PROGRAM BOOKLET

MAIN PROGRAM
HALL A
SATURDAY, MAY 21 ST , 2016
10:30 - 11:20AM
DR. ALTAF HUSAIN
The Young Sahabas: Giving Leadership Back to the Youth
In the Islamic tradition and especially in the seerah, there is a strong and amazing legacy of the
young companions around the blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This is especially interesting
to notice in the first Makkan years of Islam. What were some of the characteristics of the
young sahabah (male and female) around the Prophet (SAW) throughout his messengerhood?
How did the blessed Prophet (SAW) interact and nurture the youth around him? What were
some of the responsibilities that were entrusted with the youth sahabah and how was it that
they were granted or carried through their responsibilities? What lessons and reflections can
we bring forth and revive in our communities?
11:20 - 12:20PM
SH. ALAA ELSAYED & MOHAMED ZEYARA
Principles of Leadership: The Prophets Guide
Throughout our history, the esteemed Prophets have been given to us by our Creator as our
highest legacy of character, faith in Allah (SWT) and both personal and communal conduct. It is
from them we can learn the greatest lessons of personal growth, purpose, leadership, and
success. We have seen Prophets both achieve the highest levels of success as well as pass
through incredibly difficult and demanding trials. Their lives, experiences, and character have
been preserved for us to draw important morals and lessons from, in order to succeed in all
aspects of our own lives. How do we identify and implement those lessons in a practical way, to
lead through faith and love?
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