The anniversary of Al-Israa' and Al-Mi`raj (Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet), is one of the major events which is always celebrated by Muslims in the month of Rajab. Some Muslims recall the Prophet's patience in times of hardship and his forbearance with the violent and extreme opposition of the disbelievers. Some tend to revive the spirit of hope by extracting lessons from this blessed journey. Unfortunately some doubtful people may, logically, argue against this occasion, as it cannot have been really happened. On the other hand, others may seek to know more information and get some lessons out of it.
So, join us with your questions in this Live Dialogue with Sheikh Mohamed El-Moctar El-Shinqiti. You may send your questions ahead to: ahmed.helmey@iolteam.com
Guest Bio
Sheikh Mohamed El-Moctar (El-Shinqiti)
Mohamed El-Moctar (El-Shinqiti) was born in 1966 in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Jurist, poet and political analyst, he writes extensively on political thought, fiqh of Muslim minorities, Islamic literature, and dialogue between the Islamic World and the West.
Education
• Currently pursuing a PhD. program in History of religion at Texas Tech University, Lubbock , Texas , USA
• Masters Degree in business administration from Columbia Southern University, 2007 , Alabama , USA .
• Bachelors Degree in Translation (Arabic – French – English) in 1994
• Bachelors Degree in Islamic Jurisprudence in 1989
• Ijazah in 1981 (Certificate of memorization of the Holy Qur'an)
Experience
• From 2001 to the present: Imam of the Islamic Center of South Plains, in Lubbock, Texas.
• From 1999 to 2001: Instructor of Islamic principles and Arabic language for English speaking at different Islamic institutions in the US, including the Islamic Center of Washington ( Washington, D. C.), American Open University ( Virginia), Foundation of Islamic Education ( Villanova, California) and the Islamic Center of Modesto ( California).
• From 1997 to 1998: Instructor of Tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis) and Arabic grammar at Al-Eman University ( Sana'a, Yemen) and researcher at the Yemeni Center for Strategic Studies.
• From 1989 to1996: Teacher of Arabic grammar and poetry at several Mauritanian high schools, and editor and translator at several Mauritanian newspapers ( Al-Qalam, Al-Dhiya, Mauritanie-Nouvelles … etc).
Books
Among his published books are the following (in Arabic):
• The Islamic Movement in Sudan : Introduction to a Strategic and Organizational thought
