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Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Divine Immanence and Transcendence during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the important difference between divine immanence and transcendence in relation to Sufism (and the Sufi path: tariqa) compared to other forms of Islam.

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the people of the book (Jews and Christians) during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents a range of material found about people of the book within Islam. The dichotomy between Islamic texts, the wide range of views among Muslims on the people of the book, and the relation between the Islamic textual materials that foster such attitudes.  

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Islamic doctrine and debates during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the different debates that arise from Islamic doctrines, both outside and inside the ummah (reason vs. revelation, works vs. faith, who is a Muslim, attributes of Allah, nature of the Qur’an, eternal heaven and hell, and predestination).

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on sin, repentance, and forgiveness in Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Islamic view of sin, repentance, and forgiveness from the Islamic materials. 

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Islamic Eschatology during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Islamic view of the end times, focusing on a few themes within Islamic Eschatology: dying, the experience of the grave, and the final Judgment. 

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Jesus of Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Islamic view of Jesus ('Isa) as a prophet found in the traditions and within the Qur’an. 

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Prophethood in Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the themes of Prophethood within Islam: prophets in the Qur’an, the importance of prophets within Islam, the characteristics of prophets, and Muhammad. 

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Revelation in Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the themes of revelation within Islam: general and special revelation. 

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Creation in the Qur’an and Hadith during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the theme of Creation found within Islam, particularly in the Qur’anic and Hadith traditions.

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Angels, Spirits, and Demons during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the theme of Angels, Spirits, and Demons found within Islam, particularly its significance in Muslims’ daily lives.

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Nature of Allah during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the theme of the Nature of Allah found within the text of the Qur’an: per-Islamic Arabia, Muhammad’s view, the Qur’an, the Hadith, the Tafsir, seven attributes of God, theodicy, and apophatic theology. 

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the stories of the Prophets and the Isra'iliyyat during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents how the Arab communities interacted with the stories of the Prophets, the infiltration of stories from Jewish and Christian converts into Islam, and their impact (Isra'iliyyat) on Islam.

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Tafsir during a CIU course. Here, Riddell continues to present the different styles within Tafsir literature, like philosophical, popular hadith-based, and 20th-century tafsir literature.

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Tafsir during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Tafsir principles within Islamic exegesis and different styles within Tafsir literature.

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on The Hadith as Commentary during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the historical evolution, structures, and types of categorization of the Hadith collections found within the Islamic traditions.

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Text and Translation of the Qur'an during a CIU course. In the second part, Riddell presented the revisionist debate and the issues related to the translation of the Qur'an. 

Dr. Peter Riddell's lecture on the Text and Translation of the Qur'an was delivered during a CIU course. In the first part, Riddell presented Islamic perspectives on the historical and contemporary understanding of the Qur'an and issues related to the variant readings of the Qur'an.

Moyra Dale explores how women find their place within Islam, outlining four main trends: traditionalists, secular feminists, Islamists, and Islamic feminists. Dale introduces influential women who embody each trend and delves into the ongoing discourse about gender equality within Islamic systems.

Moyra Dale discusses various forms of veiling among Muslim women, the origins of veiling in Islamic teachings, differing legal and social attitudes toward veiling, and the fashion and personal expression aspects of wearing the hijab.

Moyra Dale discusses the increasing involvement of women in Islamic education and leadership roles, driven by growing access to education and religious resources. Dale also highlights the story of Hoda El Habash as an example of this trend.  

Moyra Dale explores the significant women in Muhammad's life, particularly his wives, and details his marriages, including Khadija and other wives such as Aisha and Hafsa. Dale also references specific incidents involving some of his wives and their implications in the Quran.

Moyra Dales discusses the role of hadith in shaping the lives of Muslim women, highlighting both positive and negative traditions, the process of authenticating hadith, and Muslim women's efforts to challenge and critique certain traditions.

Moyra Dale offers a brief lecture on the various approaches of Muslim women in the Qur'an.

This is the final installment of the three part series by Cash Godbold. In this session, Cash Godbold reminds us to trust the work of the Holy Spirit as we minister to Muslims and to continually pray for them as they seek Jesus. 

Cash Godbold shares practical tips on how to share the Bible with Muslims. This is part 2 in a 3 part series.