Path of Light / Voie de la Lumiere
Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th, 2007
Saturday: The Preparations
|
AM 10:30 |
Registration opens |
|
11:30 |
Welcome
Address |
| 11:45 | LECTURE - The objective of marriage according to Islam and its role in society (Traduction en francais disponible) |
| 12:15 | LECTURE - Preparing oneself for marriage (Traduction en francais disponible) |
| 12:50 | Prepare for salat |
| 1:10 | Salat |
| PM 1:40 | WORKSHOP
#1 Spousal Selection – Qualities & Characteristics to seek in a mate Spousal
Selection II – Submit to God / Submit to Parents. (Traduction en francais disponible)
Spousal Selection III – Finding a mate without a community |
| 2:30 | LUNCH |
| 3:30 | LECTURE - Monogamy, Mut’ah & Polygamy – The responsibilities of each one (Traduction en francais disponible) |
| 4:30 | Question
& Answer Period |
| 5:15 | WORKSHOP
#2 A) Benefits of Pre-Marital Counselling – Questions to ask
before getting married B) Contracts / Mahr (Traduction en francais disponible) C) Engagement / Wedding Day – Necessity vs Excessive |
| 6:15 | WORKSHOP
#3 A) Establishing equilibrium - Do men have to help in the home? - Women’s role in marriage (Traduction en francais disponible) B) Religious vs Secular Marriage or both? C) Expectations – Coping with Boredom / Routine in
marriage & Removing the “I can change him / her after we marry” attitude
D) Marrying Al Kitab & Muslims from other schools of thought |
| 7:30 | SUPPER |
| 8:10 | Prepare for Salat |
| 8:23 | Salat |
Sunday: The Wedding's Over
|
AM 10:00 |
Registration Opens |
|
11:00 |
Welcome Address |
|
11:15 |
LECTURE - Communication – Keeping the lines of communication open. (Traduction en francais disponible) |
| 11:45 |
LECTURE Domestic Violence Domestic Violence in Canada – An Overview Domestic Violence in the Muslim Community A review of the Qur’anic ayat in Suratul Nisaa v. 34 (Traduction en francais disponible)
|
| 12:30 | Question
& Answer Period |
| 12:55 | Prepare for Salat |
| 1:10 | Salat |
| 1:30 | Lunch
-Diet/ Nutrition, Exercise and Personal Hygiene – -Husband’s responsibility as well -Maintaining your physical and mental attractiveness for your spouse -Stimulation begins before the entering the bedroom |
|
PM 2:30 |
WORKSHOP #4
Sexual Etiquette in Islam – Workshop – Sisters What is acceptable / permissible? The role of love & romance in married life Foods that will increase / decrease sexual desires
Sexual Etiquette in Islam – Workshop –
Brothers What is acceptable / permissible? The role of love & romance in married life Different sex drives – how to cope Foods that will increase / decrease sexual desires Janabat & Ghusl / Making your environment tahir after physical relations Dealing
with women’s cycles and Menopause |
| 4:00 | LECTURE - Post-Marital Counselling – Overcoming Roadblocks & Avoiding Divorce (Traduction en francais disponible) |
| 4:45 | Break |
| 5:15 | WORKSHOP
#5
A) Dealing with Extended Family / In Laws – Maintaining Good Relations while est. boundaries. Who comes first my spouse / or my parents? B) Financial Responsibilities – Managing the household’s finances. Does maintaining the family = Authority over family? (Traduction en francais disponible)
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| 6:30 | LECTURE - Importance of Allah (swt) in Marriage & How to Protect the Union (Traduction en francais disponible) |
| 7:15 | Dinner |
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