Wow. Another great TDC has come and gone like the wind. I can’t believe how fast the last three days flew by. Maybe it was just one long day with 3-4 hour naps in between. And different abayas. I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Texas Dawah Conference and the theme, Family in Focus, could not have been more perfect. It applies to everyone -married, single, family (duh!), parents, children, youth-EVERYBODY and their mama’s could benefit.
I just realized that I should have taken pictures but no one thinks about pictures when rushing to get to the next lecture. Speaking of lectures I admit that this is the first year that I took notes (I was far too lazy in previous years). My friend said she typed up her notes and sent them to people last year which kind of surprised me because it was such a good idea and…so….simple -DING! (light bulb) So I thought “Whoa. Look I actually have notes this time. Maybe, just maybe, someone might be interested.” So you, yes I’m talking to you, if you’re interested in any of the lectures I attended let me know and I can make your day with some life changing information. I’ll state the list of lectures I have notes for and since my mom bought practically the entire conference on CD, I can inshaAllah make notes on the other lectures.
Moving on to other TDC news, I don’t think this year’s attendance was as large as last year’s. Maybe it had something to do with the time people have off from work for the holidays and when TDC took place. Last year it was during Christmas so more folks had time off; even my mom who was fanatical about TDC all year could only make the last two days. And although some -ahem my sister- think that the theme wasn’t as “effective” I find that it was better than the themes from last two years I attended. I don’t even remember what TDC was about last year why? Because it wasn’t something that most people are interested in (well at least it didn’t apply to larger aspects of people’s lives). But who’s affected by having/raising a family, family relationships, nourishing your marriage, or of course getting married? EVERYONE. All of the categories may not apply to you, but I know at least one or two is on your mind -maybe even constantly. They even had topics that were on the “outskirts” of family such as domestic violence and peer pressure et cetera just to name a few.
I think this year was more “content effective” than last year and that’s a fact jack.
So anyone who knows me knows I’m a Sheik Yasir Qadhi groupie and now I have a new -well not “new” but an additional- favorite speaker. Folks get a hold of Dr. Ibrahim Dremali’s materials. You will not regret it and wonder why he hasn’t been talking you about life as long as you’ve been alive. MashaAllah he’s a wonder-awesome-ful speaker. I’ve never walked out without wanting to make a change or choking on my tears from his lectures; he’s a truly motivational speaker.
Here’s the list of lectures I have notes for:
“What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail” (Aman Ali -comedian)
“Strong Home -Strong Family” (Dr. Ibrahim Dremali)
“Marriage SOS” (Dr. Dremali) you don’t have to be married for this one. It’s just different ways of looking at things in a marriage and tips for solutions -comes in handy folks.
“Body Language” (Dr. Ali Shehata)
“Modesty and Patience” (Sheik Zhoubair Bouchikhi) I’m a Sheik Zhoubair groupie too.
“Domestic Violence” (DAYA -organaization)
“When Your Parents Look Up To You” (Dr. Dremali) a lot of women were crying in this one just like in “Not Another ‘Be Good To Your Parents’ Lecture” by Ahmed Sidky. Someone told me that the entire audience was crying during that lecture. InshaAllah I really want to listen to it although I know I’ll sobb until my eyeballs fall out but I’m sure it’s worth it.
Lectures I Plan to Make Notes On:
“Men Are From Mecca, Women Are From Medinah” (Sheik Yasir Qadhi, Sheik Yassir Fazaqa, and Sheik Yaser Birjas)
“Sex Ed” (Sheik Yaser Birjas)
“Not Another ‘Be Good To Your Parents’ Lecture” (Ahmed Sidky)
There are plenty of others I can’t remember right now but definitely those aforementioned.
Let me know through a comment or my email.
I’m starving like a …a…heck, I’m just starving. I’m going to have something to eat before you know what happens.
adios,
amira
