Understanding Islam Class

 

Feb 27 thru May 1, 2010
Saturdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Muslim Community Association (MCA)
3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054

 

Islam is a bottomless ocean. So often we are content to stand on the shores; admiring its beauty and claiming full engagement. But in reality, we are dabbling in rudiments of the religion, satisfying ourselves with sandcastles, whereas our predecessors dived deep and reaped pearls.

This course will lead us from the comforting but relatively barren shores to the depths of those clear waters. Assuming knowledge of the what's and how's of the religion, this course will attempt to explain the whys, so that our experience is more immersive and rewarding. Everyone, from water splashers (new Muslims) to seasoned seamen (life-long Muslims) are welcome.

Instructors include:

  • Imam Tahir Anwar
  • Irfan Saadat
  • Samy Hilali
  • Ilyas Mohammed

The purpose of this course is to provide a 'refreshing' introduction of Islam to Muslims in order to:

  • Equip them with a framework reflecting their beliefs, practices, values and behavior
  • Motivate them to implement Islam in their lives in a holistic manner
  • Enable them to respond to their local environment constructively

The following topics would be covered during the length of the course:

02/27/2010  Articles of Faith
                        Lecture Slides
                        Mark D Siljander's Book, A Deadly Misunderstanding
                        Guardian's article on children being born with a belief in Allah
03/06/2010  Islamic Worship and its Inner Dimensions (Lecture Slides)
03/13/2010  Revelation (Lecture Slides)
03/20/2010  Sunnah: Legacy of the Prophet (pbuh) 
                         Lecture Slides
                         Examples of Recited and Unrecited Revelation
03/27/2010  Faith in the Hereafter & its Implications (Lecture Slides)
04/03/2010  No class
04/10/2010  Way to the Qur'an
04/17/2010  Character and Morals of a Muslim
04/24/2010  Major and Minor Sins (Lecture Slides)
05/01/2010  Looking Ahead: Living as Muslims in America (Lecture Slides)
 
On May 1st we had our last class. There will be no class on May 8, 2010.

*Class timings have changed to 11pm - 1pm from March 20.