Islamic cultural awareness session
NI Muslim Family Association (NIMFA)
Learning objectives
To be able to describe how Islam is a way of life
To understand the meanings of Islam and Muslims
To let people know that Islam is a peaceful religion
Synopsis
The Muslim community in Northern Ireland is a multi National community from all areas across the Globe, ranging from Asia, Africa, and Middle East to Europe; all Muslims are united by their common Islamic faith. NIMFA has developed this short workshop to describe how Islam is both a religion and a peaceful way of life; to allow people from an increasingly diverse society to understand the meaning of Islam and Muslims and to dispel some of the common myths and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. The training content includes a brief outline on:
· Describing what Islam is
· The pillars of Islam
· Women in Islam
· Jihad
· Shariah