The event at Mount Pleasant Park, Sharrow, gave people an insight into contemporary Muslim life with a chance to discuss spiritual issues, culture and religion.

Talks included a focus on what Islam teaches about jihad, otherwise known as holy war, and the faith's stance on terrorism, with questions and answer sessions

For those interested how the religion is practised there was a chance earlier in the week to discover what the Friday prayer is about, what is preached and there was a chance to listen to a sermon at the newly-built Madina Masjid, on Wolsley Road, Nether Edge.

Other issues discussed at the festival were around Islamic finance and an explanation about why Muslim's forbid interest, and what the alternatives are when dealing with money.

Muslim women also spoke about their experiences of life while other speakers discussed why their faith is so widely misunderstood.

The Islam Festival was rounded off with an entertainment night featuring artists, comedians and theatre in Mount Pleasant Park.

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