To convert to Christianity or Judaism you must take an 11 week course that teaches you the basics of the religion. Often, you also have to participate in a retreat.
Why are classes not offered for those interested in Islam? Yes there are online places but, in my opinion, it is better to learn in a live classroom than through a computer. I think you learn more when you are around other people with the same interests and can express ideas in a group setting. I know that you can find classes in the UK and Canada but you apparently cannot find them in the US (except maybe in Deerborne Michigan). Why is this I ask? Because there are A LOT of us who would gladly take a course a two. The Muslim Society of America needs to get on that stat!
All I can say is if I convert I am so orchestrating a course like this in my area. It is necessary and desperately needed.
If you know of one on the East Coast please let me know. All I can find is one for Spanish women only.
EID MUBARAK!
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Some mosques do offer "Islam 101" classes, good for both the curious non-Muslims and the new Muslims. I went to it once (here in Texas), but then they stopped for Ramadan. I think they'll start back again on Wednesday. : ) Have you checked www.islamicfinder.com? Or you could bring it up at the mosque/Islamic center. I'm sure they'd be glad to start a class, if they don't have an English-language one already.
ReplyDeleteIve asked my friends and they all gave me a blank look "class what?" There is an islamic school here but nothing for non-muslims. I suppose they'd let me in on an adult class but I dunno. Muslims can be really exclusive at times. Sometimes its all "YAY join us!" and other times its "You're not muslim go away" you know?
ReplyDeleteI will try islamicfinder.com. Id love to get some questions answered or hear how a person explains things instead of a book. The books can be very one sided. Still wish more women wrote them.
Thanks!