10 WAYS AMERICAN MUSLIMS CAN HELP SAVE THE WORLD

Source: muslimmatters.org

By:Junaid Subzwari

The world, it appears, has completely lost its mind.  It seems that our tiny planet is staged for a complete disaster with the West and Muslim world as the co-stars.  What’s sad is that all of these problems are based on misunderstandings and lies spread by hate mongers with one interest: growing their bank accounts.  To add insult to injury, citizens from the West and the Muslim world are starting to detest each because they feel the other side is this Great Evil trying to enslave them.  Then there are those caught in the middle: the American Muslims, aka, you and I.  We’re blessed with the conundrum of being, both, Muslims and Americans.  We know that Islam is not about killing the innocent, but, also know that reality tv is not the reality of Western culture.  So what’s a brother/sister to do?

Global Dawah Day: Muslims win at the World Cup (Video)

Source: http://www.iera.org/

The 20th Football World Cup kicked off in Brazil on Thursday 12th June. For an entire month the world’s eyes were fixed on this event, becoming the topic of impassioned discussions at home, school, work, restaurants on street corners, well…everywhere you can think of!

Anything and everything football is IN during this period – even those that don’t like football will get caught up in the frenzy! From special offers for pizzas, to decidedly bizarre advertising, everyone will be riding the wave.

But, with all the euphoria and joy, there will also be sorrow as teams exit the tournament and people return to the humdrum routine of daily life. Maybe many considering that there must be more to life than this…

Imagine if a small seed could be planted in the minds of the masses, which in time could grow…prompting them to consider their true goal in life.

WHAT DID WE DO?

To coincide with the the Brazil football World Cup, iERA has launched the first ever Global Dawah Campaign – ‘What’s Your Goal?’. This campaign aims to motivate Muslims to get involved in sharing the message of Islam in a warm and friendly way to inshaa’Allah plant the seeds, prompting people to ponder their true purpose in life.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“Whoever guides (another) to a good deed will get a reward similar to the one who performs it.”

(Sahih Muslim)

Omar Suleiman: Achieving the Goal of Life (Video)

 Omar Suleiman is the kind-hearted, friendly giant from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born and raised in America, Sheikh Omar’s character has gained the love of both young and mature audiences.
After having attained two Bachelors degree in Islamic Studies and in Accounting, Sheikh Omar began teaching intensive seminars in Aqeedah, Fiqh, Tafseer, Dawah, and Hadith. He has served as the Imam of Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddique in New Orleans. He studied in the UAE under Ustadh Tariq Rajah and in Jordan under Sheikh Omar Sulayman Al Ashqar, for whom he has translated articles and books. Since 2008, Sheikh Omar has been under the tutelage of Dr. Salah As-Sawy and Dr. Hatem Al Haj and teaching online with Mishkah University. A member of the ICNA Shariah Council, he also conducts intensive courses locally in Texas with the Islamic Learning Foundation. Sheikh Omar is an embodiment of his teachings, combining knowledge and action. He was the field coordinator of ICNA Relief in Hurricane Katrina as well as the Outreach Director of ICNA Relief Louisiana. He was recognized and awarded for “Outstanding Civic Achievement” by the Major and City Council of New Orleans in 2010. He is currently dedicating himself fully to teaching and in his Masters program of Islamic Finance with the Institute of Islamic Finance in the UK, and will be pursuing his PhD in Islamic Studies from Malaysia in the Fall of this year, insha Allah.
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LIBYA

 

The lack of tourists is explained by the unrest that dominates in the country. The 34,000 visitors who come here every year are attracted by Libyan coffee, sand, and the friendly atmosphere: you can even be invited to homes of the locals for dinner and conversation.