The funny Sheikh does it again!
It was an eventful first day at the Dubai International Peace convention. The day was kick started by Maghrib prayers lead by Sheikh Mishary Al Afassy, his beautiful recital (Maasha allah) could not even be hampered by the occasional noise of the airplanes in Dubai Airport taking off.
After some keynote addresses Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Sudais (Imam of the Masjid-ul-Haram) made his way towards the centre stage. It was my own bane to not know Arabic for his moving speech brought out the “goose bumps” in the Arab and Arab speaking audience. It was one of my childhood dreams to meet this personality revered throughout the Islamic world and Alhamdulillah seeing him from 20 ft away for the price of being a volunteer at the event was a good bargain 
Then came the funny sheikh, the old man with a young heart. Sheikh Yusuf Estes gave an inspiring speech which set the tone for the following two days of spiritual revival. He managed to emphasize the need for us to engage in Da’wah within the capacity which each individual could muster within him – The best Da’wah being the exemplary way with which we conduct our lives amongst non-Muslims. He was clearly the highlight of the day for the fact that the crowd was predominantly english speaking and the global acceptance that the scholar has attracted through out the years.
It was a great feeling to see scholars from all across the globe converge at the same venue. I would like to urge all my brothers and sisters to benefit from this rare opportunity and to encourage our Non-Muslim friends and colleagues to take part in this great event.
peripateticwayfarer said,
March 21, 2010 at 6:39 pm
In retrospect the flow of words over here is not exactly smooth as can be. Then again you cant blame me for scribbling this post in a five minutes while waiting for the chauffer to call
shaahima said,
March 22, 2010 at 6:03 am
All in all a VERY successful event, what with Estes’ humour, Naik’s prowess, Qadhi’s logic, and Greene’s passion.
Would’ve been good for the French and Swiss administrations to attend.
Muslim said,
March 22, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Brother,
I would like to know your name and in which section were you a volunteer or with which team leader as I was also a volunteer in the event. Can you please give me your contact details.
peripateticwayfarer said,
March 22, 2010 at 4:00 pm
@ Shahima: Truer words were never spoken, and to say that you were missing all the action eh
May Allah accept our efforts, ameen!
@Muslim: I was a utility volunteer if I may call myself that hehe………….. Predominantly backstage with the speakers though.
No offence meant, but there were bigger names at the event to be known than mine
Muslim said,
March 25, 2010 at 9:34 am
Assalamualaikum brother,
You have very good creative writing skills. Can you please give me your e-mail address so that we can work on a project where we can use your writing skills for Dawah. You can reach me at concern.humanity@gmail.com.
peripateticwayfarer said,
March 26, 2010 at 2:20 am
Wa’laikum as Salam Warahmathullah,
Bro I am reachable on the email ID: pwayfarer@gmail.com; Kindly drop me an email and I hope insha allah that I will be of genuine help.
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