SOUTHAMPTON Medina Mosque, in St Mary's Road, is offering a series of courses in Islam and Muslim cultural awareness.

The courses will include seven hours' tuition in all aspects of Islam, including family issues and the status of women, Jihad and terrorism, community relations and community cohesion.

The fee is £95 for a seven-hour session that includes lunch, a tour of the mosque and a free information pack.

The first course runs on May 18, with further courses planned on June 19, July 19, September 19, October 19, November 21 and December 21. Places are limited to 30 per day, and proceeds will go to the Muslim Council of Southampton.

For further information, call 07074 471988.