P H O E N I X P R O G R A MPower of Faith: Transforming Self and Society

Saturday. September 16, 2017

9:30-10:00 AM

YUMA & PIMA RM

SESSION 1

OPENING

10:00-11:15 PM

YUMA & PIMA RM

SESSION 2

MAIN

Transformat ive Personal Change: Looking in the MirrorAllah (SWT ) said, ?If We willed We could send down a sign from heaven to them, and then their necks would be lowered to it in subjection.? (Qur'an 26:4).

Allah could have created us all in submission from the start . He chose not to. How can we change ourselves to be in true submission to Allah. We must go back to square one and work from the inside out, beginning with sett ing clear intent ions for all our act ions. Realizing God?s complete and authoritat ive dominion is a source of solace, contentment and motivat ion to act ion. Speakers in this session will not only focus on the necessary kind of faith and hope but also how we can manifest that in ourselves.

Speakers: Nadia Katrangi, Ameena JandaliModerator: Diego Salcedo

Faith Beyond Words: Finding the Help of Allah

?Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] Messenger and those who believed with him said, ?Where is the help of Allah?? Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near.? (Qur'an 2:214)

Each human on this planet is tested with the most rigorous trials and tribulat ions. In order to overcome these tests designed by God, each of us must strive to achieve pat ience and hold fast to our faith. In this session, speakers will examine how to translate stories from the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) into lessons applicable to our daily life.

Speakers: Anas Hylayel, Azhar Azeez, Khalid Lat ifModerator: Muna Ali

Tailor Our Tests

11:30-12:45PM

MARICOPA ROOM

SESSION 3A

MSA/MYNA/YOUTH

Often we are tried with many tests. Whether it 's dealing with a comment that 's been said to you or coping with a tragedy, we constant ly need to remind ourselves that everything happens for a reason. It 's important to understand that Allah tests those who are strong. He will never give you a test that is more than you can bear. One way we can remember these things is by connect ing them to Allah and His attributes. For example, remembering that Allah is the all knowing. We might think that something is so bad for us but Allah knows best. For all we know this tragedy can lead to one of the best opportunit ies in our lives. So the next t ime we are tested, let 's remember Allah, His attributes and what they mean.

Speaker: Khizr KhanModerator: Noor Abdullah

- Recitat ion from the Holy Qur'an- Conference Co-Chairs - Azra Hussain- ISNA's vision for West Coast - Ahmed Shaikh- Welcoming remarks - Azhar Azeez, ISNA President

Moderator: Shatha Barbour

11:30-12:45 PM

YUMA & PIMA RM

SESSION 3

MAIN

Welcome Session

1:00 PM Iqama (Dhuhr Prayer)

STAGHORN ROOM

1:15 - 2:00 PM Break (Lunch )

2:00 - 3:15 PM

YUMA & PIMA RM

SESSION 4

MAIN

3:30 - 4:30 PM

MARICOPA ROOM

SESSION 5A

MSA/MYNA/YOUTH

St rengthening the Spirit of the Family (Panel Discussion)

As tough t imes for youth become more and more apparent, we must learn to be pat ient with them. We have to realize that without pat ience in these t imes, our faith will weaken. There is a hadith where Ali ibn Abi Talib says, ?Verily, pat ience is to faith as the head is to the body. If the head is cut, the body will perish.? This shows that if we begin to lose pat ience, our faith will ?perish?. Relat ing back to the theme, though, one of Allah (SWT)?s attributes is ?? ? ? ??, ?The Patient One?. InshAllah, in this session, we as youth will learn the importance of pat ience in various sett ings: with parents, friends, etc.

Speaker: Ameena JandaliModerator: Alma Atassi

How-to Guide: Pat ience2:00 - 3:15 PM

MARICOPA ROOM

SESSION 4A

MSA/MYNA/YOUTH

Despite all the challenges facing Muslim-American families today, Allah has showered us with abundant blessings. This panel discussion will focus on building the foundation of a solid family, based on the fundamental themes from the Qur'an and the seerah. What are the relevant steps in establishing a strong family? Speakers will share their perspect ives on husband-wife, parent-child and inter-familial relat ionships and share their ideas on a wide range of topics, from evolving family structure to recognizing signs of oppression to helping youth deal with peer pressure and other challenges.

Panelist : Aneesah Nadir, Ameena Jandali, Yaser AliDiscussant: Zarinah Nadir

There comes a t ime in our lives when we come to a crossroad. The choices we make at those junctures influence the future chapters of our lives unt il the next crossroad emerges. We as a community are at a crit ical crossroad in our history as Muslims in America. This is the moment we turn the corner, embrace the legacy of the great Mohammed Ali, and unapologet ically present a communal ident ity that is at once Muslim and American. We need to create a strategy for present ing our narrat ive, defending ourselves, and integrat ing our efforts within the fabric of the society. Learn how to effect ively crit icize poor report ing, get coverage of stories from your communit ies, and have Muslim voices and perspect ives included with posit ive stories that go beyond terrorism and Islamophobia.

Speakers: Khalid Lat if, Yaser AliModerator: Azra Hussain

3:30 - 4:30 PM

YUMA & PIMA RM

SESSION 5

MAIN

Salah Workshop

Far too often we are taught how to physically pray salah. However, very rarely we are taught the internal - metaphysical meaning of the act ions we are performing within Salah. This lecture style workshop dissects the different parts of the steps to Salah start ing with Wudu all the way to after prayer Adhkars. Youth will leave not only leave motivated, but determined to improve their Salah.

Speaker: Khalid Lat ifModerator: Dania Albasha

P H O E N I X P R O G R A MPower of Faith: Transforming Self and Society

Being an Agent of Change in a Time of Islamophobia

4:45 PM Iqama ( Asr Prayer)

STAGHORN ROOM

As we talk about pract icing Islam in our individual, family, and community lives, we also need to explore how to serve the extended community outside the masajid walls. This session will discuss the importance of community service in Islam, as well as the various means we can use to pract ice social and humanitarian service as Muslims in North America and beyond.

Speakers: Local Leaders, CAIR, ICNA, ACLU, Muslim AdvocatesModerator: Ahmed Shaikh

6:45PM Iqama ( Maghrib Prayer)

STAGHORN ROOM

I S N A C E L E B R A T I O N B A N Q U E T7:00 - 9:00 PM

ARIZONA BALLROOM

(ENTRY BY TICKET)

Welcome remarks - Ahmed Shaikh

- Community Service Recognit ion Award Ceremony- Guest Speaker - Khalid Lat if- Finding Your Voice - Keynote address from Khizr Khan

Entertainment program & nasheed singing

5:00-6:15 PM

MARICOPA ROOM

SESSION 6

MAIN

P H O E N I X P R O G R A MPower of Faith: Transforming Self and Society

Going Beyond the Basics: Empowerment through Engagement