PLURALISM IN ISLAM Moderator:Dr. Faiz Khan Panelists:Reza Aslan Yasir Qadhi Irshad Manji Youcef Mammeri Anas Osman.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Sunni vs. Shi’ah Muslim Division.

Advertisements

Should we teach Islam as a religion or as a civilisation? Robert Gleave (University of Exeter)

Chapter 2: Knowing God Reason and Revelation.

Islam  Islam is a monotheistic religion and is the world’s second biggest religion with over 1.5 billion followers worldwide.  Monotheistic means a belief.

Islam  Islam is a monotheistic religion and is the world’s second biggest religion with over 1.5 billion followers worldwide.  Monotheistic means a belief.

Bidah Presented by Sister Ameenah and Sister Jordan I. What is Bidah?

CHAPTER 3 Sect. 1 Learning Target 7.2.1

A Comparison of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Abrahamic Religions

The Rise of Islam.

Chapter 3 – The Rise of Islam

Religion and Nationalism. WhatIsNationalism? Nationalism is an ideology (belief system) which claims supreme loyalty from individuals for the nation.

Islam Chapters 3 & The Big Idea Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca, introduced a major world religion called Islam. Main Ideas Muhammad became a.

DATEASSIGNMENT 9/22Finish Interactions CP – Muhammad 9/23Finish Interactions CP - Khadijah 9/24Finish Cornell Notes Summary and Interactions 9/25Study.

Three Major Monotheistic Religions Three Major Monotheistic Religions A.Background Info 1. Purpose of Religion- 2 theories 1. Purpose of Religion- 2 theories.

John Wesley and the Idea of Errors in the Scripture.

Islam A religion of Ages. What is Islam? Islam is a religion where the people who practice it believe the purpose of life is to worship god. A person.

The Teachings of Islam. Main Beliefs Monotheistic- one God, named Allah, who is believed to be all-powerful and compassionate Sacred text- Quran – Sacred.

Unit 1 Introduction to World Civilizations and New Ideas Sub Unit 2 Introduction to World Religions Lesson 7 Islam Studies the KORAN.

Big Idea. Social Studies Standard 7.2.2: Trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islamic teachings on the connection.

Islam By Shenay, Arjeta, Brooke & Andrew :). What are some of the major beliefs of the religion of Islam? There may not be another religion like Islam.

APPROACHES TO THE QUR’ĀN BY: RAI KAMALUDDIN ALI MUHAMMAD JUNE 10, 2008.

Characteristics of Islamic Culture and Thought Nature and Legislation of Islam.

Major Beliefs of Islam The Five Pillars of Islam.

Social Harmony Revising key points. Roles of Men and Women Growth of equal rights for women: –Women can: –keep property separate from husband –Stand as.

Writing a thesis and organizing your paper What to know before you write.

Aim: To introduce the idea of the Human Condition and to begin to consider what life is about for a Muslim.

Just as we humans go through certain physical and psychological stages as we develop into adults, so do we experience stages of faith development as we.

Classes on Theology Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer Masumeen Islamic Centre April 3 rd, 2012 Week Eight.

Why RE ? Science and Religion in Schools Project - Unit 1b.

Basic Facts of Islam Islam is the third in succession of the three great monotheistic faiths born in the Middle East (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Islam.

Academy for Learning Islam March 5 th and 6 th. The purpose of miracles is to indicate that the miracle performer has a special relationship with the.

Group Questions 1.What do you know about Islam? See how many facts, beliefs, or practices you can list about this major world religion. 2.How many Muslims.

New Unit: The Beginnings of Islam Today’s Topic: The Origins of Islam.

Islam Vocabulary  Islam p37p234  Muhammad (LFID)p37p234  Muslimsp37p235  Qur’anp38p236  Sunnahp38  Five Pillars p38p236  Meccap39p236  Hajjp39236.

Religion: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

ISLAM Has over ONE BILLION followers

The Rise of Islam The Rise of Islam The beginning of the Muslim Empire.

Oh Imam! People are becoming their own enemies. Too many people and other creatures of Allah are dying due to disagreements and unnecessary wars. I would.

By: Collin Cooper.  Islam is a monotheistic religion which means they worship many gods.  The religion was developed in the Middle East  Islam means.

Islam “Surrendering One’s Will to G-d”. Overview Founded by Muhammad in the 7 th century C.E. “Islam” means to surrender or submission to G-d’s will.

The Qur'an and the Sunnah. The Qur'an The Qur'an or the Kuran is the Holy book of the Muslims. It is the holy writings of Islam revealed by God to the.

The Sunnis By: Amy Moore Brianna Goddard Kelsey Cobb Michael Bruce.

World History/ Geography October 8, 2015 WARM UP: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU HEAR “ISLAM”. WHY? Today’s Objective: Students will examine the faith of.

Islam= Monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad Adjective = Islamic

AGENDA  Review Sunni/Shia split  9.2 Reading Quiz  Golden Age Questions  Start Studyguide  Homework:  Completed studyguide due next class  Islam.

Islam “Submission to God”. Muhammed ( ) Born in Mecca, (modern- day Saudi Arabia) He is the “guiding, human spirit of the religion” At age 40 began.

THE ORIGINS OF ISLAM GUIDED READING Q & A COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH.

“Allah Akbar, Allah Akbar, La Allah Il, La Allah Il Allah U Mohammed Rassul Allah”

Religious Pluralism Learning Objectives To find out what the teachings of Christianity and Islam say about other religions. To know the meanings of the.

The MENA region The region presents both similarities and differences with respect to its constituent parts. We will always have a ‘double-discourse’:

Islam Chapters 3 & 4.

Islam Bellwork What are three things you know about Islam?

Obey the Prophet and follow his example (sunnah)

On the mini whiteboard what do you know about Islam?

Sunni and Shi'i Islam The division arose over the question of who has authority to rule over the community of Muslims (Ummah). Most practices have remained.

A Comparison of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam

6.1 Religion and society What is the significance of the Muslim involvement and support in and for the multi-faith society?

What is Islam ? Islam is submission and obedience to the order of Allah and His messenger with love, hope and fear. Islam is not a new ‘ religion ’,

Conceptual Education in RE

Communities Of faith Major World religions.

Equality in Islam Aware Center

Equality in Islam Aware Center

Communities Of faith Major World religions.

True Islam & ahmadiyyat

APPROACHES TO THE QUR’ĀN

Presentation transcript:

PLURALISM IN ISLAM Moderator:Dr. Faiz Khan Panelists:Reza Aslan Yasir Qadhi Irshad Manji Youcef Mammeri Anas Osman

Pluralism in Islam O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes that you may know one another. Verily, the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware. - Quran 49:13 I believe in the religion of love, wherever its stages may go, as love is my religion and faith. - Ibn ‘Arabi (adjacent calligraphy)

Sectarianism? If every sect thinks of itself as either the one and only true faith or at least the truest and best of the others, is it not the case that one of these sects is right and the rest wrong, either absolutely or only relatively? If the historical record shows that there has always been a plurality of opinion on most issues, where does the idea of a single way to salvation come from? Does it come from outside? Is it a reaction to an outside force? A result of the anti-colonial struggle? A reaction to modernity?

Source of Guidance/Authority This day have I perfected for you your religion and completed My favor on you and chosen for you Islam as a religion - Quran (5:3) During the Prophet’s time, debate and discussion would continue to the point of revelation that would clarify matters and was also context sensitive. Now that we do not have revelation, do we debate and if so, how? Can a discourse relevant to a few thousand in Arabia 1400 years ago be the only framework to analyze and resolve the issues faced by 1 billion across the world today? Can we accept a socio-historical (contextual) interpretation of the Qur’an and Sunnah? Given the decentralized state of our community, and in the absence of a central authority, who speaks for Islam? All of us? No one? Who claims to speak for us? What is a pseudo-Muslim?

Pluralism The very concept of the ummah denotes that there is unity in diversity. If we are such a diverse body of people, each with a relatively different historical experience, can there only be one way to Allah? Given the plurality of ideologies, cultures, histories, and moreover beliefs, what can unite us?