headline of the conference discussions. The theme reminds us that we may not bow down to challenges - they rather should give us hope and strength to do more and struggle with resolve.
As part of the overall full three days program, a special plenary session is also planned with the objective of accessing the merits and application of the "Negashi Model of Interfaith Relationship" as a potential model for religious and cultural understandings. Known scholars and experts in the area, from around Belgium and oversees, are invited to join the penal discussion. Several high level diplomats and officials are also invited for the event.
The presence among us of our renowned and loved scholars will indubitably be one that makes the event colorful. The conference will be an opportunity to replenish our soul and mind; vow and renew our commitment to stand united and work for the good of ourselves, our communities and our fellow mankind at large.
Indeed with every challenge comes all sort of opportunities. Let's use them ... The second annual conference is just one that help us take this very fact a step ahead. Let's not miss it then.
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The Network of Ethiopian Muslims in Europe (NEME) has successfully conducted its second Annual Conference from April 2 – 4, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. The second annual conference, organized under a leading slogan “with challenges come opportunities”, deliberated on the internal and external challenges of the organization and the Umma at large. Muslim community organizations used the forum to introduce their communities to the bigger audience and exchange experience.
