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Muslims and the Islamic religion are in the spotlight this week at KU. It is Islam awareness week on campus, and the Muslim Student Association will host events throughout the week.

“The purpose is to educate people on Islam and Muslims,” said Iesha Kincaid, the president of Muslim Student Association. “There are a lot of stereotypes and misconceptions out there so we hope to show what Islam is really about and get rid of some of those stereotypes and misconceptions.”

Kincaid said some of the misconceptions of Islam include terrorism, oppression among women, disliking America and the Prophet Muhammad portrayed as a war lord.

The Muslim Student Association has an informational booth in the Kansas Union lobby every day this week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyday will feature a different themed table.

The two main evening events are The Truth About Controversy lecture by Dr. Sabeel Ahmed on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Kansas Union Woodruff Auditorium and the documentary on the life of the Prophet Muhammad on Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Big 12 Room.

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