1. Presenter: Atif Javed December 9 th, 2012 The bridge between Islam and the academic movement forward for the Muslim community

3. Ideas, not absolutes Bridging concepts Takeaway messages

4. Fundamentals Core problems for Muslims Core problems in education Model & history Habits of effect & success

5. Deen دين Dunya دُنْيا

6. Deen دين Dunya دُنْيا

7. Deen دين Dunya دُنْيا

8. Deen دين in Dunya دُنْيا

9. Conformit y & Apologeti cs Division & Groupism *Fundamental: fight the disease, not the symptom *Fundamental: self-reflection for self-improvement The overly-ambitious vanguard of Islam’s honor The well-intentioned qualifier for every controversy "If we are to have peace on earth, our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective.“ ~MLK

10. Standardiza tion People robotics *Fundamental: fuel internal motivations *Fundamental: stop waiting for others to give you resources

11. Role models in history “Verily, a man hath performed prayers, fasts, charity, pilgrimage and all other good works but he will not be rewarded except by the proportion of his understanding.” (Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.)

12. “Whoever desireth the world and its riches, in a lawful manner, in order to withhold himself from begging, and for a livelihood for his family, and for being kind to his neighbor, will come to God with his face bright as the full moon.” “It is difficult for a man laden with riches to climb the steep path which leads to bliss.” “When you pass by the meadows of Paradise indulge freely in it!” They said: “O Messenger of Allah! What are the meadows of Paradise?” He said: “The circles of ‘Ilm (knowledge)”

13. Role models today “The duty of a junior to a senior brother is as that of a child to its father.”

14. Humanity My Ummah My locality My family Myself! Humanity My Ummah My locality My Family Myself!

15. If it’s all a test, how do we train? Strategy, tact, & the rules Avoiding good-intentioned foolishness *Fundamental: How do you grow as a Muslim?

16. Role Models Learned Excellence Religious Motivation

17. Not putting problems on the table to begin with!

18. Fundamentals