Islam: A Religion and a Way of Life

To enhance the understanding of Islam

and help build bridges of community and cooperation

Islam: A Religion and a Way of Life

• A basic course on Islamic beliefs and how they govern Muslim lives
• Presented directly by Muslims without the misleading influence of the media

You’ve heard plenty about us. Now it’s time to hear from us.

Every lecture will be followed by equal time for questions and answers.

Subjects and Dates of Presentations

1. Thursday Jan. 31, 2008.              - General introduction to Islam

- Islam as a monotheistic religion

- Pillars of Islam and Pillars of the faith                               - Sources for Islamic laws and creeds

2. Thursday Feb. 07, 2008.  - The Quran (God’s last revelation to mankind)

3. Thursday Feb. 14, 2008.  - Mohammad (God’s last prophet and messenger)                        

4. Thursday Feb. 21, 2008.  - Islamic History

                                                            - Islamic civilizations and contributions

5. Thursday Feb. 28, 2008.  - The role and status of women in Islam

                                                            - Past and modern roles of women in Islamic societies

6. Thursday Mar. 06, 2008.  - Main branches of Islam (Sunni, Shi’a…)

                                                            - Islamic views of other religions

                                                            - Islam and the “clash of civilizations” (Jihad, Fatwa...)

Times of Presentations:   6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location:  Islamic Center for PEACE.  2056 Linhart Ave. Fort Myers, FL  33901

Contact:   Mohamed Al-Darsani. Ph. 239-671-1761 email: madarsani@yahoo.com

  The course is free.

Please call or e-mail for reservation or more information.