What is this forum
This forum addresses the important need of bringing together Daee's in the Twin Cities area.  We are currently focusing on preparing for speaking assignments in educational institutes where information is shared in a casual environment 

What is the goal:

• Fill the void about information on Islam without compromising on the authenticity of islam
• Be able to discuss any topic in an effective and convincing way
• Be able to provide resources related to Islam

• Knowing your audience and preparing accordingly
• Having Quran/books and other resources as needed 
• Having business cards for further contact 

 Some Topics for training eventually:

1. Human Rights in Islam
2. Women's Rights in Islam
3. Islamic Art and Architecture
4. What is Shariah & Islamic Legal system
5. Explaining Jihad
6. Abraham [as] and Islam: What's the Connection?

Meeting Notes:
Training will be centered around 11 discussion topics.  Details are here 

Scheduled Trainings

1. 11/17/2009 & 11/22/2009 @ MCC:  Introductions and concept of Islamic celebrations discussed.  Motivation for our work.
2. Sunday 12/06/2009 @ 5 PM at MCC (Topic: Concept of God in Islam)
3. Sunday 12/20/2009 @ 5 PM at MCC (Topic: What do Muslims believe in)
4. Sunday 1/10/2010 @ 5 PM at MCC (presenting with confidence Concept of God in Islam & What do Muslims believe in)
5. Sunday 1/24/2010 @ 5 PM at MCC (Presenting The Prophets, The Hereafter & the concept of God in Islam)
6. Sunday 2/7/2010 @ 5 PM at MCC (Presenting The Prophets, The Hereafter to a younger audience & the concept of God in Islam)
7. Sunday 2/21/2010 @ 5 PM at MCC: same topics as before
8. Next Scheduled Training: Sunday 3/7/2010 @ 5 PM at MCC (Presenting Hereafter and articles of faith)
9. Next Scheduled Training: Sunday 3/21/2010 @ 5 PM
10. Month of April: Round 1 is over and Round 2 starts. New batch of speakers comes in while previous speakers will be trained for dawah tables for 3 months, before Phase 3 in July

 Our resources:

• Local Scholars
• Our Trainers: Br Samir Saikali, Br Arafat AlBakri, Br Ghazali Thompson, Br Saeed Purcell

 I need Quran and Books

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Reimbursements

• Gas Expense
• Resources bought in reasonable amounts

When someone comes to Islam

• Islam 100 - register here
• Dar al Farooq - Saturday class 
• IUMN - first year of free education
• Involve them using their skills and talent
• Past classes at Dar al farooq