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December 5, 2010

AL-FAROOQ MASJID OF ATLANTA
THIRD ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

ISLAM: BLESSING, NOT THREAT

AN IN DEPTH AND FRANK DISCUSSION ON THE MORAL AND SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF ISLAM AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE CHARACTER AND BEHAVIOR OF MUSLIMS

Sunday, December 5, 2010
10:00am to 4:00pm

Social and Moral Teachings of Islam and Their Impact on Individuals
10:15 am - 11:45 am
A discussion of the evolution and growth of the Islamic personality – A must for the young muslim.
Mufti Mohammad Khalid & Dr. M. Hisham Hawasli
Watch it on YouTube: Dr. M. Hisham Hawasli, Imam Mohammad Khalid

Social and Moral Teachings of Islam and Their Impact on Society
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
A discussion of the evolution of the Islamic Society, its ideals and the role of religion vs. culture in the present day context.
Mufti Saiful Islam & Hafiz Ahmed Ali
Watch it on YouTube: Mufti Saiful Islam, Hafiz Ahmed Ali

Lunch and Salat
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Lunch will be provided

Islamophobia and the Muslim Response
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
A discussion of the perception of Islam in the society at large, differentiation fact from fiction and how a muslim should respond.
Dr. Rashid Naim & Dr. Khalid Siddiq
Watch it on YouTube: Dr. Rashid Naim, Dr. Khalid Siddiq

Interfaith Panel Discussion
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Rev. Ben Johnson, Imam Plemon El Amin, Special Agent Shawn Mullis, Bill Nigut, Dr. Rashid Naim and Dr. Khalid Siddiq
Watch it on YouTube!

July 25, 2010

Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta
Quarterly Symposium

Marriage in Islam
The Foundation of the Muslim Community

Sunday July 25, 2010
10:00am to 4:00pm
Moderator: Dr. Y. Khalid Siddiq


Marriage as an Institution By Dr. Hisham Hawasli

An in depth discussion of the importance of marriage and its effects on family and society. Love, matching of spouses, consent, dowry and traditions.

Watch on YouTube: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5



The Happy, Blissful Marriage By Imam Muhammad Sajid

The happiness and contentment in marriage, role of wali, Nikah. Actions needed to make home a place of bliss and happiness.

Watch on YouTube: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5



The Rocky Marriage By Imam Saiful Islam

Difficulties and discord between husband and wife, causes, effects and solutions.

Watch on YouTube: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

* Unfortunately, the mic's battery died and we only have ~24 minutes of good video for this lecture (thus only 3 parts). I'm sorry!



Divorce: The Last Resort By Imam Mohammad Khalid

An in depth discussion of divorce the least desirable but permitted acts to end a marriage. Rights, obligations and legal issues effecting the parties involved and those affected by it.

Watch on YouTube: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5



Marriage Counselling By Daoud Bojang

Case studies of most frequently encountered issues in marriage.

Watch on YouTube: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5



Q&A Session

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9

April 18, 2010

Jihad Part 1 of 4 by Dr. Rashid Naim

Jihad Part 2 of 4 by Dr. Rashid Naim

Jihad Part 3 of 4 by Dr. Rashid Naim

Jihad Part 4 of 4 by Dr. Rashid Naim

Terrorism Part 1 of 4 by Mohammad Khalid Qasmi

Terrorism Part 2 of 4 by Mohammad Khalid Qasmi

Terrorism Part 3 of 4 by Mohammad Khalid Qasmi

Terrorism Part 4 of 4 by Mohammad Khalid Qasmi

If you'd like a DVD of the Quarterly Symposium, please contact Basimah Hasan with Da'wah Films: dawahfilms@yahoo.com or (404) 554-6593

AL-FAROOQ MASJID OF ATLANTA

QUARTERLY SYMPOSIUM

SPEAKING OF ISLAM

WHAT MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ISLAM

Sunday April 18th, 2010 

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

442 14th Street NW                     -    Atlanta, Georgia 30318                   -   404.874.7521

The Basics

How to talk about beliefs and practices of a Muslim

(Presenting the fundamental beliefs and practices of everyday muslims in a concise understandable language promoting the understanding of Islam as a comprehensive way of life.)

Mufti Saiful Islam - 10:15 am – 10:45am

(Imam: Masjid Omar Bin Abdul Aziz, Graduate of Deoband)

Moderator: Mufti Sajid Qasmi

Misconceptions about Islam

Moderator: Dr. Khalid Siddiq

(Common misconceptions about Islam tend to negatively impact the image of Islam as a religion of equality, peace and dignity for all mankind. The speakers will present the actual Islamic teachings on these most commonly misrepresented topics and enable everyday muslims to address these issues in a polite dignified manner.)

Status of Women in Islam

Sister Shahidah Sharif - 10:50am – 11:20am

(Renowned Speaker on Womens in Islam)

Jihad

Dr. Rashid Naim - 11:25am – 11:55am

(Professor of Political Science Georgia State University)

Terrorism

Mufti Khalid Qasmi - 12:00pm – 12:30pm

(Imam: Al-Farooq Masjid, Graduate of Deoband)

Status of Jesus in Islam

Dr. Hisham Hawasli - 12:35pm – 1:05pm

(Educator at Al-Farooq Masjid)

Break: Lunch & Salah

1:05pm – 2.20pm

Islam in America

(Discussing the diversity of muslims of the world and its reflection in the American Muslim population.)

Imam Mansour Sabri - 2:20pm to 2:50pm

(Graduate in Islamic Studies Abu Noor University)

Moderator: Dr. Hisham Hawasli

Commonly asked Questions about Islam – An interactive Session

(A workshop on how to answer the most commonly asked questions by visitors to the Masjid. A “must know” for every Muslim.)

Amin Tomeh and Dr. Khalid Siddiq - 2:50pm – 4:00pm

(Amin Tomeh: Asst. Dir. Masjid Omar Bin Abdul Aziz, Member Board of Directors Islamic Speakers Bureau)
(Dr. Khalid Siddiq: Dir. Education and Outreach/Interfaith Programs, Al-Farooq Masjid)

Panel: Bilal Mahmud, Mufti Khalid Qasmi, Mufti Sajid Qasmi and Dr. Hisham Hawasli and Dr. Rashid Naim

Prayer Timings

Timings for today, 2/4/2012
Begins Iqamah
 Fajr* 6:09 6:45
 Zuhr 12:52 2:05
 Asr 3:55 5:00
 Maghrib 6:15
 Isha 7:38 8:00
*Fajr ends at 7:26
Jummah Salat starts at 1:40pm

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