Amr Khaled Lecture

[SisterJennifer]

Asalaamu alikum,


One of the benefits of hijab is that is frees us from the bondage of fashion. And also I wonder why is it that we say "we have to show them that we can have fun too' why do we equate having fun with sharing the same activities as non believers? It is not possible to have any fun within our own limits?


I really dont like to talk too much about this personality or that, as I think we put too much weight on celebrity Islam these days and not alot of focus where it really matters. I cant see how meeting with people such as Tyra Banks or Jennifer Lopez is supposed to benefit Islam. Islam came to get the people out of an ignorant state, not to assimilate the believers into ignorance.


I feel when big personalities start using such approach as this, it makes it harder on those who are following the Sunnah to undo the damage and misinformation.


If we really want to spread Islam, do you think we will be more effective by following the trends and traditions of non-believers, or be following the traditions of the Prophet and the sahaba? I cant think of a time the Prophet went to invite the people to Islam by sending dancers or musicians or poets. Can you? Rather he sent the message of truth, clean and clear. It is not us who opens the hearts, it is Allah. We have to remember this point and correct our intentions. Is the goal to please Allah or to please the people?


I know we are not arguing either but having discussion, and I appreciate discussing with you brother Wael.


Allah bless us and guide us always to the right path, Ameen.

[wel_mel_2]

Bismillah: Assalamo Alikum.


I totally understand your points. May Allah reward you both.


Salam. :)


Wael.

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


as salam alykom


Just want to say that I echo jennifer's words, moreover, I think Wael understood exactly what I objected about in following fashion specially after his experience in Egypt lately. Well, Wael, I m afraid that people would start to idolise A`mr khaled which is actually harmeful for him personally. I dont wish this for the borther. I mean almost no one would question his approach. And under such deep influence Allah Blessed him with, he must be very careful. For example, I remember reading how the only Muslim congress member celebrated his victory, he served alcohol.


I remember you saying once on a thread like two years ago, the best manner to spread Islam is by practicing Islam.


May Allah Improve all those who are taking a path in Dawa ameen.

[wel_mel_2]

Bismillah


as salam alykom


Just want to say that I echo jennifer's words, moreover, I think Wael understood exactly what I objected about in following fashion specially after his experience in Egypt lately. Well, Wael, I m afraid that people would start to idolise A`mr khaled which is actually harmeful for him personally. I dont wish this for the borther. I mean almost no one would question his approach. And under such deep influence Allah Blessed him with, he must be very careful. For example, I remember reading how the only Muslim congress member celebrated his victory, he served alcohol.


I remember you saying once on a thread like two years ago, the best manner to spread Islam is by practicing Islam.


May Allah Improve all those who are taking a path in Dawa ameen.

I guess Brother Amr Khaled is aware of this point, he often address his audience as follows:

As I was just saying, when I first came into this hall, you received me with very remarkable applause, limelight, clapping, and cameras… etc. <b>To tell you the truth I was afraid. I feared for myself, lest I should like all this. And I feared for you lest you came for the sole purpose of watching this guy who appears on TV</b>. Don't misunderstand me, I really appreciate your kindness and the way you received me. But, <b>I feared for myself that I might have traveled for thousands of miles to come over here and then return without gaining any “Thawab”. I would then be a poor person. I feared for you lest you spent all this effort coming here for nothing except watching me. Then you would also return home without gaining any “Thawab”. So I just wanted to remind you and remind myself that we are both here for Allah. </b>
<b>He, for whom everyone is clapping right now, will die tomorrow</b>. <b>Out of the thousands who are listening right now, only two might be listening tomorrow</b>. <b>I will never forget that during a particular Ramadan in Egypt I used to pray with 40,000 behind me. The very next Ramadan I was praying alone in my room. This is life. So I'm reminding both of us that life goes on. And all that will remain is the fact that you could hold but a single gathering only for the sole sake of Allah. </b>


<b>So you should be here to listen to a word, regardless of who might say it, a word that might rectify the path of your life to take you to Paradise, again regardless of who might be saying it. In the end, we are here to remember Allah, so maybe a word, just a word, might touch this heart yearning to reach for Allah. A word might rectify one's path, make one head forward to Allah, plant willpower into one's heart, that would stay aflame until he meets Allah. So let's attend with this intention and not with the intention of watching anyone in particular. Let's attend with the intention that life goes on and let's take at least a step forward in the way to Allah. So let's love Allah, let's listen for the sake of Allah. I just wanted to pass this meaning on to you and I ask Allah, the most Exalted, that we all renew our intention right now to be: WE ARE ATTENDING THIS GATHERING TO COME CLOSER TO YOU, ALLAH.</b>

Salam


Wael.

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


as salam alykom


Wael, i think this is getting into a miscommunication direction. Seems that you are not getting my point, it was evident of your last post. Although by now I d have stopped, but I will just clarify my point. Amr khaled, due to the massive influence he has Mash a Allah, must be extra ordinarily careful on how he works. That is all.