American Muslim Women's Leadership Training Program 2010-Dubai, UAE
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This program is specifically designed for the indigenous American Muslim Community and aims to enhance American Muslim women’s religious education while providing a vehicle for cultural exchange between American Muslim women and Emirati women. This education will serve as the foundation for women's empowerment in decision making, both within the Muslim community and in mainstream society.
Program Overview
In 2007, the American Congress of Muslim Youth administered an Imams Training Program in the
United Arab Emirates. This training program was specifically designed for American Imams.
Program participants spent six-weeks in the United Arab Emirates where they learned Arabic,
principles of Islamic jurisprudence and family law, eradicating extremism and the proper way of
performing funeral rites. They were also engaged in a variety of media and cultural events.
Due to the belief that American Muslim women need to undergo similar training, the American Muslim Women’s Leadership Training Program was established in 2008.
The goal of the American Muslim Women’s Leadership Training Program is to enhance American Muslim women’s religious education while
providing a vehicle for cultural exchange between American Muslim women and Emirati
women. This education will serve as the foundation for women's empowerment in decision
making, both within the Muslim community and in mainstream society.
Courses
Islamic Studies
The Islamic Studies program aims to develop a critical and analytical approach to the study of
Islam and provide greater insight into the sources and origins of Islamic thought. This course will
address the Qur'an and Sunnah and facilitate a knowledge and understanding of the life of
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and its contemporary significance.
Muslim Community Studies
The Muslim Community Studies program aims to develop critical, rigorous and objective
scholarship in Islamic Studies and foster an understanding and appreciation of how Muslim
communities can live and work in a multi-faith, multi-cultural environment. This course will
enable participants to take leadership and management roles within Muslim communities.
Principles of Islamic Family Law
The Muslim community has been experiencing fundamental social changes, especially in relation
to the structure of the family. This course will deal with issues related to marriage, divorce, child
custody and inheritance. These topics have relevance for all Muslim.
Moderation in Islam
This course will address the critical issue of defeating extremism in Islam and promoting
interfaith dialogue.
Schedule:
Feb 17th – Program participants arrive in Washington, DC for receptions and programs
Feb 19th – Program participants Depart Washington, DC
Feb 20th- Program participants Arrive in Dubai
Feb 21- Orientation and Classes Commence
March 21- Program Concludes
For questions contact:
4401 A. Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 180
Washington, DC 20008
Tel (202) 261-6666
Fax (202) 261-6668
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www.acmy.org
Khalid A. Ahmed
Program Founder
President, American Congress of Muslim Youth
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