Rumi Forum Scriptural Reasoning: "Neighbors"

3630 Bishop Walker Circle,Alexandria VA 22304

11 April, 2023

Description

This forum was previously scheduled for April 20th. It has now been rescheduled on April 11th and will begin at 6 pm in order that those who wish can stay for a fast-breaking iftar meal from 7:45 - 8:45 pm. All are welcome. Participation in this forum is available both in person and virtually. Scriptural Reasoning (SR) is a practice where Christians, Jews, and Muslims study each other’s sacred texts. SR participants meet once a month to read short passages from their respective scriptures on a certain topic. Facilitated by a study leader, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others and one’s own scriptures, as well as the development of strong bonds across faith communities. You can find this month's themed text pack here. We would like to thank Rose Castle Foundation for their permission to use www.scripturalreasoning.org content. Refai Arefin is the Imam of the Islamic Community Center of Potomac. He previously served in Connecticut as Imam of the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford for 8 years, in addition to performing duties as the Deputy Chaplain of the Connecticut State Legislature. He has wide exposure to Islamic law and sharia education, and has followed courses at and been associated with the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Al-Balqa’ Applied University in Amman, and studied under various scholars in Fez and Damascus.