Introduction to Islam
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain
Mon Jan 7, Wed Jan 9, Fri Jan 11, 10:30am-12:00pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (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
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Six 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
Lecture 1
Suheil Laher
Overview of Islam, The Purpose of Life, Sources of Doctrine, Reason and its Place, Existence of Allah, Belief in Allah
Tue Jan 8, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Lecture 2
Suheil Laher
Attributes of Allah.
Belief in Qadar ("Destiny")
Thu Jan 10, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Lecture 3
Suheil Laher
Unseen Worlds: Angels and Jinn
Tue Jan 15, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Lecture 4
Suheil Laher
Divine Communication: Scripture and Prophets
Thu Jan 17, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Lecture 5
Suheil Laher
Beyond Death: Human Existence in the Intermediate Realm, between death and the Day of Judgment. Overview of signs before the Day of Judgment, and the end of this world.
Tue Jan 22, 06pm-07:30am, 1-135
Lecture 6
Suheil Laher
The Hereafter: Resurrection, Intercession, Questioning and Accounting, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. Relationship between Faith and Deeds.
Thu Jan 24, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
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Jesus, Prophet of Islam
Suheil Laher
Tue Jan 29, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
How does Islam view Jesus? What Muslim scriptural texts say about his immaculate birth from the virgin Mary, his speech in the cradle, his miraculous feats in healing the sick and reviving the dead, his return near the end of time, his role as the Messiah, and his eminent rank among God's messengers.
Contact: Suheil Laher, (617) 448-6361, msa_imam@mit.edu
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