There are a lot of people who have experienced discrimination on the basis of gender, nationality, race, or religious believes. Many minority groups continue to be discriminated against in modern society due to prejudice and fear. Decent people reject hostile behavior and discrimination but fail to analyze preconceived ideas that cause fear. If we can analyze our own misconceptions we can reduce bias and create a pluralistic society.
In order to create a peaceful society, we need to focus on our interpersonal skills, address hidden prejudice that leads to hostile behavior. Those who suffer the consequences of ill behavior experience, depression, anxiety, discrimination and it undermines their psychological-wellbeing.
In this short course, we can explore together what is Islam, who are Muslims, and what are some of the misconceptions.
300 Students enrolled in this course!
You will learn;
- How to distinguish between cultural and religious practices.
- Addressing common misconceptions about Islam that cause confusion.
- Dispelling myth about Islam.
Your Instructor
Global Instructor, Author, and Founder of the Adult Spiritual Education Program (ASEP)
Uzma is a bilingual Instructor assisting students in their personal, professional, and spiritual development. In her early education career, while working with students of different age groups in secular school settings as well as faith-based schools, she realized that she loved working with adult students from all walks of life and professions. Therefore, she launched an online learning platform based on a psychospiritual model of learning the Adult Spiritual Educational Program (ASEP) that enhances psychological and spiritual well-being.
The Adult Spiritual Education Program (ASEP) Is an Islamic education program based on the psychospiritual learning model. It was created after 23 + years of community service to nurture your heart, mind, and soul. ASEP has a presence globally. It is based on more than 18 years of teaching experience, guiding, and mentoring students of various professional backgrounds. And 13 years of helping clients identify limiting beliefs and eliminating negative thinking patterns that hinder spiritual development.
Dedicated to community service, interfaith work, and civic engagement since 2000. She believes in empowering others through education. She has served as an Education Coordinator and worked at various Non-profit organizations to promote peace, tolerance, and religious diversity. As an activist she has dedicated over 18 years to teaching, leading, counseling, mentoring, and guiding students from various ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. She has worked with students of various professional backgrounds such as Psychologists, social workers, educators, medical professionals, counselors, and teachers to empower and guide them toward a path of self-development and transformation.
She has Specialized in Positive Psychology and Spiritual well-being. She has integrated Spiritual psychology and Applied Positive psychology into the Islamic studies program helping clients to deliver transformational change.
She is instrumental in community-building initiatives and passionate about establishing a collaborative relationship with community leaders and organizations by providing social, and emotional support, and mental health resources to the marginalized Muslim communities. She also provides one-on-one coaching and counseling services to individuals who are seeking psycho-spiritual well-being.
Her experience in philanthropic activities involves; empowering women through education and leading interfaith dialogues, where men and women of various faith traditions come together to analyze their preconceived ideas, prejudice, and negative assumptions and engage in meaningful discussion. This process leads to self-reflection and spiritual development.
She received a community service award in 2015 and received recognition for her interfaith work by the Interfaith Leadership Council in 2016.
She believes we cannot be stagnant but instead, be proactive and strive together for positive changes in a society that leads toward progress.
Course Curriculum
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StartCultural and Ethnic Diversity in Islam (3:12)
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StartFactors that contribute to diversity in Islam (2:43)
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StartCultural vs Religious practices (1:05)
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StartUnifying Belief- 5 Pillars of Islam (Foundation) (3:05)
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StartUnifying Belief - 7 Article of Faith (Spiritual Believes)
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StartLanguage Barrier
Frequently Asked Questions
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