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Show Spectrum The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Eight Dslamm Monday, February 5, 1990 aimsweirs all qmestioinis, Rtoslemni wommem) say Editor's Note: This is part of a series of articles profiling ' religious groups on campus. 4 Ingrid Ricks By Chronicle Staff Writer im While some students might not associate Islam beliefs with Christianity, a Moslem group at the University of Utah said there are a lot of similarities. "There are three basic Moslem concepts," said Caroline Janssen, an originator of the Moslem Women on Campus group. "We believe in one true God, in prophets and messengers and in a resurrection." Janssen, a native of Nebraska who was Roman Catholic before turning to Islam five years ago, said she likes the simplicity and beauty of the religion. She said she found luxurious life, when Jesus didn't?' I'm the kind of person who deals with reality, not mysticism. Catholicism is a mystery." Janssen said Moslems believe in good and evil, heaven and hell and in all the same prophets the Christians do. She said the Islamic sacred book, the Koran, written by Mohammed through revelations from the angel Gabriel, tells the stories of Joseph, Abraham, Moses and e other prophets almost word for word as written in the old-tim- Bible. Janssen said the story of the Virgin Mary having conceived by the Holy Spirit can also be found in the Koran. The difference is that Moslems don't associate Jesus with being the son of God. Instead Janssen said, Moslems believe Jesus was a great prophet and a messenger. "We believe he was a messenger from God just like Mohammed was. They are of equal importance," she said. Janssen said many people are uninformed about Islamic beliefs. She said the Moslem Women on Campus organization was formed to answer questions and clear up misconceptions. Nasrin Zandkarimi, a member of the organization, agreed. "There are a lot of people on campus who have so many questions. Here, we can answer them." Zandkarimi said the biggest misconception people have about Islam is that the status of women is extremely low. She said this is not the case. Dance Company will present the ry Electronic Dance, Transformer, a high-tecshow for children, today through Wednesday. The h production computer-generate- d combines graphics, innovative costumes, energetic choreography and a captivating narrative. The show will be performed at the Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 S., today at 7 p.m. and Tuesday and 1 a.m. and at 10 Wednesday for is Admission $2 p.m, students, $5 for adults and $15 families. .For for information, call more 328-106- 2. gala concert and of reception for the benefit c chamber-musiLake a Salt NOVA, Utah and the series, A resurrection." Christianity confusing. "I had so many questions like, 'Why does the Pope live such a Ririe-Woodbu- "There are three Moslem basic says concepts," Caroline Janssen, an origin at or of th e Moslem Women on Campus group. "We believe in one true God, in prophets and messengers and in a Chronicle Photo by Boone J. Chen Members of the Moslem Women on Campus organization say many people are uninformed about Islamic beliefs. They said the organization was formed to answer questions and clear up misconceptions. "Women are equal to men. They may have different roles, but they have just as much power," she said. And another woman said it is true that in some cases Moslem men are dominant, but no more often than in non-Islam- ic cultures. "Some men are dominant here," she said. "It happens, but it isn't because of Islam." She said a Moslem man's role is outside of the house. But she said if a Moslem woman wants to work, it is her decision, and the money she earns is hers to do with as she pleases. She also said if a woman wants to go somewhere or do something "she doesn't have to get her husband's permission. "Just like if my mother wants to go on a trip, some people ask her if she must ask her husband. No. She says, 'I want to go on a trip,' and he says, 'OK, I will go get the ticket." All the Moslem women agreed that modesty is an essential part of Islam. They said this is why women wear without makeup. "Technically, you should not Janssen beauty," problem and brings her respect. "A woman belongs only to her future husband," she said. Janssen said although women should wear the scarves, there are different degrees of modesty. She knows some women who don't wear the scarves and are still very sincere in their beliefs, so it is a personal choice, she said. explained. "You should be clean, but you should be modest. You shouldn't draw attention to ' ' v- - Zandkarimi said the same rules apply to wearing makeup. She said a woman is encouraged to wear makeup and fix her hair for her husband or when she is praying to God. She just isn't supposed to be seen that way in public, she said. "Women are naturally more attractive than men, but they should put t a limit on themselves, and there is a way to do that," she said. But Zandkarimi said if a woman were to choose to wear makeup, it would be up to her. "You shouldn't," Zandkarimi said. "But if you do, it's your she enjoys being a Moslem. She has been Zandkarimi-sai- pleased with the kind of treatment and respect she gets from students and teachers on campus, and she invites anyone with questions to attend a group yourself." Janssen said these rules and guidelines protect the security of Islamic marriages. She said meeting. Janssen agrees. scarf, men would approach her Islam." before she started wearing 0 fault." head scarves, or hejabs and go show and ask her out. She said wearing a scarf eliminates this a "Islam is a way of life," she said. "Any question that comes about is answered through ' Chronicle Photo by Boone J. Chen Moslem Women on Campus members say Islam is a way of life, and any question that comes about can be answered through Islam. Things of Note Museum of Fine Arts will be held today at 8 p.m. at the Maestro museum. Joseph Silverstein and members of the Utah Symphony will donate their talents for the evening, which will include music by Mozart, Saint-SaenDebussy and Brahms. Tickets are $12. Proceeds benefit NOVA and the s, For museum. information, call more ; 581-704- or 9 537-701- 9. "The Great Inland Sea," a a show featuring the prehistoric Salt Lake, opens today at Utah Designer Crafts Gallery, 38 W. 200 S., and will continue through March 24. multi-medi- concert featuring the University of Utah's A award-winnin- g Percussion Ensemble I, Percussion Ensemble II and Marimba Ensemble will be presented Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Gardner Hall. Two dollars general admission tickets and $1 student tickets will be available at the door. The Entertainment Department of Lagoon will conduct talent auditions for paid performance positions Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the Us Performing Arts Building. Call Ron Van Woerden at ext. 146, or Madelein Franco at ' : The Salt Lake Symphony's 451-010- 364-872- 1, 0. fourth annual Valentine's Vienna:. Ball will be held Saturday at 8 p. ml in the Capitol Rotunda. The evening will feature a European buffet, performances by BYU's ballroom dancers and dancing to the sounds of the symphony. Tickets are - $20 and are available at Smith'sTix outlets, 9 or call for, reservations. 583-294- The American Red Cross' third annual Minorities and AIDS Conference will be held Feb. 9 and 10 at the Salt Lake Airport Hilton. Registration at the door will cost $35. For more information, call 467-733- 9. An exhibit of works by Sam Collett is on display at the Avenues Library, 455 E. St. through March 10. Works by Carel Pieter Brest Van-Kemp- en are being exhibited at the Salt Lake City Public Library's Atrium Gallery, 209 E. 500 S., through March 6. An exhibition of recent color monotypes and etchings by internationally known artist Moishe Smith is on display at the Gayle Weyher Gallery, 167 S. Main St., through Friday. An exhibit by Salt Lake painter and University of Utah instructor John Owen Erickson will continue at the Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane, through Feb. 16. An exhibition of recent watercolors by acclaimed Utah artist Thomas A. Leek is on display at the BountifulDavis Art Center, 2175 S. Main St., Bountiful, through Feb. 23. |
