One-day Intensive
From Birth to Prophethood – The Prophet of Islam
with Shaykh Atabek ShukurovÂ
“Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger from amongst yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any difficulty. He is anxious over you, for the believers full of compassion, kindness, and mercy.” [At-Tawbah:128]
Welcome to the first in a series of courses on the life of the greatest man that ever lived. Join us, as we recount his blessed life. We will examine the era he was born in and the events of his life before prophethood, which showed the great destiny he was to fulfill.
In this one day intensive course you will learn about:
- Why Scholars of Islam Emphasize the study of Sira
- Why the era of the Prophet was the greatest time in history
- The different religions at the time of his birth
- The Political situation
- His family tree
- The events leading up to his birth
- His character as a child
- His character as a business man
- His marriage to Khadija, and his children
- A critique of orientalist views on the Prophet of Islam
- The events leading up to the first revelation
Time and Venue
Saturday 8th March 2008
Leeds University Prayer Room
10.30 am – 6 pm
To register and more information visit www.leedsisoc.com
