Muslim Student Association | Olive Tree Education | Office of Religious Life
Instructor:
Sheikh Gyasi Mckinzie and Professor Awadh A. Binhazim
Time:
Saturdays, February 14, February 21, February 28. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Class Coordinator:
Amar Razali, (615)-579-1943, amar.razali@gmail.com
Program Description:
The course will examine the foundations of the Islamic practices and beliefs and how these two teachings are intertwined to fulfill what is obligatory upon the believer. The subject matter is designed to educate anyone interested in Islam and can be studied without prior knowledge of the topic.
Teaching Methods:
PowerPoint lectures, discussions, guest speaker, other audiovisual materials. All presentations will
be at our website www.olivetreeeducation.org. Please download the slides and print your copy for
use in the class. You may do so two days before class next class.
Program Outline:
Session One: Introduction, History of Muslims, Five Pillars, Concept of God (towheed)
Session Two: Quran, Sunnah, Life of Prophet Mohammed, Articles of faith
Session Three: Ethics, Sharia, Misconceptions, Contemporary Issues
References:
1.Islamic Creed Series – Ummar Al-Ashqar
a.Belief in Allah
b.The world of the noble angels
c.The messengers and the messages
d.The world of jinn and devils
e.The minor resurrection
f.The day of resurrection
g.Paradise and Hell
h.Divine will and predestination
2.Noble Quran - Muhsin Khan
3.Book of Faith (Kitab Al-Iman) – Ibn Taymiyyah
4.The Sealed Nectar; the Biography of the Prophet – Safiurahman Mubarakpuri
5.Islam, the Natural way – AbdulWahid Hamid
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6.Islam in Focus – Hamid Abdalati
Class Materials:
Class 1, February 14 2009: Introduction, History of Muslims, Five Pillars, Concept of God.pdf
Class 2, February 21 2009: Faith, Pillars and Advent of Prophet (.pdf)
Sources of Islam (Quran & sunnah).ppt
Class 3, February 28 2009: Direction to Flynn Auditorium (.pptx)
Misconceptions about Islam.pdf
Introduction to Islam 2009
