Islamic Awareness Course

January 2012

This is short course is designed to give an insight into the basics of Faith, it covers things such as the five Pillars of Islam, Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj as well as dietry aspacts of a Muslims life, clothing i.e Hijab and Modesty to greeting, friends, colleagues and neighbours

Who is it for? Anyone that works and has contact with Muslims whether professionally or socially, the course will address the basic norms of Faith and will look at issues from Halal food to free mixing of men and women

Training Programme January 2012

4.00pm   Registration introduction

4.10pm   Greetings in Islam, shaking of hands and things that are permissible

4.20pm   The five Pillars of Islam

4.35pm   What is the definition of Halal? What does it mean to you if you are a Non-Muslim?

4.45pm   Islam and Terrorism

5.00pm   Tour of a Mosque

5.20pm   Immigration, Politics, Biases

5.35pm   Handouts & Discussion

5.45pm   Questions and Answers

5.55pm   Evaluation

6.15pm   Conclude