Stream 1: Islamic Thought Room 714
وَإِلَـٰهُكُمْ إِلَـٰهٌۭ وَٰحِدٌۭ ۖ لَّآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ Your God is ˹only˺ One God. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. [2:163] The core message of the Prophet PBUH’s dawah was Tawheed, God’s Oneness. Through the prophetic tarbiyah model, the companions started aligning themselves individually to Tawheed and supported each other in upholding the tenants of that tawheed, and so societal norms as a whole started to shift. From the worship of idols, the abysmal treatment of women, the abuse of the underprivileged, among other social ills of Meccan society, came forth a generation that became the bastion of upholding human dignity and social justice.
ٱلْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِى وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ ٱلْإِسْلَـٰمَ دِينًۭا
Today I have perfected your faith for you, completed My favour upon you, and chosen Islam as your way.(5:3)
Humans adopt worldviews in order to further their quest of finding the truth and make sense of the world around them. The philosophies and worldviews that allow us to better understand our realities have influenced the intellectual mind but also are limited in their scope. How does the Islamic worldview compare to these other worldviews? As other fallacies are criticized for their shortcomings, where does Islam fill in the gaps? Islam provides a very unique framework that is comprehensive, balanced, and applicable to all spheres of life.
مَثَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ فِي تَوَادِّهِمْ وَتَرَاحُمِهِمْ وَتَعَاطُفِهِمْ مَثَلُ الْجَسَدِ إِذَا اشْتَكَى مِنْهُ عُضْوٌ تَدَاعَى لَهُ سَائِرُ الْجَسَدِ بِالسَّهَرِ وَالْحُمَّى “The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” ~Sahih Bukhari Our concept of Ummah is a universal one that extends from our family, community, and country, to the entire Muslim world. The Prophet Muhammad PBUH described the Ummah as one body; when one part of it is ill, the rest of the body reacts. In the modern age, what does this mean to us? How can we fulfill our roles and responsibilities towards our brothers and sisters across the globe?
أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًۭى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَـٰتٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺.(2:185) Islam came as a cure for every time and every place. It is a timeless message with solutions to problems for every individual and for societies as a whole. Where does Islam fit in today’s world and how can we turn to the words of Allah SWT for guidance on the problems that society faces today? Understanding the essence of Islam, how to remain steadfast on this path, and how to align all facets of our lives with this path will lead to God-centeredness, strength, resilience, firmness in truth, and ultimately success as individuals, community and the Muslim Ummah
“إِنَّنِىٓ أَنَا ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّآ أَنَا۠ فَٱعْبُدْنِى” ‘It is truly I. I am Allah! There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Me. So worship Me ˹alone˺ 20:14 It was a phrase that made people once strangers, now family. It was a phrase that challenged the prevailing beliefs and practices of a society rooted in ancestral traditions. It was a phrase that people fought for and defended till their last breath, protecting the prized possession that they were blessed with. The phrase, “La ilaha ila Allah” was revolutionary for those who understood it and lived by it. This session will discuss the theological and practical significance of ‘La ilaha ila Allah” and how to adhere to this way of life.
وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتُ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَآءُ بَعْضٍۢ ۚ يَأْمُرُونَ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ ٱلْمُنكَرِ وَيُقِيمُونَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ وَيُطِيعُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥٓ ۚ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ سَيَرْحَمُهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌۭ The believers, both men and women, are guardians of one another. They encourage good and forbid evil, establish prayer and pay alms-tax, and obey Allah and His Messenger. It is they who will be shown Allah’s mercy. Surely Allah is Almighty, All-Wise. [9:71] With changing times and roles in society, there is an urgent need for Believers, men and women, to revisit and understand our core purpose of upholding La ilaha illa Allah in our interactions with one another and how we can support each other towards that mutual goal with justice and compassion. This understanding then should be our guide as we tackle modern ideologies on gender roles and expectations.
“تَرَكْتُ فِيكُمْ أَمْرَيْنِ لَنْ تَضِلُّوا مَا تَمَسَّكْتُمْ بِهِمَا كِتَابَ اللَّهِ وَسُنَّةَ نَبِيِّهِ” The Prophet PBUH said, “I have left you with two matters which will never lead you astray, as long as you hold to them: the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of his Prophet.” The advent of Islam into the world marked a profound paradigm shift for all those who embraced it, as well as for the nations and societies it influenced. Adopting Islam as a comprehensive worldview implies a thorough purification and rectification of every facet of life – spiritual, economic, and beyond. This transformative process aims to enhance individual lives and, ultimately, to align them with the Creator’s pleasure. How can we wholeheartedly embrace this guidance through the Quran and Sunnah? What risks are associated with neglecting certain aspects of Islam or partially embracing alternative worldviews?
قُلْ هُوَ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ هُدًۭى وَشِفَآءٌۭ Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “It is a guide and a healing to the believers. [41:44] As the generational clocks have ticked, the social ailments of society have varied and increased. Islam came as a remedy and a light to alleviate the pain and darkness. Islam is the solution and has been from the time of the beloved Prophet SAW. How can we be certain that through the Quran and Sunnah, we can find answers for every aspect of our lives?
بِٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ وَٱلزُّبُرِ ۗ وَأَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكَ ٱلذِّكْرَ لِتُبَيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ مَا نُزِّلَ إِلَيْهِمْ وَلَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ ˹We sent them˺ with clear proofs and divine Books. And We have sent down to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Reminder, so that you may explain to people what has been revealed for them, and perhaps they will reflect. (16:44) Islam has a very unique approach to critical thinking that stems from a God-centered worldview. How can Muslims view the world through this critical lens, unlearn when needed, and deconstruct the continuously changing ideas around them? It is through the deep reflection and application of this unique understanding that we as a community will rise above the many challenges, distractions, and conflicting narratives that surround us, and emerge on the path of clarity, truth, steadfastness, excellence, and success.
Stream 2: Family & Society Room 715
“كُلُّكُمْ رَاعٍ وَكُلُّكُمْ مَسْئُولٌ” Prophet ﷺ said: “Everyone of you is a guardian and everyone of you is responsible (for his wards)” – sahih al-Bukhari In an increasingly secular, self-centered world, raising Muslim children to be God-centered is a challenge for which parents have to develop a deep self-awareness of their own Muslim identity in hope of fostering it within the next generation. This session will explore how parents can balance family and Islamic values with contemporary values of peers and larger society.
هُنَّ لِبَاسٌۭ لَّكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لِبَاسٌۭ لَّهُنَّ Your spouses are a garment for you as you are for them. [2:187] As men and women attempt to live their lives in alignment to their faith and fulfilling the various trusts that Allah has placed on them, the challenges of navigating the demands of a society constantly in flux are complex and multipronged. What are the ways in which we balance success in this world without losing sight of our success in the akhirah, particularly as part of a team as husband and wife?
هُوَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَكُم مِّن نَّفْسٍ وَٰحِدَةٍ وَجَعَلَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا لِيَسْكُنَ إِلَيْهَا “It is He who created you from one soul and created from it its mate that he might dwell in security with her… ” (7:189) Within the Islamic framework, the family is the primary social and foundational unit of society, and this begins with a healthy marriage. Thriving on the straight path requires us to build homes and families that are strong, steadfast, and thrive through the chaos of the life of this world based on the pure and true foundation and connection to Allah.
وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍۢ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى ٱللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُۥٓ أَمْرًا أَن يَكُونَ لَهُمُ ٱلْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ ۗ وَمَن يَعْصِ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلَـٰلًۭا مُّبِينًۭا It is not for a believing man or woman—when Allah and His Messenger decree a matter—to have any other choice in that matter. Indeed, whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has clearly gone ˹far˺ astray. [33:36] Islamic Morality encompasses every aspect of a human’s life and divine guidance assists us in the ultimate aim of success in the akhirah. This session explores the Islamic framework of Sexual Morality and the challenges that have arisen by conflating desire, actions and identity.
بَلَغَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنِّي أَسْرُدُ الصَّوْمَ وَأُصَلِّي اللَّيْلَ، فَإِمَّا أَرْسَلَ إِلَىَّ، وَإِمَّا لَقِيتُهُ، فَقَالَ ” أَلَمْ أُخْبَرْ أَنَّكَ تَصُومُ وَلاَ تُفْطِرُ، وَتُصَلِّي وَلاَ تَنَامُ، فَصُمْ وَأَفْطِرْ، وَقُمْ وَنَمْ، فَإِنَّ لِعَيْنِكَ عَلَيْكَ حَظًّا، وَإِنَّ لِنَفْسِكَ وَأَهْلِكَ عَلَيْكَ حَظًّا ” Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to him, “I am told you fast and never break your fast and you never stop praying at night? Fast and break your fast, pray at night and sleep. Verily, your eyes deserve a share of your time, and your own self and your family deserve a share of your time.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1977 The importance of prioritizing self-care has gained a lot of traction in recent times, and rightfully so. Self-care refers to the ways in which we take care of ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally, so as to thrive through the demands of our lives. Have we considered, though, the true importance of our spiritual self-care? What does it mean to nurture our souls and so our characters in ways that uplift the quality of our lives and interactions?
وَأَصْلِحْ لِي فِي ذُرِّيَّتِي ۖ إِنِّي تُبْتُ إِلَيْكَ وَإِنِّي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ “And instill righteousness in my offspring. I truly repent to You, and I truly submit ˹to Your Will” (46:15) The greatest job title to have on the resume of life is parenthood. As you await their birth, their first steps, their graduation ceremonies, or walking them down the aisle, parenthood is not for the faint of heart. Equipping your children with a heart filled with Iman and resilience to take on this world is a lifelong journey for all parents. Every step of the way brings its own unique challenges, and the Quran and Sunnah give us answers of how to thrive as we strive to raise our children in accordance with what pleases our Creator. This session will dig deeper into the Islamic approach to parenting and provide unique strategies on how to parent through the different phases of their lives.
قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا۟ مِنْ أَبْصَـٰرِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا۟ فُرُوجَهُمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَبِيرٌۢ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَ “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their private parts; that will make for greater purity for them. Indeed Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.” [24:30] As hook-up culture is already normalized in the West and has been spurred on with the rise of technology, what are its long term impacts on individuals and society as a whole? How can we nurture having Hayaa before Allah, as is His right, within ourselves?
فَإِذَا قُضِيَتِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةُ فَٱنتَشِرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَٱبْتَغُوا۟ مِن فَضْلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ Once the prayer is over, disperse throughout the land and seek the bounty of Allah. And remember Allah often so you may be successful. (62:10) Do you dream of becoming a partner of your firm? Or an intern-turned-CEO? Whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder, growing your career, or simply being a student amongst a sea of colleagues at odds with your way of life, sometimes it comes with a hefty price. How can you be on the path of growth without compromising your Muslim identity? What are some ways to stay grounded in your faith while also attaining high ranks?
مَثَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِ كَمَثَلِ الْخَامَةِ مِنَ الزَّرْعِ مِنْ حَيْثُ أَتَتْهَا الرِّيحُ كَفَأَتْهَا، فَإِذَا اعْتَدَلَتْ تَكَفَّأُ بِالْبَلاَءِ، وَالْفَاجِرُ كَالأَرْزَةِ صَمَّاءَ مُعْتَدِلَةً حَتَّى يَقْصِمَهَا اللَّهُ إذَا شَاءَ Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it, but when the wind becomes quiet, it becomes straight again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted with calamities (but he remains patient till Allah removes his difficulties)…” Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 5644; Sahih Muslim, no. 2809. A natural byproduct of strengthening our understanding of La ilaha illallah is to foster a deep hope and optimism in life rooted in the belief that He truly loves us and wants good for us, through both hardships and ease. This hope, when coupled with fear of our human shortcomings and their consequences, brings us to the doors of istighfar, allowing us to return to Allah SWT time and time again. Understanding this balance and maintaining it allows us to build up our resilience in life.
Stream 3: Community Building, Advocacy, & Dawah Room 717
مَثَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ فِي تَوَادِّهِمْ وَتَرَاحُمِهِمْ وَتَعَاطُفِهِمْ مَثَلُ الْجَسَدِ إِذَا اشْتَكَى مِنْهُ عُضْوٌ تَدَاعَى لَهُ سَائِرُ الْجَسَدِ بِالسَّهَرِ وَالْحُمَّى “The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” ~Sahih Bukhari Our concept of Ummah is a universal one that extends from our family, community, and country, to the entire Muslim world. The Prophet Muhammad PBUH described the Ummah as one body; when one part of it is ill, the rest of the body reacts. In the modern age, what does this mean to us? How can we fulfill our roles and responsibilities towards our brothers and sisters across the globe?
مَثَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ فِي تَوَادِّهِمْ وَتَرَاحُمِهِمْ وَتَعَاطُفِهِمْ مَثَلُ الْجَسَدِ إِذَا اشْتَكَى مِنْهُ عُضْوٌ تَدَاعَى لَهُ سَائِرُ الْجَسَدِ بِالسَّهَرِ وَالْحُمَّى “The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” ~Sahih Bukhari Our concept of Ummah is a universal one that extends from our family, community, and country, to the entire Muslim world. The Prophet Muhammad PBUH described the Ummah as one body; when one part of it is ill, the rest of the body reacts. In the modern age, what does this mean to us? How can we fulfill our roles and responsibilities towards our brothers and sisters across the globe?
إِنَّ مِنْ أَعْظَمِ الْجِهَادِ كَلِمَةَ عَدْلٍ عِنْدَ سُلْطَانٍ جَائِرٍ Verily, among the greatest acts of jihad is a word of justice in front of a tyrannical ruler. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī From the time of Adam AS until today, tyrants and unjust leaders have existed, ruled and oppressed. Through the Quran, we witness the oppression of the Pharaoh of Egypt to his people and in today’s reality, we watch tyrants dehumanize people entrusted to their care. How can Muslims live Islam by standing up against these oppressive rulers?
إِنَّ مِنْ أَعْظَمِ الْجِهَادِ كَلِمَةَ عَدْلٍ عِنْدَ سُلْطَانٍ جَائِرٍ Verily, among the greatest acts of jihad is a word of justice in front of a tyrannical ruler. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī From the time of Adam AS until today, tyrants and unjust leaders have existed, ruled and oppressed. Through the Quran, we witness the oppression of the Pharaoh of Egypt to his people and in today’s reality, we watch tyrants dehumanize people entrusted to their care. How can Muslims live Islam by standing up against these oppressive rulers?
وَلَقَدْ كَرَّمْنَا بَنِىٓ ءَادَمَ… “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam…” 17:70 All humankind are entitled to dignity and good treatment, as is embodied by the Prophet PBUH and his companions. This, however, does not mean that there is no room for disagreements over various matters of social and moral conduct. How can we navigate points of contention, where dignified treatment necessitates compromise of our religious values?
وَلَا تَسْتَوِى ٱلْحَسَنَةُ وَلَا ٱلسَّيِّئَةُ ۚ ٱدْفَعْ بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ فَإِذَا ٱلَّذِى بَيْنَكَ وَبَيْنَهُۥ عَدَٰوَةٌ كَأَنَّهُۥ وَلِىٌّ حَمِيمٌ Good and evil cannot be equal. Respond ˹to evil˺ with what is best, then the one you are in a feud with will be like a close friend. (41:34) We often think of Islamophobia in its manifestation of anti-Muslim hate such as hate incidents and crimes. But Islamophobia has existed for years in a more structural form in government agencies. Whether it is the profiling of Muslim Canadians entering their own country, within law enforcement agencies and their view to Muslims through a national security lens, or the CRA’s attempts to police faith. What can be done to tackle structural islamophobia?
اغْتَنِمْ خَمْسًا قَبْلَ خَمْسٍ: شَبَابَكَ قَبْلَ هَرَمِكَ… “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age… ~Sahih The role of youth in Islam was always centralized with a plethora of young men and women holding the reigns of the faith. Throughout the Seerah and Islamic history, adolescents lead expeditions, were key in the Hijrah and were overall crucial in the propagation of the Message. Likewise, the youth of today are the backbone of the society, and the future of positive change. What does the role of the Muslim youth look like today and how can their mission be embedded with the drive to please Allah SWT?
هَـٰذَا بَيَانٌۭ لِّلنَّاسِ وَهُدًۭى وَمَوْعِظَةٌۭ لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ This [Qur’an] is a clear statement to [all] the people and a guidance and instruction for those conscious of Allah. [3:138]. Human rights as defined by the modern world stem in secular, liberal ideology, whereas rights, as defined in Islam are rooted in divine guidance. How can our understanding of modern human rights, its history and its trappings help us stand firm for our right to advocate for Islam?
مَنْ نَفَّسَ عَنْ مُؤْمِنٍ كُرْبَةً مِنْ كُرَبِ الدُّنْيَا نَفَّسَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ كُرْبَةً مِنْ كُرَبِ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ وَمَنْ يَسَّرَ عَلَى مُعْسِرٍ يَسَّرَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ… وَاللَّهُ فِي عَوْنِ الْعَبْدِ مَا كَانَ الْعَبْدُ فِي عَوْنِ أَخِيهِ…” Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and the Hereafter. … Allah helps the servant as long as he helps his brother…” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2699 The word Takaful means ‘guaranteeing each other’. Let’s explore the takaful model in which through mutual cooperation and solidarity, people can rally together for the participants’ benefit.
Stream 4: Scholarly Reflections Room 716
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الْإِسْلَامَ دِينًا [المائدة:3] هذه أكبر نعم الله تعالى على هذه الأمة حيث أكمل تعالى لهم دينهم، فلا يحتاجون إلى دين غيره في كل زمان و مكان، ولا إلى نبي غير نبيهم صلوات الله وسلامه عليه، ولهذا جعله الله تعالى خاتم الأنبياء وبعثه إلى الإنس والجن، فلا حلال إلا ما أحله، ولا حرام إلا ما حرمه، ولا دين إلا ما شرعه.
وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَاكُمْ أُمَّةً وَسَطًا لِّتَكُونُوا شُهَدَاءَ عَلَى النَّاسِ وَيَكُونَ الرَّسُولُ عَلَيْكُمْ شَهِيدًا ۗ (البقرة 143) أكمل الله الإسلام وضمن المحافظة عليه. ولا يترك الله سبحانه وتعالى أن تخلو الأرض من جماعة من المؤمنين الذين يعرفون حقيقة هذا الدين ويكرسون أنفسهم للدفاع عنه. يجب أن نشعر بإلحاح ومسؤولية تطبيق الإسلام بشكل كامل في حياتنا الفردية، ومجتمعاتنا، وأمتنا، انه الحل الحقيقي للإنسانية. سينظر هذا الدفق في الأدوار والمسؤوليات الفردية والجماعية حول بناء المجتمع والدعوة.
قُلْ إِنَّنِي هَدَانِي رَبِّي إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ دِينًا قِيَمًا مِلَّةَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ قُلْ إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَبِذَلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ [الأنعام:161- 163]. لقد أنعم الله على المؤمنين بقدر نعمه إذ أكمل لهم دينهم وهداهم. لا تمثل هذه البركة ميلادًا جديدًا للإنسان فحسب، بل تمثل أيضًا اكتمال وجوده والغرض منه. لقد عاش الإنسان حياة تافهة قبل أن يعرف ربه وخالقه، والكون وموقعه ودوره فيه. وكل ذلك يحدده له الإسلام، الدين الذي اختاره له ربه. فالإسلام يحررنا من الخضوع للمخلوقات الأخرى لنبلغ حالة الخضوع لله وحده، وقبل تحقيق المساواة الحقيقية في حياة الإنسان من خلال قانون وضعه الله وأيده بسلطانه.
قُلْ إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ (162 الأنعام) الإسلام منهج فريد للغاية في التفكير النقدي الذي ينبع من رؤية عالمية مركزها الله. كيف يمكن للمسلمين رؤية العالم من خلال هذه العدسة النقدية، والتخلي عن ما تعلموه عند الحاجة، وتفكيك الأفكار المتغيرة باستمرار من حولهم؟ ومن خلال التفكير العميق وتطبيق هذا الفهم الفريد، فإننا كمجتمع سوف نرتقي فوق العديد من التحديات والانحرافات والسرديات المتضاربة التي تحيط بنا، ونظهر على طريق الوضوح والحقيقة والصمود والتميز والنجاح.
قُلْ هَٰذِهِ سَبِيلِي أَدْعُو إِلَى اللَّهِ ۚ عَلَىٰ بَصِيرَةٍ أَنَا وَمَنِ اتَّبَعَنِي ۖ وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ (108يوسف) الامر بالمعروف والنهي عن المنكر من اهم ادوار الفرد و من مقاصد الشريعة. هو دافع قوي للمسلمين للسعي ليكونوا مصادر للخير والتعاون في كل ما هو في حدود الله. من دون الدين و الدعوة، تتفرق الجالية المسلمة الى مجموعات متفرقة مجتمعة على اساس الجنس او بلد المنشأ.
فَإِذَا قُضِيَتِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةُ فَٱنتَشِرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَٱبْتَغُوا۟ مِن فَضْلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ. (الجمعة: 10) في الوقت الحالي، يتقلب ما “يُعْبَد” من شخص لآخر ومن بيت إلى آخر. كيف يمكننا تحديد الأولويات في منازلنا وأماكن عملنا والمساحات المجتمعية التي تغلب على أولويتنا الوحيدة وهي عبادة الله سبحانه وتعالى وكل ما يعنيه ذلك؟ كيف ينبغي أن تبدو حدودنا؟
كُنْتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَلَوْ آمَنَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَابِ لَكَانَ خَيْرًا لَهُمْ مِنْهُمُ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَأَكْثَرُهُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ (ال عمران 110) إن مفهومنا للأمة هو مفهوم عالمي يمتد من عائلتنا ومجتمعنا وبلدنا إلى الأمة الإسلامية بأكملها. وقد وصف النبي محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم الأمة بأنها جسد واحد؛ عندما يمرض جزء منه، يتفاعل باقي الجسم. وفي العصر الحديث ماذا يعني هذا بالنسبة لنا؟ كيف يمكننا الوفاء بأدوارنا ومسؤولياتنا تجاه إخواننا وأخواتنا في جميع أنحاء العالم؟
وَأَصْلِحْ لِي فِي ذُرِّيَّتِي ۖ إِنِّي تُبْتُ إِلَيْكَ وَإِنِّي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ (الأحقاف: 15) إن الرسالة الأساسية لدعوة النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم هي التوحيد. و قد طبق الصحابة الرسالة النبوية بشكل فردي و أسري، من خلال نموذج التربية النبوية، ودعم بعضهم البعض، بدأت الأعراف المجتمعية ككل في التحول.
عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ((كلُّكم راعٍ، وكلُّكم مسؤولٌ عن رعيَّتِه، والأمير راعٍ، والرجل راعٍ على أهل بيته، والمرأة راعية على بيت زوجها وولدِه، فكلُّكم راعٍ، وكلُّكم مسؤول عن رعيَّتِه))؛ متفق عليه. -ما هو دور الاب و الام في المجتمع الغربي في غياب المجتمع المسلم؟ -كيفية الانغماس في المجتمع دون افراط او تفريط؟ -هل العزلة او الصدام هما للحلان الوحيدان؟ -كيف نؤهل الاطفال من الصغر لمواجهة القيم المخالفة لتعاليم الدين؟ -ما هي اسباب الالحاد للشباب المسلم و كيف نوجد طرق الهداية لهم ؟
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