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Cupping Information
Bismillaah.
Since this post, I have received several emails and comments about where one can learn to cup. I got my first taste of cupping when I attended a very basic cupping course. Although it was a little vague in some areas, it gave me knowledge that I didn’t previously possess.
I then attended a workshop taught by Ilkay Zihni Chirali which was much more thorough and in-depth mashaa`Allaah - and the major benefit of it was the receipt of a Cupping Therapy certificate, which was only issued to students who actually participated in the various types of cupping, all using the fire method only.
You can find out the latest information about Ilkay’s workshops at: www.cuppingtherapy.co.uk - he also has a fantastic book which should be purchased by anyone who wishes to revive the sunnah. The book can be found here.
~ Umm Junayd.
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Da’wah Opportunity, Play Your Role
Bismillaah.
As the Director of An-Najm Publishers, I’m pleased to announce a new book that we will, inshaa`Allaah, be publishing: Open Letters, Open Hearts. You can find out more about the book’s aims and objectives below. You can contribute to make it happen - click the link below to find out how.
Open Letters, Open Hearts
It’ll be a fantastic da’wah opportunity and a sadaqah al-jaariyah too!
Was-salaamu ‘alaikum
~ Umm Junayd
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About the Book
The anthology-style Open Letters, Open Hearts will feature heartfelt letters written by Muslims who appeal to their family, friends and others to open their hearts and minds to the message of Islam.
Most of us have been touched and inspired by an emotional piece of writing. Something as simple as a greeting card or as lengthy as a novel can successfully evoke emotion in a reader. Whether raw and direct, or gentle and persuasive, the power of the written word can not be denied.
Muslims worldwide are invited to use this power and compose open letters which address the people and unique circumstances in their own lives from an Islamic perspective. Whether differences need to be solved, religious issues explained, or concern expressed about someone’s harmful life choices, a letter allows the writer to convey sincerity and present Islamic values and teachings in a positive, relevant light.
Although Muslims naturally wish for others to recognize the truth of Islam, one of the main objectives of Open Letter, Open Hearts is to appeal to the emotional ties that connect us to family, friends and humanity in general. It is hoped that people of all faiths will find common ground with Muslims through the personal stories and situations revealed in the letters. Inshaa’Allah, this connection will help open the door to better understanding of Muslims and Islam?fs true teachings.
The Open Letters, Open Hearts project was born of the editor’s desire to meet her personal da’wah obligation and help her non-Muslim family better understand her decision to embrace Islam. All Muslims have a religious duty to give da’wah (invite others to Islam through teaching or example of good actions). However, many Muslims are uncomfortable doing so, either due to inhibition or because family and friends aren’t open to such discussion.
Da’wah is not only directed at non-Muslims. Born-Muslims often find themselves dealing with family and friends who either don’t practice the religion at all, or neglect certain aspects of it.
Submitting an open letter to the anthology – and inshaa`Allah directly to the person(s) to whom it is addressed – offers a positive step towards meeting our da’wah obligation.
