Islam 101

Day 3
Session 8
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5:05 PM

What are the basic teachings of Islam? How do they compare to those of Judaism and Christianity? What was the mission of the Prophet Muhammad? How should one make sense of controversial concepts such as sharia, jihad, and caliphate? This lecture will present answers to such questions by going back to the very foundational story of Islam in the 7th century, drawing lessons that can help better inter-faith understanding today.

 

Recommended Readings: Contained in Islam 101 handout below

Course Years:

2024,
2023,
2022,
2021,
2020,
2019

Instructor

Mustafa Akyol

Senior Fellow
Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity