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Islam TodayGlobally Islam is a synonym for TERRORISM
Islam represents cruel, heartless and fanatic people
Islam depicts backwardness
Islam is everything that can be negative!
Indian Circumference Islam is anti-Hinduism, anti-Indian
Islam is of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran – Not Indian
All terrorists are Muslims!
Islam depicts people who are merciless and have the heart to„halaal animals‟ than letting them get rid off pain in a jhatka!
Islam is „Black Burkha‟ or a „check stole‟ or „bearded face withoutmustache‟ or „Pan chewing red lips‟
Muslim – A minority!
Muslims – they do everything absolutely the other way the Hindusdo! E.g. – they bow to the setting sun (west), they cook oninverted tawa, they worship Pigs and they eat cows whom Hindusworship.
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Some facts
La-ilaha ilallah, Muhammad-ur Rasulullah Vedas reclaim the same thing, though none of the Hindus are
aware of this till date!
Hinduism is based on vedas and not Ramayana orMahabharata, both of which are simple historicalregistries
Deoband – the highest and most regarded authority ofIslamic decisions has recently issued „fatwa‟ againstterrorism across the globe, declaring it anti-Islam
Muslim community is deteriorating Islam is not superstitious
New generation is fatigued*
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Why is the new generation
fatigued?
Islam‟s basic principle is – Self Discipline and SelfResponsibility.
Nowhere Islam guides any imposition! Exactly that is what we are doing.
It is bound to bring adverse results!
No wonder the generation is haywire looking for solace andfreedom.
Islam is democratic in nature therefore, it is importantfor the new generation to understand it before being
shoved off into practicing it. Islam is a contemporary discipline and is totally logic
based, then why we do not have the confidence topromote it?
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Why is the new generation
fatigued?
There is only 1 reason. We have forgotten andforsaken its true essence and basic values!
We do all of this: Superstition
Imposition
Scare people in the name of Allah-Subhan-a-wata-Aala.Pushing people away from loving the Almighty
Practice that we do not understand
Simply follow what our parents did rather than understanding
it. Pushing our progeny to practice it the same way
DO WE NEED TO DO ANYTHING MORE,
TO HARM THE DISCIPLINE?
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We will have to rectify the
errors…
Since the discipline is now led into darkness in a bigway, we will have to enter the dungeon and bring itback to light.
We may have to seek help from the influential race,may be non-Muslims also
We will have to eradicate the negative imagery of thefaith
We will have to only spread the knowledge what Islamis, rest we leave to „Him‟, and this is precisely what weare suppose to do.
We will influence the future decision makers who aretreading forward in the walk of life
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Let’s have a look at one
of such messages whichare being propagated to
instigate the culturalvariances
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Let us now analyse &
understand the issue
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A few questions
General Perception of Islam
A perception that has been created
Importance of patriotism – underestimated! How to influence? Who to Influence ?
What to be targeted?
Communication Route? Conduits?
What is common?
Why is the community looked down upon? How to become a part of India!
Why would they get assured?
What kind of programs can we initiate to generate theimpact? Where and When?
Who will attend?
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A few questions
Challenges
Suppression by majority Opposition - Resistance to acceptance
Political pressures
Sensitivities of communalism
Support by the Islamic community
What is wrong or what is right? Opting for key influencers like film stars etc. for the message
propagation!
Dress - The colour black or the traditional checks! Basic psychological impact
Repulsion at sight
What to do?
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A few questions What about the community internally?
How to re-influence the Muslims?
Where and what is going wrong? Have we understood Islam well?
Islam is a religion to facilitate and make life simplerand easier.
Is there a scope to make amendments? Eg. – Dressing up, culture…
Madarsas – A big challenge within!
Relation to other communities – Christianity etc. What is the reason other communities do not
have such an impression? Therefore, certain acts common with other
communities can not be the reasons behind the
imagery.
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Answers
…!
Let‟s try
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First Impact
Humans by nature
1st React to what they see
Subsequently to what they hear; and
Finally what they are made to believe (i.e. something they areconvinced about!)
After this cycle an opinion is formed
THIS IS SIMPLY – SCIENCE!
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Current circumstancesAcross Cultures of the World
In the existing scenario what is creating the conflict is the culturalvariance across western lifestyle and the traditional Islamic cult
Westernization is result of a moment of sin which is now gettingcarried forward as a series
This moment is not natural and so creates uneasiness anddiscomfort, therefore, is short-lived
Human beings today seek solace and peace and are all runningaround in search of the same
The outcome of the impact of the westernization has started
coming out.
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Our key objectivesas compared to our challenges
Get acceptance among other communities
Clear the misconceptions
Establish facts of Islam Vs other disciplines
Establish the patriotic connect of Muslims – e.g. Khali in News on
5.3.08 for being patriotic, Khans becoming famous actors, SanjayDutt being son of a Muslim mother, APJ Kalam the ex-president ofIndia.
Establish that Muslims in the country are foremostly good humanbeings, then Indians and then Muslims
This is
precisely
what Islam
guides. “In
Rome be like
the Romans”
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Our key objectivesas compared to our challenges
Is Science a key to this problem?
Humans by nature 1st
react to what they SEE,
subsequently to what
they HEAR and finally
what they are made to
BELIEVE (i.e.
something they are
convinced about!) After this cycle, an
opinion is made
May be.
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Our key objectivesas compared to our challenges
We can introduce the right kind of dresses in pleasing
colours
We can dress up the Woman in Islam much more
beautifully than she has been for centuries now!
Men can be given better options than just being
simple bearded buffs as they are perceived!
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Who will be our target
audiences?
Youngsters - who have to make decisions M & F
14 to 38
All SECs
Muslim and Non-Muslims Profile – Students, Official employees etc.
Aged – who have lived their lives and can influencethe younger generation M & F
38 and above All SECs
Muslims & Non-Muslims
Profile – Working, retired, caretakers
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HUMAN RACE WHO IS
STILL UNAWARE OF
THE TRUE LIGHT
MOUMINS’WHO WILL HAVE TO BE
GUIDED HOW TO
AMEND THEIR APPROACH
Our impact universe
MUSLIMS GETTING
DEVIATED
This is an
alarming
situation &
has to be
addressed
on priority
This group will help us build a team
to spread the message faster!
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What went wrong?
Lack of „ilm‟ – knowledge and appreciation of Islamamong the Muslims
Increase in the practice of superstition etc. due to lack
of awareness Deviation of actual Islamic „taariqat‟ ways, due to lack
of appreciation for the discipline
Basics of Islam overlooked due to unawareness again
Lack of Islamic awareness, understanding,misinterpretation and benefit of easy way out in a multi-cultural society is deteriorating the culture itself!
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ur key message…
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Enhancing the nature
within us
This is the beauty of Islam.
Allah has facilitated us to discover
ourselves Islam is the wisdom to understand and
appreciate OUR BEING.
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The route-en-route
What must we do?
Present not Islam‟s practices, but fundamentals!
Present the spirit of Islam, the essence which makes itunique The fact that the minutest of detail of any claim is
available/traceable here
Islam has an explanation to all its manifestations, claims andprinciples
Islam is an organised guidance
It is a practice based on logic and science, which in turn isbased on basic natural phenomena
It has the capability to justify all its preaching
It is indeed a way of life
It is a discipline for those who know the truth and thereby holda bigger responsibility towards the lesser known
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Dawa`tThe actual meaning
Islam represents the host and all other communitiesthat dwell around Islam are the guests and need to bewelcomed in the same fashion
Mezbaan and Mehmaan – Daayi and Madu The guest deserves to be treated well
The host must always attend to all the expectations ofthe mehmaan
Islam is a responsible cult and must attribute theirresponsibility RESPONSIBLY
No imposition or no pressurization simply share theessence of the discipline
We have a
Bigger role
to play
Our job is only to communicate
the message! & not makedecisions on their behalf
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Route Methodology
Ibaadat
Hidaayat
Akhlaaq
Amal
Establish the comfort level so that others start accepting usas part of their routine life
Give them a friendly ambience lest they get scared/repelledaway
Let them put their questions! They will get influenced when they see the strength of
character in our practice
Keep sharing with them the beauty of the discipline
Keep highlighting the positive notes, which are factual andlogic based
Use common spoken language that appeals to them
Yes, our dress up may cause hindrance but once they getused to it they will accept it as a part of their daily life. In thesame way it has been accepted in the west
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Crux
The Basis of Islam
Islam is a way of life
Islam is “Deen-e-fithrath”
It is in harmony with the key human attributes
It reveals the essence of true nature of humanbeings and therefore, finally leads to the salvationand to peace of an individual
Perfect-Comfort is natural and thus it is the only
best route Being easy in one and un-easy on the other situation is a
clear indication of discomfort!
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How does the other side
look at it?
They have been practicing a faith all their lives and it isa part of them
They have their own inherent perceptions and may notwant to change these overnight, nor is it justified toforce them
They have their own imagery of Almighty and swear byit
They have their own set of values which they delvewith
Imagine how is it with you when someone asks you?
Therefore!...
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How we must go forward
is a very sensitive issue
First step will be to present to them your culture and mannerisms For this it becomes imperative that you understand it well
It will be a jihaad for us when we may have to overlook some of theirreactions
Our test will be to control our anger, our counter-reaction, maintainour patience and finally mind our language and message.
Then you enquire about their culture and understand from themwhat is that drives their faith
The answer to any confusion will obviously be the omnipotence of Allah (SWA) and they will also agree but will for sure resist Shaitaan has to play his role eventually and he will
Treat them as your guest whom you cannot displease, likechildren whom you cannot annoy lest you loose them
They are our own people led astray in the tussle of the times andoff-course the wicked interests of the Shaitaan
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Branch no. 3
Dealing with media, films
& other influencers
What will be course of
action?
It will be done in the following manner :
Branch no. 1
Dealing with training of
Muslims
Branch no. 2
Dealing with General category
including both
The core group
controlling the exercise
Suggest Name!
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How will these branches
operate?
These branches will deal with 3 different targetaudiences towards a common objective:
1
2
3
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Basic Requirements
The whole project will be under direct monitor of learned membersin order to control and optimise any message that is rolled out
To implement this program, help of Aalims and Aalimas would berequired, who could facilitate questions and answers
Guidance on the communication route identified for the project Development of a core team who will get bifurcated into various
streams to dispense the objectives of the project
Arrangement at Deoband for Jammaats of Muslim children underextreme care and attention of capable guides
Re-direct sponsorships of patrons who would want to promote and
encourage the effort IQRA‟s and IIWA‟s websites will have to be updated with
appropriate content to support the project and establish guidanceto potential participants
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Your Suggestions…
How can we improve or add value?
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LL H H FIZ
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