Conflicts to Connection :Building a Strong family Bonds | Mufti Ashfaq Kazi | TEDxMaharashtraCollege
11 Jul 2024 (4 months ago)
Event and Inspiration
- The speaker congratulates Maharashtra College, its IT department, and Sirajuddin Chaugle for organizing an inspiring event for young people and students.
- Dreaming with open eyes is emphasized as more important than dreaming during sleep.
- Various personalities and individuals can inspire dreams and envision paths.
Jama Masjid of Bombay Trust
- The iconic Jama Masjid of Bombay Trust has a 250-year history.
- Bombay, consisting of seven islands, was very different in the past.
- The Jama Masjid in Konkan, India, was built by the local Muslim community, not kings or wealthy nobles.
- The community purchased a pond worth 000, now worth approximately 00 crores due to inflation, and converted it into a mosque.
- Madrasa Mohammadia, an Islamic school, was established alongside the mosque.
- Education was imparted through madrasas, where a single teacher taught multiple subjects.
- The Jama Masjid and its madrasa produced scholars with multiple PhDs in different subjects.
- The madrasa houses a unique collection of handwritten books, with over 1,050,000 digitized pages.
- The manuscripts underwent a paper conservation process and were systematically preserved.
- Some scholars faced financial difficulties and worked during cool nights to write manuscripts due to intense daytime heat.
- One scholar's manuscript is now in Europe, with copies costing thousands of dollars.
Family First Guidance Center
- The speaker discusses the challenges of treating advanced-stage cancer patients and emphasizes prevention.
- Many issues in husband-wife relationships, even among highly qualified medical doctors, stem from a lack of proper education and guidance.
- The educational system does not provide adequate training or guidance for marital relationships.
- Inspired by the Care Line and Hope Line Counseling Center in South Africa, a pre-marriage counseling course was designed with experts' contributions.
- Dr. Huzaifa Bandarwala, a senior psychiatrist, explained the significant differences in the brains of men and women.
- Understanding the opposite gender's mindset can make life easier.
- The Family First Guidance Center addresses moral, financial, mental health, and marital issues.
- In Medina, after the Prophet Muhammad's arrival, the financial system was controlled by Jews.
- A strategy was developed to change the system within three years without conflict, and the entire financial system came under Muslim control.
- The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are highlighted, emphasizing that even highly educated individuals may not make decisions as effectively as the Prophet.
Pedagogy and Teaching Methodology of Rasulullah (PBUH)
- A course called "Pedagogy of Rasulullah (PBUH) and Teaching Methodology of Rasulullah (PBUH)" was designed based on research and information from the Prophet's time.
- The course explores various teaching aspects, including adapting methods based on the audience, as demonstrated by the Prophet's interactions.
Rights of Islam Series
- A series on the "Rights of Islam" was conducted in a UK mosque, focusing on the rights of enemies during wartime, including the treatment of their elderly, women, and children.
- Collaboration with an organization in the United States aims to design a system and center based on these teachings and principles.
Guidance Center at Jama Masjid of Bombay
- The speaker expresses gratitude for pursuing this endeavor, aiming to transform mosques from mere places of worship into centers of comprehensive education and guidance.
- The lack of prayer facilities for women in many market mosques is addressed.
- A Guidance Center inside the Jama Masjid of Bombay is proposed to address various issues and provide counseling services.
Human Nature and Family Bonding
- The speaker's studies in NLP and counseling emphasize understanding human nature as described in the Quran.
- Differences in the development and design of حضرت آدم (Hazrat Adam) and حضرت حوا (Hazrat Hawa) suggest a specific philosophy and strategy behind their creation.
- Family bonding is important, and misunderstandings can lead to disputes.
- Effective communication and counseling can address misunderstandings.
- A center dedicated to counseling and supporting families is needed, even if there are initially few cases.
- The goal is to create a community where people feel comfortable seeking help and addressing issues like sleep problems or marital conflicts.
Misuse of Dua and Problem-Solving
- Misuse of dua (supplication) can lead to negative consequences, including exploitation, family disputes, and conflicts between partners.
- Lack of clear agreements and understanding can cause issues and disputes later on.
- Many organizations and institutions have properties, and disputes related to these properties can be time-consuming and expensive to resolve legally.
- A flexible and understanding mindset is important in problem-solving, as there is a solution to every problem.
- People often perceive their problems as uniquely difficult, but in reality, there is a solution for every issue.
- Happiness can be achieved despite challenges and difficulties.
- People should not give up hope and believe there is a solution to every problem.
- Accepting and understanding the situation is crucial rather than thinking there is no cure.
- A positive attitude and seeking help from scholars and counselors are important.
- Educational institutions should incorporate teachings about family counseling and problem-solving.