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Abu Hudayfah ID #
U2701 wrote:
“My experience at the Umer Ibn Al Khitab educational seminar has
been the experience of a lifetime. If I could find the words to
describe the emotion inside of me regarding it I could write many pages.
Special and royalty treatments like praying inside of the Kaaba was an
experience of a lifetime. To sit with Ulemah is once again beyond my
ability to describe. Their gentleness, eagerness, impressive teaching
style, genuine affection and a lot more can’t be described in word. In
closing, I hope to return next year and to bring my wife insha Allah.
This trip has been so much more than I had expected, and I plan to share
it with the people in my community, so that others might be encouraged to
participate next year insha Allah.
S. Bilal ID #V2732
wrote:
" This educational seminar has been the most beneficial that I have ever
seen in my 54 years. Al-Quran wa as-Sunnah Society of New York has
fulfilled this blessed Manhaj's responsibilities, ie. returning the
important affairs of our religion to the people of knowledge.
Accommodations were five star from beginning to end. "
N. A. Khan ID #C2725
wrote: "Subhanallah!
This trip cannot be compared to any other trip that I have had so far in
my life. Never before did I get the opportunity to sit in the same room
with so many learned and knowledgeable shuyookh and learn from them
directly. To top it all the exclusive visit to masjid An-nabawi. It
was just stunning and unbelievable that I was in a Raadul Jannah for such a
long time undisturbed without anyone pushing or pulling me or trying to take
my place. At last my feelings could best be understood from this last
sentence that Inshal Allah I plan to bring my whole family to the
next seminar in order that all of us benefit from it BI-IZNI ALLAH."
Abu Ahmad ID# N2702
wrote: “The
program has been excellent and very beneficial with a variety of
excellent experiences. I would recommend this for any daee, Imam or
serious student to apply and hopefully be accepted too take advantage of
direct learning form the Ma’shaikh. The organizers have been understanding,
honest, fair and hopefully very confidential with our personal private
information’s including any examination results.
A Ahmed C2785 wrote:
"This was a very good opportunity to grow as a real student. We were
very fortunate. After this seminar I can continue to learn many things.
Jazak Allah o Kherun for
so many positive experiences. The administration team and everyone
participating were very helpful. I'm not sure at all how
to thank everyone enough." Once again Sheikh Zahid and administration showed
wonderful examples of good Islamic manners, and I am very thankful to them.
E. Selmanovic
NY2747 wrote:
“First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone that made this seminar
possible from the person that came up with that idea of such a seminar to
the people that made the seminar go smoothly. Personally I never thought I
would be a part of such a seminar, but it is only by the permission and
blessings of Allah that such a seminar was organized. It has definitely
exceeded my ALL expectations, not just the fact that we got an
exclusive visit to the Rowdah, or witnessed the washing of the kaba and
prayed inside the Kaba. we had the opportunity to
visit the two holy masajids for three weeks and to be around brothers that
will help you and motivate you to do good whether its through giving sincere
advice or just observing the action of that person. As far as being in the
company of the scholars, then this is indeed one of the high points in my
life. Being able to learn from them first hand, observing their manners,
seeing their characteristics and incredible ability of memorization, this
will definitely change my perception the next time I hear a lecture from
them or read a book by them when I go back to the states."
N. Shakir ID #M2712
wrote: “May Allah reward you for organizing such a complete spiritual
journey for all of us. I am very very impressed and extremely happy with
my experience. This trip has been a phenomenal experience that I
would never forget and it almost seem like a dream and I can’t wait to
go back and tell stories to my children and bring them with me to the future
seminar in sha Allah.
A Abdulzahir ID# O2777
wrote:
“Alhmadolillah Rubil Alameen, this is the best time I ever had in
my life. I have been in Makkah and Madina 3 times before but the
experience I have had with this seminar is nothing like it. No comparison
with other past trips. The trip was underpaid because what was offered
could have never covered with what was paid, like the 5 star accommodation,
best food, good programs, special visits, a lot of royalty treatment and the
best of all was sitting with the top Islamic scholars. Basically I can say
I am not worthy or deserving of what I have gotten on this trip. It has
never been in my life that I was taking notes in my class and to the left of
me below in Kaaba People and birds were making Tawaf (circling the Kaaba).
Subhan Allah this does not happen in your life often and it doesn’t get
any better than this.
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N Shakeer ID#F2765
wrote: “The best thing happened to me was this seminar where I met some
of the top scholars. I always heard them on tapes, and read their books,
and new them by names, not by their faces. Subhan Allah I never though I
would actually sit with them, listen to them and learn directly from them.
It was great blessing from Allah SWT. I don’t think I am able to thank
Allah SWT enough for this blessing.
A. Aminzay
ID # V2711 wrote:
" Alhamdullilah, going on umrah was the best thing I have ever done in my life
so far. I highly recommend it to anyone . As far as Al-Baseerah is
concerned, I do not know that you can find a better package. Field
trips were excellent, Mashallah. Sitting with some of the top scholars was
one of the best thing ever happened to me and I have never found any seminar
or program or trips offers this much sitting with the top Scholars. Allhamdolillah
and thanks to dear administration who made all this
possible.
Umm Dymond
ID # M2708 wrote: “Dear
Organizer I am well aware that the amount of the money paid to attend does
not equal the amount of rewards and services received. May Allah reward the
entire team for such great work and such a successful seminar. The trip
have all been great especially the twilight dinner with the Ulamas!!.
Others would have charged thousands of dollars for a plate to attend such an
event with just one of their “special people”. As far as the Knowledge go
my hand is hurting from taking so many notes but it’s a good kind of hurts. Jazak Allah o Khirun.
D. Jefferson
ID# M2713 wrote:
“I really can't express the way I feel right now. (It feels like a dream).
I will say that going to madinah and Makkah and being able to sit with
scholars is the best thing I have ever experienced. I really truly wish
that the seminar was longer but I am very great full to Allah Ta Alaa and
the to our dear administration team who made all this possible.
A Bader wrote: “Brother Farooq truly we are taking too many good things from
(administration) and Allah loves those who are thankful so can we have some
type of secret meeting to do something great for (administration) to thank
them as a surprise inshallah. I truly feel overwhelmed by all of
what has been done and I am sure rest of the brothers and sisters also
feel the same way so let us do something.
S. Muhammad
ID # INT-TRNwrote: “It
was amazing to actually be present in the same room with the shuyuukh that
we would hear only on the internet. We were honor to be with them and learn
from them directly and of course attempted to peek at them and some what
successful through the partition. The other best things was the ziaraat
where we were able to pray Rakaat & Rakaat peacefully and quietly and I
enjoyed giving salaams to our beloved prophet peace be upon him where
normally wouldn’t be possible without a great hassle.
C deloateh ID# N2754 “This
seminar was a breath taking experience for me. Though I am here only for a
short period I feel pace, happiness, security, and truthfully I don’t want
to lave. I pray insha Allah that next year I will be able to return
with my 17 years old son, 20 years old daughter, 22 years old daughter and
my husband. I must comment on all the beautiful, breath taking
lectures that were given to us. It was so dynamic knowing that many
scholars were available to us. May Allah reward them for coming
and may Allah reward you for putting together such a dynamic, super
seminar. This
experience has been so marvelous, word just can’t explain. One other thing,
the dinners at the sheiks house were awesome, a fantasy come true. Once
again, this was not only a seminar but the super best seminar / vacation to
remember forever. Even though I have to leave, I will hold this experience insha Allah in my heart forever.
M. BegawalaID
# 2750 wrote: " Alhamdulillah, the seminar has gone extremely well so far. It has exceeded
all expectations of mine. What I have found very surprising is that special
treatment and conditions that were provided for us. The mushayak that
attended were very knowledgeable and alhamdullillah we have benefited a
lot. I would never have dreamed that we would get private session at the
Rawda or get to go inside the Kabaa. I am looking forward to the next
seminar impatiently and the activities that will come surprisingly."
S. Johnson ID # J2703 wrote:
" I
have been to the land of the two holy mosques now three times. I feel that
the trip was a success in that it connected me with the Ulumaa in person and
the students of the Ulumaa and other people of knowledge. The schedule was
packed with scheduled lessons and lectures from morning to the evening. The
climax of UIK seminar was a talk given by the honorable sheikh grand mufti
Abdul Aziz. My main goal in coming was to learn good character and obtain
knowledge and I think it was marvelous."
T. Abdurrehman Id#
M2706 wrote:
"These past twenty-one days have been the best in my life without
exaggeration. I had no idea that this seminar would change my outlook on my
self and my deen." " Later on we were asked to meet in front of the masjid for a surprise. We all got there at 10:30 at night
and the masjid is closed except for one door and the security guards are
waving us in!! What!! We entered Masjid An-Nabiwee and it was completely
empty."
Umm Tawoos wrote:
ID# N2730
“Alhamdulillah this seminar experience can not be described in words. As
soon we landed at Jeddah Airport there was a guide to help us with our
affairs. The whole seminar was just outrage. I never thought that I would
be part of an experience such as this subhanallah. I get an overwhelming
feeling to know that I am a part of something so powerful. This was all
possible by Allah Subhanho WA Taala and then administration who is looking
for reward in the hereafter only.
W Shaieff wrote ID #
N2751:
“Respected Sheikh Zahid all praises is for Allah who brought about this
opportunity for me, my family, and all the rest of the people who we are
surrounded by. It is wonderful to see how so many people from so many
various backgrounds can come together solely for the sake of Allah SWT. I
am very graceful to you and the rest of the administration. I have been
enjoying every aspect of this program, allhamdolillah. I could never have
imagined in my life to sit and learn from so many great scholars first
hand. We always have heard these lectures but only this time it didn’t
seems like old stories and history. The Scholars made it so different and
live that it went straight to the heart. Attending this seminar has really
opened my eyes to the correct understanding responsibility of Islam.
I have
a lot to say but i am running out of words, time, ink and papers By
the grace of Allah. We got to go to places and see things that I could have
never even dreamed of!!! May Allah bless you for your efforts in organizing
these trips. Jazak Allah Khirun.
S Abdul Hadi ID#
M2771
“May Allah rewards you with much good and makes
all of your efforts multiplied and heavily on your scale. I am completely
enjoying myself and have benefited greatly from everything . I want
you to understand that in my opinion this trip is excellent.
I prey
that Allah allow me and my sister to return next years. This has been one
the best trip I ever took. The food was delicious. Overall the seminar has
been wonderful. Finally I ask Allah SWT to reward you for your efforts.”
A MCallister ID# M2707
“May Allah have mercy on you and reward you with good.
This trip has
brought reality to my life. I had a lot of fun and I am very thanking full
to Allah SWT and then to QSSNY. This was truly the greatest single
experience I ever had in my life.
A Bader ID# N2748 “This
program is Far Too Amazing and valuable to worry about the finances
especially since what we paid is nothing at all compared to what we have
been receiving."
M Ahmed wrote: “I have
found these lectures to be very beneficial mashallah. Jazakallahu khairan to
all the brothers who have organized and ran the program. To be able to be in
the company of the scholars and to learn directly from the scholars is a
blessing and it is not something any has a chance in their life."
B Pettiford wrote:" This
trip in all and in little was so beneficial, spiritually and mentally.
Seeing the Mashayakh and how they walk, talk, how they carry themselves, how
they are as far as brotherhood, their knowledge and many more things
Subhanallah, if I kept going I probably would have like 10 pages. May Allah
bless you Shaikh Zahid and the mashaikh and everyone who had a helping hand
in organizing this trip believe me I benifitted tremendously from it. And
may Allah allow you to have many many more of these seminars in the future,
Ameen. "
H Shareed wrote: “I
wouldn’t regret being apart of the Umer Ibn al-khatab educational seminar
again. Coming here to madina and as the classes begin I realized how much I
did not want to go back and want to remain part of this blessed trip.
As far as the lectures go Allhamdolillah they have been very beneficial
because I learned that there is lot of knowledge to grasp from the
scholars and to be learned and implemented. I learned that I was quit
behind on the suras and memorization. This seminar was just one of its
kinds and I would recommend to anyone who wishes to learn about Islam.
M Alkady wrote: “When we
got to Makkah and everything seems to get better and better. My
felling about this trip is that I thank Allah then the Administration for
giving me this beautiful trip in the holy land. I am confidence to say that
it is the best thing I have ever done in my life. Jazak Allah Khirun.
Z simtse ID #U2771 wrote:
“I was seriously impressed by the speeches were given at this seminar. We
learned beneficial knowledge from the greatest of the Ulemaa of our time.
Accommodations, food, and transportation through out the trip were a great
quality. Overall experience was wonderful.
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