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I read a tweet from Wisam Sharieff the other day, on how he tried to spread awareness of Ramadan to non-Muslims by way of handing out treats.
This inspired me to do something like this on my own, so I consulted my wife:
A very good story mashAllah! :)
Hehe, loved it! Although the sight of that chocolate cake during the fast… =s Just kidding!
I did this at work with savouries more because it was expected however they knew it was ramadaan but the amount of thought and respect I get us amazing being the one of the ten Muslims in the company that always wears hijaab
very inspirational good read :)
Good dawah brother!! we give Lindt chocolate truffles with Happy Ramadan/ Happy Eid cards to my husband’s coworkers and to my kid’s school office- They get so much stuff during the ‘Christmas’ break that is nice for them to get a random gift in the middle of the year.
I got an ice-cream maker and its so HOT here, I’m thinking home-made organic strawberry ice-cream to the neighbors instead of Ramadan cookies this year, inshaAllah.
oh that chocolate cake… :)
my mom passes out candy baskets with a little brochure on islam to her neighbors on eid
For almost 12 years, I used to gift 1 lb gift boxes of dates to the Principal, all teachers and office staff in a gift bag with an insert about Ramadan [from CAIR] included. This made many of them ask questions about Ramadan and some others who had dates for the first time in their lives, would come to me and inform that they have now started having dates as “dessert” rather than unhealthy creamy sugary desserts!
Along with this, I would also make presentations in my child’s class about Ramadan and other teachers would invite me to make presentations in their classes when word got out.
So yes, as implied in the article, many non-muslims are ignorant about the real Islam and it is our job to let the word out.
This post is making me hungry!
Great post Saqib :)
What an excellent way to open the doors of dawa!
I love the idea masha’Allah .
Pure genius mashallah! #7 was really cool – it’s a small world after all.
That is a really great idea- now, if only I had co-workers…
a very inspiring article, ma sha’Allah!
“Associate #7 chimed in, saying that she read an article in the Tribune the other day, about a woman who homeschools and was trying to focus on patience and self-control while fasting in Ramadan. The article is actually about Olivia Kompier! I told the associate that she’s a convert who accepted Islam while in high school (may Allah reward the people who helped her find it), opening up the idea that non-Muslims in America find our religion and grab onto it. ”
Masha’Allah, those Muslims who helped me come to Islam during my teen years were and still are AWESOME. after we all split i made dua’ to Allah to bring us back to together in friendship and make them my neighbors here in Chicago.
and you know what? duas totally answered :)
Its a great story Alhamdulillah. But Id like the story more if you helped your wife bake the cake :O
WOW! This is excellent Masha’Allah!!! (and the cake looks amazing, masha’Allah! Your wife did a wonderful job)
It’s funny how sometimes we make things so difficult in order to build bridges of understanding.
I was slightly curious about one thing. Could that be seen in any way as bringing religion into the workplace in a way that could potentially violate a policy? I just wondered, and if anyone ever had some issues trying to do this.
Otherwise, masha’Allah, I am really happy to have read this. Inspiring indeed…
Masha Allah !
I appreciate your wisdom ..
Alaikom salam Dearest Brother and Sister! Sister, THAT cake…..looks HEAVENLY! I’m getting my “to-do” list today – for our upcoming Ramadan. May you and your family have a blessed Ramadan, and may Ya Rabb accept all our deeds. meen