Islam

Catalog description

Introduction to essential teachings and sources of the Islamic tradition through the study of the Qur'an, the Tradition of Prophet Muhammad, and major dimensions of Islamic thought and practice ranging from ethics, law, and theology to mysticism (Sufism) and philosophy; an introductory course of Islam, that does not need any background or prerequisite; designed for any student (of any faith background, or none) who wants to learn about Islam, simultaneously one of the most frequently discussed and least understood of the world's major religious traditions; its principles, its pillars, its foundational sources, and its message for the human beings in the contemporary world.