Abraham, Friend of God
Suheil Laher
Tue Jan 31, 06:30-08:00pm, 1-136
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
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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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Christians and Muslims in Political Dialogue - Is There Hope for Peace?
Suheil Laher, Mako Nagasawa
Thu Jan 19, 07-09:00pm, w20-201 -West Lounge
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: none
Sudan, Palestine, Nigeria, Indonesia, the Filippines: places of tension between Muslims and Christians. With Christian and Muslim fundamentalist movements afoot worldwide, this is even more of a concern. But historically, in some times and places, these two groups peacefully co-existed. Why? How did they read their sacred texts? And can Christians and Muslims today articulate a vision of political tolerance, even pluralism? Or are they moved by their texts into an intolerant, theocratic politics, making peace unlikely? This first session in Jan. will be a statement of the problems and concerns, a brief historical overview, and a treatment of key texts in the New Testament and the Qu'ran. Three future sessions will focus on areas of concern in the world: Sudan (Feb), Palestine (Mar), TBD (Apr).
Contact: Suheil Laher, w20-201 (west lounge)
Cosponsor: Asian Christian Fellowship
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Islamic Doctrine
Suheil Laher, Aaron Spevack
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, Aaron Spevack
Overview of Islam, The Purpose of Life, Sources of Doctrine, Reason and its Place, Existence of Allah, Belief in Allah
Wed Jan 11, 06-07:30pm, 1-134
Lecture 2
Suheil Laher, Aaron Spevack
Attributes of Allah. Belief in Qadar ("Destiny")
Thu Jan 12, 06-07:30pm, 1-134
Lecture 3
Suheil Laher, Aaron Spevack
Unseen Worlds: Angels and Jinn
Wed Jan 18, 06-07:30pm, 1-134
Lecture 4
Suheil Laher, Aaron Spevack
Divine Communication: Scripture and Prophets
Thu Jan 19, 06-07:30pm, 1-134
Lecture 5
Suheil Laher, Aaron Spevack
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.
Wed Jan 25, 06-07:30pm, 1-134
Lecture 6
Suheil Laher, Aaron Spevack
The Hereafter: Resurrection, Intercession, Questioning and Accounting, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. Relationship between Faith and Deeds.
Thu Jan 26, 06-07:30pm, 1-134
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Jesus, Prophet of Islam
Suheil Laher
Thu Feb 2, 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, Taha Basser
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, Taha Basser
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 9, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
Muhammad the Prophet
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain, Taha Basser
Who was Muhammad, and what was his message? Learn about his life through listening to an audio biography narrated by Cat Stevens.
Wed Jan 11, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
The Shari`ah
Suheil Laher MIT Muslim Chaplain, Taha Basser
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.
Thu Jan 12, 06-07:30pm, 1-135
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