Synopsis of the Event
The event which I visited was a sermon that was conducted at a Muslim mosque by Sheikh Husain Abdul Sattar who is a well-known scholar in the Chicago Muslim community. This event was conducted at ICC Masjid – At-Takaful Islamic Society 5933 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659-3728. Sheikh Husain has completed medical school and is currently an Assistant Professor of Pathology at University of Chicago’s Prizker School of Medicine and also practices Surgical Pathology at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Moreover, apart from his full time job he gives lectures throughout the United States on various Islamic knowledgeable topics. This sermon is being conducted every weekly after Friday Maghrib Prayers. (Sacred Learning)
The reason I visited this event was my roommate every week forcefully insisted me to listen to his lecture every week but I dint have time to listen. On 18th May 2014, I had free time at the evening then I decided to join him.
Sheikh interpreted the book written by Imam Gazali, Beginning of Guidance The Imam and Proof of Islam. He was interpreting the book, what the author meant to say under those circumstances. The lecture he gave was about the topic on how to use the tongue, and burdens
The lecture addressed the issue about the use of the tongue, how should one use his/her tongue properly so that one can’t commit bad deeds. Any bad act committed by the tongue has very strict punishment in Islam. He talked about the first 4 things which can be committed while using tongue. First, he explained the significance of lying in Islam. Lying is a sin and considered an evil act and one this can lead a person to hell. Secondly, he talked about the consequences of backbiting and slandering. Later...
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...er from cancer. Moreover, apart from his full time job he writes a book, and travels through the United States to give lectures about Islam. He also has family and 4 kids to take care of. Purpose of the example was to relate to the religion and show us how Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) had so much responsibility under his shoulders to deliver the message of Islam throughout the world in accomplishing manner.
After delivering the 30 minute lecture there was a short “Dikhr”. Dikhr is a form of devotion committed by Muslims in which every believer silently recites all the Name of God from Hadith and Quran Verses. The basic purpose of this practice is to remember the All Mighty Allah, be grateful and thankful for our prosperity. So, the Sheikh told us some words loud and we had to recite that particular word in our hearts. One word was recited for at least 1 to 2 minutes.
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Our tongue is a powerful thing. We can easily hurt someone's’ feelings or make someone feel good about themselves by only using our tongue, a.k.a speaking. Our words can hurt physically and mentally and that can be seen as a good thing and a bad thing.
Words are so powerful that people commit suicide over them, Churches are destroyed by the words spread through gossip, and marriages are torn apart by them. James explains that the tongue is a small part of our body, but can cause devastation on the level of a forest fire destroying everything that is in its path.
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With this understanding of what a prophet is we can now take a look at his life.
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