Abraham, Friend of God
Suheil Laher
Wed Jan 26, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Find out how Muslims view Abraham, the great Patriarch and Prophet, and how they keep his legacy alive. Learn what Muslim sacred texts say about Abraham's life, his message, and his offspring, including his great sacrifice for God.
Contact: Suheil Laher, W11, (617) 448-6361, 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, and why. 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/mitmsa/www/resources/IAPclass.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
Mon Jan 10, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Lecture 2
Suheil Laher
Attributes of Allah. Belief in Qadar ("Destiny")
Wed Jan 12, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Lecture 3
Suheil Laher
Unseen Worlds: Angels and Jinn
NOTE: This session only is in 2-135, instead of 1-135
Fri Jan 14, 06-07:30pm, 2-135
Lecture 4
Suheil Laher
Divine Communication: Scripture and Prophets
Wed Jan 19, 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.
Fri Jan 21, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Lecture 6
Suheil Laher
The Hereafter: Resurrection, Intercession, Questioning and Accounting, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. Relationship between Faith and Deeds.
Mon Jan 24, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
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Jesus, Prophet of Islam
Suheil Laher
Fri Jan 28, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
How do Muslims view Jesus? What Islamic sacred 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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What Is Islam?
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None
Is Islam a religion of peace, as President Bush declared after 9/11? Who was Muhammad? Here is your opportunity to get an overview of what Islam is really about. The three sessions cover various aspects of Islam, with time for discussion/Q&A at each.
Contact: Suheil Laher, (617) 448-6361, msa_imam@mit.edu
Fundamental Beliefs and Practices
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain
What do Muslims believe and why? What is the Muslims' concept of God? Prophets? Scripture? Afterlife? What are the 5 pillars of Islamic practice?
Mon Jan 3, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Muhammad the Prophet
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain
Who was Muhammad, and what was his message? Learn about his life through listening to an audio biography narrated by Cat Stevens.
Wed Jan 5, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
The Shari`ah
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain
Shari`ah is the Islamic Law. Like the earlier Mosaic Law, it is broad in scope. This session gives an overview of economic, social (including family and women) and political issues in Islam.
Fri Jan 7, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
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