ISLAM. Exhibition. The Worlds Leading Islamic Exhibition Provider

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1 ISLAM Exhibition The Worlds Leading Islamic Exhibition Provider

2 j ISLAM Exhibition The Worlds Leading Islamic Exhibition Provider Contact Us: Exhibition Islam 248 Brockley Road London, UK SE4 2SF Mobile: +44 (0)

3 Exhibition ISLAM An image from a rare 18th century Quran belonging to Exhibition Islam s renowned Quranic manuscript collection. Richly decorated throughout using precious gold and other colours, this Quran is beautifully hand written on handmade polished paper. Quran collection 2 3

4 Exhibition ISLAM Contents Page Unique Project Summary 16 Achievements 10 Modern Friendly Resources 16 1 Development Plan 22 Vibrant Testimonials

5 Project Summary The Islamic Cultural Centre & The London Central Mosque, London, UK Al-Manar Centre, Notting Hill, London, UK London Muslim Centre, Whitechapel London UK Introduction Praise is unto Allah (subhanahu wa ta ala), may His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad and upon those who follow Him with true faith until the Day of Resurrection. Exhibition Islam is an independent nonprofit making organisation that specialises in promoting a greater understanding of Islam in both the domestic and international arenas by utilizing alternative educational resources that are delivered through professional museum style exhibitions. Exhibition Islam creates a modern setting that allows visitors to discover the richness and intensity of the Islamic faith. Exhibition Islam partially owes its success to its unique approach. Through a combination of our professional approach, breathtaking design and accurately delivered information, Exhibition Islam creates an environment that is thoroughly educational and enjoyable for visitors from all backgrounds. The atmosphere is further refined through the fusion of additional sights, sounds and smells of the Islamic world. Exhibition Islam was launched in London in 1993 and immediately started to capture the imagination of many organisations throughout the UK. By the turn of the new millennium, Exhibition Islam was fast emerging as the leading exhibition provider in this field. Over the last five years, Exhibition Islam has been at the forefront of raising global Islamic awareness and promoting a greater understanding of Islam. Exhibition Islam Mission Statement We aim to deliver a professional and friendly museum style exhibition, that enables visitors to discover the richness and intensity of the Islamic faith. ~ by the Will of Allah subhanahu wa ta ala ~ Dr Hamza Alam Chairman of Exhibition Islam 6 7

6 Exhibition ISLAM Al-Hambra, Spain. Architectural wonders of the Islamic world (Exhibition Islam Image Library). 8 9

7 Achievements Exhibition Islam Domestic arena Professional Quality Modern Outlook Market Leader Diversity & Creativity Having attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors over the past decade, Exhibition Islam has established its name as the leading Islamic exhibition provider in the West. Exhibition Islam has delivered and hosted exhibitions in many different locations including museums, mosques, universities, training schools, prisons, schools, shopping centres, and many other venues around the UK and the world. To date, Exhibition Islam has exhibited at numerous locations and sites in the UK. Some of the more renowned organisations that Exhibition Islam has worked with are: Central London Mosque (Regents park), Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre (London), London Muslim Centre, East London Mosque (Whitechapel), Ashmolean Museum (Oxford), London HSBC Bank (Canary Warf) and St James Park (Football stadium). Apart from hosting and co-hosting regular events, Exhibition Islam also offers its services to special events and ceremonies. In the past, Exhibition Islam has provided support material for the openings of Edinburgh Mosque, London Muslim Centre and the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre

8 Exhibition Islam in Denmark Exhibition Islam A proven and established track record. Exhibition Islam has also made progress in Europe and America witnessed the introduction of Exhibition Islam to Scandinavia. In June 2006, Exhibition Islam co-hosted an Islamic event the first of its kind in Denmark, outside the Danish Parliament. Exhibition Islam has also agreed to host an event during the Asian games being held in Doha in December A tour of Norway is also planned in March In addition, Exhibition Islam is also booked to tour Australia, America and Morocco in

9 A magnificent example of a brass astrolabe. The team at Exhibition Islam has direct access to an invaluable collection of historical and scientific artefacts that date back to the 11th Century. Exhibition ISLAM Science collection 14 15

10 Resources Project management Exhibition Islam is managed by a team of experienced and enthusiastic professionals who provide expert project management. The team is dedicated to providing each event with the best possible resources to present Islam. The Exhibition Islam project management team work alongside the host from inception to completion to deliver a professional exhibition. To date the project management team has successfully delivered many exhibitions throughout the country. The team can also aid in bookings, invitation letters, advertisement and produce a complete project plan for your whole event. Design team Mobilisation team Exhibition Islam fields an experienced and reliable mobilisation team to aid exhibition set-up and delivery. The mobilisation team works closely with the design team and host organisation, to guarantee a successful event. Exhibition Islam is also able to implement Health & Safety of visitors and provide security during an event. Presentation team Our experienced personnel help the host organization to not only set up but run the exhibition as well. Whether it is to present Islam to the general public or give a seminar to dignitaries, Exhibition Islam is able to present Islam in a friendly, professional and coherent manner. We also have a small team of curators to help us take care of the very rare Quranic manuscripts and other Islamic artefacts on display. Exhibition Islam s design team will complement the management team to design and implement a bespoke event at the venue of your choice. To date the design team has designed and produced a unique and extensive collection of Islamic posters, all of which are made available to event organisers. If required our design team is able to produce a virtual reality walk through of your event. Exhibition Islam produces its own display material for its projects and is continuously upgrading and expanding the range of display material and the artefacts it uses. Exhibition Islam has built up a huge range of resources that can be used for any event. All our material can be customised to suit any specific need. We aim to deliver exhibitions that are designed in a walkthrough format that can be customized to fit into small exhibition rooms or large conference theatres. This allows visitors to experience Islam in a unique atmosphere, in which they can learn about Islam in a relaxed environment. The design team can carry out feasibility studies, plan settings that conform to current Health and Safety standards, and can also assist in multi-media as well as artwork design. Our structure is split into four experienced teams; project management, design, mobilisation and presentation. All these elements combine to provide a unique event

11 Left & right: Exhibition Islam has exclusively designed the worlds largest collection of Islamic posters. Below: Exhibition layout designed by Exhibition Islam s in-house 3D design team Above: A visitor admires Exhibition Islam s rare collection of Quranic manuscripts Right: Exhibition Islam has one of Europe s largest collection of Quranic translations. Above: Exhibition Islam has proved to be an excellent platform for engaging in dialogue and understanding. To date we have been host to hundreds of thousands of people seeking a better understanding of Islam. Below: Wide selection of cutting-edge multimedia presentations available. Above: Traditional handicraft on display from the around the Muslim world Above & below: Exhibition Islam has a unique collection of 50 handwritten Qurans and rare manuscripts dating back to the very first century of Islam. Below: Guided tours are offered to all guests. Here exhibition staff show Prince Faisal Al-Turki around the display. 18 Above: A very rare 9th century mosque oil lamp from Jerusalem. Traditional Islamic design and made from clay (Exhibition Islam collection). Right: Stunning artwork, ceramics and calligraphy from famous Muslim artists. Above: Exhibition Islam has access to one largest collection of Islamic coins minted in Europe. 19

12 LONDON VENUES City University London University of Westminster Kingston Camden Brixton Watford Regents Park Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre Queen Mary University Aziziye Educational Centre HSBC Canary Wharf Barnsbury Centre Mile End Park East London Mosque Glasgow Blackpool Bolton Manchester Leeds York Edinburgh Newcastle Swansea Cardiff Birmingham Warwick Sheffield Aston Wolverhampton Coventry Bristol Southampton Exhibition Islam has exhibited in venues throughout the United Kingdom. Some of the London venues are listed above. Reading Maidenhead Slough Woking Brighton Oxford High Wycombe London Cambridge South End Ipswich 20 21

13 Development Plan Introduction Our basic strategy has been to systematically develop Exhibition Islam through a series of four Phases as outlined below. Currently the project has reached PHASE II. Exhibition Islam can comfortably continue to function at the PHASE I level, but for the project to develop further it needs to expand its operations by moving into PHASE II of its development plan. In order for Exhibition Islam to meet the everincreasing demand on its services, the next phase is the most critical in Exhibition Islam s development curve. Our aim is to firmly establish Exhibition Islam as an independent and well-established organisation that not only seeks to portray Islam in its true light, but helps to empower Muslims as well. In PHASE II Exhibition Islam will aim to further develop the structure setup in PHASE I, by establishing a Head Office as its operational base. The Head Office will coordinate all of Exhibition Islam s activities both nationally and internationally. As well as acting as a storage facility the Head Office will also host a prototype Islamic museum in which visitors and potential clients can have a first-hand view of what Exhibition Islam has to offer. PHASE II will also witness the introduction of Exhibition Islam to major exhibition and event venues in the UK. London will play host to the 2012 Olympics and Exhibition Islam aims to host a multitude of events that coincide with that period, which will witness record levels of tourism to the UK. In the medium to long term (PHASE III) Exhibition Islam aims to establish a permanent Islamic Museum in a major UK city, preferably in London. In PHASE III Exhibition Islam will embark upon an unprecedented and momentous project that will serve as a milestone for Muslims living in the West. Exhibition Islam is already in the initial stages of designing the blueprints for the Western worlds first ever Islamic Museum. Over the long term in PHASE IV, Exhibition Islam will establish offices, centres and Islamic Museums around the world. An important part of PHASE IV will be to concentrate on Africa, Australia, North/South Amercia and Europe. Exhibition Islam will seek to train specialists and volunteers who can not only instruct people on Islam but also empower them to contribute to their respective societies. By the Grace of Allah, the Most High, planning for PHASES II and III has already been commissioned. For instance we have already started work on the contents and layout of a permanent museum, and we have already started forming links with other organisations and potential partners. Exhibition Islam is a firm believer in being pro-active and that approach has got us to where we are today. We hope that this hard-working attitude and genuine desire for success can serve us all the way through to our final objectives. Exhibition Islam Our displays are fused together with the sights, sounds and smells of the Islamic world to create a rich and vibrant atmosphere. Exhibition Islam Development Plan PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV PHASE I - Research and Development and Launch of a Mobile Islamic Museum In this phase Exhibition Islam carried out: - A feasibility study of a mobile Islamic museum - R&D into the content and design - Production of the material - Purchase of hardware and artefacts - Recruitment and training of exhibition team. - Have currently held over 150 exhibitions in the UK PHASE II - Establish a Head office and expand the mobile Islamic museum - Full time staff working on mobile Islamic museum - Groundwork for Phase III PHASE III - Permanent Islamic Museum in London PHASE IV - Permanent Islamic Museums throughout European and world capitals 22 23

14 Testimonials I am writing to thank your organisation, for their valued contribution towards Muslim Awareness Days at HMP Standford Hill on 22nd and 26th February The Speakers, Mohammed and Faisal were excellent, very knowledgeable and well informed; and the Display Board and resources they brought along were impressive. I have received extremely positive feedback from staff and prisoners from the day, and we look forward to your participation again at future events. Thank you once again for ensuring the events were a huge success. Salim Ahmad. HMP Standford Hill, Isle of Sheppey Prisons The team at Exhibition Islam presented themselves very professionally and were flexible to meet our needs. I was also impressed by the fact all of these brothers were in full time employment and yet found time in their busy schedule to develop this much needed exhibition material that has now become very popular up and down the country. It is these simple, yet very effective ideas that will serve to be useful tools in presenting a true picture of Islam during these challenging times. Mrs Shila Jassal Diversity Manager I had wanted to thank all the brothers at Exhibition Islam for their support with our exhibition: The Land, The People, The Culture. At Foster Wheeler in Reading. I can say without fear of exaggeration that it was a great success, alhamdulillah. There was a terrific interest and very positive feedback. Foster Wheeler in Reading

15 Exhibition Islam is a fantastic method of spreading the true word of Islam to one and all. So much media propaganda has tainted the image of Muslims Worldwide, but this exhibition sets the record straight. A fantastic job. Well done, keep it up! Abdul Fattah Vice-President, Aston University Islamic Society I am very grateful for your continuous support and kind help during our Diversity Week at HMYOI Feltham. Masha Allah! The day was a great success and many of our staff appreciated the simplicity and straightforwardness with which your team explained aspects of Islam....our governor and the chaplaincy team admired your efforts and professionalism. It helped in creating bridges between many cultures and religions. Imam Sikander K Pathan HMP Young Offenders Institute Feltham, London On behalf of the organiser of the discover Islam week it was indeed a pleasure working with your team. All our team members commended your assistance in all aspects of the preparation; this help and support enabled us to make the exhibition a success.the professionalism shown and the attention to detail in all aspects of the workings of an exhibition were present in abundance within Exhibition Islam. Over 500 students attending in one day many of whom were non-muslims is a testament to the quality of the exhibition and the enthralling content, which it so remarkably presents. Within an academic environment the material is intellectually stimulating and up to date. In my humble opinion I feel the contribution to Islamic Da`wa that Exhibition Islam provides is invaluable. I pray that this contribution continues with vigour and success. Queens Mary University, London: Tanweer Sheikh (Head of Co-ordinators), Harris Qureshi (Co-ordinator) and Muzamil Hussain (Assistant)

16 An image from the highly decorated 800 hundred year old Quran that is one of the oldest complete Qurans in Exhibition Islam s renowned collection. This rare Quran dates back to the Mamluk period and is beautifully hand written in traditional Mamluk style Arabic script. The manuscript has extensive gold and floral illumination throughout. Exhibition ISLAM Quran collection 32 33

17 Above and top right: A series of extensively decorated18th century Middle Eastern metal ware pieces (Exhibition Islam collection). Above: 19th Century CE Ottoman General s Buttons made from Silver and Enamel (Exhibition Islam collection). Exhibition ISLAM Part of a beautiful 18th century Islamic Mosque Lamp made from blown enamelled glass (Exhibition Islam collection) Heritage collection Above: A beautiful 18th century Islamic Mosque Lamp made from blown enamelled glass (Exhibition Islam collection)

18 36 Exhibition ISLAM Historic Islamic Coins collection

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