Tarbiyyat Workshop Content

Sacrifice-2hrs February 2008

1. Modern day Shaheed. Sacrificing your life time and honor for Ahmadiyyat
   • What does it mean to sacrifice your life for Ahmadiyyat in modern day America ?

    

   • What are the benefits of being an individual in a trendy society
   • How in real terms, do I give precedence to my faith over my job and education
2. Chanda – Sacrificing wealth for the future of Ahmadiyyat
   • What is Chanda how is it calculated and what is it used for?
   • Is Jamaat Chanda more important that Majlis Chanda?

    

   • What are some of the things that would prevent a khadim from declaring his yearly income for Jamaat Chanda.
   • At what point should new converts begin to pay their Chanda?

3. Wasiyyat-New World Order
   • What is the purpose of Wasiyyat?
   • What has Hazoor(aba) said about wasiyyat
   • What spiritual level must a person be at in order to apply to be a moosi?
   • What are some of the things that will make a Khadim hesitate to become a moosi?

Prayer – 2hrs May 2008

1. 5 daily prayers
   1. What is the purpose of 5 prayers per day?
   2. Why are the positions in prayer important?
   3. Why is prayer in congregation better?
   4. When is combining prayer allowed in Islam and does doing prayer in congregation take precedence over doing prayer on time?
2. Jumah Prayer
   1. Why is Jumah prayer so important in Islam
   2. What are the spiritual consequences of missing a Jumah Prayer intentionally?
   3. What is the proper conduct in attending a Jumah service
   4. What is the significance of the last Jumah during the month of Ramadan?
3. Voluntary Prayers
   1. What are examples of voluntary prayer?
   2. What time should Tahujjud salat be performed?
   3. Does Tarawih take the Place of Tahujjud during the month of Ramadan?
   4. When is it permissible to offer nawafl salat?

Unity- 2hrs September

1. Khilafat
   1. What is a Khalifah and what is His role in modern day Society?
   2. How is a Khalifah selected and what is his personal life like once he accepts that position?
   3. Why is Khilafat such an important term in the Muslim world?
   4. What is Khilafat-i-Rashideen and why didn’t it last.

2. Marriage
   1. Why is Marriage so important in Islamic life?
   2. What are the things a Khadim should look for in selecting a wife?
   3. What qualities are attractive to a Muslim woman for a husband?
   4. What are a woman’s rights over her husband?
   5. Are there any circumstances where a man can be physically abusive toward his wife or his wife towards him?
   6. What is a Wali’s responsibility in the arrangement of a marriage?
   7. Is marrying outside of Ahmadiyyat permitted?
   8. Are a man and woman allowed to see and speak to each other before a marriage?
   9. Do women have the right to turn down a marriage request without fear of retribution?
   10. Should a son give greater consideration towards his wife or his mother in matters involving his household?

3. Brotherhood
   1. What are some basic qualities that can create affection between brothers?
   2. Why is keeping company with the righteous so often promoted?
   3. Is speaking urdu permitted while a non urdu speaking individual is present?
   4. What is the best response to someone if your salaam isn’t returned?
   5. How do you remove yourself from a conversation that includes backbiting?
   6. Is using English curse words ok if your native tongue isn’t English?
   7. How do you approach a brother you know is involved in a questionable lifestyle? (dating, drinking, homosexuality, materialism, pornography...etc)