Winter Dowra 2011 Schedule
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Friday, December 31
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10:30-6:30pm
Will and Inheritance
$30 advance, $40 at the door
The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said: "It is the duty of a Muslim man who has something to be given as a bequest not to spend two nights without having a written will in his possession."
The science of the Will and Inheritance has become a lost, but much needed science for Muslims. Most Muslims no longer know how to write their will, and how to properly divide their inheritance. In these sessions, Shaykh Imadudeen will teach in detail the importance of having a will, how to correctly write it, and the rulings and limitations of the will. He will also teach us the conditions and pillars of inheritance and how to divide our wealth according to the Shari'ah by using examples for clear understanding.
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7:15 – 9:00pm
Following the Qur'an and Sunnah
The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "I bid you take care of that with which, if you hold to it firmly, you will never err: the Book of Allah and my Sunnah."
This session will help us to understand what it means to "hold fast" to the Qur'an and Sunnah, and how to live by them.
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Saturday, January 1
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11:00-1:00pm
Remembering Death and Preparing for It, the Rulings of Funerals and Visiting the Graves
The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said: "It is the duty of a Muslim man who has something to be given as a bequest not to spend two nights without having a written will in his possession."
The science of the Will and Inheritance has become a lost, but much needed science for Muslims. Most Muslims no longer know how to write their will, and how to properly divide their inheritance. In these sessions, Shaykh Imadudeen will teach in detail the importance of having a will, how to correctly write it, and the rulings and limitations of the will. He will also teach us the conditions and pillars of inheritance and how to divide our wealth according to the Shari'ah by using examples for clear understanding.
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1:45-3:30pm
Preparing for Death, Life in al-Barzakh, and Resurrection
In this session, Shaykh Imadudeen will remind us about the journey of death, including how to prepare ourselves for death and what happens when we die. We will learn about what happens in al-Barzakh and what happens after we are resurrected. Shaykh Imadudeen will also relate stories of the righteous scholars and teach us about how they prepared for it.
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3:45-5:30pm
Illuminating Our Hearts With the Qur’an
The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "The best of my nation's devotions is the recitation of the Qur'an."
This session will teach us the great merit of reciting the Qur'an and how it illuminates our hearts. We will also learn how to increase our concentration and reflection while reciting.
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5:40-7:15pm
Sincere Intentions
The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Deeds are only according to intentions; each man has that which he intended."
In this session, we will learn how to improve the soundness and sincerity of our intentions, as well as examine them and reflect on them before embarking on our actions.
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7:45-9:15pm
On Scrupulousness: How to Protect Our Religion
The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "The one who guards himself against suspect things has protected his religion and his honor, and the one who falls into suspect things will fall into the prohibited."
This session will teach us the meaning of scrupulousness and its necessity. We will learn how to avoid prohibited and suspect things, and how to protect our religion and honor.
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Sunday, January 2
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11:00-1:00pm
Dreams; The Soul and Its Relationship With the Body
In this session, Shaykh Imadudeen will discuss the different types of dreams and how time and place can have an effect on them. Using evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah, he will discuss the relationship of the soul and body, and how it relates to our dreams. He will also teach us about seeing all of the Prophets in our dreams, may Allah give them peace, with an emphasis on Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and give him peace.
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1:45-3:30pm
Seeking Knowledge Through the Heart, Not the Mind
The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said: “People will recite the Qur’an, and it may fail even to go past their clavicles. Whereas, if it reaches their hearts and becomes rooted therein, it will be of tremendous benefit.”
What is the proper way to seek and study Islamic knowledge? In this session, Shaykh Imadudeen will teach us how to properly receive sacred knowledge, both outwardly and inwardly. He will teach us the importance of studying all of the Shari’ah sciences in a systematic way through isnad (chains of transmission), as well as studying by practicing what is learned and controlling your nafs (self) to allow knowledge to be properly received.
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3:45-5:30pm
The Importance of Fortitude
The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Fortitude is the commander of the believer's soldiers."
Fortitude is a noble trait, and in this session, we will learn the different kinds of fortitude and how to acquire this great virtue.
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5:40-7:15pm
Having Gratitude Toward Allah
The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said,"Faith has two halves: one is patience and the other is thankfulness."
This session will teach us the true meaning of gratitude, and instruct us on how to show this gratitude for the innumerable blessings bestowed on us at all times.
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