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Part 1 of FOSIS's "How to run a successful Islamic Awareness Week?" course. The content was designed and delivered by ProductiveMuslim.com
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F O S I S I A W T r a i n i n g
Pre-planning
“Have good intention and work hard” - Shaykh bin Bayya
Talks - Exhibitions
+BONUS SECTION: Creative Thinking!
The IAW Proposal
Structure/Format
Theme, Aim & Objectives
Theme
What’s the theme (story) of your IAW?
General but Focus
Appeals to Non-Muslims/Muslim
Examples:
Allah
Quran
Muhammad
Islamic History
Aim
Vision
General Statement of Intent/Purpose/Vision
Example:X University Islamic Society aims to raise awareness of Islam within and outside X University through exploring
the history, character and legacy of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
Objectives
Objectives need to be SMART
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Achievable
R = Realistic
T = Time bound
Should cover Internal/External Objectives
Choosing an IAW Title
Helps in Marketing & Slogan
Be Creative!
Think Marketing!
Appeal to all
Avoid Cliches
Examples:
The Quran: Explored
Bonus Section: Creative Thinking
Pre-requisites of Creativity
Definition of Creativity
Imaginative processes with outcomes that are original and of value
Think like a child
Don’t be afraid to be wrong
Have courage
Think in new ways
Employ tools/techniques to help you
Brainstorm
Brainstorm with EVERYBODY!
Play the “peanut-butter” game
Get a flipchart/Pen
Everyone shout out ideas
Any idea = good idea even peanut butter!!
Mind-map
Explore other fields
Looks at things holistically and parts
link and combine ideas
Get a sketchbook!
Idea Journal
Big Sketchbook
Small Pocket Idea notebook
Structure/Format
Evening Talks
LunchTime Stories
Quran Recitals
LunchTime Stories LunchTime Stories
Dawah Marquee
Exhibitions
Formats:
Exhibitions
Relaxed Dawah atmosphere
Museum Style
Good for One-on-One Dawah
Easy to run once setup
Great PR for ISOC
One main hall vs. Small exhibitions
Content Linked to the theme
Professional vs. In-House
Talks
Evening vs. Lunchtime
Verify Speaker Quality
Set topic
Same venue each time
Arrange technology
Other Important notes:
Have a contract with the Speaker
Remind/Confirm a week before/day before
Arrange transport for them
Dawah MarqueesAttention-grabber! Hard to miss.
Great for One-on-One Dawah
Include variety of stalls to attract maximum audience:
Literature, Audio/Visual, Henna Stall for sisters, Arabic Calligraphy
Issues to consider:
Manning the stalls, Overnight Security, weather!
Lunchtime Stories
Under the umbrella of “Multifaith chaplaincy”
Stories of the Prophets
Stories of the Hereafter
Stories of the Quran
Provide FREE Lunch!
Newcastle ISOC: Valentine Day Special “Speed date with Religion”
The IAW Proposal
The IAW Proposal
Great PR move for any ISOC.
Universities & SU love it!
Must be brief BUT Professional
FormatWho are you?
Background on ISOC
Theme
Aims & Objectives
Format
Logistics
Health and Safety
BibliographyCreativity: - http://www.uwsp.edu/education/lwilson/creativ/thinking.htm
- Ken Robinson: Learning to Be Creative
Exhibition Islam:www.exhibitionislam.com