Understanding Islam: An Introduction was developed by an esteemed group of Islamic scholars, led by Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University in Washington, D.C. The BBC calls Ambassador Ahmed “the world’s leading authority on contemporary Islam.” In 2006, Ambassador Ahmed won the “Purpose Prize Award” with Dr. Judea Pearl for their work on interfaith dialogue. Ambassador Ahmed is the author of Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization published by the Brookings Institution Press in 2007.
The course provides an exploration of Islamic history and geography, religion, faith and beliefs, current and past diversity in Islam, the role of women, and a variety of scenarios of every day business and personal interactions with the Muslim community.
One of the greatest barriers to successful business, governmental, and interpersonal interactions in the world today is a lack of understanding of Muslim people and the Islamic faith. This course seeks to create a foundation for mutual respect, and constructive engagement replacing stereotypes with knowledge and sensitivity. It is designed for businesses, school districts, and governmental and non-governmental organizations that routinely have interactions with the Muslim community.
The expected outcome for this course is for learners to acquire knowledge and an understanding of the people, culture, history, religion and contemporary issues affecting Islam today. This course will help an individual acquire an appreciation and awareness of the Muslim world today, and assist in reexamining any existing preconceptions and stereotypes of Muslims with this new understanding. Your organization will benefit as your employees use this knowledge as the basis for successful interactions with the Muslim community.
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