Speakers

Is prayer (Salat) the blue print of the project of prophecy that influences and directs social change? Is there a relationship of continuity between the prayer of Mohammad (PBUH) and that of Jesus, Moses, and Abraham (PBUT)?

In this workshop, the speakers will demonstrate how prayer evolved through the history of prophecy until it reached its perfection with Mohammad (PBUH) - a perfection that coincided with the perfection of revelation.

1. To create a culture of elevation, stimulate thoughts and reinvigorate an approach to simultaneously purify the soul and build the society.
2. To articulate the “phenomenon of the Prophecy” and demonstrate the role of the prayer as a building block in that phenomenon.
3. Uncover the social implications embedded in the prayer.

 1:00 - 1:20      Registration

 1:20 - 1:30      Introductions and context setting

 1:30 - 2:00      Prayer: A Historical Perspective from Abraham (pbuh) to Mohammed (pbuh)

  2:00 - 2:10      Q & A

  2:10 - 2:35      Qibla and Imama: Beyond Fiqh

  2:35 - 2:55      Breakout session (participants in small groups)

  2:55 - 3:15      Group discussion (small groups reconvene)

  3:15 - 3:30       Asr Prayer

  3:30 - 4:00      Istiqama, Ruqu' and Sujud : Implications for the Human Life & Communities

  4:00 -  4:20      Break-out session

  4:20 - 4:40      Group discussion

Speakers

Islamic thought leaders offer a fresh and enlightening approach. It is the intent of this workshop to expand on the classical meanings related to Hajj through a deep exploration of its history and rituals.

1. To create a culture of elevation, stimulate thoughts and reinvigorate an approach to simultaneously purify the soul and build the society.
2. To articulate the “phenomenon of the Prophecy” and demonstrate the role of the du’a as a building block in that phenomenon.
3. Uncover the social implications embedded in the du’a.
4. Provide a framework for building/acquiring skills needed to incorporate the new ideas generated from the du’a discussions into our communities.

09:00 - 09:30       Registration/breakfast

09:30 - 09:40       Introduction and context setting.

09:40 - 10:10       Al-Hajj: An introduction and a historical perspective

10:10 - 10:30       Q & A

10:30 - 10:45       Break

10:45 - 11:15        A Deep Dive into the acts of  Al-Hajj: Part I

11:15 - 11:45       Breakout session I

11:45 - 12:15       Group discussion I

12:15 - 12:30       Zuhr Prayer

12:30 - 01:20       Lunch

01:30 - 02:00       A Deep Dive in the acts of  Al-Hajj: Part II

02:00 - 02:30       Breakout session II

02:30 - 03:00       Group discussion II

03:00 - 03:15       Asr Prayer

03:15 - 03:45       Al-Hajj: Putting it all together

03:45 – 4:00        Conclusions

Speakers

1. To create a culture of elevation, stimulate thoughts and reinvigorate an approach to simultaneously purify the soul and build the society.
2. To articulate the “phenomenon of the Prophecy” and demonstrate the role of the du’a as a building block in that phenomenon.
3. Uncover the social implications embedded in the du’a.
4. Provide a framework for building/acquiring skills needed to incorporate the new ideas generated from the du’a discussions into our communities.

 12:50 -1:00    Salatul’ Zuhr

 1:00  - 1:30      Registration

 1:30 -  1:40      Introduction and context setting.

 1:40 -  2:10      Supplication (Du’a) :A Human Phenomenon

  2:10 - 2:25      Q & A 

  2:25 - 2:50     Supplication (Du’a): Shaping the Human Being

  2:50 - 3:10      Breakout session (participants in small groups)

  3:10 - 3:30      Group discussion (small groups reconvene)

  3:30 - 3:50      Break (Refreshments served)

  3:50 - 4:15      Analysis of Selected Classical Du’a

  4:15 - 4:35       Breakout session

  4:35 - 4:50      Group discussion