To Jamal Zarabozo:

Al-Salamu ‘alaykum,

Many years ago you gave a detailed lecture series on the Modernists and their infiltration amongst the Muslims. Do you have any plans to, or would you please consider, revisting this topic with a similiar level of depth and precision – especially with reference to the new attacks that this movement has been making since your last summary of the topic?

What are his (Shaykh Jamaal’s) plans for da’wah in the future, and, is he working on any new books?

I’d love it if the following questions could be considered inshallah..jazakAllahu khairan

1) What were the best ways in the shaykh’s experience, in memorising the Quran. Does he have any practical tips?

2) In a talk I recently saw of the Shaykh where he was talking about purpose of life and seeking happiness through ibadah, etc. he quoted an author from the IEEE (an scientist/engineering body – which I am a member of!!) journal. How did the Shaykh stumble across this?

But what i really wanted to know was to ask him: Shaykh, how important would you consider it for people involved in da’wah or general islamic social reform to reading material which is, either not from their speciality(ie they may be from one prfoession, yet reading from something not particularly islamic, nor from their personal professional line), nor Islamic ‘ilm?

Is it something important? If so, how does he think the best way of going about that is, since there are so many different fields and walks of life that could be read or studied about?

3) Are there any books which he would recommend in the fields of history or philosphy say, for individuals who have some grounding in the Islmic aqeedah yet wish to have a stronger basis in knowing what non-muslims or unorthodox muslims would use against the correct aqeedah?

4) What are some of the best ways, islamcially speaking, for giving good tarbiyyah to one’s children as they begin to grow past their infancy?

5) It’s pretty well known that people who are either heavily involved in community work often don’t get to spend enough time with their own families and kids. Obviously this shouldn’t lead to actually neglecting the rights of one’s family as that could be disasterous for oneself and for the dawah as well. How is the best way you advise to strike a balance between one’s various responsibilities?

6) What, in a nutshell, would the shaykh say the mechanisms – in terms of Islamic teachings, is the way of returning ‘izzah and glory to the Deen, as it used to be?

7) What are the bets professions, in your opinion, for a studnt of knowledge to pursue, bearing in mind that for him or her to reach a good/considerable level, it requires dedication and time? could you possibly give examples of conducive professions or fields of work that you have come across?

8) In general, what is your advice to one who struggles with getting the balance between: (i) one’s duty towards work (ii) islamic study (iii) family (iv) commitments to community (which often, in terms of the preparational behind the scenes work doesn’t have provision for taking the family with them) (v) one’s own salf in terms of rest and in terms of persoanl ibadah , to fulfill the ultimate goal, but also to allow one to recoup and replenish one’s inner store – in order to be able to give more as well? Is there some practical advice that you could give from your experience and that of others whom you have met?

9) Does the shaykh have any advice, in practical terms, for a brother trying to help mitigate the relationship of mother towards daughter-in-law and vice versa ?

10)when encountering difficulties in the da’wah, what is it that often givesthe shaykh the most heart and desire for steadfastness & to continue, not giving-up?

11) Where can we get more of his talks/lectures?

If you choose any of them (or all of them) then jazakumAllahu khairan. And likewise even if you are unable to include any of them in your questions put to JZ.

Wassalam alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa baraktuhu