Lectures:
“Legacy of All Prophets” - Dr. Reda Bedeir
February 6, 2012 at ETLC 1-007
-> 6 pm
To become a Muslim is very simple, all one has to do is say the Shahada – not only with words, but with their heart. The Shahada means to “bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the last and final messenger”. The word “Allah” is Arabic, and simply means the one and only God. All prophets prior to Muhammad (pbuh) had been given the same message to pass on to their nations: that there is one God and that they have been sent down as warners to reveal this message. This statement has altered nations, and continues to define the lives of billions of people, which makes one wonder – could such a simple statement hold a deeper meaning?
” The Qur’an: Myths & Reality” - Shaykh Mustafa Khattab
February 7, 2012 at ETLC 1-007
-> 6 pm
The true message of the Qur’an, what the Qur’an says about Jihad, women,
the Jews & Christians, and other controversial issues.
“Canada’s Prophet: Was there a Prophet sent with a message for Canadians?” - Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal
February 8, 2011 at ESB 3-27
-> 6 pm
“Balance and Purpose” - Usama Cannon
February 9, 2012 at ETLC 1-007
-> 6 pm
How can one live with purpose? Does Islam provide answers that are relevant to our lives–here and now? These questions bear much greater significance than most abstract legal or theological debates. A living tradition, Islam promises to meaningfully impact the daily lives of the faithful, from the way they behave and interact, to the way they understand the world. True religion extends beyond ritual worship, providing sound guidance for achievement in all aspects of life. Borrowing from traditional texts and conventional wisdom, this talk will explore practical means to find harmony through achieving balance and recommitment to purpose in life.
“Prophetic Mercy” – Usama Cannon
February 10, 2012 at ED 165
-> 10:30 am
“Those who show mercy have God’s mercy shown to them. Have mercy on those here on earth, and the One there in Heaven will have mercy on you,” said the Prophet Muhammad, whom the Qur’an describes as a “Mercy to all the Worlds.” Mercy, then, is the defining characteristic of Islam. This talk will explore ways to live and experience this perennial virtue in the modern world.
“Spirituality and the Modern World” - Shaykh Ramzy Ajem
February 10, 2012 at Telus 150 – Followed by a FREE dinner and desert
-> 6pm
In the clutter of our modern world’s products and distractions, we as
human beings have become alienated from the natural world, from our
neighbours, and ultimately from our Creator. It has become difficult
for people to find meaning and purpose in their lives. We have a need,
a longing for “something more.” This talk will address this issue from
an Islamic perspective. How do we live in harmony with our deepest
spiritual needs?
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