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Burden of the StandardBearer
A burden of love and
dedication for the sake ofAllah
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Our Legacy to the
World..
What do we want it to be?
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If the following organizations
are wiped off the face of theearth, what would be lost toyou and me?
Boeing
Motorola
NokiaJesuit Schools
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So lets ask the people of theworld, both Muslim and non-
Muslim...
If Islam and all its signswere wiped off the face ofthe earth, what would be
lost for you?
What do you think they would say?
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Allahs purpose for us
You are the best of people Extracted(chosen) for (the benefit of) mankind;enjoining what is right forbidding
what is wrong and believing in Allah.
(3:110)
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What we forgot.. We were sent to benefit the whole
world and all who live in it
Islam is as much a social reform
system as it is a theological concept
The path to peoples hearts, lies in thesolution of their daily problems
Are we fulfilling our purpose?
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So where did we gowrong?
Seeing our history in
perspective
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Perspective is the ability to hold
two pictures simultaneously inyour mind where you are and
where you want to be.
Perspective
A nation that does not learn from its historyis condemned to repeat it
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Standard setters vs
followers The Prophet changed the
perspective of his Companions by giving
them a Standard.
For 300 years they set the standard of
morality, courage, chivalry, and justicewhich they demonstrated in all aspects
of their public and private life.But slowly we forgot our purpose and the decline began
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Ideology impacts! Nations rise and fall and have a
lasting impact and influence due to
ideology.. Not merely due tomilitary might or wealth.
Historical comparison: Romans, Goths/Barbarians, Tartars,
Muslims
Ideology often outlasts its own proponents
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Rome-The Model Empire The secret of Rome's success had less to do
with spears and centurions than with culture,
psychology, media and technology. In the New
World, the American domination of the globe
owes a great deal to the Roman example. The
Roman Empire may belong to ancient history,
but its echoes resonate through today's
structures of international power and control.
Jonathan Freedland, National Geographic
Yet the Muslims beat the Romans. Why and How?
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Case in point.. The British are good people. They
accept our ways and adopt our
customs easily. Little do theyrealize that these are the symbolsof their slavery.
(Comment of a Roman historian just 30 years after
the Roman invasion of Britain)
Whose standards are visible in our own lives?
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Historical Mistake ofMuslims
We threw the baby out with
the bath water.
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Joint Responsibility The so-called learned people in worldly
affairs made no effort to learn the Deen
and the gap between the Ulema and the
ordinary people grew and continues to
grow
Ordinary people forgot that the
solutions to their problems lie in the
DeenBecause Deen is not the opposite of Duniya
It is the name of the way to live in the Duniya
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Making the connectionThen you remember me and I will
remember you. O! Your whobelieve! Seek help with patientperseverance and salah: for Allahis with those who patiently
persevere. (2:152-3)
Because salah is the best of the zaraya
of the life of this world
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The Peak was the Decline When the focus shifted from setting
standards to imitating and competing
the decline began.
When we forgot the purpose of our
creation and compromised ourstandards and sold our ideology for a
few pieces of silver.
Today we have wealth but no influence or power
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Wealth and children are the adornment of thelife of this world. But the good righteous deedsthat last, are better with your Lord for rewards
and better in respect of hope. (18:46)
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Secret of Muslim
success.. As long as we remembered our
ideology and purpose; Tawhid and
Daawa; we influenced the minds ofthe world and people adopted ourways and benefited.
But when we became imitators
The bell tolled for us too
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The Path of Decline Innovations & shirk crept into the practice of
Islam in the name of spirituality, tradition,
local customs etc. Pursuit of worldly pleasure became universal
Ulema who objected to this were persecuted
mercilessly; from Abu Hanifa (R) to Ibn
Taymiyya (R) People lost sight of how the Deen could make
them winners in the Duniya so they
abandoned it.We forgot that the Aakhira is the reward
for practicing Deen in the Duniya
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Mongols & Spanish
Inquisition Muslim scientists were killed, records
were destroyed and what remained was
adopted by Europe leading to their
Renaissance.
Theology was protected and hidden
from the masses in religious schools
and largely became the property of the
scholarsTheology and Science got separated
as in the Christian Church
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What we forgot We were sent to lead; not to
follow. We were sent with the formula for
success in this life and the next.
We were supposed to demonstrate
this, not merely talk about it.
We forgot that we were the Standard Bearer
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The path to peopleshearts..
Lies in showing them
solutions to their dailyproblems
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So where are we now?
Which is more visible in our
lives today?Setting standards or
imitating?
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Global situation today Oppression of the many by the few
Self indulgence is the ultimate goal
Leaders are blatant criminals
Accountability is ignored or denied
Justice has many interpretations
A world where the self is worshipped
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Resilience is the key.. Face the brutal facts..
But never lose hope in oureventual success
Remember
Its only losers who make excuses
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Window of Opportunity In the life of every man and woman
comes a time when they have a unique
opportunity to make an impact and
influence others.
Those who succeed, are the ones who
anticipate and prepare for it and
recognize it and act when it opens.
Our window is open now. Are we ready?
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The Burden of theStandard Bearer
Performing a labor of love
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The Challenge Show how the Quran and Sunnah are
relevant in todays worldly life
Show the way to practice the Islamic Wayof Life in todays context
Show how Islam differentiates the Muslimand makes him a winner in both worlds
Create teachers who can replicate thismodel in every society throughout theworld
Show how Not merely talk about it
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What does Islam have to offer
to the World today?1. A democratic model of government based
on the selection of the best in character
and piety.2. An economic model based on helping each
other and sharing resources and social
responsibility.
3. A moral order based on the consciousnessof accountability to Allah who knows all.
4. A model of scientific development basedon research taking hints of the marvels of
creation mentioned in the Quran.Are we willing to demonstrate this and show the way?
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The Quranic Model
The correct sequence of
learning that leads to successin both lives
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The Quran teaches us the relationship betweenrecognizing the Creator and knowledge of His creation
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Combining Theology &
Science Behold! In the creation of the heavens and the earth
and the alternation of night and day there are indeed
Signs for People of Understanding.
People who celebrate the praises of Allah standing
sitting and lying down on their sides
And contemplate (research, enquire) the Creation in the
heavens and the earth (with the thought): "Our Lord!
not for nothing have You created (all) this! Glory be to
You! Save us from the penalty of the fire.
Our purpose is to show this
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Why versus How
The problem with Western
education
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Why versus How When you ask Why something
happens, science tells you How
it happens.
How is method. Why is Purpose
Why do rogue
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Why do roguewaves rise so
high?
Waves coming at different speeds fromdifferent directions suddenly meet and
mingle into one big rogue wave.
Strong waves collide with fast-flowing ocean
currents coming from the opposite direction,slowing down the waves so that they pile up
and form rogue waves.
Are these answers to the question: Why?
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Science versus Islam The purpose of
science is to peel
back the layers ofthe appearance ofobjects to revealtheir underlying
nature.
It is the purposeof Islam to peel
back the layers ofthe appearance ofobjects to revealtheir underlying
purpose.
Think of Imaan Bil Ghaib in this context!!
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An Example
The benefit of explaining
science using the Quran
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The Big Dilemma Hyperspace theory tells us that
when the universe stops
expanding and starts contracting itwill end in an enormous productionof heat which will vaporize
everything How can intelligent life escape the
Big Crunch?
e need to tear space and escape into another dimension
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The Quran; the Book of Signs;not science
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The Quran solves the
mystery Verily the Day of Decision is a fixed
time. The Day when the Trumpet will be
blown and you shall come forth incrowds (groups after groups). And theheaven shall be opened and it willbecome gates. And the mountains shall
be moved away from their places andthey will be as if they were a mirage.(78:17-20)
The Quran begins where science ends
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The Challenge To bridge this gap between the
knowledge of Experimentation and
Revelation
Introduce the Creator into secular
scientific syllabi so that scientists dont
waste time searching for 1300 years to
find an answer that existed before they
started looking.Introduce the Creator to His creatures
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Evil has appeared on land and seabecause of what the hands of men have
earned, that He may make them taste apart of that which they have done, inorder that they may return (byrepentance)
Say, Travel in the land and see whatwas the end of those before you! Mostof them were Mushrikun (people who
join partners with Allah) (30:41-42)
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The Reality Allah has linked our life
conditions to our actions andnot to our possessions.
For conditions to change, actions must change first
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Todays paradox To disobey Allah is not only
accepted but is considered the
right of the individual We call this, life style choice, adult
consent and so on.
Yet we want peace, plenty, comfort,safety
ut goodness lies only in the obedience to the Creat
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The World DesperatelyNeeds
Standard Bearers
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Who are Standard
Bearers?1. Totally motivated and inspired by the
standard they love and respect and feel
privileged to bear2. Genuinely believe in its superiority over
other ways
3. Differentiate themselves with pride and
confidence on the basis of the standard theyexemplify
4. Willing to be held accountable by the world
for adhering to their standardThey are the ones who provide the benchmark
for the world to judge itself.
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Differentiation is keyThe willingness to be different is
a sign of leadership
Show how the difference isbeneficial by practicing it
Wear your difference with prideand confidence
Only a dead fish goes with the current
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Hadith of the Ghuraba Abu Huraiyra (RA) narrates that the
Prophet said: Islam started as
something strange, and it shall
return as it started, therefore give
glad tidings to the strangers. Muslim
Kitab-ul-Iman (1/84)
The willingness to be differentis an essential quality of leadership
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Our Standard
You have indeed in the Messenger of
Allah a beautiful pattern of (conduct)for anyone whose hope is in Allah
and the Final Dayand who engages much in the praise
of Allah. (33:21)
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5 Critical Qualities1. Passionate desire to work for Islam
2. Drive for excellence in everything
3. Understanding the correct priority4. Attitude towards life
5. Willingness to commit yourself
Qualities of the Prophet and His Companion
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Our Challenge goingforward
Theres no earthly force thatcan stop an idea whose time has
come.
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The Idea Research in the Quran and Sunnah and
define specific attitudes & actions in each
discipline or field of endeavor where the
Muslims practice of Islam in that field will
differentiate him from others.
Create propagators who will become living
Standard Bearers for the Islamic Way
Because the Prophet came to demonstrate
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Our Window of
Opportunity Very small in time in relation to the
life of this world Very important and significant in
relation to its impact on our
Aakhira
Its time to make a choice
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And whosoever has taqwa and fears AllahAllah will make a way out (of every
difficulty) for him. And He will provide him
from (sources/means) he could never
imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in
Allah He will be sufficient for him. (65:2-3)
The Promise of Allah
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People remember us not bywhat we consumed - But by
what we contributed
Are we ready to
be Standard Bearers of Islam?
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