Fiqh of Activism
” The 40 hadith on the Fiqh of Activism”
Activism and civic engagement are increasingly discussed in the inner and outer circles of the American Muslim community.
This is a natural consequence of more than a decade of Islamophobia (since 9/11) and particularly after the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States based on a clear anti-Muslim, anti-Immigration campaign.It goes without saying that Muslims should seek guidance from the Quranic principles and prophetic tradition, and ensure that our activism supports our bigger picture of being vicegerents on earth, not as a reaction to a very specific political situation.This discussion is not only relevant to a Muslim audience, since the teachings of prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him provide universal principles for all activists, community members, and agents of change.
Why do you need this course?
This course is of particular interest to the following audiences
- MSA (Muslim Student Association) groups
- An outreach committee in a masjid
- An activist or a researcher who is interested in theories of social change and mobilizing people as taught by Islam
- ANY man or woman who want to make this world a better place, with limited resources, peaceful methods, and universally agreed-on wisdom.
What to Expect
- Interactive discussion on activism in the light of Islamic teachings
- Deep dive into the fundamental theories of social change
- Case studies on common challenges facing any student or community groups
- A PDF booklet containing the 40 Hadith
Course Contents
- The importance and virtues of Activism
- The spirituality and sincerity of an activist
- Priorities of Muslim activists
- The objectives and scopes of activism
- The role of the media
- Controversial questions and issues
Outline of the 40 Hadith Collection:
| Module (1): The Spirituality of an Activist; The WHY | |
| Hadith 1. | Begin with the End in Mind |
| Hadith 2. | The Urgency of Activism |
| Hadith 3. | Working Behind the Scenes |
| Hadith 4. | The Destruction of One’s Deeds |
| Hadith 5. | Courage Through Deep Connection with Allah |
| Hadith 6. | Mercy to Mankind |
| Hadith 7. | The Road Less Traveled |
| Module (2): Scope of Muslim Activism; The WHAT | |
| Hadith 8. | Resisting Corruption at all levels and by all means |
| Hadith 9. | The Advice as a Core Islamic Value |
| Hadith 10. | The highest level of Jihad: Speaking truth to power |
| Hadith 11. | Removing Harm from the Streets |
| Hadith 12. | Every Single Believer is Responsible |
| Hadith 13. | We are All in the Same Ship |
| Module (3): Understanding the Priorities: The WHERE | |
| Hadith 14. | Winning the hearts |
| Hadith 15. | Choose Your Battles |
| Hadith 16. | The PR Image of Muslims |
| Hadith 17. | Invest in the Media |
| Hadith 18. | The Power of Reframing & Euphemisms |
| Hadith 19. | Every Good Cause is Islamic |
| Hadith 20. | Appreciating Good Qualities in Others |
| Module (4): Inside Your Team; The WHO | |
| Hadith 21. | The Scarcity of Leaders |
| Hadith 22. | Avoid Worldly Standards |
| Hadith 23. | Can I Ask for Leadership? |
| Hadith 24. | Be Patient on People’s Drama |
| Hadith 25. | Appreciate Each Talent |
| Hadith 26. | Rights & Responsibilities of Leaders |
| Hadith 27. | Handling Inner Politics & Differences of Opinion |
| Module (5): The Adab & Fiqh of Activism: The HOW | |
| Hadith 28. | The End Does NOT Justify the Means |
| Hadith 29. | Dealing with Grey Areas |
| Hadith 30. | Excellence: The DNA of A Muslim’s Work |
| Hadith 31. | Verify Your Sources of Information |
| Hadith 32. | The One Body |
| Hadith 33. | Don’t burn Bridges |
| Module (6): Self-Care & Positive Attitude | |
| Hadith 34. | Invest in yourself |
| Hadith 35. | Spread Positivity Contagiously |
| Hadith 36. | Be Proactive & Plant Your Seeds |
| Hadith 37. | The Victimology Mindset |
| Hadith 38. | Work Life Balance & Protection From Burnout |
| Hadith 39. | Small Deeds Like the Consistent Rain |
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