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INTENSIVE WITH SHAYKH ABDULLAH ADHAMI October 25-31, 2002 When ING Co-Founders (Maha ElGenaidi & Ameena Jandali) first heard of Shaykh Abdullah Adhami, it was through a six-tape set called, "Gender Relations: Issues Facing Men & Women in Islam". They were immediately impressed by his knowledge and his eloquent speaking style. The message he conveyed was so effective that it inspired them to call the Shaykh and invite him for the Deen Intensive sponsored by ING from October 25th-31st, 2002. The theme of the Deen Intensive was "Reviving Our Lost Legacy: Muslim Women in Scholarship and Activism." Topics of the seminar included: particulars of the female servants of Allah, issues of "identity" and how it is defined in the Quran and Sunnah, role of women in family and society, case examples of early Muslim women luminaries in various facets of society (political, religious, scholarly, etc.), hadith transmissions by women, and contributions of women to Islamic civilization. To accommodate all of the attendees, some of who flew up for the event and others who drove long distances to attend, classes were held at two locations, the Zaytuna Institute in Hayward, and Santa Clara University. Over 200 students, men and women, attended the week long seminar and benefited from the amazing knowledge the Shaykh imparted. Shaykh Abdullah, no doubt, set a precedent for future events concerning women in Islam. Everyone was impacted by his words, and many people claimed that the experience changed their life. Here are some quotes from those who attended: "In all my years studying Islam I never came across such a plethora of knowledge about women in Islam. The Shaykh definitely inspired me to carry the torch that has been passed down to me through the generations and keep the flames of the Muslim female luminaries of the past brighter than ever. I am forever indebted to him and hold him in the highest regard and ask Allah to reward him for all of his efforts." (Sister) "It was an extremely important subject that needed to be addressed, especially in this day and age. A lot of the issues that were tackled during the seminar haven't been giving the attention they deserve. Shaykh Abdullah is an extremely warm person, very humble, and an excellent teacher with a lot of patience." (Brother) "It was a very profound and beneficial seminar." (Sister) "I never cease to be amazed by Sheikh Abdullah's brilliant synthesis. He truly sets the bar for itqan (excellence) in everything he does. Only the mesmerized eyes of the students in his class can attest fully to his brilliance." (Brother) "Welcoming Shaykh Abdullah to the Bay Area was truly an honor. The few and hidden beacons of knowledge are privy only to the spiritual elite. But this jewel was brought to us so that we, the common Muslims, can benefit from the light of our tradition. May Allah preserve him and those who strive to lead the way for the rest of us." (Sister) We were honored to have him and look forward to working with him in years to come. |
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