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| Hajj presentation to Non Muslims |
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| Kathy |
| 01/28/03 at 11:38:45 |
| [slm] Here is the pesentation I would like to make to the County Council of Churches. Insha Allah I will have a powerpoint presentation to go with it. I only have 1 hour, which includes questions. Any corrections, additions, comments? [code] The Hajj Experience (for a Non-Muslim Audience) Introduction Pilgrimage to Makkah Following the Footsteps of Abraham Struggle of Hagar The Tests Building the Ka’bah Following the Footsteps of Muhammad Pilgrimage to Makkah The Pilgrimage to Makkah is a symbolized drama of the children of Adam where Muslims come together as a community. It is at the pilgrimage that they renew their commitment to God. People come to worship God, renew their faith, to follow their Prophets lead, and often to find the meaning of life. Hajj is now covered by every network. No one, by law, is allowed in Makkah except Muslims. So prepare to enter a religious world, few, outside of Islam, have ever seen. Following the Footsteps of Abraham It is a story about the faith and life of Abraham. This story of Hajj, the pilgrimage, began more than 4000 years ago, from the point in Abraham’s life when he left his family in a barren desert, to rebuilding the first house of worship. Prophet Abraham is so important to Muslims that we ask God to send His blessings upon Abraham, every day in every prayer. Struggle of Hagar This story is also about a woman and her bravery and obedience to her Lord. The Tests It is the story of two tests, the test of the great command to sacrifice, the test of not only Abraham but Ismael’s too. Building the Ka’bah It is a story of a simple building. Every Muslim turns toward this House of worship - when praying. Following the Footsteps of Muhammad In following the footsteps of Abraham, Prophet Muhammad taught us the rites of the pilgrimage. Every Muslim should make it to Makkah at least once in their lives to perform this ritual. Each year, more than two million Muslims from every corner of the globe gather in Makkah. Muhammad said “Supplication is worship.” He used to pray more during Hajj than any other time. Ihram 7000 Roads to Makkah Preparation for the Journey The Intention The Equalizing Garments The Sacred Boundaries Here I Come Allah 7000 Roads to Makkah Caravans came from far away places such as Syria, Persia, Africa and the East Indies traveling to Makkah. They were life journeys. A caravan from Egypt used to take two months. From more distant places, a person would leave while in his youth and often return in old age. Single men would leave and come back with a wife and children. It was often a dangerous trip with hazards of illness and bandits along the way. Not only would the caravans have leaders, but chefs, outriders, guides, and doctors as well. Preparation for the Journey There are also preparations that must be made before departing. Before a person can leave for Hajj their debts must be paid, their will drawn, and any ill feelings toward those he might have wronged, must be resolved. These are the last moments of farewell with the deeper understanding and contemplation of future death. The Pilgrims ask their relatives and friends to pray for them. The Intention The first step to start Hajj is a pilgrim’s intention of being wholly purified and prepared for the journey. The pilgrim does a ceremonial wash called wudu. Making the intention within their hearts, they glorify God, ask Him for help and ease in their pilgrimage, ask for piety and finally ask God to bless them. Because Hajj is like a vow and must be completed once started, they make this vow out loud- “If something prevents me from completing my Hajj, then the place of my exiting Ihram is the place where You- Allah- cause me to be unable to proceed further.” The Equalizing Garments In the state of Ihram, Muslims wear simple clothes in which all the signs that characterize us as an individual with distinctions of class and cultures are stripped away so that all stand equal before God. To mark this profound change of perspective, men and women exchange their distinguishing clothes for more uniform garments. Men put on two pieces of unadorned white cloth, and women adopt more conservative forms of their usual dress. The clothes de- emphasize the differences that separate people from race, wealth and social position. The White Ihram robe represents a unity and a purity of the pilgrims. The equalizing garment buries the egos and individual traits. The individuals become a global community of worshipers. The Sacred Boundaries The Caravans, traveling from all over the world, to make their Hajj, would gather in unity in one of five places near Makkah before they would begin their pilgrimage. The first rites of Hajj take place at border stations on the edge of Mecca’s sacred territory. There are five different stations. Within this sacred area of pilgrimage, there is an aura of peace. Even the cutting of grass is prohibited. Many normal daily activities are suspended during this intense spiritual journey. Here I Come Allah From the beginning of the journey Muslims answer God’s call to obedience. You can hear the pilgrims responding with the Talbiyah, which translates “Here I am oh Lord, hear I am. There is no partner with you. Here I am at your service. Truly the praise and grace are yours and the kingdom is yours. There is no partner with you.” Ka’bah The First House of Worship The Flow of Humanity The Stone from Paradise The Honored Shade Abraham’s Footprints The First House of Worship The Ka’bah is the first house of worship built and reconstructed by Prophets Adam, Abraham, Ismael, and Muhammad. No other building has this honor. Literally, the Ka’bah in Arabic means a high place with respect and prestige. The Ka’bah is not a thing to worship but a focal point for the unity of Muslims around the Earth. A quarter of the world’s population prays in its direction. The Flow of Humanity As part of the ritual of the Hajj, the pilgrims circle the Ka’bah seven times. As they move, they call out in prayer, saying “Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the next world, and save us from torment of the hellfire.” This part of the pilgrimage reemphasises our life’s goal, to worship and obey God. Stone from Paradise In the corner of the Ka’bah, in a silver frame, rests a stone commonly referred to -as the Black Stone. The history of the Black Stone reaches to the time of Adam. The Black Stone is believed to have been sent down from paradise. Its original color was white. We are told the sins of man have made it turn black. During the time of Abraham, the Ka’bah was re built and the Black stone was placed in one corner. During Muhammad’s lifetime the Ka’bah was under repair and a dispute broke out among the four tribes of Makkah, as to which tribe would have the honor of placing the stone back in its place. Muhammad was called upon to settle the dispute. His solution was to place the stone on a cloth so that each group could take a corner and carry the stone to the Ka’bah. Thus, each tribe could share in this honor. The Honored Shade Also during this period of reconstruction, the people did not have sufficient pure funds to include the entire foundation of the Ka’bah as built by Abraham. This is the first time the Ka’bah acquired the cubical shape it now has. The portion of the Ka’bah left out is called the Hijr and is encompassed by a circular wall called the Hateem. Once as Muhammad passed the Ka’bah, he saw a man sitting in this area, between the Ka’bah and this wall, and remarked that the man was in the most honored shade on earth. Abraham’s Footprints Near the Ka’bah, is a small gold doomed structure called the Station of Abraham. Inside this station is the rock on which Abraham stood when building the Ka’bah. His footprints were visible for many years in the rock. God told him that here, near the Ka’bah, was a place of security and commanded Abraham to pray there. God also commanded Muhammad and all future pilgrims to pray by prostrating here at Abraham’s Station. Safa & Marwa The Banishment of Mother and Child Submission & Obedience Faith & Belief A Mother’s Search Gabriel Speaks Water That is a Blessing The Banishment of Mother and Child This is a story of a mother and her baby’s banishment from her home, her society and her land. It is the story of Abraham following God’s orders to travel to what is now known as Makkah. Abraham took his son and wife from Palestine to Arabia, on a long journey. When they got to a barren place in the desert, he told them that he was going to leave them there. Hagar was a victim, a slave of his wife who was rejected and exiled. She followed him asking “Oh Abraham! Where are you going? Leaving us in this valley where there is no person whose company we may enjoy, nor is there anything (to enjoy)?” She repeated this question to him many times but he did not respond. Submission & Obedience Then she asked him, “Has God ordered you to do this?” He said “yes.” She submitted and replied “Then He (God) will not neglect us.” At this time there was no water, nor were there people living there. He actually left them in this barren land. Abraham gave her a leather bag containing dates and a water skin filled with water and left them to go back to his home in Palestine. Hagar was an obedient wife and worshiper of God. With her baby she was now all alone. Homeless, shelter less, with no extra food or water and deprived of support. Yet, she remained hopeful in God’s mercy and knew that He would not neglect them. Faith & Belief Even Abraham had complete faith in God. We are told that when he left and they could not see him ,he prayed to God: “Oh our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley without cultivation, by thy Sacred house; in order, O our Lord, that they may establish regular prayer: so fill the hearts of some among men with love towards them, feed them fruits: so that they may give thanks.” A Mother’s Search After Abraham left, Ishmael’s mother went on nursing and taking care of her son. When the water from the waterskin was all used up, she became thirsty and her milk dried up. Hagar was the model of submission. She did not sit quietly and crying helplessly. She went looking for help. She ran from mountain to mountain looking into the distance. She looked for any caravan that may be passing. Many times she ran back and forth searching for help for her and her son. Throughout this whole time, she never gave up on God and continuously prayed -“There is no God but God and God is greater.” Gabriel Speaks When Hagar reached Mount Marwa, she heard a voice. She stopped to listen and again heard the voice. She saw nothing but asked- “Oh (whoever you may be)- You made me hear your voice; have you got something to help me?” And she saw Angel Gabriel in the valley. He opened up the earth with his wing, heel, and water flowed, unstoppable. She drank and her milk returned and she and her baby were saved. Angel Gabriel said “Don’t be afraid of being neglected, for this is the house of God, which will be built by this boy and his father, and God never neglects His people.” Water That is a Blessing Muslims today repeat her resolved search and run back and forth seven times between these hillocks. After this, they drank from this well, called Zam Zam. The names of the two mountains are called Al-Safa and Al-Marwa. Their names mean to purify and quench thirst. Part of this Hajj’s rites- reminds us to continually search for the source of spiritual satisfaction. Muhammad told us- that the water is a blessing and it is a food that nourishes, it also strengthens the heart and calms the soul. If it is swallowed in faith and sincerity, it will cure sickness. During the Hajj rites, Muslims drink to their fill and ask God for whatever needs they have. Those who are healed are aware that it is only by the permission of God. This well has never run dry and our traditions tell us that the source of the well is from Paradise. Many Muslims also take this water back to their home lands with them. Jamarah Abraham & The Devil The Stone Pillars God is Greater Knowledge, Conscience & Faith Jamarah Abraham & the Devil There are different stories to how this rite of pilgrimage came about. Some say it represents the devil tempting Abraham and trying to stop him from following God’s orders to sacrifice Ismael. Other traditions say that when Angel Gabriel took Abraham to show him the rituals of pilgrimage, Satan blocked their way. Abraham threw seven stones at the devil announcing that God is greater and the devil disappeared. This happened on two other spots in the valley between Makkah and Arafaah. The Stone Pillars On a separate occasion, when Angel Gabriel showed Muhammad the rites of Hajj, the devil tried to stop him from performing these rites. There are three pillars which are a little more than 100 yards apart. Each is thought to represent a statue, an idol or a monument. God is Greater The night before stoning the pillars, Muslims gather enough pebbles to throw at each pillar. It is almost as if the pilgrims are in an army and they are collecting their bullets. The bullets to defeat Satan. Repeating what Angel Gabriel taught us to say- we throw seven pebbles at each pillar saying “In the name of God -God is greater.” Greater than what? Greater than anything. Knowledge, Conscience & Faith This athletic activity engages each pilgrim, physically and symbolically, in resisting temptation and warding of wrong. It is an act of faith and a conscience ness of fighting the inner Satan, knowing that God is indeed greater. Day of Arafaah The Barren Wasteland A Superior Person Day of Tears & Forgiveness A Covenant with God Completion of Religion Day of Arafaah The Barren Wasteland Abraham is said to have prayed- ‘Oh my Lord, I have left my offspring in a barren wasteland that they may worship thee alone.’ Today, the rites of Hajj are still being conducted in the hot desert and present a hardship and struggle for the pilgrims. A Superior Person On the plain of Arafaah, Muhammad gave his most famous and last speech. His speech included instructions to all Muslims, present and future. His words of wisdom warned us that we will indeed meet our Lord and be judged. He reminded the people that both genders had rights and women had to be treated kindly. He counseled us to worship God, pray, fast, and give charity. He also told us to make Hajj if able. He made it very clear that a nation or race does not have superiority over another. It is only through piety and good actions that one can become a superior person. Day of Tears & Forgiveness On this day of Arafaah, Muslims stand and pray until sunset begging their Lord to forgive them for their life’s transgressions. You can see tears running down their faces as they beg God to forgive them. The day of Arafaah is a reminder of the day when everyone will be standing before God to be judged. God says to the angels, “Look at my servants, who have come to Me disheveled, dusty, and crying out from every deep valley. I call you to witness that I have forgiven them.” A Covenant with God It was at Arafaah that God took the covenant from the descendants of Adam. Here, God brought forth all the descendants of Adam from Adams’s loins and spread them before Him. God then asked them, saying “Am I not your Lord? They answered ‘Yes, we testify.’ Lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection:’verily, we have been unaware of this.’ or lest you should say, ‘It was only our fathers afore time who took others as partners in worship along with God, and we were (merely their) decedents after them; will You then destroy us because of the deeds of men who practiced polytheism and committing crimes and sins, invoking and worshiping others besides God?” This was the covenant with God, And there is no greater day than this and no greater covenant than this. Completion of Religion The holy book of Islam, the Qur’an, was revealed to Muhammad in stages and it was on the plains of Arafaah, during his last pilgrimage, before his death, that God revealed the following verse: “This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you, and have chosen Islam as your religion.” Eid ul-Adha Father & Son Not for Blood Family, Neighbors & the Needy A Celebration of Pure Beginnings Eid ul-Adha Father & Son Eid ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all over the world, every year, in commemoration of Abraham and Ismael’s test. God says: “And know that your possessions and children are a test.” It was the ultimate test. Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his beloved son Ism’eel, for the sake of God, exemplifies not only his sincere devotion to God, but also whether he loved God more than anything, or anyone else. Finally, Abraham offers this sacrifice, yet God rejects it in exchange for Abraham’s submission to God’s will. At first, Abraham was unable to open his mouth to repeat his dream to his son- “I am here to sacrifice you with my hands.” He put himself in God’s trust and said “Ismael, I had a dream I was slaughtering you.” Ismael realized what his father was going thru and he tried to console his father..He said “Father be obedient and do not hesitate to fulfill the order of Almighty God. You will also find that I am also obedient and with Allah’s help will be able to tolerate it.” Abraham put the knife to Ismael’s throat and tried to slash it as quickly as possible. But the knife would not cut! Angrily he threw it away! Full of fear, he asked “Am I not his father?” But he picked up the knife again. Before Abraham cut his son’s throat, a ram suddenly appeared with a message from God thru Angel Gabriel- “Oh Abraham, Allah does not want you to sacrifice Ismael. This sheep is sent to you as his ransom. You have carried out the order! Allah is Great!” This story of a Father & Son, demonstrated that they would give up everything for God’s sake. Not for Blood The notion of absolving one’s sins through the blood of another is no where to be found in the Qur’an. Neither is the idea of gaining God’s favor by offering the life of another -to Him. The sacrifice actually upholds the sanctity of life, in fact, it constitutes a pledge by the pilgrim that he will slay for sustenance only. Udhiyah, commonly known as Qurbani, means slaughter in the name of God. That is to say, the underlying implication of Islam’s attitude toward ritual slaughter is not that of blood atonement, nor seeking favor with God through another’s death, but rather, the act of acknowledging and thanking God for one’s sustenance. The ritual itself is not the sacrifice. It is acknowledging that only God has the right to take a life and that we do so as a means of sustenance. The solemn pronouncement of God’s name over the sacrifice is an essential part of the right. God says: “Thus have We made animals subject to you, that ye may be grateful. It is not their meat or nor their blood, that reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him: He has thus made them subject to you, that ye may glorify Allah for his Guidance to you and proclaim the good news to all who do right.” Family, Neighbors & the Needy Muslims do not keep all the meat from the animal. After Eid prayer, by one of God’s commandments, we share the meat with our neighbors, relatives and those who are poor. It teaches us the personal sacrifice of sharing one’s possessions and valuable food with our fellow humans. A Celebration of Pure Beginnings During the last three days of Hajj, days of Tashreeq- drying of the meat- Muslims complete their Hajj by performing rites of worship that reminds them of God. As the meat is being prepared to give to the needy, the Muslims examine their own calls to sacrifice and try to determine what attachments are keeping them from their God. They also, pray that they will pass the trials God will give them. Many Muslims discover the direction of their life’s journey and that Hajj is a resolve, a direction, and a movement to God. They visit the Ka’bah for a farewell prayer and to contemplate the lives of the Prophets who built it. They stone the pillars to reflect on the many visages of the enemy. Many go back to the mountains of Safa and Marwa to contemplate Hagar’s struggle and obedience and examine their lives and refocus their submission and faith. When their Hajj is finished, the men shave their heads and the women clip their hair and everyone removes their clothes of Ihram. It is a celebration of pure beginnings. Muhammad said “He who performs Hajj with no obscenity or evil practices will come out as a newly born baby free from all sins.” [/code] |
| NS |
| 02/21/03 at 08:40:02 |
| Kathy |
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| BrKhalid |
| 01/29/03 at 05:22:09 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) InshaAllah this presentation should go down really well ;-) I think you need to put up all your standard letters and presentations up on a website so the rest of us lazy peeps can benefit from all your hard work! ;) Let us know what feedback you get. |
| 01/29/03 at 05:22:47 |
| BrKhalid |
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| Kathy |
| 01/30/03 at 08:34:10 |
| [slm] Thanks for the positive reinforcement! Insha Allah, Muslim parents will benefit. This is my main reason for posting this stuff... and to get you all to correct any mistakes! However there has been a side benefit, Al- humdullillah, my computer has crashed so many times...loosing everything ...the other night to that virus.... I am so greatful that I have this site to post things, so i can come back to it! I am currently working on a puppet play to use for when we take the Muslim kids to the Hajj Experience. Does the Bebsi Gang want me to post it? |
| Hajj Presentation in Your Child's Class |
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| WhatDFish |
| 02/06/03 at 03:43:20 |
| assalaamu`alaikum Sis Kathy i saw this and i remembered you askin somethin along this lines, i hope it would be of help inshaa'Allah 21 Tips for Parents for a Hajj Presentation in Your Child's Class by Sound Vision Staff Writer Hajj is one occasion where Muslims have an opportunity to share information about not just a religious rite of Islam, but also the story of three prominent figures in the histories of Islam, Judaism and Christianity: Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), Hajira (may Allah be pleased with her) and Prophet Ismail (Peace be upon him). There are other reasons why parents should do this. One is that your child and Muslim children feel less awkward identifying themselves as Muslims after someone in an authority position has discussed clearly what they believe in, and why. As a result, your child, and other Muslim children in the class, if there are any, are likely to feel more confident and secure. The second reason is that Muslim children need to feel the importance of their own traditions, especially since we are living in a non-Muslim environment where kids don't see regular reminders of Islam or its important traditions and celebrations. The third reason is that talking to your child's class about Hajj is a great way to make Dawa to non-Muslim kids and Muslim kids as well, in particular those who may come from non-practicing Muslim families. There are a couple of tips to keep in mind when approaching the school or your child's teacher about presenting, as well as for how you present the information to the child's class. Tip #1: Start early Begin with Bismillah and make your intention for the sake of Allah. Remember that calling your child's teacher on the 9th of Zul-Hijjah asking to do a presentation on Hajj is too late. Now, with more than a month before Hajj is the best time to bring up the issue. Starting early also helps you think about and gather the right materials to make a good presentation. Tip #2: Get permission from your child's teacher While parents do have a lot of clout in the public school system, this does not allow them to show up unexpectedly one day at their son or daughter's class to do a presentation on Hajj. Send a letter (see a sample letter for a similar request) giving a general indication that you want something done about Hajj. Then wait for the teacher to call. If he or she does not do so within a week, call them and tell them you are following up on the letter you sent earlier. Tip #3: Select the right period in which to do the presentation Does your child study Social Studies? Or does he or she have a period once a week for Moral and Religious education? If so, suggest to the teacher that you would like to do the presentation during these periods. Or, you can ask the teacher if he or she has ideas about which time would be best to come in and do the presentation. Tip #4: Be polite but firm Speaking nicely to people, including non-Muslims, is part of our Deen. We should remember that the purpose of this exercise is to not just educate the students, but the teachers as well. Being polite and courteous will not detract from your desire to present. It will serve to build bridges and communication, and could lead to further contact to do presentations on other Islam-related topics and more teacher-parent cooperation in the future, Insha Allah. Tip #5: Ask the teacher what areas to cover and how long it should be This helps to adjust your presentation to the age level of the students, as well as connect it to what they are already learning. This doesn't mean you can't bring in other information, but knowing what to cover from the teacher helps you put down what has to be covered and from there you can develop more points on these or related topics. Asking how long the presentation should be can also help you decide how much you can include in your presentation. Tip #6: Read, prepare, read, prepare Now that you've gotten the permission, don't just sit back and wait for the night before the presentation to put it together. Do lots of reading and researching from good sources. The more you read and look for material, the more you have to pick from, which will, insha Allah, help your presentation look better. Preparing is important, even though you may have learned about Hajj way back when and may have even gone yourself. Get a children's Islamic book and read what it says about Hajj. Or an article written by a teenager about Hajj. This will also help you understand what points to emphasize in your presentation. Reading up will also clarify any incorrect cultural norms that may have seeped into the practice of Hajj which you may not have been aware of. Talk to a scholar or a knowledgeable Muslim for advice as well. Tip #7: Get someone who's gone for Hajj to talk about it This is more effective than someone who can speak well and show great pictures, but who hasn't experienced the real thing. But you can use both. If you have not gone but can find someone willing to share their experience, both of you can present. Ideally, the person should be a great storyteller. But ask the teacher's permission to bring in a second person, just in case. Tip #8: Use lots of video and pictures If you want to appeal to the students, especially younger ones, you are going to need more than just a talk. Visuals are a great help. You can get a Hajj video and pictures of Muslims at Hajj, for instance. If the class is made up of children grades kindergarten to four, showing them a part of Adam's World 4, Take me to the Kaba (read the review), can explain Hajj in a simple and interesting way for them. To get the right material, you will have to find out where to get it from, and ordering it might take a couple of weeks. Tip #9: Get a 3-D model of the Kaba Better yet, build one, or get a handyman (or woman) spouse, relative or friend to do it. Include as many details of the Kaba and the Haram ash Shareef as possible. Then, once it's done, use one of your kids' action figures, dressed in Ihram, to demonstrate the rites of Hajj. Use an action figure which most of them would be familiar with. To find out which to use, use the next tip. Tip #10: Talk to your son or daughter about the presentation Who would better understand what interests kids in the class than your son or daughter? Consult them about what to include, what the kids like, what kind of things they are interested in. Not only will this improve your presentation, Insha Allah, but it will also make Ameena or Saeed feel important and more confident as individuals, and as Muslims. Tip #11: A few days before the presentation Call the teacher to check the date and time of the schedule. This will serve to remind him or her about your visit and prepare the class accordingly. It will also help you double check the exact time and date. Tip #12: Write presentation points on note cards Reading off papers will not hold the interest of many people, young or old. Instead, writing brief notes on note cards that you can look at so you don't miss any topic will help you avoid straying from the subject while allowing you to make eye contact with your audience and keeping a conversational style of presentation. Tip #13: Practice your presentation in front of your son/daughter Practicing helps you identify what can be improved, changed or omitted. Practicing in front of Ameena will give you the opportunity to present before one of the kids in the class who can really give you the best advice. It will also help you time your presentation, so you can make it shorter or longer. Tip #14: Dress in Ihram This of course may depend on the weather for brothers. Maybe you can wear it over your clothes to show the class. Dressing in Ihram will also save you time in explaining how Ihram is worn. If you decide not to wear the Ihram as an example, dress well. This does not mean pulling out the Armani suit or the most expensive dress you have. It just means looking as a Muslim should-clean, respectable, professional and Islamically covered. Clothes don't always "make the man" but they do affect others' perception of you. Tip #15: Get there early Teachers and students are busy people. They have a certain curriculum to cover. The fact that they've squeezed in your presentation is somewhat of a privilege. Don't take advantage of this by wasting their time and coming late. And Muslims should be on time as a principle anyway. Coming early can also help you properly set up your audio and/or visual material. Tip #16: Make Dua... before your presentation. Ask Allah to help you convey this message sincerely, properly and clearly. And say Bismillah. Tip #17: Speak calmly and clearly It's important not to race through the presentation, nor to talk too slowly. A clear, conversational style, with emphasis on the major points or terms you want the students to understand can help convey the message properly. Tip #18: Show more than you tell "Show and tell" is a game a number of children play in school at the early grades. It helps kids develop language and communication skills. In your case, if you have enough audio/visual material, showing and telling becomes easier. But there should be more emphasis on showing than telling. Showing is facilitated by your model of the Kaba when you show how pilgrims do the Tawaf, for instance. Or by showing part of Take Me To The Kaba, which explains the importance of Hajj. Showing allows for a better opportunity for the retention of information than telling does. Tip #19: When answering questions If you don't know something, say so. Then check up on it and get back to the teacher. Ask him or her to convey the response. Tip #20: Thank Allah... for this opportunity He blessed you with and your ability to go through with it. Tip #21: Send a thank you note to the teacher and class... thanking them for their time and attention, as well as their cooperation. © 2002 Sound Vision Foundation, Inc. http://www.soundvision.com |
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| jannah |
| 02/27/03 at 13:12:30 |
| [slm] Here is sr. Kathy's powerpoint presentation. Mashallah it's really beautiful!!! 11 megs http://www.jannah.org/hajj/hajjpresentation.ppt |
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| AyeshaZ |
| 03/04/03 at 13:14:56 |
aslamu alykum, Excellent job sister kathy!!! subhan'Allah awesome!!!!! :-X |
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