PROGRAM BOOKLET

MAIN PROGRAM
HALL A
SUNDAY, MAY 22 ND , 2016
4:30 - 5:20PM
IMAM SIRAJ WAHHAJ
Leading Ourselves with Love and Faith
Be good to yourself, be kind to yourself, be real with yourself, look after yourself. The power of
personal vision and development is the foundation towards any kind of success or change. Our
health, personal development, and purpose are all encompassed in this vision. The first commandment
of change was perfecting our internal character – focusing on our internal state and
character will allow our sound belief to translate into action. How do we lead ourselves with
love and faith? And what areas and aspects of our identity and life does this affect?
7:00-7:50PM
Panel with SHAHINA SIDDIQUI AND SH. ALAA ELSAYED
Renewing Our Intentions: Striving for Success and Seeking Allah’s Pleasure
What is true success? Once we know what that is, it will colour the outcome and goals of all our
struggles and efforts in the fields of social justice, relationships, and personal decisions. An act
begins with an intention. Thus, renewing our intentions will lead our actions and efforts to the
best outcomes. Intentions and actions are within our capacity to determine, however, the
results and outcomes are from Allah (SWT). Pursuing the best actions in the best way, whilst
having trust in Him (SWT) regardless of the outcome, is truly succeeding. Ultimately, it is the
pleasure of Allah (SWT) that we seek. How is this accomplished? Are we truly able to practice
tawakul (full reliance on Allah SWT)? Have we prepared ourselves spiritually, emotionally, and
mentally before putting our intentions into motion? How do we truly find success through the
daily challenges that sometimes seem insurmountable? What are the principles of success and
how do we lead with love and faith?
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