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Introducing Islam

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The Grand Mosque in Makkah during Haj and the holy month of Ramadan
   
The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, which is visited by Haj and Umrah pilgrims out of love and respect for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
A view of Alquds (Jerusalem) with Al-Aqsa Mosque in front, prominent is the golden Dome of the Rock. Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest Islamic shrine, after the Makkah and Medina shrines. It includes all the area between the walls, both buildings and courts, all are sacred and Islamic waqf.

 

Women's Class of Islamic Studies in English:

To be led by Sister Elizabeth Al-Shafee.

 Those who are interested in joining the class can call her at:  706-463-5157

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Men's Class of Islamic Studies in English:

To be led by Dr. Hassan El-Najjar.

Those who are interested in joining the class can email him at: editor@daltonislamiccenter.org

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Dr. Hassan Ali El-Najjar has been teaching a class in English about Islam at the Dalton Islamic Center. The class introduces Islam in a systematic way through basic articles containing the Arabic authentic verses of the Holy Quran and the translation of meaning of these verses into English. He uses interpretations of major Islamic interpreters as well as explanations from various natural and social sciences.

The following online articles have been used in the class of "Introducing Islam."

1. Islam: A Brief Introduction 

2. Performing Islamic Prayers

 3. Three Levels of Faith: Islam, Iman, and Ihsan

4. The Scientific Evidence That God Exists and the Holy Qur'an Is His Message to Humanity

5.  Creation and Evolution in the Holy Qur'an 

6. Humans, As God's Caliphs on Earth

7. Adam's Contest With the Angels, and Getting Out of Paradise

8. The Relationship Between the Spiritual and the Physical in Islamic Teachings

9. Mind, Self, Soul, Spirit, and Happiness from an Islamic Perspective

10. Heart-Mind Relationship in the Holy Qur'an

11. Worshippers By Choice Or Forced Slaves?

12. Allah, As He Described Himself in the Holy Quran

13. Introduction to Islamic Law, Shari'a, Part I, Prohibition, Don't Do, and Do Commands in the Holy Quran

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Articles with Islamic perspective, written in response to questions from readers:

Are Muslim women second-class citizens

Five Islamic Issues

Food Islamic Rules and Teachings

Islamic issues

Six Questions About Islam, Muslims and Jews

The French Ban on Islamic Headscarf

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* Dr. Hassan Ali El-Najjar is a native speaker of Arabic. He has a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Georgia, USA. He is also the Editor of the Dalton Islamic Center Website.

Opinions expressed in various sections are the sole responsibility of their authors and they may not represent Dalton Islamic Center.

editor@daltonislamiccenter.org