Public Speaking Topics:
(please
contact us for time reservations)
Understanding Islam, a lecture Series includes:
introduction, Islamic contribution to civilization, Islamic perception of
the role of prophet Abraham and a tour of an Islamic center-check
testimonial
Islam: Basic Concepts, a Bicultural Perspective
(45 min)&PowerPoint presentation-check
testimonial
Islam101:(40
minutes)&PowerPoint presentation
Egypt and the Middle East (40
minutes)&PowerPoint presentation available on CD
Muslims and Diversity in the Workplace (45
minutes)-corporations check testimonial
Diversity, An Islamic Perspective (30
minutes)-audiences: managers, corporate human resources
OUR SPEAKERS
Dr. Walid Khayr, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine
at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and Chief of Infectious
Diseases Section at North Chicago VA Medical Center.
Dr.
Neji BH Tahar, Ph.D., Software Engineer, M.Sc. in Physics, M.Sc. in
Atmospheric Sciences and Ph.D. in Sociology.
Dr. Omar Khalil, Ph.D.,
Senior Fellow at Abbott Labs, Past
President of Al-Azhar Islamic organization, Barrington, IL.
Dr.
Ashraf Youssef, MD, Ph.D.,
Pharmaceutical industry scientist, public speaker and president of Higher
Grounds Publishing, Inc.
Introduction and Logistics
Understanding Islam, a lecture series 3-4
sessions (45 min each + Q&A)
This series will explore the basic tenets
of the religion of Islam, compare and contrast the background of the
followers of the Islamic religion to that of the followers of Christianity
and Judaism, and describe the contributions of Islamic civilization to the
sciences prior to the Renaissance in Europe. The important role of prophet
Abraham will also be discussed. The series will conclude with a visit to the
Islamic Culture Center in Northbrook, where there will be an opportunity to
observe activities and rituals at a mosque.
ISLAM 101 -(40 minutes)&PowerPoint presentation
available on CD
Islam continues today to motivate, mobilize and encompass the lives of
more than 1.2 Billion people on earth. Islam is the fastest growing religion
in the US and the World. However, misconceptions, stereotypes and almost
ignorance are still big parts of the perception about Islam.
Ashraf Youssef, MD, PhD draws on his unique
background, as an intellectual and a scientist who spent half of his adult
life in the Middle East, and more than a decade living in the USA, mainly in
the Midwest.
He provides a
digest understanding of the basic tenets of the faith, influence of of this
religion on its follower’s daily life, art and science. He describes the
similarities between Islam and the Judo-Christian tradition. He explains the
demographics, political and social forces in the Islam and how it impacts
the USA.
Islam
What is Islam? Who is Allah? What
is the Quran?
Who is Muhammad? What is Sunnah (the way of the prophet)?
What are the Tenets of the Faith? What are the five pillars of Islam
(practice)?
The influence of faith on daily life, art and science
Social structure and habits (food, celebrations, social norms)
Muslims
History and Geopolitics of Muslims
Muslims in the World
Muslims in America
WHY ISLAM IS GOOD FOR AMERICA
(45 min +Q &A)+ PowerPoint presentation PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The tragedy of September 11, 2001 created confusion and anger about the
role of self-labeled Islamic terrorists. But there is no legitimate
connection between Islam and terrorism. Muslims across the world agree that
the precepts and teachings of Islam not only do not support a connection
with terrorism, but are closely aligned with the precepts and teachings of
both Christianity and Judaism.
KEYTOPICS______________________________________________________
Driving Forces behind the Muslim and Arab mind
The Arab World in the last 75 years
Basic Arab beliefs (Islam, Christianity (Egypt and Lebanon))
Behavior vs. beliefs Political/religious influence and leaderships (Nasser, Sadam, Bin Laden,
Sadat, Hussein of Jordan, Arafat)
Islam and Muslims 101
The generous book (Quran) and the tradition of the prophet (Sunnah)
Social structure and habits (status of women, family structure)
Beliefs and practices Muslims in America (Demographics, why are they here? How do
they perceive themselves?)
Facts and Myths
Mohammedism vs.
Islam
Jihad vs. Holy War and The Crusades
Does Islam breed hatred, violence, and encourage
suicide?
Other Topics
How do Arabs and
Muslims feel about America?
How can America gain understanding of the Arab and the Muslim World?
What are common values between Islamic and Western civilizations
