Islam 101
A friendly six-week introduction to what Muslims believe and practice. No background needed.
- Dates
- November 4 – December 9, 2026
- Schedule
- Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- Location
- Austin, TX (location shared on registration)
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Free
Islam 101 is for anyone who is curious about Islam: students, teachers, neighbors, coworkers, and people of every faith or none. Each week covers one theme, followed by open time for questions.
What we'll cover
- What "Islam" and "Muslim" mean
- Belief in one God and in His prophets, including Abraham, Moses and Jesus
- The Prophet Muhammad and the Quran
- The five pillars: faith, prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage
- Muslim family and community life in America
Who teaches
The class is led by ANIS volunteers who have taught introductory courses in Austin since 2005, including for the University of Texas informal classes program.