tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20631069.post2581544880994890837..comments2024-03-28T03:20:17.335-04:00Comments on Ibnat al-Hidayah: Daughter of Guidance: Texas LifeAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15177578450022894894noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20631069.post-83358975834720089972011-03-15T11:36:53.267-04:002011-03-15T11:36:53.267-04:00Good question. I don't even know the extent of...Good question. I don't even know the extent of all the activities so I'll just share what I've seen and heard about. <br /><br />There are scholars living here (really well-qualified ones) who not just give khutbahs but they have weekly halaqahs. And a halaqah with a graduate of an 8-yr Shari'ah program in Arabic isn't the same as someone who went to a 2-yr program, or a 3-mo program, etc. The wisdom they have is immense, so even in regular weekly programs there's tremendous benefit. <br /><br />But then there's a variety, too. Here, in a week, there are two different Qur'anic tafseer lectures. Different lecturers, different parts of the Qur'an, different times of the week. <br /><br />Every other week or so, there's a massive youth program with some variety of scholars who can relate to the youth and provide advice to a large audience. And a youth director who can reach out to Muslims who are on the outside edge of the community. <br /><br />The masajid will have open houses every few months, da'wah classes on a recurring basis, some for non-Muslims and some for converts, and Arabic classes as well. <br /><br />There are a number of tajweed circles in which one can participate. <br /><br />Several of the imams and leaders were raised here, and studied overseas--a truly beneficial combination for a community with immigrants and American born residents. <br /><br />The leaders of the masjid have a strong connection with law enforcement and local politics, even. They've made a big and positive impact in the area around the masjid--cleaning it up, so to speak. <br /><br />And the masajid don't have fights with each other or between congregations. They don't compete, it seems like they're working for the same goal, and you can find related activities at all the different places. <br /><br />That's what I see--though I've been here about 6 months only.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177578450022894894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20631069.post-45271660706941161402011-03-15T10:36:49.725-04:002011-03-15T10:36:49.725-04:00Interesting, and I have a question.
What are some ...Interesting, and I have a question.<br />What are some of the specific activities by the Muslim leaders, or some features of the Muslim community, that makes Dallas (or its suburbs) so welcoming for Muslims?<br /><br />I have been there (only as a kid, so don't remember anything) but have some friends in Houston who say the same thing.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.com