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SUMMARY:Providing a Path to Ihsan: How to Teach Islamic Studies Effectively to Every Age Level - Part 5
DESCRIPTION:Sound Vision Canada is thrilled to offer a much-needed teacher training series with the expert\, Abir Catovic. \nIslam is a rich tradition possessing an ocean of information. The key to educating our children\nabout their faith is not by striving to teach them everything about Islam\, which is an impossibility.\nThe key is for Islamic Studies to address the appropriate Islamic concepts at the proper student\ndevelopmental levels. In this teacher learning series\, we will ascertain what the sources of Islam\nsay about properly teaching Islam. We will also delve into the student stages of development and\nuncover the essential teachings and methods required to help students develop a healthy relationship\nwith their Creator which naturally promotes Islamic character development and the desire to strive\nfor Ihsan or excellence in all aspects of life. \nPlease note that these sessions are intended to provide instructional guidance for parents\, Islamic\nStudies educators\, and all those involved in children’s Islamic education. \nWe are offering a five-part series with the final session to be hosted on Jan. 9 at 7 pm EST\, insha Allah. \nRegistration is not limited to the participants of Parts 1 -4. We invite all those who are interested to join. \nCan’t attend live? No problem! The video recording and presentation slides will be shared with all those who sign up. \nA Sound Vision Canada Certificate of Completion will be issued to the attendees who participate in Part 1 and at least one other module. \n A Sound Vision Canada Certificate of Distinction will be issued to the attendees participating in all five modules. \nIf you would like access to Parts 1-4\, please email info@soundvisioncanada.org. The registration fee for each module is $20.  \nIndividuals requiring financial assistance may reach out to info@soundvisioncanada.org. \nSession Highlights: \nHow to Teach Islamic Studies for Grades 9-12 \nFoundations for a Righteous Life – Establishing Islam as the Basis for the Pursuit of Excellence in All Aspects of Life \n\n\n\nThe Student as an Inexperienced Adult\nDesigning Curriculum for Student Context\nPurification of the Soul\nInterfaith as a Tool\nLet’s Make Dawah\nMarriage is Half of Faith\nThe Islamic World View\n\n\n\nAbir Catovic is one of America’s Islamic Education pioneers. She began her teaching career while in college\,\nvolunteering at her local masjid\, developing an early elementary Islamic Studies curriculum and eventually\nhelping to establish a full-time Islamic School. She has taught every grade level from KG through\ntwelfth grade while serving in administration as a Religious Studies Director\, Vice-Principal and Principal. Mrs.\nCatovic developed Islamic and Qur’anic Studies curricula for her school’s elementary\, middle and high school\nlevels and created a Prophetic Character Education Program. She also helped to develop a Two-Year Qur’an\nMemorization Program that graduated more than fifty male and female Huffadh. \nIn 2017\, Abir Catovic was awarded the Noor Kids Islamic Teacher Appreciation Award\, being voted one of the\ntop three Islamic educators in North America. In 2021\, she was the recipient of the New Jersey State\nGovernor’s Jefferson Award in Education for her “exemplary volunteer efforts and public service”. Currently\nshe serves as the Board Secretary of WISER (Weekend Islamic Schools Educational Resources) and is an\nadvisor to the Moral Ecology Trust\, a multifaith\, multidisciplinary project of the University of Virginia’s Advanced\nStudies in Culture Foundation which aims to strengthen youth character formation.
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/providing-a-path-to-ihsan-how-to-teach-islamic-studies-effectively-to-every-age-level-part-5/
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan Bootcamp: Beating Laziness & Procrastination \nProcrastination is the thief of time—don’t let it rob you of a productive Ramadan. Learn actionable steps to beat laziness\, stay motivated\, and maximize your spiritual gains this Ramadan. \nParticipants will: \n\nRecognize and address common procrastination triggers.\nLearn practical techniques for staying productive during fasting hours.\nUnderstand the spiritual benefits of overcoming laziness in Ramadan.\n\nJoin us online with Br. Taha Ghayyur and get ready for Ramadan! \n\nTaha Ghayyur is a human rights advocate\, a personal growth & leadership trainer\, a writer\, a Khatib\, and President of Sound Vision Canada.
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/ramadan-bootcamp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T093000
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SUMMARY:Not-For-Profit Growth Day
DESCRIPTION:Sound Vision Canada is excited to offer its second Not-For-Profit Growth Day\, an educational event tailored to Muslim not-for-profit leaders! NFP Growth Day is a unique opportunity to learn from a variety of experts\, engage in practical workshops\, and network within our community. Special thanks go to our hosting partner\, Muslim Association of Canada (MAC). \nNFP Growth Day will be held at MAC Head Office on Sunday\, January 26\, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm\, insha Allah. \nRegistration is open to all those interested. Not-for-profit professionals\, board members\, and masjid leaders are all welcome. \nTopics include: \nProfessional Development through a Quranic Worldview – Imam Refaat Mohamed \nA Six-Step Journey to Effective Volunteer Management – Mohamed Abdellah \nStrategies for Social Media Success – Hafsa Taher \nMentoring and Coaching in the NFP Sector – Chihab Kaab        \nDeveloping Robust Workplace Policies – Mihad Fahmy \nRegistration includes light refreshments and lunch. \nAbout the Speakers: \nImam Refaat Mohamed is a Canadian scholar\, an Imam of multiple Islamic centres in Canada since 2007\, a TV presenter\, and host of many programs. ‎He has been lecturing on Islam at many conferences and events in Canada for the last 17 years. He received his M.A. ‎and B.A. in Islamic Studies in English with excellence from Al-Azhar University’s Faculty of Languages & Translation. Currently\, Imam Refaat Mohamed is a Ph.D. candidate at Minnesota Islamic University. He is the president of the Canadian Council of Imams\, founder and Imam of the Alabrar Muslim Association\, and Imam of Anatolia Islamic Centre. \nMohamed Abdellah is the National Volunteer Manager at Islamic Relief Canada. Starting off on the Toronto Fundraising team at IRC\, he found his passion for volunteer management and youth development. Now he oversees over 4\,000 volunteers across Canada and more than 35 Islamic Relief Canada university clubs. \nHafsa Taher is an Instagram Strategist and Business Coach for Muslims\, dedicated to helping organizations and businesses expand their reach and impact through strategic social media. With over 55\,000 organic followers\, Hafsa empowers mission-driven organizations to grow intentionally\, leveraging digital platforms to amplify their message. Her unique approach blends practical business strategy with purpose-driven guidance\, helping leaders unlock their potential and create meaningful community impact. \nChihab Kaab is an executive coach and facilitator specializing in leadership development for nonprofit organizations. As the founder of Coach Chihab Group and creator of the Seeds of Leadership youth program\, he empowers senior leaders\, teams\, and young changemakers to lead with clarity\, accountability\, and purpose.    \nMihad Fahmy is a workplace lawyer and investigator based in London\, Ontario. In her investigations practice\, she conducts a wide range of investigations into allegations of sexual harassment\, human rights infractions\, workplace bullying and other forms of workplace misconduct. Prior to commencing her investigations practice\, Mihad was union side counsel for over 15 years. Mihad also served as Human Rights Advisor to the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) advising the advocacy organization on human rights and anti-discrimination issues\, oversaw human rights research and policy development\, and represented individual complainants being assisted by NCCM. Currently\, Mihad is also a sessional instructor at Huron University College\, and she is engaged with the Hurma Project. \nQUESTIONS? Please email info@soundvisioncanada.org for more information.
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/not-for-profit-growth-day-2/
LOCATION:MAC Head Office\, 2380 Speakman Drive\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5K 1B4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Intro to 5D Thinking Training for Transformational Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Sound Vision Canada is pleased to partner with Institute of Integrated Knowledge to offer an introduction to 5D Thinking Training for Transformational Teaching. \nJoin this FREE session with Uzma Ahmed\, Director of Education and Training at Institute of Integrated Knowledge. \nWorkshop Objectives: \n\nDefine scientism\, identify its characteristics\, and evaluate its limitations.\nExplain secularism\, its emergence in 17th-century Europe\, its impact on religion\, and its influence on society.\nEvaluate the contributions of Muslim scientists and their global impact.\nExplain how modern science addresses the ‘what’ questions but cannot answer the ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions due to its secular worldview.\nAssess Western secular education’s effect on belief and morality.\nIdentify disconnections and misconnections as the core problem in secular education.\nDefine 5D Thinking as a model for reconnection with the Creator.\nExplain why deep thinking is essential for understanding the creation and uncovering deeper meanings beyond surface-level observations.\nIdentify how the Qur’an encourages using different types of thinking to discover signs of the Creator in creation.\nDefine the five dimensions of thinking in the 5D Thinking model: analytical\, analogical\, critical\, meditative\, and moral thinking.\nDevelop critical thinking skills by questioning hidden assumptions within secular explanations of creation to negate secular trios of nature\, causes\, and chance.\nUnderstand the universe as a sign of the Creator and learn to read it as a manifestation of Divine Names and derive Character lessons from the study of the universe.\n\nUzma Ahmed is the Director of Education and Training at the Institute of Integrated Knowledge\, Hartford\, USA. She is responsible for the 5D Thinking Model Training Program\, Consultancy\, and resource development. Uzma Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in International Relations from the University of London and an MA in International Relations from Queen Mary University of London. She has completed a Diploma in Islamic Education from the International Online University with a broad range of Islamic disciplines. She has worked as an educational consultant\, primary school principal\, curriculum developer\, researcher in Islamic education\, and teacher trainer for schools around the world for 25 years. She conducts courses for the Qur’an\, Sirah\, Islamic history\, and personal development. She is a public speaker on contemporary Islamic issues in the Muslim world. She has authored primary-level English textbooks and reading books. She regularly writes material for homeschoolers and Islamic courses for children of all ages on many topics with a focus on Islamic history and Tarbiyah.
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/intro-to-5d-thinking-training-for-transformational-teaching/
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