Course Team

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari (Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK )

Dr Tabassum Hussain (Da’ee, Lecturer, Researcher, Debater, Youth Mentor, Toronto, Canada)

Yusuf Patel (Founder and Director, SRE Islamic)

At A Glance

• 16 Live Online Sessions
• Duration: 3+ Months
• Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (London, UK)
• Video Recordings Available
• Access to Mobile App
• Digital Certificate
• From £16.99/Month (For 4 Months)

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• Starts on 20th July 2024
• Course Fee:
  Pay in Full: £79.99 £59.99
  Pay in 4 Installments: £16.99 per month
• Registration Deadline: 19th July 2024

Course Overview

• The online course on LGBT and RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) – The Islamic Approach is meticulously designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of LGBT issues and the challenges faced by Muslims in contemporary society.

• The course LGBT and RSE combines historical, social, and religious perspectives to offer knowledge, guidance, and tools for navigating these complexities while adhering to Islamic principles. Participants will explore the historical context of LGBT issues, Islamic rulings and perspectives, and strategies for engaging in respectful dialogues.
• Additionally, the course LGBT and RSE covers the legal and regulatory framework surrounding RSE, equipping students to conduct Islamically grounded conversations about sex and relationships.

Course Objectives

• Historical Context: Understand the historical development of LGBT issues and the evolution of the LGBT rights movement.
• Islamic Perspectives: Gain comprehensive knowledge of Islamic rulings and perspectives on LGBT issues, including the diversity of opinions among Islamic scholars.

• Critical Evaluation: Develop the ability to critically evaluate the intersections between liberalism and LGBT narratives from an Islamic standpoint.
• Respectful Engagement: Learn strategies for engaging with various LGBT narratives respectfully while adhering to Islamic principles.
• Effective Communication: Empower participants to articulate their perspectives effectively and contribute constructively to dialogues on LGBT issues.
• Parent-Child Conversations: Learn how to initiate and maintain open, age-appropriate, and Islamically grounded conversations with children about sex and relationships.
• Legal and Regulatory Understanding: Gain an in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding RSE in educational settings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course LGBT and RSE, participants will be able to:

• Historical Insight: Explain the historical evolution of LGBT issues and the LGBT rights movement, recognizing its impact on contemporary societies and the specific challenges for Muslims.
• Islamic Knowledge: Articulate Islamic rulings and perspectives on LGBT issues, demonstrating an understanding of the diversity of scholarly opinions.
• Critical Thinking: Critically evaluate the intersections between liberal values and LGBT narratives, identifying areas of shared values and potential conflicts.

• Respectful Dialogue: Engage with various LGBT narratives compassionately and respectfully, while upholding Islamic teachings.
• Effective Articulation: Express their perspectives on LGBT issues clearly and effectively in various discussions and dialogues.
• Parenting Skills: Conduct open, age-appropriate, and Islamically grounded conversations with their children about sex and relationships, fostering a healthy understanding within an Islamic framework.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate the legal and regulatory framework surrounding RSE in educational settings, ensuring compliance while maintaining Islamic principles.

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