On Being Human: Othering, Dehumanisation & Empathy

This course explains the role of a Muslim in a world festered by the mechanisms of othering and dehumanisation. It defines these concepts and takes attendees through numerous historical and contemporary examples of the way they instil hatred, intolerance and violence against groups of people. The course examines these codified concepts with examples from the Qur’an and Prophetic traditions and sets out empathy and justice as important currents against mechanisms of hate. It gives attendees an appreciation of the depth and breadth of history, literature, spirituality and conflict studies and provides practical lessons for Muslims engaged in activism and da’wah in general.

Who is this course for?

• Those who are actively engaged, or are interested, in societal issues and activism.
• Those who would like to learn more about types and forms of othering and dehumanisation and how Islam addresses these mechanisms of hate, with examples from history.
• Those who want to enhance their outreach and da’wah work.