ALL-DAY SEMINAR ON AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ESCHATOLOGY

ALL-DAY SEMINAR ON AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ESCHATOLOGY

Conducted by Islamic Scholar Imran N. Hosein

(Malaysia, September 1st 2012)

 

 

Part One (1st morning session)

  • What is Islamic Eschatology, and what is the importance of this subject?
  • The difference between the End of the World and the End of History.
  • Methodology for the study of Islamic Eschatology, and expertise required for the scholarly study of this subject. 

Part Two (2nd morning session)

§  Major actors in Akhir al-Zaman

§  Major signs of Akhir al-Zaman

§  Significant events that will occur in Akhir al-Zaman

§  Is there a timeline for their occurrence?

§  Are we now living in Akhir al-Zaman, and if so where are we located in that timeline of events?  Which events come next?

Part Three (1st afternoon session)

v What advice has the Prophet (sallalahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) given with which to respond to the trials of Akhir al-Zaman?

v What therefore, should be our strategy for survival as Muslims in Akhir al-Zaman?

Part Four  (2nd afternoon session)

Ø Questions and Answers followed by a very important and stimulating general discussion on the Arab Spring and other recent events in the context of their connection with Akhir al-Zaman.

Website: www.imranhosein.org