Dr. Jamal Badawi was born and raised in Egypt, and it was in Cairo that Dr. Badawi started his career as a student. He received his bachelors from Ain Shams University (Cairo, Egypt). Upon receiving the degree, he headed for America, and enrolled in Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) where he received both his Masters and doctorate in the department of Business Administration. Upon completing his education, Dr. Badawi began working right away and still is quite active in the Muslim community. Currently, Dr. Badawi is the director of the Islamic Information Foundation (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada), which is a non-profit foundation seeking to promote better understanding of Islam by Muslims and non-Muslims. He is also working in his own field in Business Administration, as a Professor of Management at St. Mary University (Halifax). He is also a cross-appointed faculty member in the Departments of Religious Studies and Management, at St. Mary University. Previously, Dr. Badawi has taught a course on Islam at Stanford University (California). Along with all these commitments, Dr. Badawi is a member of the Fiqh Council of North America, a part of the Islamic Society of North America, a member of the Consultative Council of North America, and a member of the Juristic Council of North America. Dr. Badawi is a highly sought after lecturer here in North America and abroad. He is an excellent orator on various pertinent topics, especially Islam and Christianity. He is also very active in journalism and broadcasting. About Islamic Teachings This program, for Dr. Jamal Badawi, contains about 176 acoustical hours that discuss 13 main subjects. Through this program, you have a real chance to understand Islam. In the very beginning, you'll know: What Monotheism means, how to believe in Allah, Prophets, angles, what's after death, etc. Then, you'll get to understand the systems the Creator set for all human beings: The moral and social system, the economic system, the political system, etc. Finally, there are so many misunderstood concepts about Islam you'll be so close to discuss and understand. "Islamic Teachings" is, indeed, your key to discover Islam. The subjects are as follows : Monotheism Prophethood Muhammad (pbuh) In The Bible Muslim's Beliefs The Pillars Of Islam. Moral Teachings Of Islam Social System Of Islam Economic System Of Islam Political System Of Islam Al-Qur'an: The Ultimate Miracle Al-Qur'an: Its Authenticity And Its Sciences Jesus (pbuh) : The Beloved Messenger Of Allah Muhammad (pbuh) : The Last Messenger Of Allah SERIES D: MUSLIM BELIEFS CD 1 1. Angels 2. Jinn CD 2 3. Divination, Astrology, and Magic 4. Dreams, Omens, Envy and Charms CD 3 5. The Soul 6. Death CD 4 7. Death (cont.) 8. After Death CD 5 9. Resurrection 10. Signs of the “Hour” CD 6 11. Accountability, Paradise and Hellfire 12. Intercession CD 7 13. Al-Qadr (Measure) 14. Books of Allah SERIES E: THE PILLARS OF ISLAM CD 1 1. Testimony of Faith 2. Purity and Hygiene CD 2 3. Preparation For Prayers 4. Prayers: Form and Significance CD 3 5. Prayers: Form and Significance (cont.) 6. Group Prayers, Conclusions CD 4 7. Zakah (Charity) 8. Siyam (Fasting) CD 5 9. Hajj (Pilgrimage) : History 10. Hajj (Pilgrimage) : History (cont) CD 6 11. Hajj (Pilgrimage): Rites and Significance 12. Hajj (Pilgrimage): Rites and Significance (cont.)