Far too many people have found Islam to be difficult. But it is not meant to be difficult! Salah is often seen as nothing more than a chore, a burden to get over and done with. Either that, or it is seen as something only for pious of practicing people- not for the likes of sinners or imperfect individuals like you and me.
It is my job to make you aware that this is a false notion and you must realise the value of this wonderful blessing. Imagine a child not knowing the difference between the value of a gold nugget and a chicken nugget! Sometimes, we are like that child- not knowing the true value of the institution that is Salah. For you and me to see it as something valuable and worthwhile- I have set up these workshops and webinars. Another reason for me running this course- is that I used to do my salah like a robot, just repeating the words and going through the motions without much thought into where I was standing, or what I was doing. It was nothing more than an opportunity for me to say "at least I've done my duty". I could easily have given up on salah- because for many years, it was nothing more than a set of motions.
If your feelings resonate with these reflections, then these workshops are for you.
Who is for?
You might be a New Muslim who who has done their Shahadah but trying to grapple with the many rules and regulations; the rights and wrongs; the halals and the harams, the jaiz and najaiz; what is allowed and what is not allowed; being thrown in your direction which is very overwhelming (to be fair) and you worried about making mistakes and doing things wrong?
Or probably you're a born Muslim who feels they're not very practicing and might go through feelings ranging from guilt, indifference or you just feel non-committal with your ibaadah. If you find you are speeding through the few salah you do manage to complete- they're most probably not going to be accepted.
These courses are either free or significantly reduced to make them more accessible to more people, but considerable time and resources go into preparing the workshops and seminars and to that end, any contributions to support the work will be greatly appreciated. Atique has been working tirelessly to bring these workshop to you. Particularly if you find the workshop useful in your daily life.
Jazakallahukhair and Thank you for your interest.
Your brother in Islam. Atique Miah
