Introduction to Islam
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain
Tue Jan 16, Wed Jan 17, Thu Jan 18, 09-11:00am, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
This class will introduce Islam to those who know little or nothing about it. The three sessions will cover basic practices and beliefs, economic, political, and social issues (including women's issues), and a video documentary.
Contact: Suheil Laher, (617) 443-1170, msa_imam@mit.edu
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Islamic Doctrine
Suheil Laher
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, 2, 06-07:15pm, 1-132
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
6 Lectures with Q&A sessions. This series explains what Muslims believe. It is suitable both for non-Muslims who would like to gain insight into the subject, and for Muslims who wish to have a more detailed understanding and/or review. Major topics covered are: Reason in Islam, Sources of Doctrine, Islamic concept of God and His Attributes, Angels, Revealed Books, Prophets, Resurrection and the Hereafter, Destiny and Free Will.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena.mit.edu/activity/m/mitmsa/www/NewSite/doctrine.htm
Contact: Suheil Laher, W11, (617) 448-6361, msa_imam@mit.edu
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