Dr. Hathout discusses the difference between the ‘religion of God’ (what God intended for people to follow) and the ‘religion of people’ (tribal mentality). Is the ‘religion of people’ threatening democracy in America?
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What Kind of America?
Do we want an America based on religious freedom and democracy or an America that is bigoted and infringing on the rights of its citizens?
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How Did the Prophet (PBUH) Lead?
What are the components of leadership? Using examples from the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad, Dr. Hathout explores six components required for effective leadership, as well as the traits that can lead to failure. The six components discussed are:
- Service
- Vision
- Strategy
- Team Building
- Pioneering
- Style
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Civic Engagement from an Islamic Perspective
What are the goals of Muslim youth? What do they want to acheive? Dr. Hathout demonstrates how other persecuted groups in the history of America rose to become powerful lobbyists and how Muslims should have the same goals. Followed by Q&A.
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Representing Ourselves
Dr. Hathout discusses how Muslims should be representing Islam instead of the so-called experts defining who we are.
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Leadership and the Movement
Who and what are we working for? What makes a movement undefeatable? The importance of building a movement: the obstacles, goals, and how to work together to acheive the goals. Followed by Q&A.
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Laws of War & Peace
In recent times, it has become commonplace to blame Islam for acts of terror. In this presentation, Dr. Hathouth explains how Muslims and non-Muslims have twisted verses in the Quran pertaining to the laws of war and peace, as well as the rules of engagement in the battlefield. How does the Quran promote peace rather than war? Verses in the Quran will be analyzed. Followed by Q&A.
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Fighting Terrorism and Hate Crimes
The role of the Muslim community after 9/11. Dr. Hathout presents a three-point grassroots action plan to fight terrorism and hate crime.
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Defining Dawah
Dr. Hathout defines Dawah and discusses whether the method of Dawah is the same all over the world. The components of Dawah:
- Creed
- Devotion
- Reason
- Relevance of Ideology
- Methodology
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Contemporary Islamic Movements
Dr. Hathout compares the prevailing Islamic movements, their characteristics, and how they reflect on our society: The traditionalists, the modernists, the puritans, and the reformists. Followed by Q&A.
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