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Three Day Workshop
"Discover Yourself"

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"Ma'n ara'fa nafsahu faqad ara'fa rab'bahu"
He who knows himself knows his Lord.



Discover Yourself-Three Day Workshop
July 2003 Workshop :
BHIWANDI WORKSHOP
RATNAGIRI WORKSHOP
Held At SYMGA HIGH SCHOOL SURAT
June 2003 Workshop :
MUMBAI FOR MEN
MUMBAI FOR WOMEN
B.E.T. COLLEGE
May 2003 Workshop :
HELD AT MYSORE CITY
HELD AT DARUS SLAM
HELD AT MANJURAN HOTEL MANGALORE
April 2003 Workshop :
AL-AMEEN A/C SEMINAR HALL
February -2003 Workshop :
ASSEMBLY HALL AZAM CAMPUS PUNE
January -2003 Workshop :
Held At Sapphire Hall Bangalore
Al-Ameen Seminar Hall Bangalore
December -2002 Workshop :
Held at Al Ameen Seminar Hall
November-2002 Workshop :
Held at Monarch
Held At Najmussahar Girls High School
October-2002 Workshop :
Held at Crescent High School for Girls
September-2002 Workshop :
Held at Hasnath College (Co-Education Commerce Students)
August-2002 Workshop :
Held at Hasnath College for Women
July-2002 Workshop :
Held at Kolkata
Khalifas in Kolkata
May-2002 Workshop :
Soul - Searching on Summer Mornings
Workshop Designed and conducted by
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
Tel : 5544483 / 5574815 Email :
islamicvoi@eth.net

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Three Day Workshop
" Discover Yourself "

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



The Technique used in the workshop
will allow the individual to look within yourself
and discover love, peace and happiness.

Anchor :
  • A. W. Sadathullah Khan B.Sc, BE (Mech) Editor, Islamic Voice
Organised by:
Islamic Voice
# 3, Palmgrove Road,
Victoria Layout, Bangalore: 560 047
Tel : 5544483\5574815
Email: islamicvoi@eth.net
 

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Participant's Responses

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


HELD AT SYMGA HIGH SCHOOL SURAT IN
AUGUST - 2003 Workshop : 15th 16th & 17th
FOR MEN AND WOMEN
surat photos

surat photos

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

NAVIDI:Honestly I have been into lots of reading, mostly self improvement stuff. I believe in Stephen Covey, Dr Wayne Dyer, Anthony Robbins, Daniel Coleman school of thought. So I entered thinking your workshop coached same things, thoughts, values, principles as they wrote BUT your workshop was “VERY EFFECTIVE” and I firmly believe that ‘EFFECTIVENESS’ is better than’EFFICIENCY’. PLUS this workshop had an Islamic base and justification to everything Masahallah. I feel absolutely refreshed, a sort of had a ‘REBIRTH’. I discovered that my polluted life has now become a blank canvas for me and so, now I have every thing to start afresh my life.

PROF VORA:The workshop helped me to introspect, taught me to be open mind, accommodative, understanding and sharing. The workshop infused in me the sense of meaningful life- how life is simple. It gave me insight into how life can be worth living leading with values, leading to peace and salvation. The workshop helped me to rediscover myself as a true Muslim, a good human being. The workshop did enlighten me about the art of living which is essential for a peaceful , purposeful living.

AFROZ:Before coming to the workshop I was thinking of myself and was just surviving. But after attending the workshop I came to know that I was not sent on the earth to survive and fill my stomach like an animal. I am a human being. I was sent for a mission. A mission to spread Islam, message of peace on the earth. Now, what I have to do is first of all transform myself. Inshahallah, hereafter, I shall be my word, punctual in my prayers and fulfil all the promises I have committed. I will let go of my ego and the past burden which I am carring for last so many years. I will create my future and live a life full of peace and happiness.

SINGH PRAMOD:Your workshop is necessary for every human being. Thank you for purifying me. I started to listen to others. I forgave others and released myself from tension. As I am a Hindu but I shall treat everyone as my brothers and sisters since we are brothers under the fatherhood of God.

SHEELA JOHN:In this workshop I got many things. I was very angry, short temperd, but now I have control over myself. I feel good, very peaceful , cool and calm. I understand my husband and children, we shared with each other.

REHNUMA:I can not express my feelings, I have no words for this workshop. If I use more than 1000 papers to write then also, I can’t say or write. I am very lucky to have this opportunity to meet Khan, sir. I want to say that we had discovered our self in this workshop, now I feel fresh and a new world to live. Thank you very, very much.

TARANNUM:This workshop is an excellent example of practical application of the teachings of Islam. The very existence of oursef depends on our word. Being my word makes me believe in my self in my actions. I have a much better reation with my family members now. This has been a great learning experience for me by learning to share, forgive and listen. Hoping to look forward to a simple life of happiness, success and love.

DAWOOD:Good, useful and informative workshop. New horizons have opened up. The feelings of revenge is gone and forgiveness is uppermost. Truth is dawned. Stopped criticizing others, build mutual trust. [ Aged 68 years, he passed away on the one first week of Ramadan (Nov 2003) may Allah shower His Mercy and may his soul rest in peace.]

FAREED:Before attending the workshop I was confused, directionless and my mind was burdened, now after attending the workshop, I am feeling light, relieved and cheerful and the rays of hope have brightened up. Arrived at peace. All my confusions got dropped. Become bold enough to accept the present situation and take action. This workshop has widened my thoughts, my approach and my attitude. I regained my lost confidence and trust with my family. My wife and myself are feeling very relieved and cheerful. Mutual understanding has increased.

SHABBIR:I have reduced my baggage and past that I was carrying about my work so far. I have experienced more freedom. Clear mind and more time available to me. I have got back my mother, my wife and kids and my life. I am less irritable, less procrastinating (dwelling on things too much) , more alert and present in any situation. The workshop has helped me understand that everyone has a choice to live a fulfilling and complete life. It has brought me closer to Allah and helped me understand His message better.

Z. TONSAE:This is a fact that I have attended other workshops, I could not get as much as I got from this three day workshop ’DISCOVER YOURSELF’ I completely understand the purpose of the workshop and I promised to be Allah’s Ambassador- Khalifa for ever- Inshahallah. I am available for any services needed for such workshops.

YUSUF ALI:I have gone through a drastic change in my attitude towards everything i.e people, things, my family etc. Earlier the way I would look at things in life was very different from the way I look at them now. This workshop has certainly improved my relationships with people and has removed a lot of negative feelings in life. It has taught me to live a tension free life and off course with a platform of Islam. This workshop is a blend of Islamic values, scientific knowledge and physcological tendencies of humans etc.. Please spread this every where on a war footing.

ADEEB:I have accomplished peace and have got to know my weakness which has been stopping me to act. I had been living in a false faith about life and achievement. I never used to be in the present, rather I used to be remembering the past or planning the future. This workshop has guided me to find out my weakness that is stopping me from attaining peace and succeeding in life. I came in with a confused and heavy mind and I am walking out with a light and peaceful mind.

OMAR:Before the workshop my father said that I am little childish, gets angry fast and has bad temper. My mom said you don’t keep your promise and you are disobedient. After attending the workshop I got control over my anger. I will stand up in my life and play the game rather than seeing and watching the game. I will keep my word and I will forgive others. I will achieve my goal.

AKBAR: Before the workshop I had the knowledge but now I got the idea of how to put it into practice and get results. I got the lower of listening. Got self control and ultimately peace.

ZAFAR:Many, many areas of my life altered in this workshop. Now I listen to my younger brothers and sisters which I was not doing before, I listen to my parents. I do my namaz . Just I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart that you have transformed me a lot.

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K.M.E. SOCIETY'S F.M. MOMIN'S WOMEN COLLEGE BHIWANDI
ON July 2003 11th, 12th & 13th
MANGALORE

MANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

SOBIYA:I am a jolly girl, good orator, emotionally weak and ill tempered, lack confidence, speak rudely and had inferiority complex. But after the workshop I am a changed , different and I am reborn. I shared and I removed all my frustrations and I feel light as if I am flying. I used to tell lies and now I will only tell truth. I am glad that my parents are happy. Now my sister and friends have come close to me. Its great!!.

HEENA:First of all I am very much impressed with Sadathullah Khan, I want to become just like him. Sir, you are excellent advisor, coach, a very loving jolly person and an excellent human being. You get the credit for changing my life. After attending the workshop I got confidence and can make right decisions. I want to be happy and make others happy.

SAIMA:It was a wonderful experience of my life. I never imagined that the workshop will change my attitude towards my life and my intentions towards others. Before attending the workshop I was depressed, confused, lacking confidence, irritated and sensitive. My mind was full of negative thoughts about my self, pimples, being fat and defect in my leg. I was really a dull person, living a life with no purpose. But the workshop has brought drastic changes in my life. Now I am feeling very light hearted, emotionally free from bad qualities. Most important is that I went on the stage for the first time, it was a very good experience I got confidence. I thank Allah and Sadathullah sir, for giving me a wonderful quality life.

RUSHNA:Before the workshop I was not a human being but a human doing. I lacked confidence too. After attending the workshop I am a complete human being. I would also like to tell that I really discovered my self through introspection and through Islam. The workshop was excellent, it was a wonderful experience. I thank you sir, for each and every thing.

NEEDA:My participation I the workshop has changed my life. Before I was a very short tempered and very sensitive, this created an incomplete feeling in myself and got negative responses from others. But after the workshop I really discovered to be a new person. All my bad qualities, blaming others for wrong happenings in my life disappeared. I feel that today I am a person who has peace, comfort and quality of forgiving. Today I feel I am a true Muslim as I surrendered myself to the will of Allah.

NUSRAT:Before this workshop I am different , I really don’t know who I am but after participating in this Islamic workshop I found that my own personality is changed. Before the workshop I live with body and mind but after the workshop I live with body+ mind+ soul = Nusrat. Thank you sir, for this change in my life.

FAKIH:I have become more truthful, more loving and pure person. By sharing the experiences of the workshop I have come more closer to my family. I am sure that sending me to the workshop is one of the best of things my mother have done for me. Thank you for conducting such a wonderful, awesome and satisfactory workshop.

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Md. SIDDIQUE NAIK HIGH SCHOOL RATNAGIRI
ON July 2003 16th, 17th & 18th
MANGALORE

MANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

FARHIN KADGE:The workshop was conducted in the School and I thought eight hours sitting dumb would bore me up but I was wrong. I learnt many things- much about life as a Muslim in this workshop. This workshop changed my life completely. I help my mother, I left fighting with my elder sister, I forgave my friends who fought with me and I asked forgiveness from whom I fought. I promise to be firm, confident and forgiving. My parents cannot recognize me whether really I am the old Farhin or someone else. I will be true to myself and never cheat. I am happy that in our nation there are few people who think of Muslim community for their development and future. I am sure that every Muslim who attend this workshop will change himself and would improve this Nation. I suggest that the parents should also attend the workshop along with the students, so that they could share their feelings with us.

FARZANA:This workshop was very interesting. I was first a very artificial girl. Now I am a very new girl and it has really changed my life. My mummy said that I have changed and now my brother is also nice with me. I also want the parents to attend this workshop. I like to say this workshop should also be conduct in other schools.

ALMAS:Specially when our teacher said about this workshop, I thought it might be boring but it was not. It was interesting. Every day I fought with my sisters but now I do not fight. My short temper reduced. My friend Nadia and I were not talking but now we started speaking. I asked forgiveness from my friends. Because of this workshop my whole life has changed, I enjoyed a lot, had fun as well as we got knowledge on Islam. I thought the workshop will be boring, let me spend timing studing for the exam but this workshop was important. Now I feel that it should be there for one more day.

FARHEEN PATEL:This workshop is great, I like it. It has changed my life. Sir, is a great person. I have controlled my anger and have a strong feeling of forgiveness. I was not speaking to my brother for two years and now I gort good relationship with my brother and also my relationship with my mother, my sister and friends have reaaly improved. When I prayed namaz listening to my voice I felt as if I was flying in the air and my feet were not on the ground. I think this workshop should be attended by every Muslim. I really thank Allah for giving such a nice workshop which can turn a stone into a diamond. Let Allah shower lots of blessing and mercy upon sir.

AMREEN:I am very short tempered girl and I get angry very soon. There are many bad qualities in me as others have, but after attending this workshop I am now quite different than before. My life has become very light and all the good qualities had come into myself. I think that this workshop was a great opportunity and I was very lucky to attend this. I will change myself and change my family and society. Such workshops are very necessary for today’s generation as they are getting spoiled day by day so that they come to know Islam and their position as Khalifa of Allah.

SADIYA:I had got my lost life from this workshop. I also got back my lost world, friends, brother, sister and relatives etc. I was very lonely, very sad and always used to fight with my brother . Now after attending this workshop I am happy and peaceful. I have started forgiving every one and help others. When I help others after attending the workhop every one is saying to me that ‘something is wrong’. I am thankful to you sir.

REHANA JAFFER:First I was thinking that I cannot study the subjects which I was finding it difficult and I was not able to concentrate on those subjects. But after attending this workshop for three days I donot know what happened to me that my life is changed. Now I think I can do something in my life and this workshop is very useful. I was always fighting with my sisters and wherever my grand mother used to say I did not listen to he but now I am listening to her. I will study hard and get good percentage in SSC exam. If I get it, I will really thank sir, for removing the fear from our hearts.

SADAF BONDRE:I am totally changed after attending this workshop. It is nery useful to all Muslims and every Muslim should attend this workshop at least once. After the workshop I stopped fighting with my sister and brother. After the workshop I am very happy at home and my sister and brother ask me why I am not fighting with them, I said it is because of the workshop at the school. I shared with them every thing of the workshop. I am upset and regret that I could not attend the workshop on day one and day two because of the death anniversary ( Barsi) of my unlce. I want ot be helpful, confident, be pious and kind to everyone in this world.

AIMAN BHATHAR:Before the workshop I was selfish, getting angry for small reasons, I would not listen to my elders etc. But after the workshop I saw many changes in my life in only two days. First I used to fight with my brother but now I don’t. First in my school I was not talking to my friend for the last two years but after the workshop I asked forgiveness and we started our friendship. I felt very nice and the experience was great. I have got many more useful things from the workshop, last but not the least I would like to thank Sir, for organizing such a useful workshop. I would suggest to organize the workshop for elders also.

AKBAR MULLA:Before the workshop I was very mischievous, I was snot attending namaz and not concentrating in my studies. I was always having problem. I was always fighting with others, used to tell lies and tease others. But after attending this workshop I am really able to concentrate in my studies and now I am not fighting and teasing. This workshop has really changed me in three days.

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ANJUMANE-I-ISLAM SCHOOL FOR WOMEN
ON JUNE 2003 4th, 5th & 6th
MANGALORE

MANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

FAIKA:I am a widow and try hard to give my best to my children. My younger son is mentally retarded and I cannot be with him as I had to work for my living. This workshop has helped me come close to my children. Inspite of expecting anything from others you get a lot from them. Without being asked you get unexpected results, life goes on smoothly without haste. I feel much more lighter than previously what I was with my family and friends. I would like to tell that this workshop really works and changes peoples lives from hell to heaven. A real big difference which no one can give.

BANOO:Although I have heard and read most of the things that have been explained but it gave a new dimension to most of the stuff. This workshop gave me a lot of confidence about myself. I realized a lot of my faults and my relationship will improve with my family members.

SABIYA:I had apprehensions of going to the workshop but after day one I felt very cool and could manage things. I could listen to my husband for 45 minutes continously. I got confidence and courage to accept the people as they are. I hugged my father so intimately after years.

FARHEEN:Everything is moving smoothly, what I want my family members to do, they are doing it without my telling them. Defintely my intention and actions are having effect on them. Yesterday when I went home I shared with my son and my husband about the experience of the workshop till 12 O’clock. My son asked me are you going to sleep I said no I want to perform my Isha prayers. My son said even I want to pray. He again asked me did you pray when you were in the workshop, I said yes. He said I am going to pray qaza namaz of zuhr, asr, and magrib and he performed it. I was present and felt the difference in him.

FARHAT:The Muslim ummah, today, is facing a lot of problems, divorce is on the increase, children are leaving their homes, families are breaking, people are so intolerant toward each other. The basic reason being they are far from the Qur’an. Discover yourself is a very good for knowing oneself and knowing our Lord and doing our duties of Huququl Ibad.

NASEEM:All the members of my family felt that I am a good for nothing. This workshop is a boon to person like me. First of all the most benefited person is myself. I have power and confident of having a good relationship with anyone, no matter who they are?. I am sure my life will run very smoothly ever after. Jazakallah brother.

TABASSUM:I always use to be very confused about my past and I used to be very fearful about my future. Secondly, many a times I was left all alone by my family. I tried a lot for past few years to alter my nature. Here in this workshop I found very precious keys to open the doors of my mind, heart and soul. My thirst for peace of mind has been quenched in these three days. My family members have observed the difference in me.

ZUBAIDA:It was my very first experience of attending such a workshop. I was really enlightened about so many things especially about forgiving. I was closed to the very idea of remarriage as I am a widow, have a son and I was clinging to my beloved husbands memory greatly. I have come to realize through this workshop that in future I might become a nagging mother to my son as I would say to him I brought you up single handedly and I did not marry for your sake and yet you do not care for me blah blah blah…… Now I am open to remarriage by choice and not because someone is forcing me for it. As a coach you have done a tremendous job.

ALMAS:My relationship was not good with my parents specially with my father since childhood. I have seen in my house fights between my parents because of which I am very much disturbed and was worried about my brothers life. After attending this workshop I got my father back. The workshop was very nice, excellent and marvelous. It has changed my full life. I have got every thing. I got my self, I got a way to Allah. Now I am not ‘I’ but I am a Khalifa of Allah. Inshah Allah I will be responsible.

SHAZIA:I came to the workshop with lot of expectations and Alhamdulillah, I am so happy that all my expectations are fulfilled. I myself was working on my own since long time, I wanted to improve my self but now I have discovered a new Shazia here who is very enthusiastic, who is living in the present. I am so excited to go back to college after 3 days because they will be meeting new Shazia, whi is loving, patient and merciful, I am so happy that I cannot express. I am ready to accept any challenge. Its great feeling. I have no burden on my head. I am feeling relief.

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ANJUMANE-I-ISLAM SCHOOL FOR MEN
ON JUNE 2003 13th 14th & 15th
MANGALORE

MANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

UWAIS:It was an amazing discovery into my mind. I did not know I was living in darkness for 24 years and suddenly three days have made me feel like I have been born again. The workshop was an exhilaring experience. I feel as if the entire baggage, which I was carrying for so many years, has been thrown off and I am light and free like a bird to fly.

UBAIDULLAH:This was the unique kind of workshop. I have attended many tarbiyah, workshops and dawah training programmes but this was different. It was an eye opener and many interested things I learnt from this workshop.

YUSUF:I have accomplished more maturity in my day-to-day life and peace, understanding and more sensibility. After attending the first day of the workshop itself my wife could find a difference in me and she was very much surprised and amazed with the change in me.

SALIM:The workshop has opened the doors of fresh air and now transformation has begun in me. Inshah Allah, I will balance my life. Alhamdulillah, now I am feeling free, relieved and satisfied. Such workshops should be held frequently with previous participants for interaction and sharing.

ASHRAF:I came to this workshop with so much inhibitions and prejudices that I was leading a better and perfect life. On the first day itself, I found out, who I am . A volcano erupted inside me and I got enlightenment. I found out the purpose of life and even though I was successful in my professional life but I was not what I should be. I discovered myself.

NISAR:I discovered those Islamic qualities in me, which I always longed for, I thought I will have to learn those qualities but now I found that I already have it. I just have to implement it. I am enjoying love and peace in my family. They also have rediscovered the real Nisar, who was lost amidst various negative attributes. My wife says:” Now I believe that you still love us”.

FAROOQ:The workshop was excellent and interesting. I discovered myself. I got out of my fear and got confidence. I choose to be the Khalifa of Allah.

KAZI:This workshop has given me a treasure of information for transformation of myself. The programme gives us an insight into our own self an opportunity to analyse it. I feel this workshop will bring a big change in my life and I will be responsible for the actions I do in the present and the past will not bog down my present nor struggle for the future.

A. HETAVKAR:I am quick tempered and usually have tendency to react with past experiences. I have learnt in the workshop that the burden of the past should be unloaded and discharged and the present should not be influenced what happened in the past, the art of forgiving. All this is going to create lot of change in my life.

DR. A. KARIM NAIK:Revolutioned my old values, tolerance and not to blame others. This kind of workshops is the need of the time especially in the Muslim community for both ladies and gents. This programme was no doubt a good one but there is greater scope for upgrading

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B.E.T. COLLEGE
ON JUNE 2003 27th, 28th & 29th
MANGALORE

MANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

SUMAIYA:Before attending the workshop I was so angry person that I always used to scold my brother. After attending the workshop I got lot of knowledge, my behaviour changed and I discovered myself. Now my doors of my future is opened and I have got confidence in myself. I thank sir, for opening my future. I will try to come first in examination and be successful in life. I am so lucky to get a chance to attend this workshop and I thank God for this.

FOUZIA:After attending this workshop, we got many things to learn. I could share my problems and happiness with my friends, parents and family members. Before coming I had many tensions in my heart and now I am living a very happy life. This workshop has changed me. I want to be the Khalifa of Allah.

AFZA:I think I am a changed person now. I lost my stage fear and now in the istimahs I can take Quranic sessions etc.. I used to get dipressed due to financial and personal problems now I can accept and deal with it. I live in joint family, I was good to others but very rude to my husband and children. I will change now. I will accept life, be responsible and stop arguing.

FARAH:Before the workshop I was finding fault with others when they pinpoint at me. I did not accept life as it is. I was being in my own world ( cooking up stories of my own). After the workshop I feel confident, courage to face life as it is. My listening power has improved and my view of life altered. I will ask my family members and friends to attend this workshop.

ASMA:After the workshop I think I have changed. In my house they also said that I have changed and this made me very happy because they always used to blame me. After attending this workshop there is no misunderstanding, there is happiness, love, peace and no fighting especially with my brother. I asked forgivenss from my parents and they were very happy. I feel now I am living in the present and there is no future in the past. Now I am free, cool, happy and have peace.

SHAZIA:In this workshop we got to learn many things. Before the workshop I used to get irritated and angry for little little things in my home. After attending the workshop I got control over my anger and my parents are very happy that I have changed. My parents after listening to me wished to attend the workshop. Now my life is going on very easily with happiness and peace. Thank you for teaching us all this wonderful things.

NIKHATH:I liked this workshop very much. I have discovered myself through Islam. I am thankful to the coach for coaching us and I am thankful to my principal for conducting such a beautiful workshop in the college. I think that our college should conduct this workshop once a year. I had many habbits such as anger, disobdiance, irresponsible and so on. After attending the workshop I am slowly changing my self.

SALMA:Before the workshop I thought life is very complicated and we cannot make it easy, but when I participated in the workshop I found life is simple and we can live happy and peaceful life. We have made our lives complicated by thinking about our past and future. You have given us the important keys and Inshahallah by using them , realy we can be successful in our life. I have achieved many things from this workshop. I got power. I want my sister and my mother to attend this workshop.

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HELD AT MYSORE CITY
ON MAY 2003 13th 14th & 15th
SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

VIRASATH KHADRI:I have attended many jamats, ijthamas etc. but this sort of experience is entirely a novel experience for me. I had no idea about such a workshop. I was reluctant to attend it. First day I came just to judge its quality, but to my surprise it had a magnetic power upon me and like an iron filings I was there the next day. I would have missed something precious in my life. I am at lost because I couldn’t share my experiences of the workshop with my husband as he stays abroad. I did not get him on the first day. On the second day he had phoned me for a few seconds. I told him about the workshop and shared with him that when he will come here this time, he will find me entirely a new woman. He said let me see but right now the phone bill is increasing and he laughed. My youngest son of course noticed changes in me and I saw a change in his behaviour the next day. I have already lost 50 years of my age and I donot want to waste whatever life is being in store for me. I would like to be a player here afterwards rather than sit in the stands. Thanks a lot Sir.

NOOR SABA:Actually I never wanted to attend this workshop. My mother forced me to attend it. I was very much depressed in my life. Ist day of this workshop was a little interesting and I took it lightly and next two days I was happy and did not realized how my life and surroundings have changed. Suddenly I started feeling happy and felt as if a new person has entered in me and suddenly felt everything around me was beautiful and pure. Now I thank God and my mom for forcing me to attend this workshop. Last but not the least I thank my coach for helping my whole family and me.

NOOR ZEBA:This workshop has changed the pattern of my whole life. At first I thought that my husband never ever loves me, he does not care for me, does not spend time with me and so on. I was fed up that I was in state of committing suicide. I never ever thought that this workshop would bring out a new change in myself. I used to pour all my anger on my three-year-old son. But after attending this workshop it has brought a lot of changes in me. I have gained happiness, my heart has become lighter, and I have found peace and contentment. I thank you very much for doing such a great job in changing my whole life. I am really very grateful to you. Thank you once again. Thanks a lot for showing me the right path and introducing me to myself. Thanks a lot.

Dr. BIBI AHMADI KHATOON:This workshop is such an exciting one, which has totally brought me from dark to light. I feel now I am a woman of strength, thoughtfulness and truthfulness and I find it as a solace. I want to be the admirer of God, which I learnt from this workshop. I came to know what is value education, which was given, by our excellent coach, who made life easier and saved from topsy turvey. Actually I was toppling down in this world , now I have a strong stick given by my coach. This workshop is like refreshing our soul.

NURAIN IRSHAD:I used to brood myself. Now I am more positive and cheerful. My children also said that I look happy. I slept well the second night. I did not shout at my children. On the second day I called up the people I never liked before. They were happy. I told my sisters to attend the workshop in Bangalore. It has made a difference in me. The workshop should be conducted for men and women, young and old of our country.

ANEES FATIMA:This workshop has created a big difference in my life and me. There were so many hurdles in my life that I could not think beyond that. At one stage I was praying to Allah to give me death. I thought that it would be the ultimate solution. But I had to live for the sake of my child and only for that I lived a mechanical life and I made a compromise. Now after attending the workshop all my past problems are like small unnecessary matters, which spoiled my four years of married life and two years of my motherly life. I regret for that but I always believe in, better late than never. I thank everyone whole-heartedly for organizing this workshop, as it is an eye opener to each one of us. It is the best workshop I have attended and I want to be a part of it.

NIDA ROOHI:I was a short-tempered person; I wanted things to go my way. I was a very sensitive person and get upset very fast when somebody would tell even a small thing. I had fought with one person for four years just because she had told my secrets to others. After attending the workshop I have discovered that the life in which I was living is a false one. The inner human in me was lost and is found back. It has changed me lot now I am completely a new person. Yesterday after going home I called up my two friends and asked for forgiveness and also forgave them. One of my friends was very happy; we have got our friendship back thank you sir. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks a lot sir I have been another person. I have started loving myself. I have started having a new relationship with my family too. It was too good; I hoped it would have been extended for two more days

RAHAT JAHAN (48 YEARS): I am a working woman. I had lost my parents but my husband and my in-laws were so co-operative that I never thought that I have lost my parents. Soon I lost my in-laws and later my husband nine years back. I was depressed and use to cry whenever any body consoles me by saying the word ‘PAMP’ (pitty), she has lost her parents, and in this age she has become a widow too. The word widow and ‘PAMP’ irritated me so much that I was not interested in anything and did not attend any functions. I was always weeping and behaving harshly with my five sons who were loving and caring to me. The result is I am diabetic and hypertensive. I was thinking that I will be wasting two days leave by attending this workshop but now I realized that I have lost nothing but instead I gained a lot from these three days. It has not only changed my life but also the future of my five gems (sons) that are precious. I am not finding words to thank this workshop. Now I am the happiest person free from all miseries.

SAIRA MUMTAZ:Masha Allah, I have learnt so many things in this workshop. We realized what we have been doing for so many years. Allah has helped us to alter our self. I have lost my family from the last TWENTY YEARS, now I have found, thank God.

VASEEMA RAHIM (60 YEARS): I feel light, peaceful, contented and purified, may Allah help me to remain the same forever, Ameen. Now I am praying with total concentration. Since, I am forgiving, loving and helpful, I have noticed a sudden change in the attitude of my family members too. Now I am very anxious to bring the same changes in my brothers and other relatives.

FATIMA ANJUM:Just the first day when I entered the workshop I was filled with negative thinking, dis-satisfaction, putting blame on others for the happenings in my life, worrying for small little things etc….. After listening to the coach, I am having peace, satisfaction, and happiness. I am able to concentrate in my prayers. I am relieved now. I have entirely lost my short temper. Inshah Allah I will be my word. I wholeheartedly thank you Sir for changing my life. I will learn to ride two-wheeler, which I for some reason probably my fear had stopped me to learn, but now I will definitely learn.

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DARUS SLAM
ON MAY 2003 22nd, 23rd & 24th
SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

PARVEEN:I like this workshop very much. I got to learn many things. I got what I was looking for. I commit to live as Khalifa of Allah. You have opened the mind and heart, I realized my mistakes and I have asked forgiveness. I want to be a trust worthy person. I learnt to be a practising Muslim. I thank Allah for sending me to this workshop. Sir, you have made my life beautiful for which I thank you very much from my heart, I suggest this workshop should be made compulsory for both girls and boys. I got my self-confidence, desire for life, now I am ready to face any challenge in my life.

ZAKIYA:I feel proud to say that I had an opportunity in joining this workshop which I never got before. This workshop has helped me to transform from a shy, retiring girl to a confident women. Thank you so much. I the Khalifa of Allah, choose to be a Muslim and I promise to be forgiving, loving and patient.

SADAF:I was not in talking terms with my relatives. There was a lot of misunderstandings, after attending the workshop I have asked forgiveness for Allah’s sake. There was lot of heart break, but now I feel light from inside, I feel fresh and energized. I choose to choose my life come what may. I will not falter. I declare to be the Ambassador of Allah and spread the light of Islam all around myself.

AVIDA:I got new life. I shared my experiences of the workshop with my husband. Now I find him changed. Earlier he never use to pich even a glass, now he makes his tea. I got peace in my house. Thanks to Allah and I thank you for showing me the right way of life.

ASMA:Before attending this workshop my life was full of confusion, tension and I did not know what to do and how to do. These three days have transformed me into a new individual with a new identity and new creativity. The benefits of this workshop are many. The biggest impact of this workshop is everyone in my family has shed of the bitterness and forgave everyone for the sake of Allah. The workshop is simply amazing as it teaches one how to face problems and difficult situations in one’s life. The workshop has chosen simple topics which makes big difference in everyone’s life.

SHANIBA:Actually this is the first time ever I have attended a Muslim workshop. I did not have any Muslim friends. I always wanted to have one, whom I could talk about my religion. Alhamdulillah, that even though my friends do not know anything about Islam other than Osama bin Laden, Terrorist etc.. they have always welcomed me to speak about my religion. This workshop has cleared most of my doubts and answered all my questions for which I was stuck up and now I can move forward. In my family my father is very orthodox, mom 50-50 and brother is also very orthodox- I shared with them my experiences of the workshop and my dad wants my brother to attend it.

RAFIA:To be frank I always used to under estimate myself saying that nobody loves me and I have no good friends. The est thing I discovered is that God has made me so beautiful and I thank God for that and I also feel proud to be a Muslim. I am now bold to stand in front of the mirror and see myself and I feel so happy for that and now I have built in self esteem.

SALMA:My family, my two aunts and my uncle said what happened to this girl, she has changed completely just by attending this workshop. My mom said now she does not give back answer, she is doing all the work on time. Now I am happy with my life and have become responsible person. Now I can take correct decisions and be confident and bold. The coach was too good and his coaching is very useful. I am so happy that I changed my life with my own hands. I whole heartedly pray for all.

FARHAT:This workshop helped me change my way of life. I got my mother and sister, before my relationship with my mother was not good , I used to think that she only loves my sister. I also used to misbehave with everyone and back answer them. My mother used to shout at me and now I find she does not shout and now I do not feel that she only loves my sister. I wanted to say this workshop should be for five days, it really helped me a lot to change my life.

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MANJURAN HOTEL MANGALORE
ON MAY 2003 13th 14th & 15th
MANGALORE

MANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

ZUWAIANA:I always thought I am happy and complete but something in my heart was hitting me. I could’nt cope with other people well, I was always thinking about others what will people say about me if I do that or do this? Always thinking of others and I wanted to change others. Sir, you have really given gift of life which I had in me but was searching for it. Sir, you gave me solutions or I can say the keys, to my problems. Inshah Allah I want to be a doctor and before that a wife, a mother and for all these you need to understand the purpose of life. This workshop had really made me understand the purpose of life and the firm foundation of Islam. I am happy that I attended the workshop and for a youth like me, its really necessary to understand the values of life, so that if Allah ask’s me that how I spend my youth on the day of resurrection, I will be able to answer Him that I lead a life of happiness, peace and love and overcame all the struggles that came to me and spread peace wherever I lived.

RAZIA:I was suffering for last ten years because of my mother-in-law and because of my mother-in-law my husband was also not talking. So. I felt loneliness and I tried to end my life several times. Today, in this workshop I started to share and 80% of the feeling is gone. I asked forgiveness from my mother-in-law and I am sure this workshop Allah has given me a chance to get my peace and happiness. Inshah Allah, I am sure I will get back my husband and mother-in-law’s love by practicing what I learnt from the workshop.

RUBINA:When I heard about this workshop I thought it is like isthima but when I came and attended, it was not so. This workshop was really a big turning point in my life. After attending the workshop I improved my relationship with my husband, my family members, my in- laws etc. I am happy that I got an opportunity to forgive and forget all the bitter things others had done to me. By this I got relieved of all the tensions , all fears, all depressions that was within me. I transformed myself and I saw that my near and dear ones with whom I had problems got transformed. In this three days lot of difference has happened in my life. Today at this last session I got relief of all my bad deeds, sorrows and today I feel I am born once again in this world as a new born child.

AYESHA:Through participating in the workshop I realized who I am and what is my duties. I discovered myself through this workshop. Before I was lazy, short tempered and lots of negatives in me. I was like a stone laying on the way and you sir, and your workshop has turned this stone into a precious diamond. I thank Allah and you for providing me this opportunity to join this workshop. I thank you sir, from my bottom of my heart.

FARHAT:After coming to this workshop, I have learnt to concentrate while praying which I could not before. I can even listen to whatever others say. I know now how to make choice over anything. It has made my life more peaceful and happy. I can share everything with others without any hesitation, which I did not feel like sharing before coming here. Inshah Allah, I hope I will be like this leading my life happily everafter.

RAZIA:First when I heard that there was an Islamic workshop, I had a very different idea. I thought it was the usual bayyans, lectures on the five pillars of Islam, hijab etc. I was a bit confused on the first day not knowing what the coach was trying to tell us. The next day I became clear about the subjects and I came to know that it is not only that you must pray, fast and be in hijab but should clean the base. I should transform my life and in turn transform my family life, my society and then the whole world, Inshahallah. The workshop was very good and I shall put into practice. My relationship with my children, husband, relatives and society have altered and my life is so much pleasant and tension free.

ASMA:After coming to this workshop I realized what, where I was standing and what I have to do now? Before coming here I was praying Allah to give me something which will be helpful for my dunya as well as my akhirah. I got my confidence to live in this world and to face challenges of the people. Before I used to judge everyone and lead the life blindly without any aim. Now I have my aim and feel I have wasted 19 years blindly. Now Inshah Allah I will lead the remaining life with peace, happiness and love. I am choosing myself being Khailfa of Allah and strive to gain His pleasure.

FAHIMA:After second day of the workshop for the first time on reaching home I was happy and relaxed because I forgave my ex-husband for whatever he had done to me. Even though I had been out of the house whole day I was not irritated and restless and that’s new because it had happened to me after years. When I went home I was calm and patient, spoke to my brother and my sister. The workshop has made my life easy and shown me how happy and content I can be.

SHREEN:I came to know about this workshop through my brother who is in Bangalore. He called me and said at any cost go and attend . I was wondering which jamat or group this is but my father encouraged me to go and see. After I attended the first day I did’nt find any thing but the second day I felt so impressed and I wished the first day should also be like the 2nd day. I went home and shared with my brother, sister and mother and they all were so impressed and said Masha Allah it really works. This was an excellent workshop.

SAMIA:I was a bit apprehensive about attending this workshop, but I was forced to attend. Now I feel that it was really worth and I would have been unlucky if I had missed it. The workshop has definitely changed my thoughts and attitudes about life. The workshop is an entirely new experience for me and has opened my vies in broader way.

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HELD AT AL-AMEEN A/C SEMINAR HALL
Bangalore
ON APRIL 2003 11th 12th & 13th
SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

ALMAS:The workshop has cleared my heart, soul and mind of all filth dumped into it. Sir, has been our friend, philosopher and a guide for 3 daays. Sir’s impact on us is going to remain in our heart for the rest of our life. May your tribe increase and may Allah shower all His love and all the worlds happiness on you. I like such workshop to be conducted in different areas. It should also be conducted in high schools for boys and girls, it will be even better because tender minds meed to be mended before they are spoiled.

SALMA:I was bit aggressive and short tempered, at times I use to misunderstand people, give all reasons. Now I understood for what reason Allah has sent us here. Now I have learnt to accept myself and my surroundings as it is and learned to have control over my short temper i.e shaitani harkat. Now I am a new and different person all together from everything (bias etc). Now I don’t feel like going home but I should serve humanity. Sir, I should thank you deep from my heart and thank Allah for sending me here. You do not know how much big difference you have done in my life. I got tremendous will power that I can create anything in my life.

FATIMA:This workshop was unforgettable experience in my life. I am very much thankful to God and sir, for transforming me. Before I used to feel, I am an irritated person, I am like this and I can’t change myself. But now I have changed to be caring, sharing and loving. I can’t express my feelings how happy I am, its like going from heaven after 3 days. Sir, has made my life beautiful, thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart.

SHAKILA:I knew about Islam before from my mother, grand mother, elders, teachers etc. about our prayers, reading Qur’an, not to tell lies, not to cheat others etc. In the workshop I came to know how to apply all these preachings willingly in our real life. Before we were preaching there preachings because we had to, but now we know why we should follow these preachings. I have gained knowledge to apply things which Islam has taught us.

SABAHA:I cherished a longing desire to find myself walking on the path of Islam that did lead me to Allah. I have accomplished my goal through the techniques of this workshop shown by our beloved coach. Allahu Akbar Kabeera, Alhamdulillahi Kaseera! This workshop has enlightened me to accomplish my targets virtuously - Huqullah and Huququl Ibad!. I clinched the opportunity in trying to motivate my family, helping to forgive and cleanse, bringing them together in peace and tranquility, making a heavenly experience at home on earth.
What opened up for me:

“ Na thi hal ke jab hame apni qabar

Rahe dekhte auron ke aibo hunar

Padi apni burayion par jab nazar

To nigaah me koee bura na raha.”
The presentation was excellent. Allah bless sir, with health, happiness,Peace, prosperity and long life. Jazakallahu qaira!

GAZZALA:It was not that effective on the first day for me. But second day I could really understand. I have come close to people now as I don’t have anything against anyone. I have lost a lot of burden. I have learnt to accept people as they are and as they are not, which has relieved me of my tensions. I feel like a bird free and I have entire space to fly high and feel it. I would like you to conduct these workshop even for men.

SABIYA:After attending the workshop I came to know my blind spots and I got a new life which is peaceful, stress free, loving and caring. I could forgive others. I also came to know what attributes of Allah we should have in us to present not only in front of others but also in front of Allah. When I transformed, my daughters transformed which I could not do it for 18 years. I chose my life and my family because I chose it.

RUMAN:It was a very nice experience in the workshop, when others were sharing, so many things opened up for me which I didn’t knew and I was dealing in a wrong way. Inshahallah I will accept life as it comes without holding grudges. My family is very happy that I attended this workshop. I am grateful to whatever Allah has given me, this opened up for me in this workshop.

NISHAT:For me this workshop is more and more useful than Islamic istimas and Muslim gatherings. It really opened up my spiritual strength. It is actually very very useful for each and every human being not only for Muslims but for all human beings who Allah has created. Our coach is excellent. Thanks to Allah for giving us a chance to attend and secondly to our coach.

TABASSUM:This workshop is really an eye opener for one’s life. I was in fact not willing to come for 3 days as I had some other commitments, but the Ist day itself I was so much involved and impressed that I made it a point ot attend all the three days. One can really clear up all the bitter feelings, they carry on in their lives, even without their knowledge. It helps to live a happy life and also make other people’s life happy and joyful. Please, Please conduct such workshop for men also.

SULTANA:I have accomplished lot and lots of new things from the workshop. The experience which I got from this excellent and wonderful workshop is that I learnt to be confident, trustworthy, responsible and satisfied. Now I do not want to give reasons because I want to have results, results. My life is Mashahallah changed a lot.

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HELD AT ASSEMBLY HALL AZAM CAMPUS
ON FEBRUARY 2003
IN PUNE 7th, 8th & 9th
SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE


HELD AT BANGALORE - 21st, 22nd & 23rd
ON FEBRUARY 2003
SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

RASHIDA: Alhamdulillah I am very happy that I attended this workshop. It enlightened me. It helped me to be a better practicing Muslim, Inshah Allah which will be an example to others. My aim in life is to spread the word of Allah and this workshop has helped me tremendously. Inshah Allah I shall follow the tips Sadathullah Has given us and attain peace and happiness within and around me in my family, society and community. I thank him for helping me understand through this workshop how to be responsible for my own actions and not just feel guilty.

SHAIMA: Through this workshop I started to listen to people’s views and also share my experiences. The techniques given were very helpful and has made miracles which has reduced unnecessary arguments. I realized I have to be patient and content. I hope I will transform myself slowly to be a better human being as a whole in doing so I did be living with happiness, love and peace. I really liked the workshop and I wish Khan keeps coming to Pune to hold such workshops which really makes a lot of difference in an individual.

MAHNAZ:I have accomplished a feeling that life is simple after attending the workshop. I was a very stubborn and unforgiving person thinking that ‘I’ am important and no one should hurt me. I was holding on to the past and I had some previous bad experiences. But now I want to forgive and live a peaceful life. I realized that I am responsible for my thoughts and actions. Please hold these workshops often and for men also.

AMINA: The simple facts of life that werw explained so beautifully in an artistically in this workshop opened up new ray of light in each and every area of our life. Such workshop should be conducted for men too. I have accomplished a no of things which if used practically would really help us be a such a wonderful person.

MAHAJABEEN: Coming to the workshop was a very excellent experience in my life. As I am on the way to achieve my goals. This workshop helped me to understand how I should look at things. I learnt to be responsible for everything that happens to me instead of blaming others. I will not spoil my present and my future.

FOUZIYA: I have accomplished to live a simple life and a way to reach Jannah (paradise). All my thinking changed. Today morning when we were having breakfast my brother started to tease me about my marriage, earlier I used to get angry on him and complain to my father to stop him and used to not have my breakfast, get and go away. But today I did not react, I did not get angry and I did not cry etc. Thank you very very much.

NUSRAT: Attending the workshop is like getting a diamond in my life. Before I used to feel life is boring, full of tension and misunderstanding etc. But after the workshop I am feeling that I have transformed to a new and cheerful person. I also realized that life is not complicated, it is simple, we have to change ourselves, then we will see the whole world changing along with us. Life has become a heaven for me now. I have learnt to be always be in action. Allah loves his servant to submit to Him and spread love, happiness among others without any expectations. I thank first of all to My alimighty Allah and then to thank sir, for bring us from darkness to light. I also thank the members of the Bazme Khawateen.

RIZWANA:The workshop was an eye opener for me. The workshop ahs opened up my mind and cleared up the cob-webs. The positivity of life was lost due ego etc. But after this workshop cleared away all the insecurities and negative outlook. I no longer feel harassed or bothered. It has definitely helped me to be a better individual, I have developed the strange innocence and carefreeness of a child. The barriers and restrictions which were around me have disappeared. I feel more confident and strong. The world now looks more bright and beautiful. I am looking forward to each moment and I am happy to be alive. Life has been given by Allah ( swt) and I will be the ambassador of Allah (swt). I thank Allah (swt) for giving me this opportunity to be a part of this excellent workshop.

ZAKIYA: Workshop helped me immensely to get to understand simple things of life. My outlook towards my family, my relatives, friends and others changed. I tuely understand that Islam is most simple and flexible religion in its time, we have made it difficult by our own thinking and concepts. Hence forth I will bring simplicity in my every walk of my life. May Allah help me in this efforts.

TABREZ:I have benefited much from this workshop. I guess the word’much’ is not appropriate. I should say ‘everything’ - peace, happiness, contentment, love, joy, satisfaction and right path. I found a kind of feeling which I have felt for the first time in my life. I have seen my inner self in these three days. These three days will remain cherished all my life. I got the real transformation and a wonderful world around me, I have gained control over myself. Allah has given me the hidayah to come here. It is a great gift from Him, which I shall utilize it in whole of my life, Inshahallah. I thank Sadath sir, for the excellent coaching.

KHATIJA: I have discovered myself clearly and I do not have a confused state of mind now. I am able to see my destination. I have overcome my problem of self-expression. I was resisting to many things in my life, but today I am free from all complexes, suffering and miseries. Now I am very clear and firm about myself. I realized that I was living a total unconscious life. I have a clear vision of my life now. I used to take my mother and sisters for granted, now I love them, obey them and pay attention to them. I am feeling content, powerful,independent, loving and peaceful. This workshop was simply fantastic and motivating.

SAIDANI: I thank you very much for organizing such an interesting workshop, which helped me from darkness to light. Masahallah the topics were very interesting and touching the heart, where I could see my own drawbacks and mistakes. The demonstration was excellent and lively. God bless sir.

KAUSER:The experience has been immensely valuable as I had lot of guilt in me regarding my son. Also I was disturbed with my husband’s hectic and tiring job. I was concerned about his health and other things. There were other domestic home matters which disturbed and was taking a toll on my health. But now Masahallah, I am very much free. I have known my true self. I want to start afresh a life with my family and friends.

SHABANA:Alhamdulillah, I have opened up myself, I have forgiven all. I have committed my life as ambassador of Allah. I will live a life of quality, loving, responsible and being generous all my life. I chose my life the way it is given by Allah. I will transform my self and I know others will transform. The workshop should be made compulsory for every women in the world to understand the purpose of life Allah has given us. Jazakallah.

MEHMOODA:Thank you very much for guiding us and giving us beautiful keys. You are a good coach, who polished us. I got my confidence. Inshahallah, I will be the ambassador of Allah and serve others for His sake.

SADIA:The workshop was excellent in everything. I got the power to be what I am and to forget the past and live in the present. I also have over come the fear of the future whaich would always haunt me. I am sure that when my daughter is 12 years I shall make her attend this workshop. I want her to face her life with these useful tips and let her life not be wasted like I have wasted all these years.

SABEEHA: I always use to get irritated, get angry and even sometimes back answer to my elders. In this workshop I discovered myself. I got confidence, I found peace and happiness from this workshop. I found a way to make my life better, cheerful and happy. Alhamdulillah, it was very very good and the presentation given by Sadathullah Khan was so interesting that it was etched itself in our minds.

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HELD AT SAPPHIRE HALL
Bangalore
ON JANUARY 2003 11th 12th & 13th
SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

SAPPHIRE HALL BANGALORE

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

SUNITA: Before coming to the workshop I was totally confused person. I just read the pamphlet and came. By coming here I came to know many things. I discovered the inner qualities, which were missing before. I thank Allah for providing me such a great chance to attend this workshop. I stand to marry a Muslim and I am proud to do that.

LUBNA HASEEB: I realised that all this while I had been blaming and making others wrong for my life, where as I now realised that I myself have created those barriers. I know now by transforming myself I can transform others and have peace in life. I realised that I was not being true to myself. I was artificial and I use to hate myself for it. I did not have any aim in life but now I have one. My stand is to be a true Khalifa of Allah.

ATHIYA: I discovered a lot of things. All the ijtamas and Bayans which I attended so far have created in me only what Allah likes and dislikes. I tried to follow that but now I realised there are so many other things in life for which we alone are responsible. My stand right now is to unite my whole family and love everyone for Allah's sake. I am a changed person, now I am at peace within myself.

MAIRAJ: Many mental blocks that I had, cleared up in this workshop. I have stopped blaming others and consider myself responsible for the present situation. I asked forgiveness from people I have wronged and my relationship with my mother altered.

AFZAL MUBEEN: Every topic covered in this workshop was related to my life and I felt this is what I had missed. I have a satisfactory knowledge but lacked the bridge between knowing and implementing it. I got the courage to erase a long pending enmity. Being in the court helped me to take the risk to ask forgiveness without thinking of the consequences. I shall stand to bring out the Muslim women out of their self-woven suffocating world to the world of choice and happiness.

NAVEEN IFFATH: After attending the workshop I started to erase all the blindspots, which I saw in others. I stand and commit that I will make everyone's life simple. I am willing to give up blaming others. Inshah Allah I shall be a Khalifa of Allah and promote Peace.

TASNEEM NIZAMI: Before the workshop I am not taking any decisions in my life and I could not forgive others. Today I am very free, I can take decisions on my own and I am very happy and confident. I want to begin my new life from this moment. I will not sell myself to reasons.

FOUZIA: I came in touch with my truffle. I realised that human life when rightly lived is simple and beautiful. The three days were my happiest moments of my life. All of a sudden I experienced peace and I went about doing things that made me feel very happy. I want to be the Khalifa of Allah and make a difference to others.

JUHINA: The point of view of my life has changed. I got love, peace and happiness in and around my life. It was great to know that I am a Khalifa of Allah. The topics taught were excellent in every aspect.

SHAZIA SULTANA: When I came here on the first day I wanted to run away from the present state of my life. I had negative thinking of others and myself but today I have the confidence to face life, challenges and anything because I have left the past. I came in contact with Allah SWT in the workshop. He was and is with me. I use to curse my life but today " I live myself for Allah's sake." Today I am a newborn baby. I choose to be the Khalifa of Allah.

HUSNA SHARIEF: The first and foremost thing is I am feeling very free, happy, powerful, peaceful and great. I am willing to give up my anger. I want to transform myself and then others will transform by seeing me.

RAFIYA.Y: Naturally I was a very depressed girl. Always thinking negative thoughts about my life. I have become now pure and have got lot of insights. I do not easily forget things that happened to my family and me but now I have forgiven every thing. Now I can live a happy life hereafter. I like to make a difference to humanity.

SHAHIDA FARAHATH: In this workshop I came to know that life is so simple and how we make it so difficult. Also I learnt to be present and living moment to moment by forgiving, loving caring and sharing with our near and dear ones. By doing so I feel that I am free from all burdens and I feel tight and contented.

REHANA SHERIF: I really enjoyed the workshop and learnt a lot in these three days. I am aware of things around me now and I don't live in the past or the future. I do not remember when I really hugged my kids and told them that I loved them but yesterday I did that I felt much close to them. They were very happy. I have got concentration in salah.

SHARFUNNISA: I got so much I cannot express it now. I want my sisters to attend this workshop. My Qandan to attend this workshop. I use to comment on my past life i.e. my parents did not allow me for higher studies atleast graduation. Now I accept what I am is I am, now I am happy for what I am. I understand what life is? What Islamic way of life is? I love my husband. I will be a stand to transform my children. I will give up anger.

HINA KOUSER: I got most of my answers for the questions I had in my mind. I got peace and every thing is changed in our house. Every one gives response to me. I feel very free and got power to work freely. I feel every one loves me. I am going to send my friends and relatives to this workshop. This workshop is very useful and manying things opened up for me.

ANJUM ARA: I came to know that instead of changing others we have to change ourselves. If we get transformed others will get transformed automatically. I stopped blaming others, give up hatred and love everyone. Now I can solve any problem.

FIRDOUS SHAFI: In the workshop I came to know my inner power which was hidden inside. Now I can solve all my own problems, which I have myself created. Before I had no peace of mind and I am very happy now after forgiving everyone who have hurt me.

ARSHIYA F: My husband is very happy seeing the changes in me. The coaching was really great; it gave answers to all the problems that we had been facing in life. I am very happy that Allah gave me the opportunity to come here and learn many things, which I did not know. I am willing to give up anger and the past.

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Participant's Responses

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


HELD AT AL AMEEN SEMINAR HALL
Bangalore
On ON DECEMBER 20, 21 & 22 2002

Al Ameen Dec 20-22 2002

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

SUNITA: Before coming to the workshop I was totally confused person. I just read the pamphlet and came. By coming here I came to know many things. I discovered the inner qualities, which were missing before. I thank Allah for providing me such a great chance to attend this workshop. I stand to marry a Muslim and I am proud to do that.

LUBNA HASEEB: I realised that all this while I had been blaming and making others wrong for my life, where as I now realised that I myself have created those barriers. I know now by transforming myself I can transform others and have peace in life. I realised that I was not being true to myself. I was artificial and I use to hate myself for it. I did not have any aim in life but now I have one. My stand is to be a true Khalifa of Allah.

ATHIYA: I discovered a lot of things. All the ijtamas and Bayans which I attended so far have created in me only what Allah likes and dislikes. I tried to follow that but now I realised there are so many other things in life for which we alone are responsible. My stand right now is to unite my whole family and love everyone for Allah's sake. I am a changed person, now I am at peace within myself.

MAIRAJ: Many mental blocks that I had, cleared up in this workshop. I have stopped blaming others and consider myself responsible for the present situation. I asked forgiveness from people I have wronged and my relationship with my mother altered.

AFZAL MUBEEN: Every topic covered in this workshop was related to my life and I felt this is what I had missed. I have a satisfactory knowledge but lacked the bridge between knowing and implementing it. I got the courage to erase a long pending enmity. Being in the court helped me to take the risk to ask forgiveness without thinking of the consequences. I shall stand to bring out the Muslim women out of their self-woven suffocating world to the world of choice and happiness.

NAVEEN IFFATH: After attending the workshop I started to erase all the blindspots, which I saw in others. I stand and commit that I will make everyone's life simple. I am willing to give up blaming others. Inshah Allah I shall be a Khalifa of Allah and promote Peace.

TASNEEM NIZAMI: Before the workshop I am not taking any decisions in my life and I could not forgive others. Today I am very free, I can take decisions on my own and I am very happy and confident. I want to begin my new life from this moment. I will not sell myself to reasons.

FOUZIA: I came in touch with my truffle. I realised that human life when rightly lived is simple and beautiful. The three days were my happiest moments of my life. All of a sudden I experienced peace and I went about doing things that made me feel very happy. I want to be the Khalifa of Allah and make a difference to others.

JUHINA: The point of view of my life has changed. I got love, peace and happiness in and around my life. It was great to know that I am a Khalifa of Allah. The topics taught were excellent in every aspect.

SHAZIA SULTANA: When I came here on the first day I wanted to run away from the present state of my life. I had negative thinking of others and myself but today I have the confidence to face life, challenges and anything because I have left the past. I came in contact with Allah SWT in the workshop. He was and is with me. I use to curse my life but today " I live myself for Allah's sake." Today I am a newborn baby. I choose to be the Khalifa of Allah.

HUSNA SHARIEF: The first and foremost thing is I am feeling very free, happy, powerful, peaceful and great. I am willing to give up my anger. I want to transform myself and then others will transform by seeing me.

RAFIYA.Y: Naturally I was a very depressed girl. Always thinking negative thoughts about my life. I have become now pure and have got lot of insights. I do not easily forget things that happened to my family and me but now I have forgiven every thing. Now I can live a happy life hereafter. I like to make a difference to humanity.

SHAHIDA FARAHATH: In this workshop I came to know that life is so simple and how we make it so difficult. Also I learnt to be present and living moment to moment by forgiving, loving caring and sharing with our near and dear ones. By doing so I feel that I am free from all burdens and I feel tight and contented.

REHANA SHERIF: I really enjoyed the workshop and learnt a lot in these three days. I am aware of things around me now and I don't live in the past or the future. I do not remember when I really hugged my kids and told them that I loved them but yesterday I did that I felt much close to them. They were very happy. I have got concentration in salah.

SHARFUNNISA: I got so much I cannot express it now. I want my sisters to attend this workshop. My Qandan to attend this workshop. I use to comment on my past life i.e. my parents did not allow me for higher studies atleast graduation. Now I accept what I am is I am, now I am happy for what I am. I understand what life is? What Islamic way of life is? I love my husband. I will be a stand to transform my children. I will give up anger.

HINA KOUSER: I got most of my answers for the questions I had in my mind. I got peace and every thing is changed in our house. Every one gives response to me. I feel very free and got power to work freely. I feel every one loves me. I am going to send my friends and relatives to this workshop. This workshop is very useful and manying things opened up for me.

ANJUM ARA: I came to know that instead of changing others we have to change ourselves. If we get transformed others will get transformed automatically. I stopped blaming others, give up hatred and love everyone. Now I can solve any problem.

FIRDOUS SHAFI: In the workshop I came to know my inner power which was hidden inside. Now I can solve all my own problems, which I have myself created. Before I had no peace of mind and I am very happy now after forgiving everyone who have hurt me.

ARSHIYA F: My husband is very happy seeing the changes in me. The coaching was really great; it gave answers to all the problems that we had been facing in life. I am very happy that Allah gave me the opportunity to come here and learn many things, which I did not know. I am willing to give up anger and the past.

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Participant's Responses

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


Held at the monarch hotel
Brigade Road, Bangalore
On NOVEMBER 1st,2nd & 3rd 2002
Images from Monarch Workshop

Images from Monarch Workshop

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

TASNEEM. N (HOMEMAKER, 31 YEARS): The workshop was excellent. It was the best anniversary gift from my husband. It really changed my way of thinking and I feel a better person. I am free from my entire past burden. I see and promise myself a beautiful future.

MALIKA SUBHAN (K.G. CO-ORDINATOR DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL ,54 YEARS): Before the workshop I always blamed myself, I never gave a patient listening to my son nor my husband. I was not satisfied; I had a defeatist attitude and was a confused person. The workshop helped me a great deal to discover my blindspots. After attending the workshop I have undergone a metamorphic change. I feel Very light hearted, happy and peaceful. Although I had attended many workshops both international, national and state level I never felt so relaxed, happy and peaceful. The three days were my happiest moments of my life. I slept peacefully and I went about doing things that made me feel very satisfied, especially with people who I never liked. I want to be a Khalifa of Allah to make a difference in others life.

PUKRAK TAJUDDIN (HOMEMAKER): I am a 52-year woman, I had struggled in life and was unhappy with my relatives, husband, son and daughter. I did not have good relationship with them. Now these three days have transformed me into a new woman. The first day of the workshop itself changed me. Alhamdulillah now I am happy and peaceful. I understood what is the root cause of all my sufferings and bitterness of my life. I want each and every one to experience I had in attending this workshop. I am grateful to Allah, my friend who helped me to have this opportunity and my coach who transformed me into a new person.

AMTULLA BEGUM ( RETD DPTY DIRECTOR HELPAGE INDIA, 62 YEARS): This workshop has helped me to change my attitude and accept people as they are. The workshop has helped me to alter my understanding of my children and others. It has also helped me to overcome my weakness and to transform myself to a better person by adopting the values that Allah has asked us to adopt.

NOOR JAHAN KHALEEL (HOMEMAKER, 60 YEARS): This workshop has opened the door to love, peace and happiness for me. I have enjoyed every moment of the workshop. I have accomplished a lot, as few words will not be enough to express it.

FARAH BANU (STUDENT, 21 YEARS): This workshop is worth attending. I learnt to walk on the straight path without any confusion or misconception. There were no philosophy added but topics were held practically. It taught me to look within myself. I like the concept that human beings should not be human doings alone but Being of certain qualities and values. Concepts were touched with clarity and coated with laughter.

HUSNA BANU (STUDENT, 18 YEARS): I learnt a lot of things in the workshop. I liked the way of teaching and I think he is the best coach in the world. I want the workshop to be conducted in every corner so that each and every girl benefits from the workshop.

NAZEEM UNNISA (HOMEMAKER, 29 YEARS): First I thank Allah and my friend who informed me about this workshop. I was short tempered and used to react in an angry way. After attending the workshop I understood the concept of life, forgiveness and my own blindspots and how bad I was a listener. I am thankful to my coach who has shown me the right path. Now I can face anything in my life like a rock. I think this workshop should be held every month.

ISHRAT HASSAN (TEACHER, 30 YEARS): In the workshop I realised that I was carrying the load of my past, which was affecting my present and the future. I was blaming others for whatever was going wrong with me. I learnt to forgive and be free. The workshop opened me up and now I can choose what I want to be. I choose to be an ambassador of Allah and to be a person of integrity.

NOOR QUTHEJA (STUDENT, 19 YEARS): The workshop opened a whole new and very appealing world to me. My relationship with Allah has become tangible and I am aware of my responsibility as a Khalifa of Allah. I feel liberated and I am not gripped by unnecessary fears. I have learnt to choose to be happy and free myself from my nagging, burdensome past (Alhamdulillah) and much more.

SHAHTAJ BEGUM (STUDENT, 18 YEARS): By attending the workshop I had a chance to discover myself and to know who I am. The way of teaching was excellent. I learnt a lot by attending the workshop. I learnt how to lead a happy and peaceful life and I gave up anger and jealousy. This workshop should be conducted all over India. Every Muslim girl should have the opportunity to attend this workshop. The teaching of the coach was really very excellent.

ASMA IRSHAD (HOMEMAKER, 28 YEARS): This workshop gave me an entire new outlook and a new goal to my life. It helped me to be a better parent, wife and a better Muslim. I am forgiving and have started to look beyond petty things in my life.

NASIRA JAHAN ( STUDENT, 22 YEARS): During the workshop I have realised a sudden change in my personality or in my being. I am enjoying peace and happiness. I am no more furious or frustrated when someone points to me, my blindspots.

NAZIA KAUSER ( STUDENT 17 YEARS): The workshop helped me to discover myself. I have learnt to be patient, to accept the way I am and be grateful to Allah. In the registration form I had written my problems but now I will be able to face them with courage and take up challenges and risks in my life. I will be a better Muslim and transform myself. Inshahallah I will make a difference in others.

Held At Najmussahar Girls High School
Bore Bank Road, Bangalore, India
On November 14th, 15th, & 16th. 2002
160 Students Participated In The Workshop

[ QUWATUL ISLAM BOYS SCHOOL GAVE PERMISSION
TO HOLD THE WORKSHOP IN THEIR AUDITORIUM (LAB) ]

Images from Najmussahar Workshop

Images from Najmussahar Workshop

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

Hasseeba Begum (X std, father flower merchant): I found the workshop very useful. My life has altered after attending this workshop and I learnt how to lead my life. The work of the workshop is excellent. All the topics are very useful.

Zahirunnissa (X std, father petty business): This workshop is excellent and should be conducted for all human beings. It brought about many changes in me. The workshop gave me the keys through which I can reach heaven. I thank the coach for taking time for us and explaining very well and making every topic interesting.

Ambrin Begum ( X std, retired from work): This workshop is the best. I have forgiven the enemies of my family and mine. Before the workshop I was saying my parents love my brother and donot love me and so I was against my brother. After attending the workshop I learnt to forgive and love my parents. I have given up all bad habits. I will be the best Khalifa of Allah.

Asma Zohra (X, father tailor no work): This workshop is very useful because I learnt how to lead a happy life. Before attending the workshop I was very disturbed, worried, lazy, helpless and did not have confidence in myself. This workshop has brought light not only in my life but to my khandan also. This workshop has given me joy and happiness; I thank you and Allah' Ta'ala very much for opening my life.

Ayesha Shabreen ( X std, father tinker): This workshop is very best. I gained so much knowledge and I learnt to control myself. I have given up all bad habits and have forgiven everyone.

Fathiminnissa (Xstd, father carpenter): The topics and the teaching is excellent. I got the keys to my life. Now I learnt how to make my life work. I have no words to say but I promise to obey everything and every word I learnt.

Shabreen Taj ( Xstd, father side business): I felt very nice by attending this workshop. I feel sad because it is only for three days. Your teaching is excellent, you make fun and at the same time you sow information. Before attending the workshop I did not have control over myself and I use to speak to my parents and friends with anger. I could not understand them and I use to dominate them. After attending the workshop I am in control of myself and I learnt every thing. Thankyou very much for making my life work and at the same time I am sad that today is the last day.

Gulnaz Begum (Xstd, father cloth merchant): I found the workshop very useful and I learnt a lot of things in these three days. I feel that the workshop should be conducted in every school so that each and every student gets the benefits of this workshop. I learnt how to forgive how to keep our hearts clean, respect the parents and others. More over I learnt so many small, small things about life. I thank Allah for giving me the opportunity to attend this workshop.

Hajeera Taj ( IXstd, father not working): I enjoyed and never got bored in the workshop. I felt very nice. I learnt how to face the world and to be successful in life. I learnt how to forgive others and give happiness and peace. It was fun and interesting and I pray that this workshop be held every where in the world.

Salma Begum ( IXstd, father auto driver): By attending the workshop I learnt many things about Islam and about my life. If I had missed the workshop I would have been orphaned. I liked and enjoyed very much. My life is lit up. Many changes have come in my life and now I have power over the Satan. Now I know how to lead a successful life.

Ayesha Begum. I.B ( IX std, father Auto driver): I did a good thing by attending the workshop. My parents are very happy when I went and shared them about what I learnt. Before attending the workshop my life was ruined. In the workshop I experienced Happiness and joy. I want to say that in every namaz I shall pray for you for altering my life.

Salma (IX std, Father waiter): The workshop was very useful and full of knowledge. The coach taught us many things and freed us from many problems. Before coming to the workshop I was only blaming others, now I learnt how to be responsible. I never attended such a workshop in my life, even if I had attended it has never impacted my life in this way.

Shama Begum I.B (IX std, father Auto driver): I liked the workshop from day one itself. I learnt many things in this workshop. Before I attended the workshop I was not behaving well with my sisters and mother. After attending the workshop my life has altered and now my relationship is very good. I thank you very much for showing so many good things to us.

Umme Hafsa (IXstd - ): My life is freed from all bad things and I got peace. My life is not in others hands but in my own hands. I learnt to be truthful, to be happy, to forgive and not blame others.

Sultana Taj (VIIIstd - ): In this three days I got to know how to be successful in life. Learnt to forgive, love and do justice to others. I am happy and enjoyed the workshop. I pray to God that this workshop be held in the entire world.

Tahseen Begum (VIIIstd, father working temporary in hotel): I liked the workshop very much and I have learnt many things. Before attending the workshop I use do all wrong things ( ulta sida kam) and was very angry person. I felt very nice in the workshop and I have stopped every thing.

Umme Salma (VIII std, No father): I liked the workshop very much. It was very nice; I enjoyed myself and was never bored. I was earlier teasing everyone. I also hated everyone. I hated my mother because she never use to buy me anything. Now I have changed my life and I will not trouble my mother.

Fouzia Hina (VIIIstd, father watchman): The workshop is the best. I have forgiven every one and have given up all bad habits.

Aliya Jabeen (VIIIstd, father cycle shop): The workshop was very useful. I learnt how to operate my life successfully. Before attending the workshop I was worried and this workshop has brought light in my life. My parents are also happy.

APPEAL

NAJMUSSAHAR GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL - Imparts education to the neglected down trodden Muslim Children. The School is running on rented premises and does not have the proper infrastructure. The owner of the premises is willing to sell the land to the School management. The area of the Land is approximately 7000 square feet's. Around 180 students are studying in the school ( 8, 9 & 10th std). I appeal to my brothers and sisters to come forward and support the school in whatever possible way.
By way of Donations \ Zakat \ Kind \ Etc

The Principal
Nageena Begum
# 11\2, Bore Bank Road,
Benson Town
Bangalore: 560 046
Tel: 0091-80-3537246

A.W.Sadathullah Khan
Editor

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HELD AT CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
BASAVANGUDI, BANGALORE
ON OCTOBER 7th, 8th & 9th, 2002
Images from Crescent School Workshop

Images from Crescent School Workshop

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

AFAF ZAMEER (X): The workshop was very interesting. I like to say that after attending the workshop I have changed myself. The workshop has helped me learn so many things. It gave me the keys to be successful in life. It thought me to forgive everyone. I will give up bad habits and give up reasons. I commit to be my word and be an extra-ordinary person. My commitment is to make a difference to humanity; I will open hospitals and schools to poor people.

MAIMOONA (x): I got lot of knowledge from this workshop and was very useful, everything was new and was worthy. My life altered and I will forgive everyone and forget the past and look forward to live in the future. I want to be an unreasonable person. I will not blame others and will give up bad habits. I want to make a difference by being the Khalifa of Allah.

RUQIYA BI (X): This workshop was very useful and every word was worth gold. This workshop helped me to live a quality life. I shall use what I learnt in the workshop to be successful in this duniya and akhirat inshahallah. I shall give up bad habits and will not find blindspots of others.

TABASSUM. K (X): This workshop is very nice and excellent. After attending the workshop I feel change in myself. It is a very big opportunity for me to learn lot of things in a very short time. I thank this workshop. Before attending the workshop I was very angry with my friends and my sisters. After attending the workshop I forgave them and started to behave like friends.

BASREEN FATHIMA (X): I am very lucky to attend the workshop. I learnt many things in the workshop. I am now completely changed from inside. I realised my mistakes and had an opportunity to go and ask forgiveness to my friends. I thank you all for conducting this workshop.

TASNEEM FATHIMA (X): When I entered the workshop I thought it is like another class but I found the workshop good and interesting. I learnt in the workshop not to find others blindspots and before attending the workshop I was not forgiving anyone who did mistakes but now after attending I have forgiven everyone. The workshop changed my way of thinking, talking. I started loving my mother, father and I started caring my sisters and brothers and many things have changed in my life. I will give up anger and reasons and I will keep my word. I am very thankful to Allah and the teachers who conducted this workshop.

NAZNEEN BANU (IX): I did not no what workshop means so I was eagerly waiting for the 7th to attend the workshop. On the 7th I came at 8.30 itself and when they gave me the batch and asked me to take the seat I felt so nice. I liked the workshop very much. Sir explained in a very good way, he joked. I learnt many things. I have decided not to tell lies, I will not fight with others, I will love everyone, I will not get angry, I will not give reasons and I will keep my word. From today I will be the Khalifa of Allah.

UZAMA AFREEN (IX): This workshop was very useful, interesting and a memorable one. I enjoyed very much and I am very happy to learn many things. I will not go back to bad habits. I learnt to respect each and every one in the house and how to live and care for life.

HUSNA. T (VIII): The workshop was interesting, good, useful and beneficial. I understood many things and learnt many distinctions like blindspots, reasonableness, word, filters, listening, Hijrah, Jihad and Khalifa etc… I like to give up blaming others, enmity and anger.

HALIMA SAHAR (VIII): Before coming to the workshop I was thinking it is waste of time and I am very happy to attend the workshop because I got much knowledge, it was interesting with jokes and stories. I learnt to behave properly with my mother and father. To love only for God's sake and to be friendly with everyone. I was always saying lies and now I will not say lies. Now I promise to only tell the truth. I am willing to give up bad habits, fighting, shouting, laziness, hating etc. I wish it was for more days.

JUVERIA KAUSER (VIII): Before I came here I thought this would be a simple waste of time but when I came here it was just so interesting. They taught us much interesting exercise; jokes and I learnt Islam in detail. I totally changed after attending the workshop. I want to give up laziness, temper, fighting and lies etc. I commit not to break my word.

RESHMA. S (VIII): I enjoyed very much in the workshop. I am very lucky to attend the workshop. It was interesting and learnt many things. I will not tell lies in my house and will not blame others.

RAMEEZA QURESHI (VII): I have understood everything in the workshop. In my school I was fighting with a girl, after the workshop I went and asked forgiveness and there was love between both of us. I will keep up my word and I am willing to give up reasons, hatred, jealousy, comments and opinions.

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HELD AT HASNATH COLLEGE
(CO-ED COMMERCE STUDENTS)
BANGALORE, INDIA
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 18 & 19 th 2002
Mr Khan delivering speech to Hasnath Co-Education College Students

Question and Response Hour

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

ARUNA.V: It is a workshop, which each and everyone should attend. I learnt how to deal with life effectively. I came to know the correct meaning of Islam. I like to attend many such workshops in future though I am a Christian.

REVATHI.B: This workshop was really wonderful and excellent. It created love, peace, affection and forgiveness in me. It made me to be born again in this world. I learnt that we are born pure, clean and am diamond. Only dust accumulates on top of it. In this workshop I learnt how to clean the dust and learnt how to lead a successful life. This three-day workshop is a boon in my life and I will never ever forget sir, who brought about these changes in my life.

GEETA.N: I found all the three days interesting. After attending the workshop I have become a different person. It made me to speak with love to persons whom I hated. I learnt to be loving and gave up hatred. This workshop should be made compulsory to every one.

SUSAN DINE : In this workshop I learnt to give up hatred, to be responsible, to give and expect nothing, forgiveness is the door to peace and we have the power inside to change our life. My mission is to fulfill God's Will by giving up hatred, bring love and peace. This workshop can change the life of a person.

M. UDAYA KUMAR: This workshop is very interesting and I came to know many things about Islam like Khalifa, hijrah, Jihad etc… I learnt how to have good relationship with our parents and relatives. In this workshop I gained courage to ask forgiveness from my parents and relatives. I want to be the ambassador (representative) of God.

LOKESH.D: In the beginning there was all fun and enjoyment but as the day progressed we understood the value of having such a workshop. I learnt many things, which I had not learnt before. I will apply what I learnt for a better life hereafter.

CHANDRA SHEKAR: This workshop has changed my way of thinking. It gave me a good experience about life and I have developed confidence. It is a wonderful programme.

KUMAR R: This workshop has changed my life and I have started a new life. I learnt many things in this workshop. It gave me a good and strong foundation to develop my personality. I learnt how to forgive others and have a peaceful life. This workshop gives strength to the disappointed persons.

NASREEN JAHAN: My experience of this workshop is that it is very interesting, energetic and enthusiastic. After attending this workshop my heart is cleansed. My perspective towards life and view of the world has changed. I have become a responsible person. I have stopped criticizing others and learnt to be loveable. I got confidence and now I can face any problem in my life. I got out of my fear. I request you to conduct this workshop in every part of the world. I have committed myself to be the representative of Allah and follow His commands.

ASMA BEGUM I: My experience of this workshop is that I am newly born. This workshop has made me aware of my relationship with Allah and other people. In this workshop I learnt how to share love, happiness and sorrow. I learnt to respect elders. I realised God. Who I want to be in life is responsible person. This workshop was excellent and wonderful. I have committed myself to be the Khalifa of Allah and follow the commands of Allah.

FIRDOSE ATIYA: This workshop was excellent and interesting. I discovered myself. I got out of my fear and I got confidence. I got the answers to my questions. I learnt how to behave and talk to my parents. Now I have become forgivable and loveable person. I want to be like you sir, the way of teaching is wonderful. I have committed myself to be the ambassador of Allah.

SALMA: I discovered myself in this workshop. It cleared all the disturbances I had in my mind and heart. This workshop has made me aware of myself, relationship with Allah and people around me. I have forgiven my worst enemies. When I forgave all my enemies I felt so light and free. I was not speaking to my brother for a long time and I have forgiven him now.

UMME SALMA: This is the first time in my life where I have come across such a workshop. This workshop was very interesting. Frankly speaking this workshop has evoked certain plus points in me that is very essential to live a happy, successful and peaceful life. Before attending this workshop I was very short tempered and use to argue for silly and stupid things. But now I have asked forgiveness from everybody and learnt to be patient, God fearing and obedient. I have accomplished a lot in this workshop and my mission in life is to be the Khalifa of Allah.

ASMA BEGUM: Before getting this lucky chance of attending this wonderful workshop, I had a deep desire to know who I am, What I am doing, What I have to do etc.. After attending the workshop to an extent I came to know myself, what I have to do. What I accomplished in this workshop is that to give up the past by forgiving and live in the future with love and peace. I would be responsible for everything, which happens in my life. One thing, which I liked about this workshop, is that my non-Muslim friends also came to know many things.

UMMAL JAMAL: I would like to share a few things which I have gained in this workshop is to obey our elders, to be good, calm, kind, helpful, loving, caring and to be the best, so that I will sparkle in this small world. I like to suggest that this workshop should have been thought to us when we were in the school.

ABBAS ALI KHAN: My experience of this workshop was enthusiastic, energetic and interesting. Before attending the workshop I was very dull, confused person disappointed but now I have built up my confidence. I have learnt about hijrah, jihad, forgiving, love, peace, being happy, stop criticizing others, leaving bad habits and utilize the power Allah has given me. I am very thankful to the workshop for bringing the change in my way of life. Sir explained in a very simple and easy way, he changed my life completely and I am grateful to him forever and ever. I have discovered a new me in myself.

TAHEER AHMED SHARIEFF: This workshop was the best in my lifetime. It has brought a great change in me and helped me to face life boldly. I was disobedient before and use to call nicknames and joke a lot but after this I decided to be obedient to my parents and respect elders and not to tease and joke. I will Inshahallah take my life serious and not blame others for any reason.

SYED IMRAN: The first and foremost thing I would like to mention about this workshop is that it was fantastic, fabulous, excellent and mind blowing. It was a great time spent with sadathullah khan; I had real fun and joy attending this workshop. I gained lot of knowledge. It has removed the guilty conscious and inferiority complex and built confidence in me.

SADIQ PASHA: First and foremost I came to know about the true meaning of Life. Before the workshop I used to make nuisance in the life but now I shall follow the ways shown in this workshop being obedient, caring, loving, forgiving, respect, listening and many other things of life. Once again I like to thank Sadathullah for creating a unique development in our lives. I have forgiven all my relatives.

TANVEER KHAN: When I heard about the workshop I thought it will be boring and wanted to bunk, then I thought let me attend for one day and see what it is all about. On the first day I started to make fun in the workshop for which I got scolding from the principal. Successfully I attended for three days, on the second day itself it changed my life. I hated my uncle and was not speaking to him for more than two years, I met him and asked forgiveness and he to cried and now our relationship has changed from enemity to love. My parents were astonished and are very happy. I transformed myself. Thank you for changing my life and I request you to please change the whole world.

HABEEBULLAH: Before I could attend this workshop I was planning to go for some movie but due to financial problem I wanted attended this workshop for 1 ½ hours only then I saw it was interesting and so I attended all the three days. I was a negative thinker and now I have changed to be positive and face life with dignity.

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HELD AT HASNATH COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
BANGALORE, INDIA
HELD ON AUGUST 27, 28 & 29 th 2002
Mr Khan busy with Students in Hasnath Women's College Another Photo of Hasnath Women's College Workshop

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

DEEPA. T.K: My experience in the workshop is that I have born again newly. I will love others for Allah's sake. I have taken up being forgiving and responsible. I was not speaking to my father for a long time and I have forgiven him now.

HEMALATA N: My birthday was on the 27th and I got this workshop as a birthday gift. I had a great experience attending all the three days. Though I am a Hindu I love Muslim culture and I choose to be the Khalifa of Allah.

M. DEEPA: I discovered myself in this workshop. I learnt to be loveable and gave up all hatered. It has brought courage, faith and confidence within me. I am very thankful to this workshop for making me a good person, removing all my bad qualities. I will do what I say. Conduct this workshop in all colleges.

ANURADHA. R: The workshop has given me confidence and to be responsible. I realised God. Who I want to be in life is responsible, loving and honest person. Kindly have this workshop once a year for the benefit of college girls.

SAMINA NIKHATH: In the workshop I learnt what is Hijrah and Jihad which cleared all the disturbances I had in my mind and heart. I gave up all my bad qualities; negative points and I have forgiven my worst enemies. I had not spoken to my uncle since two years due to some fight with my father, I never liked to see his face and whenever I use to see him I get irritated. I got the courage during the workshop and in the lunch break I got the telephone number from my relative and I called my uncle and asked forgiveness and after that I experienced satisfaction and a sense of freedom.

ANJUM: I discovered myself in this workshop and I could easily give up all my bad qualities in me, blaming others and when I forgave all my enemies I felt light and free. I have taken up love, peace, forgiving and courageous.

UMME HANI: Before attending the workshop I was a confused person. After attending all the three days I have changed and now I have become kind, lovable and forgiving person.

MOHSINA TAJ: What I accomplished in this workshop is to give up the past by forgiving and live in the future with love and peace. I should be responsible for the choices I make and should not blame others

ZAINAB MUNEER: This workshop made me aware of myself, relationship with Allah and people around me. Alhamdullilah I had knowledge of Islam but through this workshop I learnt how to apply the knowledge I have.

NOOR AYESHA: This workshop was excellent and interesting. I got out of my fear and I got confidence to face any problem in my life. I got answers to my questions and I can share easily to any one now.

NOORAIN SIRAJ: This workshop showed me who I am my word and to be true to myself. I came to know that result doesn't happen but I have to cause it.

SUMMAYA BANU S: What I liked in the workshop was how sir explained to us about the day to day life with simple examples. He taught us how to be tolerant and forgiving. This method helped me mature in my making decisions..

ASMA SULTANA: Really this workshop was useful and it enlightened me. Before attending the workshop I was like in a locked dark room. After attending I have come out from dark room into light. I have changed myself completely, my thoughts and point of view. Now I am really happy and satisfied.

AYESHA BEGUM: I have accomplished many useful things in this workshop. I can say that before attending this workshop I was totally blind and it opened up my mind in all difficult aspects of my life. This workshop gave me all the answers, which I was searching for many years.

SULTANA: What I learnt in the workshop is that we human beings are pure and clean and are the ambassador of Allah. We should be true to ourselves. We should forgive and love all human beings. I am clear now why did Allah sent me in this world and what are my duties? I will be forgiving and loving person.

RABIA TARANUM: The workshop helped me in many ways. I have started to feel good about myself and I donot find fault in me. I have become confident and also altered my relationships. I have forgiven everyone and I am at peace.

UMME KULSUM: I have committed to myself to be the representative of Allah on this earth and follow His commands. I have become a forgiving person, caring and loving, the distinctions I used are hijrah and jihad.

FATIMA ZOHRA: The workshop was good, enjoyable and educative. I came to know the power of woman and how she can change the world. I had read and heard about the power of woman but know it looks really possible for me. My view of world has changed and it looks for me that the world has changed.

SADIYA KUBRA SHARIEFF: I have accomplished many good things. Gained lot of knowledge learnt how to forgive others and to love others for Allah's sake. I have stopped criticizing others.

MEHRUN NISA: From this workshop I came to know different aspects of life. I changed myself and I have become a responsible person. From this workshop I learnt to share love, happiness and to be simple. This workshop should be more than three days.

Hasnath College Workshop in NewspapesMUBEEN TAJ.A: My experience of this workshop is that it was energetic and enthusiastic. It helped me to be bold in life. To free ourselves from frustration, irritation and be simple. I altered myself after interviewing my mother, father and friends.

Shammed. N: After attending the workshop my heart is cleansed and my perspective towards life has changed. I have learnt to appreciate each and every person in my life. I have become confident and have stopped criticizing others and understand others feelings. Please conduct this workshop not only in Muslim colleges but also in non- Muslim colleges.

All most all the students requested to conduct this workshop in every Muslim institute, college and schools as well.


HELD AT KOLKATA
HUMAYUN KABIR INSTITUTE
SHELD ON JULY 27th, 28th & 29th of 2002
Mr Khan in Kolkata

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

Saltanat Jazbeen: I think your words have touched my heart completely. I have started to feel good about myself. Now I don't find fault in me. I have learnt to live life as God wants me to live. I feel so happy and light these days. Now, I have developed a positive thinking towards my life. I don't feel embarrassed when I look at myself in the mirror. I have learnt to live with the thought that all human beings are the best creation of God. I have learnt to polish my heart. Now, I love my parents with all their qualities and I am grateful for whatever they have done to me. I don't have any regrets. It helped me to drive out the negative energy inside me. It helped me to love myself and the people associated with me. It helped me to forgive others and be free from all tensions.

Slabtab Elahi: My relationships altered, but when I learnt the magic formula of 100 % - 0 %. I have forgiven everyone and I am at peace. I came to this workshop to discover Islam, to discover myself and now I leave this workshop as a complete Momin, in peace, in satisfaction.

Ayesha Mohsin: At first, my life had become a mess, my head was full of tensions, but after making my relationships clear, my life had altered from worst to beautiful by following the path of Hijrah. This workshop has encouraged me in lot of ways; it had encouraged me to spread Islam. To follow the path which God had made for us. To help others unconditionally and most important it has cleared my heart. I have learnt many useful things which will help me in becoming a true Khalifa of God.

Nazia Nafis: I have become confident and stopped questioning "THAT I AM NOT GOOD ENOUGH!" New outlets, thoughts, realisation opened up for what wrong I had done to my life. A new way to look at life opened for me. I have become caring and understanding.

Shakila Iqbal: Hatred vanished from my life after using the distinction of forgiveness. I have transformed myself and praying that it may last till my death. This workshop helped me to discover myself through Islam. All the methods of this workshop are useful. If we apply all the distinctions of this workshop, we will be successful.

Dr. Shoa Jawad (Nee Rizvi): I have found a new direction to follow vis-à-vis my professional and personal life, my interpersonal relationship. I have reaffirmed my faith in patience, which had begun to wear thin. It has become so easy to forgive all those misgivings which occur every day, in all our daily interactions makes me feel light at heart.

Rakhshanda Mir: I have now chosen Islam as my faith, I realised in the workshop that I had not chosen Islam as my faith. A whole new world has opened up for me. I feel more confident and accepted by everyone in this world. A new perspective towards my life has come into being. Courage and confidence has built up in me to go out to the world and share what I experienced here. The workshop helped me to see what was missing in my life.

Shahnaz Begum: After attending this workshop, I became confident in my life! And I can tell everyone that I'm good. This workshop help me to realize my mistakes. How much my Parents love me! And how easy it is to forgive others and feel free.

Farha Deba: I have stopped criticizing others and now I love and understand others feelings. I am feeling top of the world, I started believing in God. To live a tension free life, forgive and forget others mistake, not to criticize others, believe in God. This workshop has given a new confidence in myself, to live life with love, care and patience.

Rukhshi Elias: My heart is cleansed. I was living in a water tight compartment of empathy, thinking nobody knows what I am going through. Nobody can understand me, here I saw that everybody was living in that same falsehood. Now I can reach out to open the door which I never saw, which was already there. I will keep on opening all the doors and windows and let the breeze of happiness, peace and love enter my life. I will drive out empathy and self pity.

Tabassum Nigar: My perspective towards life has changed. The straight path towards Allah has opened up for me. I am feeling like a different person. I didn't know before that the power to do miracle is within me.

Makama Mahmuda Khatun: I have stopped criticizing myself and I have started listening to other people's view and not listening to my internal dialogue box. In every phase of our life I'll abide by the techniques and methods which has been provided in the workshop. I will accept everything around me as they are and as they are not without suffering from inferiority complex. I'll shape my path, my life in the way I want.

Ayesha Nasim: I have started thinking positively about my life, and I know that Allah has chosen me for a very good purpose. I got my peace of mind and I am very happy at heart. And now I really feel free and complete without any grudge and all this happened because I opened up my palms and let all of it go free ( I gave up all my earlier thoughts and actions). New life has now opened up for me. My present is now full of love, peace and happiness because this is actually what I want my future to be.

Sameen Ansari: I have learnt to appreciate each and every person in my life, for who they are and love them for being themselves. I have realized that the only way to be a truly liberated human being is to not to judge and evaluate what others say. Life is a beautiful experience which meant to be enjoyed and appreciated. There is no point in losing time through unhappiness and suffering. The only person who can give you happiness is you yourself, and you have to pave your way towards it.

Nooreen Shamsi: I have become confident. My idea of life was that whatever the other person will say, I react accordingly i.e. 'if you do wrong to me I'll do wrong to you too' and I will take revenge. This workshop has given me that "life is a mirror" what you give, you receive. My expectation from others were too much and now its clear to me. The door has opened for me and I am free and peaceful


Khalifas in Kolkata

Kolkata: A city of culture and charm, Kolkata is known for many more things apart from its rosogollas. It has enlightened men and women to whom acquiring knowledge is a way of life. It was no wonder then that when Editor of Islamic Voice, A. W. Sadathullah Khan conducted the Workshop - Discover Yourself Through Islam, last fortnight here, the response from the youngsters was overwhelming. Along with co-anchor Sadia Tonse, Sadathullah Khan lent a new perspective altogether to being a Khalifa of Allah. The three-day workshop at Humayan Kabir was organised exclusively for girls-students, housewives and career women. It was a path-breaking effort as with the help of various topics, the participants were set to think on the lines of acquiring the attributes of Allah. For most Muslims, Islam is confined to the rituals of hajj, fasting and praying five times a day. In the workshop, the participants were propelled to look beyond the rituals and get closer to Allah by transforming themselves into the representatives of Allah-Khalifas. This is the first workshop of its kind which touched upon the practical aspects of Hijrat and also on the fact that if one wished to transform others, there was a need to transform oneself first.

Human relationships handled by Sadia Tonse was one of the most mesmerising sessions where the participants looked within themselves and their relationships with people around them in the light of Islam. "I have started thinking positively about my life and I know that Allah has chosen me for a good purpose," says Ayesha Nasim, one of the participants. Apart from students, members of the All India Muslim Women's Association, Noor Jehan Shakil, Saboohi Aziz, Khashi Ilyas and Asma Alam too participated. Backed by the organisers, Junaidur Rahman, Aijaz Ahmed, Masood Akhtar and Mansoor, the workshop has served as an eye-opener that people can have a closer relationship with Allah.

Islamic Voice
September 2002, Page 5

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Soul - Searching on Summer Mornings

ISLAMIC SUMMER CAMP
BANGALORE, INDIA
HELD ON MAY 26th To JUNE 4th 2002

RESPONSES OF SOME OF THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN BELOW

Sameena : The Workshop was priceless and it was an unforgettable experience. The technique used was so touching which I cannot express it. Such workshops can change the society and the people. This type of workshop should be held every month.

Moina Parveen: We learnt Islam is not a burden, it is a natural way of life and by our willingness we can choose to be the vicegerent of Allah. We can experience peace within our self and then with others. I really liked the technique, which I never came across in any kind of religious gatherings. I could see the 'Power of Word' in Him. His 'Word' has the power to strike the hearts of the listeners.

Mohimina Jawariyah: The workshop has changed me completely, I changed my behaviour etc. it has taught me so many good things about life and Islam.

Umme Iman Qureshi: It has really changed my life. From this workshop people can really learn how to live her life peacefully, how to keep her relationship between Allah and their parents. It really established a feeling of love, forgiveness and mercy towards others.

S. A. Batul: I just cannot say anything about this workshop, it is something, which we cannot explain about, it is very good. It should be conducted regularly in each and every area of Bangalore, not only in Bangalore but also in different parts of India and Abroad.

Rumana: The way the workshop is led is amazing and most of his teachings are through his experience and he teaches from within. I used to find it impossible to sit for more than one hour in college for lectures, but here, it is so interesting that time goes like this. I have transformed myself.

Arifa: This workshop taught me many good things and has given me self-confidence. I pray to Allah that this workshop is held in all Corners of the World.

Maheen Ajaz: It is very good, interesting, mind opening one and wish that every Muslim girl, women get an opportunity to attend this workshop and benefit from it.

Safia Ali: This workshop has been an eye-opener in my life. Definitely there is peace at home.

Tasneem Ayesha: In the workshop I realized many distinction of Islam. I saw Islamic life is enjoyable. There is freedom. I always had a kind of pride in myself and was unjust towards people, I gave up those things. I satarted listening to others as good and indeed they turned out to be good. I don't have to put an effort in smiling to others. Insha Allah I wanted to take this work and be like you.

By A Staff Writer

Bangalore : It is the season for water melons, juicy mangoes and lazing around under trees for those who are too tired to work in the sweltering heat. Summer is also the time for a range of summer camps to flood the cities across the country. With kids getting a break from school, it is time for them to develop on their hidden talents, work on their creative abilities and of course get oriented to new things. While summer camps could be of all types from crafts classes to trekking trips, Islamic Summer Camps hold a special place as this is an attempt to help children get closer to their religion. The 13-day Islamic Summer Camp organized by Islamic Voice that concluded recently stands out as an unique experience for the participants. While the camp invited girls above 14 years, those who participated were girls from the age of 10 to housewives aged 55. While most camps focus on the basics of Islam like Zakat, Fasting, Hajj and the five times prayers, A. W. Sadathullah Khan, Editor of Islamic Voice and the chief anchor of the Camp had brought in many novel aspects and subjects into the Camp. "Human Development" was a session conducted by Rafiullah Baig and A. K. Rahim took the participants through fun with mathematics with mind-blowing puzzles and games and brain-teasers.

Islam as a way of life and the guidelines towards being a practising Muslim were well covered, the most enlightening aspect was the topic on relationships with special focus on relationship with parents. Handled by Saadia Tonse who took the participants into a series of discussions on self- analysis, the concept of 'being' the 'identity' and the goal of transforming ourselves into the khalifas (representatives of Allah) than being mere Muslims by name, the session proved to be a truly rejuvenating experience as it helped the participants to introspect and reflect on themselves as human beings. In fact the focus of the Camp was to intensify and strengthen the relationship with Allah. With Sadathullah Khan's motivating interaction with the participants, one had to see to believe the tremendous transformation among the participants "The main aim of the Camp was to create an awareness that we have to live life through our soul and that can occur only when we have a strong relationship with Allah. We may do our prayers on time fulfill all obligations as Muslims, but the only thing we miss out is "complete surrender to Allah.

Through this Camp the participants have been able to begin a new life as the representatives of Allah by adopting at least three attributes of Allah-it could be being forgiving, being justa nd being loving," says Sadathullah Khan. "How to honour your word", was another interesting issue tackled by Sadathullah Khan in the Camp and as a fitting climax to the Camp all the participants made a declaration on the concluding day of the Camp on May 4: " I choose myself to be a Muslim and I declare to be the Khalifa of Allah and be caring, just and truthful." This was not just another statement, but something promised by the participants that they would focus their life on Allah and live life by adopting at least three attributes of Allah.

Islamic Voice
June 2002, Page 5

Second Camp of Islamic Voice

The second Islamic Summer Camp was organised between May 26 and June 4. The Islamic Orientation Camp was focused on the idea of laying a strong foundation in relationship with Allah. The Camp designed for housewives, young girls, career women, divorcees, spinsters and professional women received an overwhelming response as the participants could identify themselves with the topics dealt in the Camp.

The participants got powerfully the distinctions of Islam like Khalifa, being true to oneself, who they are is the soul, Hijrah- giving up whatever displeases Allah, being their word, constituting oneself as their word, living moment to moment as khalifa, being responsible and accountable for the choices they make, surrendering to Allah their body and mind and operating their lives from the domain of soul.

The context of Islam was powerfully created " Islam is PEACE" and it is the responsiblity of every humanbeing to establish peace on earth but Muslims are accountable for establishing peace on earth being the khalifa of Allah.

Similar camps could be organised in colleges with minimum of 50 participants and three days will be needed to create a whole new level of constituting oneself as khalifa of Allah.

Our promise is that each and every participant experiencing love, peace and happiness right now and you will have a life that you love by freely choosing Islam as a way of life.

For further details get in touch with A W Sadathullah Khan on Ph: 5544483 or email at islamicvoice@vsnl.com

 

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