The document discusses challenges facing American Muslims and provides guidance on how Muslims should respond. It outlines several instances of discrimination and Islamophobia targeting Muslims in recent years, from hate crimes and attacks to inflammatory rhetoric and proposed bans. It then recommends Muslims take the high moral ground by exhibiting patience, forgiveness and repelling evil with goodness, as shown by Prophet Muhammad. Finally, it suggests four important action items for Muslims: outreach to dispel misconceptions, serving humanity, pursuing social justice, and empowering Muslims while confronting Islamophobia.
In this slide presentations some of the deceptions are described concerning God Almighty, Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala prevalent among human beings. Their causes are mentioned and duas are noted to seek Allah's protection.
In this slide presentations some of the deceptions are described concerning God Almighty, Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala prevalent among human beings. Their causes are mentioned and duas are noted to seek Allah's protection.
This slide program describes the significance of our strong relation with Allah Subhanahu, our only Creator and Deity. It explains various levels of this relation. It also describes ways to develop this relation in the light of Quran and Sunnah. It outlines impediments in the way to get close to Allah Subhanahu.
This slide program explains terminologies of Quran like Ruh, Qalab, Fuaad, Sadar. It explains causes for spiritual diseases of the heart. It also explains how to cleanse our heart and souls spiritually as explained in Quran and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Mohammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam
Excellence ihsaan perfection in Islam; What is Ihsaan Excellence; In which deed Excellence is ordered; Benefit of Excellence; Examples of excellence; how to achieve excellence
Jahannam
Islam teaches that Hell is a real place prepared by God for those who do not believe in Him, rebel against His laws, and reject His messengers.
"Our Lord! Surely, whom You admit to the Fire, indeed You have disgraced him, and never will the wrongdoers find any helpers."
(Quran 3:192)
Levels of Jahannam
“To (Hell) are seven gates, for each of those gates is a special class (of sinners) assigned.” (Quran15:43)
Food & Drinks
"Indeed, the tree of zaqqum is food for the sinful, like murky oil, it boils within bellies, like the boiling of scalding water." (Quran 44:43-46)
"If a drop from zaqqum were to land in this world, the people of earth and all their means of sustenance would rot. So how must it be for one who must eat it?"
(Tirmidhi)
"They will be given to drink boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels (to pieces)."
(Quran 47:15)
Punishments of Hell
The punishments of Hell will vary in degree. The torment of some levels of Hell will be greater than others. People will be put in a level according to their deeds. The Prophet spoke of the lightest punishment in Hell :
"The person who will receive the least punishment among the people of Hell on the Day Resurrection will be a man, a smoldering ember will be placed under the arch of his foot. His brains will boil because of it.“(Saheeh Bukhari)
This person will think no one else is being punished more severely than himself, even though he will be the one receiving the lightest punishment. (Saheeh Muslim)
A great presentation for educators, activists or just those who are curious about Islam. The presentations covers the Purpose of Life, the Belief system and Practice of Islam. It also covers common misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.
New Edited and updated slides.
Section by Section pointers.
Flow charts and action pointers added.
Self Evaluation chart added
Virtues and duas and much more!
Slideshow presentation for children explaining the meanings (Tafsir) of Surah Al-Qadr and the importance of Laylatul Qadr.
For a free digital copy and worksheets, DM quran4kidz on Instagram.
This slide program describes the significance of our strong relation with Allah Subhanahu, our only Creator and Deity. It explains various levels of this relation. It also describes ways to develop this relation in the light of Quran and Sunnah. It outlines impediments in the way to get close to Allah Subhanahu.
This slide program explains terminologies of Quran like Ruh, Qalab, Fuaad, Sadar. It explains causes for spiritual diseases of the heart. It also explains how to cleanse our heart and souls spiritually as explained in Quran and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Mohammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam
Excellence ihsaan perfection in Islam; What is Ihsaan Excellence; In which deed Excellence is ordered; Benefit of Excellence; Examples of excellence; how to achieve excellence
Jahannam
Islam teaches that Hell is a real place prepared by God for those who do not believe in Him, rebel against His laws, and reject His messengers.
"Our Lord! Surely, whom You admit to the Fire, indeed You have disgraced him, and never will the wrongdoers find any helpers."
(Quran 3:192)
Levels of Jahannam
“To (Hell) are seven gates, for each of those gates is a special class (of sinners) assigned.” (Quran15:43)
Food & Drinks
"Indeed, the tree of zaqqum is food for the sinful, like murky oil, it boils within bellies, like the boiling of scalding water." (Quran 44:43-46)
"If a drop from zaqqum were to land in this world, the people of earth and all their means of sustenance would rot. So how must it be for one who must eat it?"
(Tirmidhi)
"They will be given to drink boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels (to pieces)."
(Quran 47:15)
Punishments of Hell
The punishments of Hell will vary in degree. The torment of some levels of Hell will be greater than others. People will be put in a level according to their deeds. The Prophet spoke of the lightest punishment in Hell :
"The person who will receive the least punishment among the people of Hell on the Day Resurrection will be a man, a smoldering ember will be placed under the arch of his foot. His brains will boil because of it.“(Saheeh Bukhari)
This person will think no one else is being punished more severely than himself, even though he will be the one receiving the lightest punishment. (Saheeh Muslim)
A great presentation for educators, activists or just those who are curious about Islam. The presentations covers the Purpose of Life, the Belief system and Practice of Islam. It also covers common misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.
New Edited and updated slides.
Section by Section pointers.
Flow charts and action pointers added.
Self Evaluation chart added
Virtues and duas and much more!
Slideshow presentation for children explaining the meanings (Tafsir) of Surah Al-Qadr and the importance of Laylatul Qadr.
For a free digital copy and worksheets, DM quran4kidz on Instagram.
evidence-based talk refuting the biggest myth of the 21st century that says "Islam is the most common cause of violence and terrorism" and the one that says that "muslims are terrorists"
Islam Peaceful Religion
A LECTURE BY HADRAT MIRZA MASROOR AHMAD, KHALIFATUL MASIH V, SUPREME
HEAD OF THE WORLDWIDE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY DELIVERED AT THE
UNIVERSITE D’ABOMEY- C A L AVI COTONOU, BENIN, DURING HIS RECENT M O S T
SUCCESSFUL VISIT IN GHANA, BURKINO FASO, BENIN AND NIGERIA
Dear students and staff members at this university,
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullah.
I have been asked to shed some light on Islam as a peaceful religion. In view of the
shortage of time, I can only address this subject briefly.
Whenever one wishes to speak about Islam as a religion of peace, the question
naturally springs to mind that whereas there are so many religions in the world such
as Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc., when it comes to finding out
whether Islam is a religion of peace, why should Islam be the odd one out?
One reason for this is that a few years after the beginning of Islam, anti-Islamic
powers began a propaganda that Islam is a religion of extremism and violence and
wants to compel others into belief by means of the sword. This, of course, is
incorrect. In the beginning, the Muslims of Makkah suffered persecution but they
remained silent. Finally, they migrated to Madinah but there too the disbelievers
hounded the Muslims and forced upon them a battle to which I will revert later. The
proof against those opponents who allege that Islam was spread by the sword is that
although the disbelievers of Makkah raised all sorts of objections, yet history stands
witness to the fact that the people of Makkah themselves never complained that the
Muslims had used the sword against the disbelievers to compel them to change their
faith.
Secondly, what has given Islam a bad name is an ugly and awful image of extremism
presented, whether knowingly or unwittingly, by some Muslim groups and.................
Today, the entire world views Islam as an aggressive and terrorist religion. Often, the killing of innocent people, suicidal bombings, and terrorist activities are carried out by people who claim to be Muslims, though in reality, the rebellious actions of these ignorant people have nothing to do with Islam. Rather, the real responsibility for these malicious and rebellious acts lies with the so-called scholars of Islam, who after the age of prophethood and Khilafat, were gravely mistaken in understanding the issue of Jihad, and considered the unjustified killing of human beings by sword a religious duty. These people, because of the distortion of their hearts, wrongly interpreting some of the Mutashabihat (complex and multifaceted) verses of the Holy Qur’an equated Islamic Jihad to rebellion, and associated self-concocted imprudent beliefs to Islam.
Hadhrat Aqdas, Promised Messiah (as) says:
“Islam is such a religion, which does not need the support of sword for its propagation. Rather, the inherent excellences of its teachings, its truth, enlightenment, reasoning, arguments, and the active assistance of God the Exalted, the signs, and His personal attention are such matters that always drive its progress and propagation…The message of Islam does not need any compulsion for its propagation… To mention that the Ghazis (Islamic veterans of wars) of the Frontier Region raise rebellion in the name of Jihad is an absurd thought, and it is nothing but foolishness and ignorance to call these rebellious people by the name of Ghazi. If an ignorant Muslim harbors even the least amount of sympathy for these people considering them performing Jihad, I tell the truth, that the one who calls a rebellious person ghazi, and praises those who bring a bad name to Islam is an enemy of Islam… In England, France and other European countries, Islam is very harshly criticized to have been spread by the use of force… The real truth is that this rebellion has been spread by the Maulvies (Islamic clerics), who are the unwise friends of Islam. They did not understand the reality of Islam, and provided an opportunity to others to raise objections because of their concocted beliefs. The beliefs concocted by them greatly aided the Christians. If they had not deceived others about jihad or misunderstood the meaning of jihad, no one would have taken advantage of the opportunity to criticize Islam." (Malfoozat, volume 3, p. 176, 177)
Why do Muslims say same tongue on any Islam related Matter around the Globe? Main Uddin
I have been asked by thousand times by non Muslim friends -
Why do Muslim say same tongue on any Muslim related matters around the globe ?
I have the reply here @ Know first Islam then comment in such way ---
Check what the Holy Quran says --
[9:71] “The Believers, men and women, are protectors one of another: they enjoin the ma`roof (all of Islam), and forbid the munkar (all that is evil; kufr): they observe regular prayers, pay Zakat, and obey Allah and His Messenger. On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise.”
Today, the entire world views Islam as an aggressive and terrorist religion. Often, the killing of innocent people, suicidal bombings, and terrorist activities are carried out by people who claim to be Muslims, though in reality, the rebellious actions of these ignorant people have nothing to do with Islam. Rather, the real responsibility for these malicious and rebellious acts lies with the so-called scholars of Islam, who after the age of prophethood and Khilafat, were gravely mistaken in understanding the issue ofJihad, and considered the unjustified killing of human beings by sword a religious duty. These people, because of the distortion of their hearts, wrongly interpreting some of the Mutashabihat (complex and multifaceted) verses of the Holy Qur’an equated Islamic Jihad to rebellion, and associated self-concocted imprudent beliefs to Islam.
Hadhrat Aqdas, Promised Messiah (as) says:
“Islam is such a religion, which does not need the support of sword for its propagation. Rather, the inherent excellences of its teachings, its truth, enlightenment, reasoning, arguments, and the active assistance of God the Exalted, the signs, and His personal attention are such matters that always drive its progress and propagation…The message of Islam does not need any compulsion for its propagation… To mention that the Ghazis (Islamic veterans of wars) of the Frontier Region raise rebellion in the name of Jihad is an absurd thought, and it is nothing but foolishness and ignorance to call these rebellious people by the name of Ghazi. If an ignorant Muslim harbors even the least amount of sympathy for these people considering them performing Jihad, I tell the truth, that the one who calls a rebellious person ghazi, and praises those who bring a bad name to Islam is an enemy of Islam… In England, France and other European countries, Islam is very harshly criticized to have been spread by the use of force… The real truth is that this rebellion has been spread by the Maulvies (Islamic clerics), who are the unwise friends of Islam. They did not understand the reality of Islam, and provided an opportunity to others to raise objections because of their concocted beliefs. The beliefs concocted by them greatly aided the Christians. If they had not deceived others about jihad or
Welcome the Second Coming Saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad peace and bles...muzaffertahir9
Welcome the Second Coming
Saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings of Allah be on him
Beware; there will be no prophet or messenger between Jesus, the son of Mary, and me. Remember, he shall be my Caliph after me to my people. Remember, he will vanquish Anti-Christ, break the Cross (with argument), abolish the taking of Jizya (tax collected from defeated people), as there would no longer be any war. Remember, whoever meets him should convey my greetings to him.
This slide program explains a very important hadith of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) in which he states that true adherents to his Sunnah are Ghuraba or strangers and he gave glad tidings to them. It explains who are the Ghuraba and what are their characteristics.
Islam Ahmadiyyat - The
Truth Prevails
Sermon Delivered by Hadhrat
Mirza Masroor Ahmad at Head
of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community
December 9th 2011
The detractors of Ahmadiyyat deny the claim of the Promised
Messiah (on whom be peace) because of their obstinacy,
egotism and vested interests and they persecute Ahmadis
This opposition is extending to the West, where civil liberties are
safeguarded by the government; these governments are
generally fair
Hudhur (aba) commended the fairness of Dutch government in
response to accusations from Dutch MP Mr. Geert Wilders
Hudhur (aba) explained the summary of his message to the
Pope and described a meeting with the great grand son of
Henry Martin Clark
This slide program explains universal brotherhood of Muslims anywhere in the world. It also explains that all humans are part of same family. There is no place for racism or any prejudice among human beings.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
2. "You will certainly hear much abuse from the followers of
previous books and from the idol-worshipping people.
And if you are patient and keep your duty -- this is surely
a matter of great resolution." (3:186)
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8. There is general lack of understanding about Islam
Violent attacks against people just because they are
Muslims or “look” like Muslims;
Inflammatory rhetoric in our national dialogue
State legislatures’ unnecessary and discriminatory
proposals to ban the consideration of Shari'ah, Islamic
religious law, in courts
Local debates over whether the construction of mosques
should be permitted.
9. In 2010 alone, nearly 800 anti-Muslim discrimination
charges were filed with the equal employment opportunity
Commission.
Many cases resulted from employers and schools failing to
reasonably accommodate the needs of employees and
students,
This included the freedom to wear head coverings and to
take time off for religious observances
10. In 2010, Florida pastor Terry Jones made worldwide news when he
announced his plan to publicly burn the Qu’ran.
While voices of reason succeeded in convincing Jones to forgo that
hateful initiative,
He went ahead in March 2011, overseeing a “trial” of the Quran at
which the Muslim holy book was found “guilty” of crimes and then
burned.
Although a legal exercise of free expression, such a heinous act is
offensive to people of all faiths around the world and against the
American values of religious freedom and pluralism.
11. In March of 2010, Rep. Peter King (R-NY.) Committee on homeland
Security held hearing focusing on the so-called “radicalization of
the American Muslim community,” misguidedly tarring an entire
community with the charges of radicalization.
Continued stereotyping of Muslims added to the prejudice towards
Muslims
The second hearing, held by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) focused on
protecting the civil rights of American Muslims.
Though the tone of this hearing was more positive, it is unfortunate
that such a hearing was necessary in the first place.
12. Some politicians have claimed that Islam is a political system, not a
religion, and thus not protected by the First Amendment.
They have threatened to "arrest every Muslim that comes across the
state line" and pledged to bar Muslim refugees from the country.
They have sanctioned spying on mosques without warrants and the
racial profiling of Muslim communities.
They have accused Muslims of launching a "civilizational jihad" and
called Islam a "cancer in our nation that needs to be cut out."
13. They have shut down schools over lessons on Islam and
called innocuous school materials dangerous propaganda.
More than 30 states have considered bills to "protect" their
civil courts from Islamic law, and nine states (Alabama,
Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee) enacted the bans.
They have said Muslims cannot be president of the United
States.
They have said Muslims should not be here at all.
14. Ignorance
Unfounded fears
Unfounded threat
Hatred
Anger
Animosity
Those who have exposure to information and knowledge are
silenced by bullies
Self interest and timidity leads to silence of the knowledgeable
19. "Many of the followers of previous books wish that
they could turn you back into disbelievers after you
have believed, but you should pardon and forgive."
(2:109)
20. ”
Bear patiently what they say." (20:130 and 50:39)
“
Obey not the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and disregard their hurtful talk."
(33:48)
21. Those who spend freely whether in prosperity or adversity and who restrain anger
and pardon (all) men for Allah loves those who do good."
(Aal-e-Imran,3:134)
"Let them forgive and overlook, do you not wish that Allah should forgive you? For
Allah is oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful". (Noor, 24:22)
22. "The Muslim who mixes with the people and bears
patiently their hurtful words, is better than one who does
not mix with people and does not show patience under
their abuse." (Mishkat, Book: Ethics, ch. 'Gentleness,
modesty and good behavior')
The Prophet said that: “Whoever suffers an injury and
forgives (the person responsible), God will raise his status
to a higher degree and remove one of his sins”. (At-
Tirmidhi)
23. “God had ordered me to maintain ties with those
who sever ties with me, and to give to those who
deprive me, and to forgive those who oppress me.”
(Al-Bukhari)
24. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to Ashja Abdul-Qais ‘You possess two qualities that Allah loves.
These are leniency and tolerance.’ [Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said, ‘He who is deprived of forbearance and leniency is, in fact,
deprived of all good.’ [Muslim]
25. The Prophet [SAW] said, ‘Allah is Forbearer and He loves
forbearance, and rewards for forbearance while He does
not reward severity, and does not give for any thing
besides it [forbearance].’ [Muslim]
26. ‘Aisha(RA) narrated that the Prophet [SAW] said,
‘Whenever forbearance is added to something, it
adorns it; and whenever it is withdrawn from
something, it leaves it defective.’ [Muslim]
27. `Aisha(RA) narrated, ‘Whenever the Prophet [SAW] was given a choice
between two matters, he would [always] choose the easier as long as it
was not sinful to do so; but if it was sinful he was most strict in avoiding
it. He never took revenge upon anybody for his own sake; but when
Allah's Legal Bindings were outraged, he would take revenge for Allah's
sake.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
28.
Abu Hurairah A man asked the Prophet [SAW] to give him
advice, and he [SAW] said, ‘Do not get angry.’ The man
repeated that several times and he [SAW] replied [every
time], ‘Do not get angry.’ [Al-Bukhari]
29. In his advice to Abu Musa and Mu’adh before dispatching
them to Yemen, the Prophet(SAW) said: ‘Show leniency (to
the people]; don't be hard upon them; give them glad tidings
; and do not create aversion. Work in collaboration and don’t
be divided.’ (Bukhari)
30. `Anas (RA) narrates that the Prophet(SAW) said: ‘Give
glad tidings [to the people]; do not create [in their
minds] aversion [towards religion]; show them
leniency and do not be hard upon them
32. Prophet (SAW) showed mercy
Towards his Enemies.
Among POW’s after battle of Badar, was Suhayl bin 'Amr who was a
fiery speaker and was denouncing the Prophet (SAW ).
'Umar may Allah be pleased with him one the Prophet’s closest
companions, suggested that two of his lower teeth be pulled out so
that he might not be so vile in his speeches.
The Prophet ( SAW ) replied: “Were I to do this, Allah would disfigure
me on the Day of Judgement, despite the fact that I am His
messenger.”
And the Prophet himself said, "Indeed, I am sent as a mercy."
(Muslim)
33. Prophet (SAW) forgave the hostile
people of Ta’if
When the Prophet (SAW) went to Ta'if to invite its people to Islam they met him
with denial and ridicule
They encouraged street boys to throw stones at him until his feet bled.
Even under such circumstances, angels sought his permission to destroy the
town,
The Prophet refused saying. "i am sent as a mercy and not as a punishment”
He further said "These people just don't know me" and "I hope that Allah will
raise some one among these people who will serve Islam"
Muhammad bin Qasim who spread Islam in sub continent was descendent of
these Taif people)
34. Prophet (SAW) prayed mercifully for
opponent tribe of Daus
When Tufayl bin `Amr ad-Dausiy gave up hope on the guidance of
his tribe he went to the Prophet (SAW).
He said, "O Messenger of God, the tribe of Daus has disobeyed and
refused, so supplicate to God against them."
The Prophet faced Makkah and raised his hands, and the people
were certain that Daus would be destroyed.
But the Prophet of Mercy only said, "O God, guide Daus and bring
them [to Islam]." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
35. Forgiveness and mercy to enemies
upon victory of Makkah
When Prophet (SAW) conquered Makkah, he entered it with ten thousand soldiers
God gave him the decision concerning those who had abused and persecuted him, plotted his
assassination, expelled him from his homeland, killed his companions and tortured them because
of their religion.
One of his companions said, "Today is a day of massacre." But the Prophet (blessings and peace
be upon him) said, "No, but today is a day of mercy."
Then he went before the defeated people whose eyes were wide with fear and whose hearts
were trembling, waiting to see what the victorious conqueror would do with them.
Their own practice was that of revenge and murder.
But the Prophet said to them, "O Quraysh, what do you suppose I should do with you?”
They replied, "What is good. You are a generous brother and the son of a generous brother."
The Messenger of God replied, "Go, for you are free."
36. Hate-Crime Muslim Victim forgave and
tried To Save His Attacker’s life
Just 10 days after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Rais Bhuiyan (Bangladeshi-American Muslim) was
working at a gas station in Dallas when he was shot in the face by a man named Mark Stroman.
Stroman was on a shooting spree, targeting people who appeared to be Muslim or of Middle
Eastern descent. Stroman was to be executed July 20, 2011; Bhuiyan, the only survivor of the
attacks forgave him and fought to save his life.
Bhuiyan required medical attention for years after the attack. The bullet hit him on the right side of
the face, leaving severe injuries, particularly to his right eye.
"I had to go through several surgeries and finally the doctor could save the eye, but the vision is
gone, and I'm still carrying more than 35 pellets on the right side of my face," he says.
"My dad suffered a stroke when he heard the news that his son was shot in the face
Despite the difficulties, Bhuiyan looked to his faith, ISLAM, in order to find forgiveness.
"According to my faith in Islam, there is no hate, no killing. It doesn't allow anything like that,"
says Bhuiyan.
37. A Muslim forgave and tried To Save His
Attacker’s life
Bhuiyan created a website called World Without Hate to educate others
about hate crimes as a means of preventing them.
He's worked with Stroman's defense attorney, who has filed several
appeals on Stroman's death sentence.
"I strongly believe executing him is not a solution. We will just simply
lose a human life without dealing with the root cause, which is hate
crime," Bhuiyan says.
"In Islam it says that saving one human life is the same as saving the
entire mankind. Since I forgave him, all those principles encouraged me
to go even further, and stop his execution and save another human life."
38. Three Young Muslims Killed ‘Execution
Style’ In N Carolina
On February 10, 2015, local police in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, responded to a report of gunshots heard at
5:15 p.m. All three victims had been killed with gunshot wounds to the head.
1. Deah Shaddy Barakat, age 23, a Syrian American.[ A 2013 graduate of North Carolina State University who
had majored in business administration, he was a second-year student in the UNC School of Dentistry
2. Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, age 21, a Jordanian American of Palestinian descent and the wife of Deah
Shaddy Barakat. Born in Jordan, she emigrated to the United States at the age of six months. A 2014
graduate of North Carolina State University, she had graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological
sciences, and was planning to enter UNC in the fall to study dentistry.
3. Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, age 19, a Jordanian American of Palestinian descent and a sister of Yusor
Mohammad Abu-Salha. Born in the United States, she was a sophomore in the North Carolina State
University College of Design, majoring in architecture and environmental design
The killer, victims' neighbor, Craig Stephen Hicks, a 46-year-old former car parts salesman, turned himself in
to sheriff's deputies
39. Aftermath
On February 11, 2015 a few thousand people attended a vigil in "The Pit" at the center of the UNC
campus.
Deah's mother Layla Barakat told the students: "He died of hate crime and his legacy is never
hate. You don't respond back by hating the other. You respond back by love. By peace, by mercy.
That's Deah's way.”
Deah's brother, Farris added: "If, and it was quite possible, that this was an act based off of evil and
a scared ignorant man, do not let ignorance propagate in your life. Do not reply to ignorance with
ignorance. Become an amazing, bright intellectual leader that I know this university can create.
His sister Suzanne Barakat spoke of her younger brother's commitment to serving others, and his
wife's and sister-in-law's volunteer and charitable contributions to the greater community. She
said, "The message that we want to share is spread love, spread awareness because these three
people were nothing but love and kindness. I'm sure they would want you to continue that for
them."
40. Her face was smashed with
a beer mug for speaking
another language. (2015)
Her attacker smashed a beer mug into her face for speaking another language.
The blow cut deep into her skin, tearing away bits of flesh that left physical
wounds requiring 17 stitches — and a psychological wound that left her fearful
of living in Minnesota, she said.
Yet on Tuesday, Asma Jama forgave the woman who attacked her.
“In front of everybody here, I do forgive you, and I hope that you choose love
over hate,” Jama said to Jodie Marie Burchard-Risch, who was sentenced in
Anoka County District Court
41. Now, she has forgiven her attacker
“I don’t have any ill feelings toward you. I just want you — at the
end of all this — to understand we are all the same. It doesn’t
matter what’s on my head. It doesn’t matter the color of my skin, we
are all the same human beings. We are fighting for the same rights,”
Jama said
Burchard-Risch, 44, of Ramsey, pleaded guilty in October to third-
degree assault in the attack, which took place in 2015 inside an
Applebee’s restaurant in Coon Rapids.
Judge Nancy J. Logering sentenced her to 180 days in jail, five years
of probation, and mandatory alcohol testing and treatment,
according to court documents
42.
43. 4 Important ACTION ITEMS for
Muslims
Outreach
Serving Humanity
Social justice
Empowering
Muslims
CONFRONTING ISLAMOPHOBIA
44. 1-OUTREACH & DISPEL MISCONCEPTIONS
i. Meet your Muslim neighbors – Dawah in the immediate neighborhood
ii. Open houses – masajid and Islamic community centers
iii. Mailbox – sending out postcards –
iv. Facebook – videos (animated or others) – composing and boosting – easy, cost effective
v. Ads: TV, Newspaper, Radio, Magazine, Billboards etc.
vi. Daily reminders Dawah/Tarbiyah short videos through social media for the Muslim community.
vii. Rapid response app – quick video/written response to breaking news related to Islamophobia
and human rights issues.
viii. Social media – enhancing the social media visibility of Muslims.
ix. Coordinate with international and US leaders (Muslims and non-Muslims) working on
Islamophobia – Invite them to hold workshops and speak at the conventions.
x. Outreach to the Latino, African American and Native American communities.
45. 2. SERVING HUMANITY
I. Rebuild program: Assist in repair or remodeling of residences for
needy ,specially victims of natural disasters
II. Food pantry in every masjid to feed the hungry and needy families
specially with children and elderly at home
III. Counseling to youth- specially assisting them in education, or those
suffering with drug problems, unemployment, mental health issues,
family issues.
IV. Free medical clinics: to provide health care for the deprived and
needy
V. Winter clothing drives for needy
VI. School supplies to needy students of underprivileged families.
46. 3- SOCIAL JUSTICE
a. Alliances
I. Neighbors
II. Minority groups – Hispanics, African Americans, Native Americans, Anti-Abortion, and Anti-
Racism, etc.
III. Anti-Islamophobia groups, human rights groups
IV. Interfaith partners
b. Human Rights abuses: Protests – Muslims and ICNA to be visible – local and national levels.
c. SUMMIT – intra-faith summits, USCMO, ICNA National, Regional, etc.
d. Town hall meetings – Webinars, physical
e. Race relationship workshops
f. Community Education: How to prevent and document the hate incidents?
g. Bus Tour of America – with Interfaith partners
47. 4- EMPOWERING THE MUSLIMS
Leverage the media – obtain services of a media firm to assist all our departments and projects
i. Workshops to train the ICNA Units to engage with the media properly
b. Workshops to empower Muslims, youth, families and Masajid
i. Talking points related to outreach; Projects execution
ii. Train the trainers and they go to about 500 Masajid all over the country to train Muslims
iii. Islamophobia hotline assigns to CSJ and Young Muslims
iv. Safety tips for Muslims – workshops
v. Media Alert Network
1. Response to Islamophobia – Articles, videos, social media – work with the Dawah team
2. Rapid Response app – sending a quick response to the major news story (stories) of the day.
These alerts will go to the Muslim community.
vi. Islamophobia app to document incidents– assign to YM alumni – leverage all the ICNA
personnel and resources
48. EMPOWERING MUSLIMS
Civic engagement
i. Local boards, PTAs, local and state elections
d. Youth Empowerment
i. African American youth – involving
ii. High school, middle school, and MSAs
iii. Youth conferences – choose relevant topics – Regional
iv. Youth Guide for the safety in an Islamophobia environment
v. Diversity of occupations for the youth
vi. MCNA and Native Deen – My America Tour
vii. Internship in Congress, Senate, and States – local and national
1. ICNA offer scholarships
2. One physician – one intern - model
e. Conventions
i. Enhance the conventions – new topics to the speakers
ii. Involve other organization and specialists from other Faith groups
iii. ICNA Co – education programs to enhance their caliber