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Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation. Islam 201 Furthering Your Understanding of Islam AFS Local Coordinators March 12, 2011 Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat. What is the Islam?.
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Civilizations Exchange &Cooperation Foundation Islam 201 Furthering Your Understanding of Islam AFS Local Coordinators March 12, 2011 Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat
What is the Islam? It’s the culmination of all religions and focuses on the main point – worshipping God “Allah” alone and honoring the contributions of all the prophets (2:136)
Sources of Islamic Law The main sources of the teachings of Islam are: • Qur’an • Sunnah • Consensus of the Scholars • Ijtihad “Analogical Reasoning”
The Global Message of Islam Unity Among the Human Race Ensuring Peace & Harmony Through Mutual Respect Establishing Local & Global Justice Religious Freedom & Protection of “Minority Rights” Cultural Impact and Changes of Cultures
The Global Message of Islam Wisdom in Applying the Shari’ah Law “Penal System” Spiritual Development of the Society Danger of Applying the Shari’ah Law Without Consideration of the Readiness of the Society
Muslims Throughout History The Roman & the Byzantine Empires Facing Islam in the 7th Century The European Crusaders against Muslims and Christians The Era of Colonialism The American Century
Islam Today Islam in the 21st Century In Europe & in America American Muslims Obama & The Youth Revelations
Islam Today • Islam & Modernity • The Impact of YES & Other Programs on the Youth in the Muslim World
Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation CONTACT US: www.cecf-net.org 410-944-6077 cecf1@aol.com