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A.W. Sadathullah Khan B.Sc, BE (Mech) Editor, Islamic Voice

CENTRE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Islamic Voice # 3, Palmgrove Road, Victoria Layout, Bangalore - 560 047, India
Tel : 0091-80-25544483 / 25574815 Email : editor@islamicvoice.com

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Three Day Workshop
" Discover Yourself "

YOU NEVER GET WHAT YOU EXPECT!!!
YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU INSPECT!!!

RIGHTEOUS LIVING IS A SKILL

In spite of being well educated and proficient in our  respective fields of activity, we succumb eventually to the  stress and strain of life when faced with challenges.  The reason for this is that the education we receive is woefully inadequate in helping us deal with life itself. It only provides us with the information necessary to work in a particular field of our choice. But righteous living is a skill, a technique.  One need to learn and practise it just as to be a good sportsman or musician or a doctor involves regular practice and perseverance.

Yet, very few of us look at the act of righteous living as a skill.  As a result, we remain stunted, with an extremely  narrow vision limited to our petty, mundane existence and its innumerable worries and anxieties.  We end up missing the larger picture. Steeped in ignorance, we continue to live, oblivious to the purpose for which we have been created.

This Universe is governed by a Divine Law that holds its functioning together. we must learn to understand the functioning of that Law and our role in it. Without the knowledge of these fundamental issues, we become confused and deluded in life. And then we scumb to the pressures of various challenges. We too can be successful, armed with this knowledge, in gaining the vision of life’s mission, and acquire mental stamina necessary to discharge our duties and responsibilites in life. we can then live a puposeful life, fulfilling the Will of Allah.

BENEFITS

* GAIN CONFIDENCE

* GAIN COURAGE

* OVERCOME ANGER

* OVERCOME FEAR

* OVERCOME STRESS           

* OVERCOME SHORT TEMPER

* MAKING THE  RIGHT CHOICES

* TO LEAD A SUCCESSFUL LIFE

* KNOW WHO YOU ARE?

* KNOW THE PURPOSE OF LIFE?

* KNOW YOUR POSTION ON EARTH

* STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF ANDYOUR CREATOR

* TO DEVELOP GOOD INTER -PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

* CREATE A NEW FUTURE

Main Features of Workshop:

• What is the Purpose of the Creation of Mankind?
• Who you are ? Who do you choose to be?
• Do you have an intimate relationship with Allah, yourself and life itself?
• No Pillar can be built on a weak Foundation.
• Did you know the word creates your World? Find out what is possible with being in integrity?
• Find all that is good is from Allah, and you are responsible for all the sufferings?
• Do you know Allah is with those who are in action and not with those who are in the stands?
• Find how you can cause a loving, intimate relationship with yourself, your parents and people around you?
• To enable you to create a powerful context for Islam and to live by it

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Dear  Brother in Islam,

Assalamu alikum

 Thanks for your kind interest to hold the workshop in your city.

The general questions asked by the organisers are answered to help guide you in organizing  the workshop.

Besides these if you have any clarifications or doubts please feel free to ask.

 INTENTION OF THE WORKSHOP

TO EMPOWER THE PARTICIPANTS TO FACE THE CHALLENGES THE WORLD THROWS AT THEM AND TO LEAD A SUCESSFUL LIFE HERE
(WITH  LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS) 
AND IN THE HEREAFTER.

ISLAM IS A WAY OF LIFE – A WAY TO LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS, THROUGH SURRENDERING TO THE WILL OF ALLAH.

INSIDE THIS CONTEXT OUR STAND IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE PARTICIPANTS LIVES.

YOU SHOULD BE  WILLINGLY TO HOLD THE WORKSHOP WITH THE INTENTION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE  PARTICIPANTS LIVES.

AT NO POINT OF TIME THIS INTENTION SHOULD BE DILUTED.

THE PLACE YOU COME FROM THE PLACE YOU GO.

“ Allah does not change the condition of the people unless they change themselves” ( 13:11)

1. What is the strength you are expecting for the workshop?

Minimum 75 and maximum up to 300

SELECT THE AUDITORIUM A SPACIOUS ONE. AN ENCLOSED AUDITORIUM HAS A POWERFUL EFFECT.

IT SHOULD NOT BE AN OPEN MARRIAGE HALL.

(PREFERABLE A/C IF THE WEATHER IS VERY HOT)


2.  What is the age group?

AGE 15 YEARS AND ABOVE

IT IS FOR STUDENTS, CAREER WOMEN, PROFESSIONALS, SPINSTERS, DIVORCEES, HOMEMAKERS, MOTHER IN LAWS, DAUGHTER IN LAWS, MOTHERS, DAUGTHERS AND WOMEN WHO ARE DEPRESSED AND HAVE COMPLETELY LOST FAITH IN THEMSELVES.


NON-MUSLIMS CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE

YOU COULD ALSO ENROLL NON-MUSLIM WOMEN WHO ARE INTERESTED TO DISCOVER THEMSELF. AND TO KNOW WHAT ISLAM CAN GIVE THEM?

THE  AGE GROUP FOR THE WORKSHOP FOR MEN COULD BE ABOVE 18 YEARS.

3.  Are you charging anything from us?

NO WE DONOT CHARGE ANY FEE?    WE DO IT OUT OF  LOVE AND A STAND FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF OUR COMMUNITY IN PARTICULAR AND HUMANITY IN GENERAL.

  ONLY TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION FOR ME AND
ONE ASSISTANT HAS TO BE PROVIDED BY YOU.

*  AIR TICKET

*  ACCOMODATION TWO SINGLE ROOMS IN A HOTEL NEAREST TO THE VENUE MUST BE PROVIDED TO SAVE TIME.
IF THE WEATHER IS HOT AN A/C ROOM IS PREFERRED.

*  WE WILL COME ONE DAY EARLIER TO SEE AND ORGANISE THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE AUDITORIUM AND SEATING ARRANGEMENTS

*  THE CHOICE IS YOURS TO FIX UP REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE PARTICIPANTS      BUT DONOT MAKE IT FREE OF CHARGE, AT LEAST RS100/= SHOULD BE CHARGED.

YOU COULD SEEK DIFFERENT SPONSORS, EACH COULD SPONSOR TRAVEL, FOOD , AUDOTORIUM CHARGES, ACCOMODATION ETC..

* FOR SOME DESERVING PARTICIPANTS YOU COULD GIVE FREE SCHOLARSHIP AND ALSO INVITE SOME PROMINENT PEOPLE SO THAT THEY COULD BE THE SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR OUR FUTURE WORKSHOPS.

* YOU SHOULD ENROLL ONLY THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED TO ATTEND ALL THE THREE DAYS.

• MY COMMITMENT AND PROMISE OF THE RESULT IS FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE ON ALL THE THREE DAYS. I DONOT WANT PEOPLE TO COME AND JUDGE AND EVALUATE BUT ONLY THOSE WHO ARE COMMITTED TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

4.  In which language the workshop will be conducted?

            The workshop will be conducted in English language with little Urdu for giving examples. For Urdu audience maximum Urdu could be used.

            The timings of the workshop for WOMEN will be 9.00 am to 5.30pm.

             The timings of the workshop for MEN could be 8.00 am to 2.30pm  OR

                3.30 to 10.30pm (on First and third day) AND on Second day Sunday         10.00am to 5.30 pm.

              Any timing suitable could be worked out.

5. What kind of role are you expecting us to play?

BEING A HOST  & A PARTNER -
IT IS YOUR WORKSHOP AND WE ARE JUST THERE AS A COACH.

" I WANT YOU TO BE MY PARTNER AND A STAND
FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF MUSLIMS
 NOT ONLY IN INDIA BUT WORLD OVER."

I invite you to really take it on and enroll all walks of girls /boys, specially modern college going girls/ boys  and women/ men from different corners of CITY and
as well as other cities of YOUR STATE.

My promise is that each and every participant will be touched, moved and inspired for having participated in the workshop and worth their time and money.
My promise is that the person who walks in on the first day will not be the same person walking out on the evening of the last day inshahallah.

They will thank you for organizing and for transforming their lives.

You will experience satisfaction, fulfillment and joy for lighting up the participants lives and made a difference in their lives. You cannot imagine that you have caused it.They will demand you to hold the next workshop.This workshop can help you to build up a team of dedicated persons to take on different works in your city.

REQUIREMENTS

  1. WHITE BOARD & MARKERS (BLACK, BLUE, GREEN & RED)
  2. MIC SYSTEM, THREE  9 V BATTERIES,
  3. PODIUM
  4. 6 /9  INCHES PLATFORM  6 X 18 FEET
     NO STAGE OR DIAS REQUIRED.
    ONE SMALL TABLE TO KEEP WATER AND BRIEF CASE.
  5. SEATING SHOULD BE LENGTH WISE  AS SHOWN BELOW
  6. FILE AND COURSE HANDOUTS TO BE XEROXED.
  7. FRESH ROSE FLOWERS
  8.      PROJECTOR
  9.      MINERAL WATER
                                

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Participant's Responses

We are reproducing below the feedback of some of the participants who attended the workshop. This will help you to see the benefits we can get out of  participating in this workshop.

Join hands in  organising this workshop in your city/Institute/College.

LET US ALL STAND FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF MUSILMS IN PARTICULAR AND HUMANITY IN GENERAL.

WE OFFER OUR SERVICES  ABSOLUTELY FREE

46- THREE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

HELD AT: TOUHEED EDUCATIONAL TRUST

POST: GANGULI –576216, KARNATAKA. KARNATAKA.   TEL: 08254-745151

Email: touheededucation@yahoo.com

ON: 31^st JULY, 1^st & 2^nd AUGUST 2004

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

SHEEFA: After attending the workshop, I have realized lot of things, which I cannot express in words. About sharing the experience of this workshop, I think its impossible because I find the words is less and my experience or feeling is endless. My life before workshop was in darkness with no confidence and courage. But now I have built up a lot of courage and confidence. I will change myself in all aspects of life. I will use all the keys you have given me. Thank you so much for showing me the right path to lead a successful life.

REHANA: I liked the workshop very much. It helps us to design and discover ourselves. I got confidence to share with others and courage to speak. I dropped lot of my luggage and felt so light.

FARZANA:  I came to know myself better and found some aspects that were troubling me. To be kind to myself by removing all the negative thoughts. I can communicate better with my daughter. To take the risk and be in the court.

NAHIDA:  I have learnt many things from this workshop. Many benefits I have got. I changed myself completely. I think this workshop should be conducted once or twice a year as it helps us in various ways. I got confidence.

SHAZIA: Before coming to the workshop I was getting angry very soon, I was lazy, irresponsible. After the workshop I am no more lazy, now I am not getting angry fast and I am responsible now. I got know how to behave with others. I am a new girl now. I thank you very much for giving us so much in only three days.

NAZNEEN:  I liked the workshop very much because I got so much knowledge about Islam and how to face the situations in life. I shared the workshop and I think it is benefit to all backward Muslims. The women of our village are mostly uneducated but by listening to the workshop they understood that women are not weak, she can do anything to handle her sweet home, she can make her home heaven. Conduct this workshop for other castes also.

SABEENA: I liked the workshop very much. How nice it would have been that all our mothers and sisters would have attended this workshop and got benefited. The peace I got in this workshop, they too would have experienced it.  I am unable to express myself the happiness I got in attending this workshop.  I liked the way you presented and explained the drawbacks and the ways to overcome them. I first thank Allah ta’ala for giving me an opportunity to attend this workshop then I thank sir, for the way you have taught us I think no one would have done. I pray to Allah to grant His blessings on you.

AMEENA: I liked the workshop very much. I did not knew what the workshop means. Now after attending I feel that it should be held at least once in six months.  I have changed my life. All the topics that where taught here I was knowing earlier but I was not knowing how to apply them in life. Now I got to know and Inshahallah I will apply to change my life. I thank Touheed Education for holding this workshop.

MADIHA: Before the workshop I used to get angry very soon, for silly reasons I was fighting and after the workshop my whole life has been changed.

ANISA: Workshop main shariek se phale main kayee burayeeon se be khaber thee.  In do dinoo main , main ne bahoot  kuch hasil kiya. Kayee burayeeon ka ilm howa. Ab main ander kee thabdeeliyaan mahsoos kar sakthe hoon.  Workhop her aik ke liyae sood mand howa hooga. Balke hona bhi chahiyae. Jo loog is bhethareen workshop main shareek na hosake  voh marhoom hain. Mairi rayee  a hai ke is tharah ke workshop her saal ya kam as kam do saal main aikh  baar munqad hona  bhather hoga.  Main a zaroor  khaina chathehoon ke janab khan sab ne badhe bhethereen andaaz main paish kiya.  Is thara ke agar chand loog hamareh Hindustan main payee jayain tho kithna achahotha.

45- THREE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

HELD AT: QAZIYA MOHD HASSAN HALL

RABITA COMPLEX

BHATKAL

ORGANISED BY: RABITA WELFARE SOCIETY

ON: 27, 28 & 29th JULY 2004

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

SIDDIQUE: I came just to watch the proceedings all the way from Ganguli. I had my own fears whether this will be of any use to me. On the first day itself I found it to be extremely beneficial. Your presentation and interpretation of Surah  Al- Asr, in particular is simply beautiful. How much I wish my both the sons had attended this workshop. If anyone asks me how was the workshop, I can say it in one word that it is fantastic. I can only say, Thank you. Keep it up.

OMAIS: Before this workshop my character, my behaviour was not as good as it is after the workshop. When anyone teases me I get angry very fast, I do not care any body, neither give respect nor expect it. I would not leave anybody if they say any thing bad about me. But after attending this workshop I came to know who I am? What I want to be? Which characters make my future a success?  I got concentration in my namaz. I shall listen and judge no one.

RAQUEEB: I got many things from this workshop. In this workshop I gained an attitude of forgiveness. After attending I came to know my mistakes and to recommit to rectify them. I will give up all my bad habits and will also not force others to do wrong. I sincerely request Rabita Welfare Society to conduct such workshops.

FURQAN: Before attending this workshop I did not have a proper way of life. But after attending I came to know many things which changed my life. I got happiness and freedom. I thank the organisers for conducting this workshop.

SAMEER: I have never attended any workshops. This is my first workshop and I am fully satisfied with it. Before this workshop I used to judge the situation and also judge others. I now realized that judging others is wasteful.  I have now taken the path of truth and forgiveness. I have experienced happiness and freedom. I am very thankful to the organizers for providing us such a vast opportunity to “Discover our self”.

ISMAIL: Firstly I want to tell that I got so many things from this workshop, which I did not get in any other type of programme or function.  I came to know anything is possible if I am willing to do it.  Now I can control the bad habits and myself. We can improve our self and also make our families as good as possible. I am very thankful to you for conducting this programme. Please conduct this workshop regularly as much as possible.

ABUL BAYAN: My experience is that this workshop is not only beneficial to me but also to our family members whom I shared about the workshop. My life is changed. Firstly I thank Allah and you because you have given Qurbani to help the young generation who are the future of this community. I am giving up all my bad habits and take on good habits.

YASEEN: In this workshop I could improve my concentration in namaz. I could control anger and also forgive others. I choose to be truthful, forgiving and Merciful. I shall apply what I learnt daily. I also came to know who is Allah? I am willing to give up anger, pride, jealousy, telling lies etc.

UZAIR:  By attending this workshop I gained confidence. I found myself as a human being. Now I can say that I can do anything in my life inshahallah.

ASHFAQUE: After attending this workshop I am giving up my bad habits like anger, arguing with the parents, telling lies etc. I have improved my behaviour, relationships, and studies. My suggestion is that this type of workshop should be arranged for everyone, at least once in a month to ‘Discover our self”.

SAJJAD: SORRY- I got so many things, I cannot express it.  I am giving up all those things, which Allah hates.

42- THREE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

HELD AT : BAZME BATOOL
MYSORE
DATES: 5,6 & 7 TH MAY 2004

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

FARAH: The workshop was really fantastic and I am very grateful to my coach whose teachings and his presentation was superb. I took control over my anger and I am now confident. I started to listen and obey the elders, by seeing me change they had high praise for the workshop. It helped me develop both physically and mentally. It shaped my life and helped me handle life in a perfect manner. Now I can make my future bright and successful. I am very grateful to Allah and my parents who allowed me to attend this workshop. I conclude with thanks to all the members of this workshop.

FATIMA: I accomplished many things form this workshop. This workshop not only gave me peace but also to my family members. The workshop removed from me the taunting words, blaming others, jealousy and so many other things. Before the workshop I was sad and sorrow because of the divorce I got just a few months ago, due which I was upset and angry on every one. After the workshop I forgave everyone and I forgot the past and started living in the present.

NASEEMA: My mind was so much tensed up and there was lot of confusion in the mind since five months. I was fed up of life. No doubt I was praying five times a day and telling all my problems to Allah. Allah showed me this workshop through my sister. I am very much thankful to Allah, my sister and my coach. His explanations are so simple that even a fool can understand. It has brought tremendous change in my life. I hope Allah will fulfill all my wishes and show me the right path with lot of happiness and peace. I really enjoyed and I shall remember in my dua for my coach who has brought a change in my life and cleared all my doubts.

NAJAF: I say sincerely that I have got lot from this workshop. Many people had wrong me and have cheated me many times. Because of that I would spend my precious time thinking of these events. I would always think why this happened to me? Why to me only? Do they hate me? Etc. I could not concentrate on my studies. But now, Allah ke fazal o karam se I do not have hatred, jealousy and enmity against anyone and I have also forgiven everybody. Now I cannot express my feelings, I am really feeling very free and light. I feel peaceful and happy. I am very thankful to Sadathullah sir. Really I have no words to thank him. Masha Allah this workshop has been of great help to me.

TANZIM: I felt very good after attending this workshop. Actually I have attended just one and half day only and in these days I really felt happy and I enjoyed here. I got rid of my anger to some extent. This life is like a drama and everyone are acting, I do not want to act but want to live a real life.

VASEEMA: This workshop has benefited both my family and me to the maximum. I shared every bit of experience with my husband and son. They cherished every word I told them. My husband is now an altered person in terms of impatience, anger etc. My also a religious person has taken lots of interest and I am sure, he will change too. As far as I am concerned I have participated for the second time and this has contributed to my character many many good things like generosity, love patient, kindness etc. I was having the above qualities inherited in me and therefore the workshop has helped me to deepen these qualities and now I have chosen to purify myself.

THASEEN: First time in my life I have attended this kind of workshop and it has helped me a lot to discover myself. It helped to work my life in a systematic and organized way. It has changed my approach and has brought a stepping-stone in my life. The workshop has benefited all others and me.

AMREEN: I have seen my own self. The benefit, which I have got, is I am able to control my anger, not compare with my brother and understanding my mom. I have seen a new girl in me, who understands. My life was very disturbed before the workshop and now I can control my life and myself. This workshop is really very good in which we can change our self and our lives.

SUHA: By the mercy of Allah the all mighty I have stopped getting angry soon. I could take control of my mind and myself. I have stopped scolding my brothers for every small wrong they do. I am friendly with them and I feel good about this and my brothers are also happy.

MUSSARATH: I shared my experiences of the workshop with my husband and we both were happy that our thoughts were the same. For the first time I talked to my mother with confidence. I want now to share her sorrows and forgive everything what happened in my life in the past and live a tension free, happy life.

41- THREE DAY WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS

“DISCOVER YOURSELF”

HELD AT: NOBLE PUBLIC SCHOOL
P.O PULLENCHERI, VETTEKODE
MANJERI - 676122
KERALA
TEL: 0483 3229262
Email: noblepublicschool@rediffmail.com
http://www.noblepublicschool.com

ON: APRIL 18, 19 & 20, 2004

FOR 10th STANDARD STUDENTS

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

FAYEZA: I have got self confidence and I am bold enough to face hardships and the challenges in my life. I will work hard to achieve my goals and dreams with complete heart in the name of Allah. I will respect all, forgive all and take responsibilities.

MUNEER: I feel quite relished after the workshop. Now I feel very confident of myself. Now I want to contribute to the Muslim society. More workshops must be conducted among the Muslim students to bring up their confidence and develop their personality. Such workshops are great beneficial to the Muslim Society all over India. The Muslims in India today feel quite insecure and backward. They are caught themselves in between a wide range of problems. So more and more workshops must be conducted all over India to bring back the lost glory of Islam.

NABEELA: I am proud to attend this workshop. Before attending I had no confidence at all and was worried what others think of me. I was destroying my future. After attending I got confidence and I feel very much comfortable to stand in front of audience and express my ideas and thoughts. I have become a good listener. Now I am living in the present to create an excellent future. I am confident, responsible, forgiving. Thank You sir for making a difference in my life. I am confident to say that I have changed my life.

KUTTY.A: Sadathullah Khan is really inspiration for my remaining (future) life. Long before I committed suicide but could not be successful. The reason for committing was my younger sister’s death. I knew it was wrong but I was in a state that no one was there to give me some good words at that time.
After attending this workshop I am confident in my life. Life is really a magic. We can change ourself, but we need a coach. My shyness, my shaytan and my bad things all disappeared. Now I know Who am I? And for what purpose I am living? I want say thanks to my coach.

AMEEN: Sir, I am really thankful to you for conducting this workshop. Before attending my parents and my cousins often said that I am an introvert. But now I am an extraordinary person. Now I am sure when I reach back home they will wonder the change in me and they will surely thank you and will pray to Allah for your well-being. I am not polishing you but I am really telling the truth. I am sure that I have become an extra-ordinary person. I expect you to come every year to our school. I wish you all the best for the future and may Allah’s blessings be with you.

RIYAZ: Before the workshop I was lazy, full of tension, afraid to face a group, not confident, I used to tell lies. After the workshop I am totally changed, I understood my faults. I got concentration in namaz. I really thank you. You must take this workshop in other parts of India, you are giving a precious knowledge and I want you to spread this knowledge every where. Your words changed me a lot. My mind is fresh. Best of luck.

BASHEER: Before the workshop I was ashamed of my life. I had great fear and I could not speak to the people. But now all my fear has disappeared. Many many changes came to my life. You have to spread this all over the country.

RASVIN: Before attending this workshop in my life there were lot of problems about concentration, expressing my ideas and many other problems relating with my studies and religion. But in this workshop I was able to remove my fear and shyness. It helped me to think more about my present life and to make a good personality.

SHOUIB.M: Before the workshop I was a little afraid to face audience, talk on stage. But now I am bold enough to speak anything to anyone in any situation. I am now able to take decisions of my life. And the best of all is that I control my life now. This workshop is good, make it available to maximum number of students.

MAHFOOZ: Before the workshop I have no idea about my life and who am I? But after the workshop I am really a changed person. Now I know very well about my life and who am I? Before the workshop I had no confidence, shyness, fear. After the workshop I am confident and my shyness and fear went away.

FATIMA: At first I thought this workshop will be boring and after attending I am very satisfied. Now I can remove all my fear, shyness and other bad habits and leave it my school and go home. Thank you sir, for giving us a wonderful and interesting workshop which changed my life.

40- THREE-DAY WORKSHOP WOMEN

“DISCOVER YOURSELF”`
HELD AT: AL- AMEEN COLLEGE CAMPUS
BANGALORE
 ON: APRIL 9,10 & 11 2004

RESPONSES FROM SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

YASMEEN: In this workshop I got many things, which takes me now onwards to a real life. I got a key to operate my life. I got the path to heaven. I opened my inner eyes, through which I could see who I am? I got an open window through which I can view the whole of my own world. I got a mirror, which shows my real face.

SALIKA: Before attending the workshop I was not comfortable with my life. I had no confidence. But now after attending the workshop I got confidence to face the world and to accept the challenges. I am now a free bird. It has really given me a lot of strength. Now I know how to handle the situations.

FARHEEN: Life before workshop was very harsh, cruel and not worth living. But after the workshop, I came to know that my life is my life. It is my decisions and opinions that make a difference in my life. No one else has a hold on me. Before the workshop I would react to anything and everything, but now I know it is not necessary to do so. If I change, people seeing me change may change. Now I am at ease with myself and I am in control of my life.

NABEEL: My relatives say that I am a very impatient person, short-tempered etc. When I am angry I lose control over myself and I donot know what I am doing. I couldn’t listen to a person for more than an hour. If anybody has hurt me I would not forgive him or her and would always be waiting to take revenge. I am always in a hurry. But after the workshop things have changed. I have control over myself. I donot get angry with small matters. I have learnt to be patient. I listen to things carefully and then take decisions. I have learnt to forgive and forget. Thanks to this workshop. I am a new person who is more responsible and forgiving.

ZEBA: I got a lot, which I cannot put it in words. It was great to listen to the experiences of others and learn from the individuals sharing. Before life has been very difficult, no motive to live and no enthusiasm because of some things that are happening in my life. After attending the workshop I have got the strength back in my life and I am prepared to face the challenges and stand for any result with out any worry. What is going to happen will happen and I submit to the will of Allah. I thank God and pray for you to give all the strength.

MALIKA: Being an oversensitive person, my expectations from each of my relationships with family, friends and relatives were really high. After three days I have realized that personal glorification, personal praise is least important. What is important is BEING, do what you have to do, regardless of the outcome. Be true to yourself and leave the rest to Allah. He is the one who will bestow on you what he feels best. Continue the great work. You have Allah ‘s blessings.

MEHTAB: Before I was living in my own world where I would make a mountain out of a mole in all spheres of my life, but now I have made up my mind that I will live a life fully and see that I make a difference in the life of everyone I come across. Inshah Allah, definitely I will bring into practice everything that I have absorbed.

MEHER: I gained a lot after participating in this workshop. I really experienced a world, which is completely different from the world in which I was living till now that is 42 years. I was very much tensed since I lost my parents and two younger brothers lat year. In duration of 15 days I lost both my parents and a brother. After attending this workshop I came out of this and I am finding it free of tension and I am controlling my temper from the past two days. I have a peace of mind. Insha Allah here after I will lead a life of contentment. I shall sacrifice my life for transforming the human beings as many as possible.

RAIYA: Really I was confused in my life, not able to take any steps, though I knew what is my path, aim, destination still I was not taking any action. I was waiting for an opportunity to come to me so that I prove myself. I learnt by attending this workshop donot run away from problems, people, society, and surroundings but face them, tackle them, have patience, tolerate, be in their world, be very confident, kind hearted, be responsible and keep moving in your life.

RESHMA: I actually called my uncle regarding the project for my semester and my aunt asked me to attend this workshop. I was first hesitant to attend but I thought that I would come across many friends who may help me in searching a project and a job. In the workshop I got meaning to my life. I gave up so many bad things that had become part of my life. I got back my best friend back. Now I am free, I feel that I have discovered myself. The workshop has really changed my life and me.

39- THREE DAY WORKSHOP

“DISCOVER YOURSELF”

HELD AT: NOBLE PUBLIC SCHOOL
MANJERI , KERALA
FOR TEACHERS
ON: MARCH 27,28 & 29TH 2004

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

MANAAL: I usually thought that my fate was not good. Whereever I went I brought misfortune. I felt bad when people talk about my health and physique. I was very conscious about my height and complexion. People used to critise me and I use to be unhappy. After attending the workshop, I got confidence and I felt a change in myself. I decided to be happy every day no matter what comes, discomfort or misfortune. I will be my self. I thank Sadathullah Khan for making a difference in me.

RAHOOF: Before the workshop I was a person who shared little with others and after attending I got that no transformation without sharing. Magical power of forgiveness attracted me the most. I learnt Islam is pure and perfect and if we follow the true principles and values in our lives we can win this world and the hereafter.

HASEENA: I achieved these from the workshop. I was an angry person and now I could control my anger. I have stopped finding faults with others. I can forgive . I am performing my duties with more responsibility. The best thing is that I can concentrate in my Salat ( prayers).

A.JABBAR: I participated for only two days and I feel calm and peace with in me. The first day experience was excellent. I shared with my mother and brother and I will share all this to my students. I decided to give up my bad behaviour.

ASKER ALI: Before the workshop I was not much simple and generous to others. Now I am taking being generous. Now I realized that anything is possible and nothing is impossible. Sharing makes life more joyful. Sharing, helping and forgiving makes life peaceful, loveable and happy.

38-  THREE DAY WORKSHOP GIRL STUDENTS
“DISCOVER YOURSELF”
HELD AT : FAROOQIA TEACHERS TRAINING  COLLEGE, 
MYSORE
DATEMARCH 18,19 & 19^TH  2004

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

ANITHA: The workshop was very nice, useful and excellent. I shared all the experiences of the workshop with my friends, I felt good and experienced happiness by sharing. I chose to live a peaceful, loving and happy life.

NAZIMA: Before attending the workshop I had no peace in my life even though I had the best of my parents, brothers and friends. I could not express my feeling out of fear. After attending the workshop I saw so many changes in my life. I got to know how to lead a good, peaceful, happy, truthful and forgiving life. I use to argue for every silly thing when I did not like what they say. I will share all my experiences of the workshop when I go on a holiday to my native place. This workshop is very useful for me.

ZAKYA: I am very proud to be your student and will be your student till death. I say this with the bottom of my heart, ‘your are a good father to me’ you showed me the correct path. I am 19 years old and spent my 19 years with out meaning. Within these three days I feel as a newly born baby who does not know what is false, ego, arrogant etc. Before my life was full of complications, disturbence etc. I want to make others happy, I want to do something for others. It’s my new life.  I want to become a good teacher and contribute to eradicate illiteracy.  I want to say a couplet.” Aasman main sitaare hain, chand bhi hain aur dunya main phather bhi laikin ‘Discover Yourself’ jaisa workshop nahi.”

AMEENA: Before the workshop I was very sensitive, fearful and reserved person, even my parents used to complain about it. I did not know anything about the workshop. I thought it would be lectures on Islam, which we already know. But the first day of the workshop itself I gained lot of knowledge. I am very much thankful to Allah to provide me this opportunity to attend this very useful and helpful workshop. After these two days many changes have taken place in my life. I have given up anger, fear and sensitiveness etc. My parents are also happy to see the changes in me. I thank you sir for giving us such a useful workshop and help us discover ourself.  Duration of the workshop is very less.

NASEEMA: I have accomplished a lot out my participation in this workshop. I did not quarrel with my brothers and sisters when they teased me. I have improved a lot by attending this workshop. I shared all my experiences with my family members they were all very happy and showed their eagerness to attend the workshop. They all thanked you sir, till yesterday they were burdened with so many tensions but now they are relieved from them. This workshop is very good for the girls because they are always tensed and thinking about the future and worried about their marriages.

GULZAR:  Before this workshop I was living in fear, no confidence, negative thoughts, arguing with elders and not having peace of mind. I did not know what is life, living in the past or the future, lot of difficulties.  After attending this workshop for three days so many changes have taken place in my life and now I am living in the present with peace, joy, kind, forgiveness and confident. I have changed and I want to live this life till death.  I thank you very much.

AMTUL:  Before entering this workshop I had many problems. My father passed away when I was in 5^th standard. There are no male members in our house and my mother is only the head of our family. My mother is sensitive and if any problem comes my mother cries and remembers dad and she feels handicap that there are no male members to solve the problems. On seeing our mother we too have become sensitive and developed fear and insecurity. We developed the attitude that females cannot solve problems. After this workshop I have come out of this fear and gained confidence. I have discovered myself. I have gained confidence that any thing is possible