KNOWLEDGE RETREAT
WHAT IS THE KNOWLEDGE RETREAT? |
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The Knowledge Retreat is a deen intensive immersion held prior to the convention with widely sought after scholars virtually on December 25, 2020.
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In the Shade of Surat Fatir
Pursuit of Divine Connection & Muslim Identity This year’s knowledge retreat will have an intellectual focus on our divine connection with Allah and how this manifests in our identity. We choose to approach this topic by focusing on surah Fatir as this surah has several fundamental concepts that drive us toward a strong Muslim identity by examining nature, the laws of the universe that Allah created, and our perception of His Awe and Glory. |
INSTRUCTORS
SCHEDULE
Please note: all times are displayed in Central Standard Time
Time |
Session |
Instructor |
3:00 - 3:50 PM CST DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
The Sky is NOT Falling Allah holds the skies so they don’t fall. No matter how bad the world gets, no matter how evil the tyrants and opppressors of the world are, and no matter how crazy everything seems to be, Allah is the one holding the sky. He is in control. Do we understand that? Can we fathom that as uncontrollable and chaotic as things seem, Allah is in control? This session will delve into this concept and aims to put our hearts at ease during these tumultuous times. |
Dr. Yasir Qadhi |
4:00 - 4:50 PM CST DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
The Devil is in the Deception Allah sets the stage for our lives by emphasizing three main points: Allah’s promise is truth; Shaytan wants to take you away from that truth; and your sins will be beautified to keep you away from that truth. This lesson begins by realigning our focus to what’s truly important by answering a few basic, yet significant concepts centered around our identity as Muslims seeking Allah’s promise as we battle against the devil. American Sign Language (ASL) provided |
Ust. Lobna Mulla |
5:00 - 5:50 PM CST DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
In Dependence of the Independent Allah gives us a maxim to live by: “Oh mankind, you are in need of Allah, and Allah is independent (and in no need) of you.” This year has showed us how truly in need we are of Allah for safety and security. This session will focus on how to humble ourselves to our creator and how to turn to him in our time of need. American Sign Language (ASL) provided |
Ust. Muslema Purmul |
6:30 - 7:20 PM CST DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
The Best Investment in a Time of Uncertainty This year was a rollercoaster ride for the economy. Unemployment rates fell, economic uncertainty was rampant, and people continue to struggle with their finances and the uncertainty of the future. Allah reminds us in this surah of the best investment. It is an investment with a guaranteed return that will never depreciate. What is this investment and what do we have to do become successful in this endeavor? American Sign Language (ASL) provided |
Ust. Muslema Purmul |
7:30 - 8:20 PM CST DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
Open Q&A Dr. Yasir Qadhi will answer questions regarding his insights and other lessons about Surah Fatir. |
Dr. Yasir Qadhi |
8:30 - 9:20 PM CST DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
Know GOD, Know Glory Every single human being has certain goals in life, and those goals revolve around one of the major desires of humans: wealth, power, intimacy, fame. These goals ultimately help us in our pursuit toward glory. Allah once again realigns our focus and reminds us where true glory resides. This session will focus on seeking true glory through Allah and what happens when we pursue glory through other than Allah. American Sign Language (ASL) provided |
Dr. Omar Suleiman |
9:30 - 10:30 PM CST DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
Quran Night Enjoy blessed Quran recitation segments from beautiful voices in addition to supplications and spiritual Arabic poem "Tawasheeh" |
Sh. Hassan Saleh, Sh. Nasir Elrouby, and Dr. Osama Jaber |