We know you’ve been waiting a long time, but it’s finally here! The MAS Tarbiya Lighthouse Project is excited to bring you its third episode on the challenging topic of Moderation in Islam.

Click here to see Episode III

This episode will inspire in-depth discussions and challenge you by exploring the issue of moderation and how we in MAS approach this key theme of Islam. Many questions will be raised, some will be answered, but more importantly, MAS members all over the country are invited to answer many of the crucial questions asked in this episode.

MAS members are encouraged to share this episode in all of their circles and throughout their communities. There are in-depth articles and reading lists, exciting case studies as well a chance to design your own, and two interactive webinars that you do not want to miss!

Check out the introduction for an overview of the episode and a suggested timeline on how to use the  material.

The first beam “Moderation Unleashed” approaches moderation from a theoretical and scholarly perspective, also underlining some of the popular misinterpretations of moderation. “Moderation Applied” explores the theme in the daily lives of MAS members, taking a very practical, day-to-day approach. And finally, “Moderation in Society” raises questions about how we can create a message of moderation to be advocated by the greater society.

Click here to access the episode pdf! We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. A special thanks to the LHP team and all of the contributors to this episode.

The second webinar from Flee to Allah: Lighthouse Episode II will take place this Thursday. This may be one of the best ways to get us ready for Ramadan and prepare ourselves to benefit from the Quran’s guidance.

Click here to register and reserve your seat! All MAS members are invited so spread the word!

Webinar #2 of Flee to Allah, Ep. II
“30 Tips on Interacting with the Quran”
By Dr. Wael Hamza
Thursday August 20, 2009
9:30-11:30 pm, EDT
Reserve your seat here.

There are only a few days left before Ramadan! Learn more about Flee to Allah, the ongoing second episode of MAS Tarbiya’s Lighthouse Project designed to help MAS members prepare for Ramadan, by downloading the interactive pdf package and reading the related post.

We are pleased to present you with “Flee to Allah”, Episode II of the MAS Tarbiya Lighthouse Project, designed to help MAS members seize the opportunity of Ramadan. Click here to access the complete pdf package.

The materials in this episode are meant to be studied and implemented in the weeks before Ramadan. That means we should hit the ground running from the first seconds of Ramadan—if Allah wills that we live until the eve of that blessed month. Let’s make this a Ramadan that changes the face of the earth through our sincerity, our remembrance of Allah, and our pleas in the late hours of the night.

Please make note of the webinar dates and be sure to register by clicking on the links below (you must register separately for each webinar).

“Prepare Yourself for Ramadan,” Aug. 13, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to register.

“30 Tips to Interact with the Quran,” Aug. 20, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to register.

In this episode, you can -

• Discover what is required to be of the people of the Quran, the people of Allah;
• Learn about the obstacle of laziness and inconsistency and find out how we can combat it before Ramadan;
• Be proud of the Islamic concept of charity and understand how it can change our world;
• Yearn to meet Uthman ibn Affan and walk in his footsteps…

Like every Lighthouse Project episode, Flee to Allah is a package of articles, discussion questions, live webinars, and practical tips for members of all levels to use in their usras, halaqas, MY Connects, families, and communities to prepare themselves for Ramadan.

The Lighthouse Project is designed to bring MAS members together thinking about the same topics and working on the same page. It is also intended to revive our passion for tarbiya and help local efforts. Our team asks that you please excuse our shortcomings and mistakes, and we hope that you find our humble effort here inspiring and beneficial.

Don’t miss the two important Lighthouse Project Webinars included in Living the Living Text, the first episode of the Lighthouse Project. The first webinar will take place on Thursday, July 16, from 9:30-11:30 pm EDT. Click here to register and reserve your seat! All MAS members are invited so spread the word!

Webinar #1 of Living the Living Text

Space is limited. Reserve your seat here.

Dr. Hisham Abdallah is a researcher at Roche International with a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology. He recently moved to New Jersey, previously living in the Bay Area of Calif. with his family of seven. Dr. Hisham has a degree in Shari’ah, and has taught several courses at the Islamic American University. His focus is on the source-methodology of Fiqh and the global objectives of the Shari’ah. He is a frequent guest speaker at mosques, universities, and conferences. Dr. Hisham is active in the Muslim American Society (MAS).

Keep in mind the second webinar “Tarbiya as Illustrated in the Quran,” by Dr. Hamid Ghazali on Thursday July 23. You can register for the second webinar here. Both webinars are part of the Living the Living Text of the MAS Tarbiya Lighthouse Project. Learn more about the project by reading the interactive pdf package.

EPISODE 1
THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT

The MAS Tarbiya Lighthouse team is pleased to release the first episode of the Lighthouse Project. As the whole nation recently celebrated the 4th of July, MAS Tarbiya Department would like to use the opportunity to explore together some of the foundations of our country and our faith.

Here you will find “Living the Living Text,” episode 1 of the Lighthouse Project. The episode is a package of topics or “beams” around a central theme, each containing articles, resources, discussion topics, and interactive programs. We hope you will take this content in your hands and help the Lighthouse Project shine far and wide within your family, in your chapter, and with your usra or MY Connect.

Think of the possibilities in your circles of influence. The Lighthouse Project is designed to bring MAS members together thinking about the same topics and working on the same page. It is also intended to revive our passion for tarbiya and help local efforts. And very importantly, be sure to check in here from time to time to leave your comments and reflections on your experiences with Living the Living Text!

We hope that you find our humble effort educational, inspiring, and stimulating.

Click here to access the full episode package.