ID#: 1303 Apr 19-20 : Houston : Workshop with Sheikh El-Bakri

It Takes a Village: Raising Our Children Raising Ourselves Raising Our Discourse
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Houston
Friday, April 19, 2013 To Saturday, April 20, 2013

 

 
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It Takes a Village -
Raising Our Children,
Raising Ourselves, Raising Our Discourse
Featuring Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri

 
Friday, April 19
1. Khutbah (Sermon)
Featuring: Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri
Time: 1:30 PM
Place: Masjid El-Farouq, 1207 Conrad Sauer, Houston

 
2. Lecture: Ask Not What Your Masjid Can Do For You...
Featuring: Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri
Time: 8 PM (after Maghrib)
Place: Masjid El-Farouq, 1207 Conrad Sauer, Houston
Details:
A reflection on service and giving back to our communities, in light of Islamic teachings and principles. How can Muslims bring about positive change in our communities and Islamic centers? What is the role of the elders and youth in a community and how can the relationship be enhanced? How can Islamic centers become places where women feel more encouraged to take prominent roles?

 
Saturday, April 20
3. Workshop: It Takes a Village -
Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves,
Raising Our Discourse
Featuring: Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri
Time: 1 PM to 5:30 PM
Place: Maryam Islamic Center, 504 Sartartia Road, Sugar Land
Details:
A workshop exploring the delicate relationship between children and parents, with ideas to foster a healthier bond in light of Islamic teachings and the realities of modern times.

Program Format
Session 1 - From 1 PM to 1:50 PM
Break for Dhuhr
Session 1- From 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Break
Session 3 - From 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Followed by Q&A


All events are free and open to the public | Children are welcome but no childcare provided | Food will be sold on site
 
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
SHAYKH ALAEDDIN EL-BAKRI began his study of Islam at a young age in North Africa and continued his education in the Islamic sciences in Jordan, learning from pre-eminent scholars in the Muslim world. He has served the Muslim community in the United States in numerous capacities, serving as Imam in several Islamic centers. He currently is Imam at the Islamic Center of Saratoga in California and also teaches for the Al-Madina Institute.
 
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