6 weekly sessions

This workshop series covers the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Islamic faith, and the contemporary issues facing the Muslim community particularly in the United States. Participants will learn about the five pillars of Islam, the various schools of thought and branches of Islam as well as their historical contexts and contemporary implications, the significance of Muhammad (pbuh) to Islam and Muslims as well as other key figures in Islam, the Quran, religious holidays and the month of Ramadan, Islam and its application throughout various cultures, the veil or hijab, as well as common misconceptions and their impact on the Muslim community particularly in the United States.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit the AIC mosque and observe a Muslim congregational prayer as well as share a breaking of the fast, or iftar, during the last day of class, which falls on the first week of Ramadan. This workshop series is designed to provide a brief yet thorough introduction to Islam.

When: Mondays, July 12 – August 16 (6:30PM-8:30PM)
Where: American Islamic College, 640 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL. 60613
Instructors: Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago; Azam Nizamuddin, Loyola University; Laith Saud, University of Chicago; Dr. Scott Alexander, Catholic Theological Union; Dr. Ghulam Haider Aasi, American Islamic College; Dina Rehab, AIC and CAIR-Chicago.

Registration and payment are due no later than July 1st. Please use our online paypal account or send a check payable to: “American Islamic College”.