Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta
2nd Annual Symposium
Sunday December 13th 10am To 5pm
at Al-Farooq Masjid
‘Human Rights in Islam’
Balancing Rights and Obligations In Light of Qur’an and Sunnah
Participating Masajid: Al-Farooq Masjid, Masjid Al Hedaya, Atlanta Masjid, Hamza Masjid, ICNF, Masjid Omar Bin Abdul Aziz, Roswell Community Masjid
Speakers: Mufti Khalid, Mufti Sajid, Mufti Saiful Islam, Br. Hisham Hawasli, Br. Plemon El-Amin, Rev. Ben Johnson, and Others
| Mankind: Human Rights in the light of Islamic Teachings A Global Perspective
Dr. Rashid Naim |
A discussion of the inalienable rights given by Allah to all people. The essence and potential impact of Islamic teachings on the welfare of human beings all over the world will be presented. |
| Stages of Life: Rights & Obligations: contemporary issues in the various stages of life
Mufti Khalid & Dr. Hisham Hawasli |
An in depth discussion of the application of Islamic teachings on issues such as birth control, abortion, child care, issues of adolescence parent-children relationships, and care of the elderly |
| Women in Islam: Status, Rights, Obligations Misrepresentations
Mufti Saiful Islam & Mufti Sajid |
A detailed discussion of the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah regarding the Muslim women, their present day status, rights and responsibilities. |
| Being Muslim in America: Civil Liberties and Good Citizenship: The Right Balance
ACLU & Dr. Khalid Siddiq |
A detailed discussion of Muslims living in America, their rights and obligations as citizens. Islamphobia and its impact on the Muslims of America |
| Muslim-Non Muslim Relations: Lessons to be Learned
Br. Plemon El-Amin & Rev. Ben Johnson |
A look at this important subject based on the Qur’an and Sunnah. The discussion will cover the Muslim as well as non-Muslim perspectives. An analysis of the challenges and potential for interactive partnerships will be presented |
| Muslims in the Prison System: Problems & Opportunities
A. J. Sabre |
A discussion of this often neglected segment of the Muslim population, its changing demographics and the challenges faced by the incarcerated Muslims within and outside the prison system |
Introduction and Welcome: Dr. Khalid Siddiq
10.00am – 10.05am
Mankind: Human Rights in the Light of Islamic Teachings:
A Global Perspective
Dr. Rashid Naim
10:05 am – 11:00am
Stages in Life: Rights & Obligations:
Contemporary Issues in the Various Stages of Life
Mufti Khalid & Dr. Hisham Hawasli
11:00am – 12:00pm
Women in Islam:
Status, Rights, Obligations and Misrepresentations
Mufti Saiful Islam & Mufti Sajid
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Break:
Lunch & Salah
1:00pm – 2.20pm
Being Muslim in America:
Civil Liberties and Good Citizenship, the Right Balance
ACLU & Dr. Khalid Siddiq
2:20pm – 3:20pm
Muslim – Non Muslim Relations:
Lessons to be Learned
Br. Plemon El-Amin & Rev. Ben Johnson
3:20pm – 4:20pm
Muslims in the Prison System:
Propblems & Opportunities
A.J. Sabre
4:20pm – 5:00pm