Islam 101


© Wayne Kreger

Lessons

Lesson 1: The Beginning Of Islam
This lesson deals with pre-Islamic Arabia, Muhammad and the Qur'an.

Islam is currently the second most practiced religion in...
Pre-Islamic Arabia
Muhammad
The Qur'an and the Hadith
Bibliography and Questions

Lesson 2: The Development Of Islam
This lesson focuses on the growth of Islam as a political power, the influence of Islam on science and philosophy, and other religious traditions...
The Spread of Islam
Islam, Science and Philosophy
Islamic Traditions and Outgrowths
Bibliography and Questions

Lesson 3: Famous Muslim Mystics
This lesson focuses on the careers of six famous Muslim mystics.

Islam does not have an official “church”, and thus there is not official means...
Rumi and Al-Ghazali
Al-Hallaj and `Ayn al-Qudat
Hasan al-Basri and Rabi'ah al-`Adawiyah
Bibliography and Questions

Lesson 4: Rituals And Doctrines
This lesson is a discussion of major rituals and doctrines found in the Islamic faith.

Every religious tradition has elements in it that sets it...
The Five Pillars
Tawhid and Sufism
Jihad
Bibliography and Questions

Print Lesson Summary
Print Lesson Summary