Dawah to Building Residents

Bismillah,

Assalamoalaikum wr rb,

Dear Sister Shazia,

I want to share with you a personal experience of doing dawah. Every Ramadan, online student ( mostly 1429 course) here in Dubai, pool in sadaqah money to prepare gift bags before Ramadan for muslims and non- muslims. Each of us distribute them in our neighbour-hood, to friends and relatives. This year I moved to a new location, an apartment building, where there are mostly non-muslims living, since most of the couples are working so there isn’t much interation with them.

I was a bit worried how to distribute bags in an effective way. But Allah SWT put an idea in my heart. I told my huband about it but he was little apprehensive about it. On my insistence he agreed to help. I took a table, well actually it was a cloth rack (have to be innovative), folded it’s sides and cover it with a beautiful table cloth. We took it down at the entrance of the building and the bags, around 20-25 of them.

We took permission from the security person to display the gift bags for that evening, which was given. We then arranged the table and the bags near the side of the entrance. I took a print out and sticked it on the wall behind the display, stating:

Dear All, we want to share the blessings of this month of Ramadan with you, please accept this gift from us. Each bag for non-muslims contained a copy of English translation of Quran,a book on the Prophet SAW and a packet of dates. The muslim’s one had informative books and cards of dua.

We left the bags after asr and my husband went to check upon them just before Maghrib, alhamdulilah all the bags were gone. I was so grateful to Allah SWT that it worked so well. When I shared this experience with my daughter in USA, she suggested to share it with all the students, specially living in Canada and USA. They can do dawah this way in their apptment building and work place. A bouquet of flowers can be added to the display to make it more inviting.

If you think this will benefit and inspire others then forward it.

May Allah SWT accept from us and keep our intentions pure. Ameen

JazakAllah khairoon,

A student of Quran.

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True Relationship with the Quran

I just wanted to say "I just love the AlHuda course" mashAllah...you get practical lessons for your daily life every single class....and you can achieve the relationship with the Quran that you always wanted...

Student, California

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No more Barriers
 

   "For years and in different stages of my life I kept looking and hoping to somehow find an avenue to study the Quran and know for myself what the Quran says. Alhamdolillah, finally, in Jan of 2009 I embarked on the journey of learning the Quran at Alhuda, and  without a doubt I can say that this past year has been the best year of my life. I testify to the fact that Allah swt made each step easier for me, put more barakah in my time, changed my heart, removed my language barrier from the Quran and given me sooo much more than I can express in words.

   I wish and pray that Allah swt removes all barriers, reservations and hesitations that anyone has to avail the opportunity to learn His book. May Allah swt give us the taufeeq (ability) to draw closer to Him through His book."

 Umm Fatimah, CA, 33:

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Million times again!

   "Initially, I was very very reluctant and skeptical about taking this course and had plenty of reasons that could hold me back, but I jumped in. Alhamdulillah, I think that was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It gave me the connection with the Qur'aan and with my Rabb that I desperately needed. It gave me more focus in my life, and now I know HOW to live Islaam, and not just be someone called a "Muslim". This course teaches you how to PRACTICALLY apply the Qur'aan, it fixes up your heart, gives you an "Imaan Rush" everyday, and makes you understand why you, as a Muslim, do what you do. Given the chance, I would take this course a million times again. If anyone has even the slightest possibility of taking this course, I have only one thing to say: TAKE THIS, and don't waste it."

 Bint Abdullah, MD, 17:

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Dream come true

   "I always dreamed of studying the Qur'an. I would stare at the Qur'an sometimes and hug it tightly, just longing to understand it's meaning. I felt like there was a barrier between me and the Qur'an. SubhanAllah, when I took this class, the barrier was lifted Alhamdulilah. We would study and analyze each word of the Qur'an and then do the Tafseer of the verses. My Tajweed has improved immensely. The friends I found I will always cherish. The Qur'an would relieve my pain, answer my questions, and guide me. May Allah 'azza wa jal give everyone this chance of moving out from darkness's into the light and finding true peace and happiness, Ameen."

  Anonymous:

Asa wr wb

MyUstazah ,I  have no words to thank my beloved Ustazah for being there for us as a Spiritual /Roohani Mother ..guiding us towards the right path with kindness an generosity , every day you are planting a seed of curiosity and motivation to know and to grow and succeed.  Jazaak'Allah  for all that you’ve done for us... May Allah Bless you with Ajr e azeem and keep you as a rahmah and shafqat on us in our future life.. ameen

My  sweet Shazia baji I can't thank you enough …for being there for us with super patience, making our class so lively along with doing our islah …and being there as a practical role modle for us

My Sweet sis Seemein ,for all the extra efforts you make to help us grow and the challenges you encourage us to face to help us become who we are.With you we found guidance, friendship, discipline and love, everything

My Loveliest sis Bushrah, Jazak'Allah for your guidance, friendship, and even for your discipline. I learned that I am strongest when I recognize what yet is weak and how I might best develop those parts of my character. Thank you for taking the time to be my friend.

My Loveliest Sis Maria,  we really appreciate the way you encourage  students to put their best efforts in understanding the lessons.I am lucky to have the best teacher in this world. Wherever I may go in my life, I will always remember that I had an excellent guide in the form of a teacher

Jazak Allah Khairan Katheer for everything you did for us …

The Word teacher explains all !!

T is for talented that you surely are
E is for explaining so patiently
A is for the ability to make the class fun
C is for correcting us when we were wrong
H is for helping us in every way
E is for encouraging us to do our best
R is for rare, there is only one of you!
So thank you special teacher; we think you're great Masha’Allah!

we are so blessed to have teachers like youI

And for my lovely sisters

Our Class has come to an end, and we know
Our lives will be different and new;
We’re going out into the world,
Our goals and dreams to pursue.

But one thing will never, ever change,
As we go our separate ways;
The relation we’ve made in THIS CLASS will be
as SISTERS for all our days.

The special ties and attachments we’ve made,
These bonds will never be broken;
We’ll continue to feel that special bond,
Though words may not be spoken.

So it’s not "goodbye," but rather "farewell;"
WE’ll see each-other again, my SISTERS
in this world and In Jannah,
And this journey  will never end.

                                                                                         Insha’Allah

Jazakkumullahu khairan katheeran to all my sisters for your participation and co-operation

Wa akhir wa da’wanaa anil hamdulillahi rabbil alaeem