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| Ramadan Display: need suggestions |
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| Hebba |
| 11/03/02 at 20:53:46 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum, Ramadan Mubarak to everyone.... Alhamdulilah, at my University, we have a weekly Dawah Table and since Ramadan is approaching, I was thinking that I should set up some kind of display at the Dawah Table to spark interest and curiosity. Does anyone have any kinds of suggestions for what I can do? I dont have much time left so something simple would be better, simple yet creative. Please let me know Insha'Allah. Jazakum Allahu Khairan Asalaamu Alaikum, Hebba |
| Re: Ramadan Display: need suggestions |
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| Kathy |
| 11/04/02 at 21:52:05 |
| [slm] This is what we are doing at the Museum this year. On the left of the display a painted cloth with a father and his children standing on a mountain top sighting the new moon. Using sillouette) In the middle a sahoor and iftar table, a table with Quran and chair, and a section for night tea. On the right hand side we have Eid outfits from all over the word, with a multi scarf background. In front of them are children toys and cd from various artists. Also included in the dispaly will be prayer rugs, compas, hadith etc... |
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| jannah |
| 11/05/02 at 04:39:56 |
| This is some useful general info on Dawah tables :) 10 Chracteristics of an MSA Table Background work involves maintaining a consistent supply of daw'ah material, Qur'ans, and funds, making and maintaining posters (laminating them etc.), arranging for special activities at the table, training the da'ees, and taking care of special requests if any. The coordinator can delegate these jobs to others, but needs to be responsible and follow up regularly, as all of the above are very critical in ensuring the success and continuity of the table. It is also a good idea to hold periodic meetings to get feedback from the da'ees and other people and improve upon the table as appropriate. TEN CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD DAWAH TABLE: 1. Attractis positive attention. Posters and materials should be displayed prominently and attractively and should not be the same every week. 2. Is in a busy area of the campus, preferably in the equivalent of the "student center" in your universities. 3. Has occasional non-standard activities as a part of the table, such as the "wheel game" (see description later) and "Have your name written in Arabic for Free" service etc. 4. Is consistent. Consistency is very important. Sometimes and individual may feel inhibited the first time, but on seeing the table for the third or fourth time, may decide to stop by. 5. It's da'ees are trained in basic daw'ah. 6. Gives incentives for people to return and not just stop by once and never come again. 7. Encourages positive discussion on Tawheed and the fundamentals of Islam and discourage endless discussion on politics etc. You can achieve this partly through the choice of literature and posters you display, but mainly this is the job of the da'ee manning the table. 8. Has a follow-up mechanism for people genuinely interested in Islam. You can point them to a local daw'ah organization that offers classes on Islam to non-Muslims or start one yourself. Also follow up with them if you have taken their name and address in response to a request by them. 9. While the main focus is Tawheed, occasional themes are chosen such that they address some issue relevant to the society and attract attention. 10. Gives out free translations of the Qur'an. ADDING COLOR TO THE RAINBOW-SOME CREATIVE IDEAS FOR THE DAWAH TABLE: - "Personalized Business Cards -- In Arabic-- For FREE" - Quiz or other Educational game - Free Stuff This goes without saying. People, especially students, are attracted to free things. Especially, if any form of food is being given out for free. However, it may not always be possible for an MSA to give out free items, but it is worth the money. At one university, free dates were given out during the daw'ah table after Ramadan (a good way to use the left over dates). Two or three dates were packed in a small plastic bag and tied with a ribbon to make them look attractive. Sure enough, this did attract people. - Audio-Visual Material Showing an appropriate video on Islam or playing Islamic songs may not be a bad idea. However, realize that people are not going to stop for the duration of the video or the audio tape. It may attract their attention and they may stop for a minute or two. But in this process, they may pick up some brochures, or at least start thinking about Islam. - Islamic computer game or software CONTINUING THE TABLE: This is the real challenge. Very often MSA-originated activities stops when the person who initiated them graduates and leaves. If the person who starts the table is about to graduate and leave, then he/she needs to start looking for someone, usually from among the volunteers of the table, who will be able to coordinate the table after the present coordinator leaves. It is good if they can spend a semester working together, where the future coordinator is trained to do the work and also gets a chance to feel how it would be to coordinate the table all by him/herself. However, this may be subjected to the election procedures of each individual MSA, and may not be possible in every case. At any rate, the coordinator should share information among others so that he/she is not the only one with all the know-how of running a table. Coordinating a daw'ah table is relatively easy and does not require much time once the coordinator becomes familiar with the work. However, strength to carry out any Islamic activity, however easy or difficult, comes only from Allah (swt), if He sees sincerity in our hearts. May Allah give this strength and sincerity to us so that our humble effort continues and expands fi sabilillah, and more and more people come to the deen of Allah until America becomes a Muslim land. Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beatiful preaching; And argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: For they Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path and who receive guidance. (16:125) |
| 11/05/02 at 04:40:34 |
| jannah |
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