ICB Conversations Theme 2

Quranic Sciences

Dr. Ghiath Reda
Second Sunday of the Month
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Main Prayer Hall

Lecture Schedule

1. March 12, 2006 - Introduction
   Introduction of major themes of the Quran, how Quranic text has been historically interpreted and understood, how it should be done in the contemporary modern world, the process by which the text of the Quran has been transmitted to successive generations of Muslims and how it has been maintained free of inaccuracies.
   
   
2. May 14, 2006 - Accuracy and Completeness of Quran
   Some simple definitions and concepts from coding and information theories to judge the accuracy and completeness of texts will be reviewed and then used to show that the current Quranic text is a complete and accurate word by word rendering of the original as it was revealed to the Prophet (pbuh) and dictated by him to his companions.
   
   
3. October 8, 2006 - Quranic injunctions about Ramadan
   Discussion on Quranic injunctions about the blessed month of Ramadan and fasting during it. Review of various 'ayahs' of the Quran that deal with various aspects of fasting and explanation of the importance and significance of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.
   
   
4. October 15, 2006 - Quranic injunctions about Ramadan Part 2
   Continue discussion on the blessings of the month of Ramadan with reference to specific Quranic injunctions about the month of Ramadan and fasting during it. This part concentrates on the importance and significance of the "Lailat ul Qadr".
   
   
5. November 19, 2006 - Creation or Evolution! Where is the conflict?
   Discussion about the conflict between the viewpoints represented by “Creationists” and “Evolutionists”. The discussion will comprise of two sessions. The first session will serve as an introduction to the subject, i.e., how the conflict started and what makes it continue, presenting the views of the two camps, and closing by an introduction to the Qur’anic viewpoint.
   
   
6. December 9, 2007 - Eid Al-Adha - A Celebration of the Ultimate Sacrifice
   Discussion about Hajj (pilgrimage) and Eid Al-Adha. In his presentation Dr. Reda will discuss the Epic story of the events from the lives of Prophets Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismail (Ishmael) and Ishaq (Isaac), peace be upon all of them, which are celebrated every year, from a Quranic as well as a Biblical perspective.
   
   
7. January 6, 2008 - Justice in Islam: Reflections On The Contemporary Islamic Court Systems
   Discussion on the workings of court systems in the contemporary world of Islam, in light of the normative concepts of Justice in Islamic Jurisprudence that are contained in the guidance provided by the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).