Upcoming Events

The Crusades

Through Muslim Eyes

 

In the 11th century, almost a thousand years ago, hordes of Christians warriors bearing a red cross stormed into Syria.  They journeyed from all parts of Europe, pillaging and slaughtering innocent Muslims along their way.  They captured Jerusalem in 1099 leaving no mosque to pray in, nor any Muslim alive.  After a hundred years, with the help of Allah, the Muslims struck back...

These were The Crusades.

Islamic legacy will take you back a thousand years to where it all began.   We relive an epic confrontation for the Holy city of Jerusalem in the scorching deserts of the Middle East between the people of the cross and the Muslims. 

'The Crusades through Muslim eyes', will be a two night presentation that will draw upon the most notable Muslim historians of the era including Ibn Athir, Usaman ibn Mundiqh, Ibn Qalanisi, Baha-ud-deen, and many others.  Events will be analysed mainly from the Muslims point of view, avoiding the blatant revisionism the western historians have introduced.

This two day presentation will cover in detail the era of the Crusades.

 

Topics include:

• Background to the Crusades
• How Jerusalem was lost by the Muslims after centuries of rule
• How great heroes and leaders were raised who fought back for the honour of Islam
• How key battles were fought including 'Hattin', Salahudeens finest and most glorious victory with 3D animation
• Strategies and weaponry of the Muslims and Christians.  What made the Muslim and Christian knights different.
• The impact of the Crusades on the Christians and the Muslims
• Lessons we can learn and apply today

A series of trailers will be released as a lead up to the two day presentation insha'Allaah.

This is an event you cannot miss.


Venue and date confirmation:

 

Melbourne

Part 1 - Friday 25th September
Part 2 - Saturday 26th September
7pm - 10pm
Venue: University of Melbourne, Copland Theatre (Melways 43-F3)
Free Entry
Children under 12 not allowed into main theatre
Contact: email info [at] islamiclegacy.org for more details

 

Sydney

Part 1 - Friday 9th October
Part 2 - Sunday 11th October
6:30pm - 10pm
Venue: Bankstown Town Hall
Free Entry
Contact: 0423 376 785 or email info [at] islamiclegacy.org for more details

Children under 12 Not Allowed

 

Perth

Part 1 - Saturday 17th October
Part 2 - Sunday 18th October
7pm - 10pm
Free Entry
Curtin University - To be Confirmed
Contact: Curtin MSA (0411045900) for more details

 

Past Events

 

• Conquest of Constantinople - Melbourne - Discuss on Forums
• Conquest of Constantinople - Sydney (13 June 08)