ID#: 2441 Apr 1-2 : Houston : Building an Islamic Household

Risala Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1  (Venue:  El Farouq)

Ø  Khutbah @ 1:30 PM by Shaykh Alaeddin El Bakri

Ø  Lecture @ 8 PM - "Finding Healing through the Quran"
► The Quran serves as the basis of our Islam. In many situations, the Quran provides prescriptive life lessons that families are able to use daily. How can we infuse stories and teachings of the Quran into the lives of our families? This session will evaluate practical steps that can be implemented to utilize the Quran as a means to answer questions, fuel curiosity and start open dialogues in family settings.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 (Venue:  Maryam Islamic Center)

Ø  Workshop @ 8 PM- "Deepening the Bond Through Faith"
► A home is not simply four walls, but is created by the bond between the individuals residing inside. While issues such as intergenerational conflicts, separation and divorce, depression, and disagreements plague many families today, effective communication and faith are the most important means by which to battle these issues. This session will seek to understand how Islam provides us with the tools to address difficult matters affecting family life in the United States.

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 predominant scholars in the Muslim world. He has served the Muslim community in the United States in numerous capacities: serving as Imam at several Islamic centers and establishing full-time and weekend Islamic schools. He has also served as a founding board member of IMAN (Inner City Muslim Action Network) in Chicago, as a book editor for IQRA and also is an advisory board member in many Islamic organizations. Having been trained in both the Islamic sciences and secular education, Shaykh Alaeddin has the ability to appeal to various audiences on his main focus of helping Muslims develop a deep understanding of the self, life and faith. He currently serves as Khateeb at Saratoga Masjid.