The Three Day ‘Discover Yourself Workshop” conceived, devised, designed and conducted by A.W. Sadathullah Khan, Editor Islamic Voice, has brought about path-breaking positive changes in the lives of all who attended the Workshop across India and the world. From the North of India to South, East to West or even crossing the seas in the Sultanate of Oman, the Workshop has helped thousands to look at their lives through their souls. Here we bring the first hand responses of participants of the Workshop from Srinagar, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kolkata, Bangalore and Muscat.
Kolkata-May 2, 3 and 4, 2008
Aziza: Truly, this workshop has completely transformed my personality. Earlier, I was not a cheerful person because I always used to see other people through yellow glasses. I used to brood a lot and I confined myself to my own world of illusion, hatred etc. I always blamed others for my condition especially my husband who was very busy, sparing no time for me. But to my wonder, I changed within three days, thanks to Allah, I am a responsible affectionate person and I stopped giving reasons for my shortcomings and I developed the forget and forgive attitude. I have learnt to live in the world of reality. I changed myself, and the whole world around me seems to change. I thank Mr Sadathullah Khan for holding this Workshop.
Mohammad Arafat: Prior to attending the Workshop, I used to be engrossed in the past, but after the Workshop, I am more in the present. Though the Workshop was held under tight schedule, it was a unique experience. From the Workshop, I understood the feeling of being ‘one Ummah.” The Workshop was like one big family being together. I realised that the practice of ethical values are as important as Salat, Hajj and Zakat. My family members tell me that I am more calm and peaceful now.
Amjad: My life was like wild cattle with no aims. I was just eating, enjoying and sleeping, but after attending the Workshop, I got the new aim of living for the benefit of others in the path of Allah which will lead us to success. But now, I discovered myself and want to be an example for others through my behaviour.
Nusrat: Before the Workshop, I was in the past and not loving myself. I was very rude to my elders and was not paying attention to what my mother was saying. I used to waste my time. But now after attending the three- day Workshop, I realised the value of time. I realised that we should forgive our past and then our future will come into our life. We should control our anger too, and my whole family was happy after attending the Workshop.
Sarah: I used to think that I had many qualities which were my strong points. But that was what Satan made me believe. Through the Workshop, I was able to analyze, that things like anger, worry etc are from Satan and this prevents us from living Islam through the soul. The Workshop opened my eyes truly to the realities of life. Thanks to Mr. Sadathullah Khan.
Jabeen: Before this Workshop, my life was very boring and sad. I used to curse myself always that I am fit for nothing. I don’t do anything properly, I use to cry and say to myself that I am not beautiful why did I come into this world. I used to say that no one loves me, no one cares for me, I want to die and not live for anyone. I used to say that no one understands me and always blamed myself as well as others. But after attending this Workshop, my life has changed completely I am able to see life through a different and new perspe-ctive, full of joy and hap-piness.
Sagir: This Wor-kshop proved to be highly beneficial for me as it helped me to discover myself through Islam. Earlier, I had a diff-erent view of what I am, but after atten-ding the Wor-kshop, I actually came to know who I am and where am I standing in my life. The Workshop has given me immense peace. There was one person I could not forgive in my life, but after the Workshop and with the help of what I learnt here, I was able to forgive that person.
Mumbai -16, 17 and 18 May 2008
Shermeen: I have always been a very aggressive person when it comes to any injustice done to me. But after attending this Workshop, I have become very composed. I have learnt to listen to my inner self. I have reached a level of self- actualization and I have pardoned all those who have done injustice to me. I intend working hard and serving mankind to the fullest, Inshallah.
Saba: My temper is under control now and my home-help was really at peace when I did not scold her for brea-king my new honey bottle. It feels good to control for Allah sake and to forgive.
Roshan: Alhamdulillah, through this workshop, I have learnt many positive things. I have learnt to accept the reality, surrender myself to the will of Allah realise the situation and reality. I must never give up the values, principles and teachings of Islam. I must practice and live Islam and I must change myself to bring changes in others.
Noor Sabah: I am involved in imparting Quranic education to women and aware of the importance of values. This workshop has shown me how to put these values into practice, and that sharing is better than preaching. Thanks to Allah. I also thank Mr Sadathullah Khan.
Banu: Before attending the Workshop, my life was a full of confusion. I was not able to take any decision on my own. I used to judge. I was in the world of story which was produced by me, but now after the Workshop, I am a new person. I will call myself a new born baby with pure heart. I now know what is the reality and what are the different choices I have in my life to accomplish my dreams. After attending the Workshop, the love for my parents has increased .
Lucknow- 12, 13 and 14 June 2008
Suma: I have done deep study of Islam as an aalima. I thought all that is discussed in the Workshop is known to me and I thought my husband will find it useful. So I was happy. But on the second day, I felt it useful. But now, on the last day, I felt enlightened.
Ahmad: Mr Sadat-hullah Khan has put extremely difficult perspectives very well in the Workshop. It is fantastic how he has made the basic Islamic teachings so simple. I sincerely think that Mr Sadathullah Khan is doing more for Muslims and Islam, than a whole lot of people I have met. I declare that henceforth , I will take him as my coach and mentor.
Shabana: After attending the Workshop, I felt very light, I slept very peacefully , I had no grudges, no regrets, I had forgotten and forgiven everybody. The last day of the Workshop was very nice. I was fully cleaned and purified.
Shere: Before attending this Workshop, I was quite suspicious and unforgiving. I have forgiven almost all the people in my life through this Workshop. I cleared my heart. I learnt nothingness and learnt to say “shut up” control my “shaitan.” The Workshop is really very effective, very good and marvelous.
Armaan: I used to be very short tempered before attending this Workshop, but after having been part of this three day venture, mashallah I have learnt that anger brings distress and nothing else. So I now control my anger.
Zubair: Before the Workshop, I was a very confused person and always lived in the past. I always tried to say that other people are guilty of something and I could get angry very soon. But now I have decided that I will live in the present.
Syed: I learnt to do lot of things in this Workshop, the topic which touched my heart is anger and forgiveness. I feel free now and will change myself and discover myself.
Saad: Before this Workshop, I was obeying 80% of the basics. But after this Workshop, I got another 80% and I am happy. But now after attending this Workshop, I got my answers to many questions.
Mohd Shariq: Before the Workshop, I was living in the past and future and after the Workshop, I live in the present I give up irres-ponsibility, disobedience and ego.
Rashida: This Workshop changed my thoughts and life also. The benefit of this Workshop in these three days was that I forgot my past problems and this was more useful than reading a book.
Bangalore 23, 24 and 25 May 2008
Sarifuddin: Before atten-ding the Workshop, I was in dark phobia, tensed and treated all members in my house rather roughly. But now I am sharing many things with my family members in a cheerful manner. My wife, son and daughter-in-law are very eager to attend the next Workshop. God bless Mr Sadathullah Khan and his family.
Basharat: The workshop was informative both for the sake of this world and the next world. We do hear a lot of religious sermons, these do have an impact on our spiritual well-being, however this Wo-rkshop opened our eyes about reality and the method to apply our religious values for handling the reality. I request all Muslims to attend this Workshop.
Saqib: After attending the first day of the Workshop and doing the homework, I realised my stre-ngths and weak-nesses. I fou-nd that most of my probl-ems arise from not keeping my word and also lying. I have decided that I will not lie and will keep my word. Thank you Sadath sir.
Arshad: This Workshop has given insight about my life and helped me to accept reality. This Workshop will definitely help me to face the hurdles in life and take co-ntrol over it. I str-ongly recom-mend all Muslim brothers and sis-ters to attend this Work-shop. I wish the Islamic Voice team all the best.
Tauseef: I was a very angry person, but after the Workshop, I have changed myself completely. This completely changed my mind and heart. I am pure now.
Sadi-ya: Life before the Workshop was chaotic. Now, after the Workshop, I feel at peace with certain concepts and questions that were bothering me. It has benefited me in the sense that I know now how much of crust had settled on me, how much it has corroded me and now that I am face to face with this reality, I have rea-lised the tools that will help me to better myself and prevent further crusting. The exp-erience that I have shared with my family has definitely made them put their thinking caps on.
Srinagar-6, 7 and 8 June 2008
Fouzia: My life before the Workshop was purposeless. I was under the impression that I was living life. But now I know the difference. I am living every moment. There are no regrets, there are no worries. I see my future as bright and beautiful.
Zaliya: This Workshop has changed my life totally. Before attending the Workshop, my life was full of tension. I was moody and short-tempered and through the Workshop, I developed a sense of patience in myself. My mind is set free and I forgive all who I felt had hurt me.
Fatima: Before, I was in a box, presuming I know everything, I am the best. I can’t be wrong. But actually in practice, I committed mistakes, I did not care for others .I always lost my temper very soon. But now I see things clearly and in the proper perspective.
Jameel: Before attending this Workshop, I was under great stress, I was making myself right and others wrong. I never realised my inner voice in such a unique way. I was prey of my nafs. Now I actually got to know how to conquer my nafs. I surrender myself to Allah.
Niloofar: First of all, I am thankful to Mr.Sadathullah Khan who conducted this brilliant workshop. May Allah reward him. I now consider that I know the practical aspects of living Islam.
Muscat: May 28, 29 and 30 2008
Hunaynah: My life before the workshop was not what I expected it to be, but after the workshop I felt that I have changed my inner of myself. I benefited a lot. I found that the life we used to live is wrong and we should live in the present by forgiving etc.
Hasina: I learnt many new things. I have to change my life from bad to good and my family are astoni-shed looki-ng at the changes in me within three days.
Daron-shi: The Workshop has taught me how to respond when other people cri-ticise me or say anything negative about me. It helped me to realise some important issues in life. The most important lesson I learnt from this Workshop was that I am responsible for my own life and I have to make a choice about how I want to live my life.
Shaikh Arshad: I have discovered who I am after attending the Workshop. I was short tempered, very selfish, used to keep my past in my mind all the times. I am not very social. After this Workshop, I have learnt to live life and the purpose Allah has created me for. I decided not be angry anymore.
Amra: I was not self confident. I always reme-mbered my mistakes even after 10 years and it used to keep haunting me. When I speak to people, I always could not sleep and I try to recall if I told them something that must have hurt them. But I know, I am going to change myself and I will not surrender to satanic thoughts.
Nasser: I discovered myself and know who I am, after the Workshop. I realised my negative issues and corrected my mistakes, and I am friends with my children. They are free to advise me The Workshop made me care for others and to forgive people. I learnt to keep my “word”.
Ameena: After the workshop, I feel I am free from the burdens that I was carrying. I used to do a meditation course, But I could not continue my practice and so I stopped it. I used to lose my temper often. Even while praying, negative thoughts would haunt me. But now, I am really happy.
Maryam: The Workshop helped me to change myself and I will now coach my family on the same topic. So, together we can make a difference.
Abdullah Riyami: This amazing Workshop has helped me improve myself in ways I would have never imagined. I found that everything the coach mentioned applied exactly to my character and personality. Through the teachings of the Workshop, I became more understanding , happy and relaxed
I also noticed that my relationship with my family has improved greatly, as I no longer judge what they tell me. I hope I keep practising all that I have learnt.
Tasneem: Before the Workshop, I was frustrated and like a human bomb sticking to my past and carrying all the past in my mind. I have learnt how to avoid these frustrations and problems. May Allah reward Mr Sadathullah Khan for his noble efforts.
Hajar: Before the Workshop, I was very afraid of the future and how it will be. I was afraid that I could not be the one who my parents want me to be. But after this Workshop, I felt that the future is in my hands and the issue was that I must be in the present.
Razia: I feel that this Workshop is more useful than other personality development workshop that I have attended as it explains the values of Islam. After the Workshop, I feel I should share my experience with my friends and family members.
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