Click here to view Dr. Kavakci's short biography, and plain text copies of some of his publications and works-in-progress. These lectures are offered at The Dallas Central Mosque.
840 Abrams Rd, Richardson TX, 75081 [Map it!]

• How to ba a good Muslim: lecture and Questions & Answers
• Tawakkul: Reliance on Allah(SWT), followed by questions and answers
• Taqwa : Securing protection from Allah(SWT), followed by Q & A
• Priority : Setting priority in our daily life
• Time : The importance of time
• Description of the Major Sin of Backbiting and How to Repent From It: The rights of Allah and the rights of people; the violation of those rights in the sin of backbiting; the description of backbiting; the punishment for the sin on the Day of Judgment; repentance and forgiveness for the sin.
• Women's Responsibilities in Prayer, Hajj, Inheritance, and Financial Transactions: the unique issues relating to sisters' performance of religious duties such as prayer and hajj; how to prepare for burial expenses; guidelines for a correct Islamic will; buying houses in the U.S. in a legal Islamic manner.
• Guidelines for raising Muslim children: The steps we can take to build a strong Islamic identity for our children in America; disciplining children; how to teach them; the important of reaching to their hearts.
• The importance of Salah: Islam is built on five pillars. Shahadah, fasting, pilgrimage and zakat make up 10% of the pillars of Islam. Salah is ruled by time, necessity of water, place and has many rules. It constitues 90% of the pillars.
• General Questions Halaqa: Dr. Kavakci is the presenter in a special session of the Sisters' regular Friday evening English study circle. Topics covered include: Sunnah prayers; Jumuah prayer and its validity; coloring of women's hair; shirk; husband's rights on his wife; fiqh of Muslim minorities in the West.
• Halaqa on Dec. 3, 2004: Dr. Kavakci is the presenter in a special session of the Sisters' regular Friday evening English study circle. Topics include: Allah the creator; being a 24 hour Muslim; the importance of understanding Islamic school of thought. Words of wisdom in dealing with non-Muslims at work.
• Sunnah and Culture: How to distinguish between Sunnah and culture. Sunnah includes Prophet's saying, deeds, action and approval.