Introduction to Islam

Name: Introduction to Islam
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Dispelling the Misconceptions!

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Last updated 10/2022

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What you'll learn

List and discuss the five pillars of Islam
Correctly pronounce various Islamic terms
Discuss many of the misunderstandings that abound regarding Islam
Evaluate and respond to false allegations about the Islamic faith
Formulate a plan for dispelling misconceptions about the Islamic way of life
Explain the concept of worship in Islam
Briefly discuss the life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
Describe some of the scientific miracles of the Quran

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 3h 37m total length

Course Overview4:40
Welcome (New)
Course Objectives5:06
Examine the five pillars of Islam, English-Arabic terms, and common misconceptions, and learn to evaluate false allegations while exploring worship, Prophet Muhammad’s life, Qur’anic miracles, and interactive activities.

The Pillars of Islam15:42
Explain the five pillars of Islam with emphasis on the shahada, declaring there is no god but Allah and Muhammad as his messenger, and living by the Qur'an.
The One & Only19:09
Emphasizes the oneness of Allah, rejects the Trinity and any offspring, and explains worship as exclusively for the one God, with Jesus as a prophet.
The Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful5:42
Prophet Muhammad13:29
The Quran8:43
The Scientific Miracles of the Quran15:47
Quiz 1
The Prayer19:12
Charity6:13
Fasting8:08
The Pilgrimage8:53
Quiz 2

Terrorism14:38
Beheadings8:07
Examine islamic stances on beheadings, the death penalty, and the humane treatment of prisoners of war, and contrast with ISIS actions.
Jihad9:49
Examine capital punishment debates in Muslim countries, including beheadings versus lethal injection, and define jihad as inner struggle and self-defense within strict moral limits.
Ninja & Oppression14:33
Ninja & Oppression, Part 214:44
Explore how covering was once the norm and examine liberation through dress, then review Muslim women’s rights—property, dowry, keeping a name, and earning money—plus the mother’s exalted role in Islam.
Polygyny5:30
Action Plan6:36
Quiz 3
Recommended Websites3:30
Explore recommended websites to locate mosques and Muslim businesses, view Dean Show videos, learn the five pillars and their pronunciation in English and Arabic, and access Quranic recitations with translation.

Requirements

There are no special requirements.

Description

This interactive course looks at some of the most common misconceptions that people have about Islam and seeks to clarify those misconceptions. In addition to addressing misconceptions, this introductory course introduces the student to the five pillars of Islam.

Have you ever wondered what Islam REALLY teaches?

Does Islam promote terrorism or suicide bombing?

Does ISIS represent all the Muslims?

Why are those Muslims always fighting?

Why do Muslim women cover? Do they sleep with their clothes on?

What exactly DOES Islam teach?

These are just a few of the many questions that will be addressed in this course.

The course is designed for those genuinely interested in finding out about Islam. If your desire is to be argumentative and insulting, this course is NOT for you. There are 21 lectures and three quizzes, with approximately 3.8 hours of lectures.

Who this course is for:

This course is for someone who is sincere, has an open mind and an open heart. This course is NOT for an argumentative person.

Introduction to Islam

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 10min

Warm-Up Activity: Common Misconceptions1 lecture • 9min

The Pillars of Islam10 lectures • 2hr 1min

Addressing & Dispelling Misconceptions8 lectures • 1hr 17min

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