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The Sunnah

Site AdminApril 16, 2020Workshop

Sunnah – The second source of Islaam Purpose of lecture What is the Sunnah, what is its purpose for mankind, … Read More

They asked me about Islaam

Site AdminMarch 26, 2020Workshop

They asked me about Islaam Purpose of lecture Often our children are confronted with the situation where their friends or people … Read More

Oneness of Allaah

Site AdminJanuary 18, 2020Workshop

Oneness of Allaah Purpose of lecture To learn about the 3 principles of monotheism in Islam and how to identify … Read More

Who is our Creator?

Site AdminJanuary 18, 2020Workshop

Who is our Creator Allaah? Purpose of lecture Awaken the participants on how to know who Allah is through His … Read More

Mummy! Can I play some games?

Site AdminJanuary 18, 2020Workshop

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Mummy! Can I play some games? Purpose of lecture In this session we will discuss whether a child can waste … Read More

The Qur’aan, The Final Revalation

Mudeer TuckerSeptember 30, 2019Workshop

Qur’aan – The Final Revelation Purpose of lecture What is the Qur’aan, what is its purpose for mankind, is it … Read More

College and university Preparation

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Qur'aan - The Final Revelation

September 28th, 2019

Purpose:

What is the Qur’aan, what is its purpose for mankind, is it the source of guidance for everything? This discussion will discuss the primary revelation of Islam. It will give each participant the firm foundation for all later topics and discussion.

Goals:

Clearly define what the Qur’aan is.
Know what is its purpose for the Ummah and individual.
Be able to understand how Muslims are supposed to use it for their own guidance.

Materials:

Tafseer Foundations - Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaimeen.
Research into the science of the Qur’aan - Mannaa’ al-Qahtaan.
The introduction into studying the Qur’aan - Muhammad Abu Shahbah.

Actions/Activities:

Activities include open discussions on the Qur’aan, recitation of certain verses, small local discussions on certain subtopics and question.

Lecturer:

Mu'aawiyah Tucker

Who is Allah?

October 5th, 2019

Purpose:

Awaken the participants on how to know who Allah is through His names and attributes and how to identify the fallacy of the false Gods. This will be achieved by taking a closer look at a selection of Allah’s Names and their corresponding Attributes.

Goals:

Each student, by the end of the session, will gain knowledge of:

Some key Names and Attributes of Allah
How to use those Names and Attributes in their daily lives from their worship to their Dawah to non-Muslims.
How false deities conflict with those Names and Attributes.

Materials:

Names and Attributes - al-Ashqar

Actions/Activities:

Open questions and answers related to Allaah, discussion on how to know Allaah and formulate a mock Dawah scenario to simulate what they may come across in the real world.

Oneness of Allah

October 12th, 2019

Purpose:

To learn about the 3 principles of monotheism in Islam and how to identify how other religion break each one. A look at how Islam is truly the only real monotheistic religion on earth.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what are the 3 categories of Islamic Monotheism.
Identify how each category can be broken.
Deliver a Dawah message to a non-Muslim based upon these principles.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Discussion on how different aspects of Monotheism is broken in our surrounding society, in films and comics and even in cultural practices.

Can I play some games now Mommy?

October 19th, 2019

Purpose:

In this session we will discuss whether a child can waste their time playing games, socialising and involving themselves in various forms of entertainment. The answer may surprise you. We will also explore the fact that many of the entertainment aspects of society are deliberately made to be adictive. How do they create this ‘Hook’.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify natural normal human inclinations to the novel and new.
Choose entertainment that has multiple goals or goals that are righteous as well as entertaining.
Know the limits one should place on themselves and how to manage ones time.
Recognise addictive personality traits and addictive activities.
Recognise a ‘Hook’ when they see it.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Sunnah

October 26th, 2019

Purpose:

What is the Sunnah, what is its purpose for mankind, is it the source of guidance for everything? This discussion will discuss the ‘secondary’ revelation of Islam. It will give each participant the firm foundation for all later topics and discussion.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Clearly define what the Sunnah is and how it is different to when we describe certain actions as being ‘Sunnah’.
Know what is its purpose for the Ummah and individual and whether it is even useful for us as Muslims if we already have the Qur’aan.
Be able to understand how Muslims are supposed to use it for their own guidance.

Materials:

Recording the Sunnah - Muhammad az-Zahraanee.
Science of Hadeeth Made Easy - Mannaa’ al-Qahtaan
Explanation of the Poem of Bayqooniyyah - Muhammad al-Uthaimeen

Actions/Activities:

Activities include open discussions on the Sunnah, Hadeeth Isnaad game, small local discussions on certain subtopics and question.

Lecturer:

Mu'aawiyah Tucker

My Friend Asked Me About Islam

November 2nd, 2019

Purpose:

Often our children are confronted with the situation where their friends or people around them ask them about Islam or why they are Muslim. This is a perfect opportunity to educate those around them about Islam and to call them to it. But often our children don't know how to answer and are even unprepared for the question. This workshop seeks to solve this dilemma by given them the necessary tools to know for themselves why they are Muslim.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Explain to their friends the purpose of life.
Explain to their friends what is Islamic monotheism.
Demonstrate to their friends how Islam gives us practical acts worship with real life benefits.
Show how Allaah gives us a blue print on how to live
Show how Allaah also gave us a means to follow this blue print.

Materials:

Iera Dawah material

Actions/Activities:

Discussions and other written activies

Lecturer:

Abu-Tayeb

Delayed Gratification

November 9th, 2019

Purpose:

This session will discuss Islam’s view on “delayed gratification” and its importance in the life of every Muslim. This will aim to demonstrate how everything we work hard for, from our studies and education, to our hereafter, is a form of ‘delayed gratification’ and is what makes us uniquely human.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Plan for the future with realistic goals and milestones.
Understand the ‘Effort:Reward’ ratio, and how that can impact their decision making
Understand at what point does ones ‘rewards’ materialise and how to recognise ‘Diminishing returns on investment’.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions along with a classroom writeup of what things the participant wants to do and identifying the end goal.

How do you know Allah exists?

November 16th, 2019

Purpose:

The aim of this session is to explore the various ways and methods by which we come to know that there is a Creator. This will be via textual and logical arguments of the existence of God.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Explain to a non-Muslim why there must be a Creator, the One who started everything.
Answer the many doubts about the existence of God.
Feel confident and comfortable in their conviction.

Materials:

Qur’aan, Iera Dawah material.

Actions/Activities:

Simulation of Dawah scenarios, discussion and de-brief of Dawah encounters and open question and answer session.

Sources of Guidance - Part 1

November 23th, 2019

Purpose:

We wish to deliver sound understanding to each participants on what Is ‘proof’ in Islamic discussion. This will build a firm foundation for everyone to learn and discuss further topics correctly.

In part 1 we will learn about - Ijmah (consession of the scholars), Qawl Sahabees (opinions of the sahabah) and Ahl Madeena (the view of the scholars of Madeenah).

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what a ‘consensus’ is in Islam, and the various sub-topics related to it.
Understand the significance of consensus in Islam and what happens to those who object to it.
Be aware of the deeper meaning of ‘agreeing to differ’.

Materials:

Resources

Actions/Activities:

Discuss scenarios in small groups and identify different forms of consensus.

Lecturer:

Mu'aawiyah Tucker

Why is Allah worthy of worship?

November 30th, 2019

Purpose:

This session will explore the fundamental question of why Allaah is worthy of worship. This is one of Allaah’s rights over us and we will discover that the only One who is worthy of this is Allaah.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Demonstrate to Muslims and non-Muslims like why Allaah is the Only one worthy of worship.
Numerate multiple reasons why this is so.
Articulate these reasons coherently in a Dawah situation.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Bullying or Banter?

December 7th, 2019

Purpose:

This session will discuss Islam’s view on bullying, what are the various forms bullying can manifest itself and to demonstrate to use what Islam orders us to do towards bullies.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Self reflect on ones actions and how to recognise when one is bullying someone else.
Have the strength and determination to refuse to be bullied with steps and advice on how to stop it.
Develop within themselves the strength to stop other people from being victims of bullying.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Iron man or Abu Bakr, Who should you follow?

December 17th, 2019

Purpose:

In this session we will discuss the way in which people, and characters influence our daily behaviour. We will discuss the hadeeth “[On the day of judgement] You will be with those you love” and how we can implement that in the personalities we choose to admire.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify natural normal human inclinations towards other people.
Choose to the right people to emulate and follow.
Understand the impact this has on peoples decision making.
Navigate their daily lives as they encounter impressive people.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Sources of Guidance - Part 2

Purpose:

We wish to deliver sound understanding to each participants on what Is ‘proof’ in Islamic discussion. This will build a firm foundation for everyone to learn and discuss further topics correctly.

In part 2 we will learn about: Sadd Athreeah (closing the doors to sins), Shar’ man Qablanaa (sharee’ah of those before us).

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what are the things that can lead to sin, and what we should do with them.
Have a look at the religions that were sent before Islam and understand what a Muslim should do in regards to that.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Discuss scenarios in small groups related to events that could lead to sin, and what should a Muslim’s actions be towards that.

Lecturer:

Mu'aawiyah Tucker

Signs in the Qur'aan

Purpose:

This session will seek to explain the things in the Quran that was later found to be true and the many signs in the Qur’aan that show that it is a true revelation from Allaah.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Demonstrate how the Qur’aan is the word of Allaah, and why mankind is unable to make something like it.
Understand what make the Qur’aan unique from other books that were claimed to be revelation.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

View videos of people reacting to the Qur’aan demonstrating how the Qur’aan is different to every other book, along with a discussion with questions and answers.

Is the Earth flat?

Purpose:

The purpose of this session is to look at the importance of ‘reference’ as it relates to scientific descriptions of reality and Quranic descriptions of reality. This is to demonstrate to participants that seeming contradictory descriptions can be, in their own right, the same.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what is being said when science is describing reality and the intent behind the describer, and the same for the Qur’aan.
Understand the role of ‘analogy’ in science and that often what is being described is an approximation.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Questionnaire related to scientific descriptions with open discussion of what is right and wrong.

The philosophy of Science

Purpose:

This session seeks to highlight the true nature of science, whether it gives us absolute knowledge or not. Science evidences VS Islamic evidences. Once a person understand the true nature of scientific knowledge, this will help them navigate the wider world of ‘science and religion’.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what in science are ‘absolute facts’ and what are ‘probabilistic’
Know how to study the sciences while maintaining ones Eemaan.

Materials:

iera Dawah material

Actions/Activities:

Discussion on certain key topics in science and whether they are established facts or probabilistic realities

Darwin, The Father of Evolution

Purpose:

This session is an open discussion on evolution and the role it plays in our wider society. It will seek to discuss whether one can be an evolutionist and Muslim and answer the question of whether evolution contradicts with Islam.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what are the different between ‘methodological Darwinism’ and ‘Theological Darwinism’.
Accurately describe Darwinian evolution and understand to what extent it can bring about ‘knowledge’
Understand to what extent evolution is ‘true’, if true at all, and to what extent it is ‘false’, if any part of it is false.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

First principles and the Fitrah

Purpose:

This session will explore what is meant by ‘First Principles’, we’ll engage in a discussion about metaphysical topics and the role both of that plays in understanding the ‘Fitrah’

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify a ‘First principle’ issue and its role in understanding other topics.
Know what ‘First Principles’ exist for Muslims and how to implement those in understanding the wider creation.
Understand the different uses of the word ‘Fitrah’ in Islam
Understand the role of the Fitrah in understanding creation.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

The Foundation of Atheism

Purpose:

This session will explore the rise of ideological atheism, how it has entered into different aspects of our lives and what are the foundations of this ideology. We will discuss how Allaah has Spoken about this belief and how he has described those who hold this creed.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify ideologies based on atheism and how to identify ideas that people believe supports atheism but actually does not.
Understand the importance of ‘Sure Knowledge’ and why a person should not give credence to ‘doubt’.
Surety is not removed with doubt.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

The implication of Atheism

Purpose:

This session will take a practical look at how atheism has shaped the lives of many and how it has influenced many global events throughout history. We will take a look at what happens when we abandon divine guidance, fitrah and sound logic and understand the need mankind has for Islam.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Numerate many events, ideologies and even government policies that have been directly influenced by atheism and how they were overall harmful to mankind.
Use the principles we’ve covered in previous sessions to reflect on the need for external guidance from the Creator.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

The Argument from Design

Purpose:

This session will unpack the many signs inside the creation that indicate the necessity of the Creator, from the fine tuning of the cosmological constants to the complexities of life itself.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

List an array of examples that demonstrate the complexities of creation and the need for the Creator.
Deliver a Dawah related presentation to a non-Muslim and be Abe to answer basic questions that may be directed to them.
Understand the world through a different lens.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions, along with a presentation to the class.

The Argument from dependancy

Purpose:

In this session we will discuss the concept of ‘Dependancy’ and learn how to use this method of argument in proving the existence of God. We will also touch upon some ‘questions’ and ‘doubts’ surrounding the existence of the Creator and learn how to answer them.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Understand the true meaning of Allaah’s name ‘al-Ghanee’ and how that reflects upon us created beings and what we are referred to often as being ‘Faqeer’
Expand our cognitive capacity in order to comprehend the wider scope of the realities we live in.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Self Evident Truth

Purpose:

In this session we will discuss why atheism is an ‘unnatural belief’ and explore the truths about reality that are ‘obvious’. We will discuss what makes something a ‘self evident truth’ and how to apply this go the concept of God.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify the 4 principles of ‘Self Evident Truths’ in topics and concepts.
Deliver a Dawah presentation on how the belief in God is a ‘self evident truth.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions with a presentation to be delivered by each participant.

Equal opportunities - Don't be a Bigot

Purpose:

This session will discuss Islam’s view on equal opportunities between gender, race and sexual orientation

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Use the tools and foundation gained from the first 6 sessions to apply it to the modern day context.
Deliver the Islamic position to the above topics and topics like it.
Develop within themselves the strength and conviction to answer questions and objections made by non-Muslims towards islam.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

The Argument of Morality

Purpose:

During this session discuss the purpose of morality in human existance, the sources of morality throughout history, whether they are objective or subjective. We will explore the necessity of morality and what happens to human civilisations without it and how morality can lead us to know our Creator

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify natural normal human inclinations towards ‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’, that this is an inbuilt part of our fitrah and is hard coded to our psychology.
Know the correct sources of morality for a Muslim and how we can use that to invite others to Islam.
Explore what happens to mankind without an external source of morality.
Understand the need we have for divine guidance.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

I want to make money - Is is wrong to want the Dunya?

Purpose:

This session will explore Islam’s view on money and wealth. Is it a good thing or bad thing to have? It will explore why some Muslims look down upon money and wealth while others prioritise money and wealth over everything. What path is correct and is there a balanced middle?

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify natural normal human inclinations that was created within us.
Know the need and purpose of personal development and wealth creation.
Explore wealth creation in ones own life planning.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions, along with planning for the future form.

Sources of Guidance - Part 3

Purpose:

We wish to deliver sound understanding to each participants on what Is ‘proof’ in Islamic discussion. This will build a firm foundation for everyone to learn and discuss further topics correctly.

In part 3 we will learn about: Baraa’ Asliyyah (Default innocence), Istihsaan (seeking that which is best) and Istishaab (seeking continuity).

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what are the default positions regarding a multitude of scenarios.
Know how to navigate in different situations based on their default position.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Discuss scenarios in small groups related to events and what their default position would be, and explore how one can deal with those discussed situations.

Lecturer:

Mu'aawiyah Tucker

Why can't I have a girlfriend/boyfriend?

Purpose:

This session will explore Islam’s view on extra-marital interactions, why Muslims are not allowed to do it, and what are the potential harms that come from it.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify natural normal human inclinations towards the opposite gender.
Understand the many tricks of Shaytaan and how to stop Shaytaan’s tricks before something bad happens.
Explain to someone who asks what the Islamic rulings are for what comes from such relationships.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions

I want to get married, How do I tell my parents?

Purpose:

This session will explore Islam’s view on finding love and building a family. When should one do this and when should one involve ones parents? How do you deal with parents who have different views to you about happiness and what to do when you’ve found ‘The One’ but your parents disagree?

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Discover how to talk to ones parents about their matrimonial future.
Deal with conflict with parents regarding marriage.
Know when its the right time to get married.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Are you a roadman/girl?

Purpose:

This session will explore Islam’s view on socialising with others publicly and what are the ‘rules of the road’. We will explore the rights padestrians have over other people in public, and discuss some of the dangers of spending time.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify the need for human interactions and socialising, and how to do so in a non-intrusive manner.
Know the dangers associated with socialising in public, from all things like personal harm to various types of social harm.
Understand what to do if controversy meets you.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Sources of Guidance - Part 4

Purpose:

In conclusion of our detailed discussion of what an evidence is in Islam, we will conclude with an overview of what role ‘Analogies’ (Qiyaas) play in Islam, and how scholars use them to expand the scope of Islamic law.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what are the different types of rules in Islam, those with known reasons and those purely for worship purposes.
Understand that Allaah’s Sharee’ah and Law has a greater goal and wisdom that expands the specificity of the law to the generality of life.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Discussion in small groups a collection of rules with the goal of identifying the ‘reason’ behind them, and then attempt to apply those ‘reasons’ to similar events.

Lecturer:

Mu'aawiyah Tucker

Importance of learning and knowledge

Purpose:

This session will touch upon the 2 different types of knowledge, ‘Knowledge learned from school’ vs ‘Knowledge learned from life’. Each participant will learn the value the two different types of knowledge and understand that although school can offer useful knowledge, parents, family and reliable community leaders also offer useful knowledge, although very different in nature.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify the differences between the two types of knowledge.
Know when each type of knowledge is relevant
Understand where to achieve each type of knowledge, ie where we get morality from and where we get equations from.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Why is there Evil in the world?

Purpose:

In this session we will discuss in detail the problem of ‘Evil’ and why many great minds and thinkers in human history have struggled with this idea. We will discover the Islamic perspective of ‘Evil’ and learn why Muslims globally are the least likely to commit suicide or struggle with this question.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify what is ‘Evil’ and its ‘relative ambiguity’
Know the meaning of ‘al-Hakeem’
Understand what to do when difficulty afflicts them.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Self-Image

Purpose:

This session we will learn about how teenagers view their self-image, how and why its important and what image should we project as Muslims. If we identify the internal needs of the self in advertising a personal persona we can internalise the meaning of the Hadeeth “whoever resembles a people then they are from them”.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Identify natural normal human inclinations to ‘belong’ to a group or image.
Understand the need for personal expression.
Know what part of our image is important and what isn’t.
Recognise who we need to consider when factoring in our image.
Inform themselves and others of what types of images are allowed, recommended and what are not.

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions.

Mom, I have doubts. Help me!

Purpose:

This final session will focus on how we can tackle doubts that people may have throughout their lives. One may have friends, family members or colleagues that have doubts and need help resolving them. This session will focus on putting all that has been learnt in previous sessions together to formulate coherent answers for these such doubts.

Goals:

Each student will gain the ability to:

Provide answers to a series of doubts
Build confidence in delivering coherent answers
Identify a persons true doubts and concerns so they can adequately deliver the right medicine

Materials:

Actions/Activities:

Open questions, answers and discussions with the main focus being to deliver a short talk or dialogue about Islam answering a particular doubt.

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