Pursuing the Ultimate Horizon: the way of beautification (al-ihsan) and the mysteries of being and becoming "Muslim"

This Sunday (Feb 24) marks the eighth and final session of our INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM class at the Inner Garden.    Please join us for this presentation and discussion of Islamic spirituality and the attitudinal-ethical transformation it both precipitates and demands.

TIME:  4-6 pm
OFFERING/FEE: $50 at the door
LOCATION:  The Inner Garden

FREE PARKING BEHIND THE BUILDING ON SUNDAYS (entrance to the parking lot is on Richmond St, on the east side of the building)



 

"Archetypes, Prototypes, and the Perfection of Religion" this Sunday

This Sunday afternoon, our Introduction to Islam Course will be exploring the Medinan period (622-632 CE) of the prophet's life.  Migration (hijrah), community (ummah), religiously regulated armed steruggle, and the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation are just some of the points that we will touch upon, in sha' allah.   Feb 17, 4-6 pm, at the Inner Garden.  Drop-ins welcome!  For more info, please visit the IISF website.

"The Advent of Qur'anic Revelations in Mecca" this Sunday

Continuing with our IISF INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM class at the Inner Garden this Sunday, we will be discussing the advent of Qur'anic revelations, the early themes of the Qur'an, the challenges and opposition faced by the early believers in Mecca, the lesser migration to the Christian kingdom in Ethiopia circa 615, and the greater migration to Yathrib / al-Madina in 622.

Class time is 4-6 p.m.  DROP-INS WELCOME! Go to the IISF WEBSITE for more information.