F O S I S I A W T r a i n i n g

Pre-planning

“Have good intention and work hard” - Shaykh bin Bayya

Talks - Exhibitions

+BONUS SECTION: Creative Thinking!

The IAW Proposal

Structure/Format

Theme, Aim & Objectives

Theme

What’s the theme (story) of your IAW?

General but Focus

Appeals to Non-Muslims/Muslim

Examples:

Allah

Quran

Muhammad

Islamic History

Aim

Vision

General Statement of Intent/Purpose/Vision

Example:X University Islamic Society aims to raise awareness of Islam within and outside X University through exploring

the history, character and legacy of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

Objectives

Objectives need to be SMART

S = Specific

M = Measurable

A = Achievable

R = Realistic

T = Time bound

Should cover Internal/External Objectives

Choosing an IAW Title

Helps in Marketing & Slogan

Be Creative!

Think Marketing!

Appeal to all

Avoid Cliches

Examples:

The Quran: Explored

Bonus Section: Creative Thinking

Pre-requisites of Creativity

Definition of Creativity

Imaginative processes with outcomes that are original and of value

Think like a child

Don’t be afraid to be wrong

Have courage

Think in new ways

Employ tools/techniques to help you

Brainstorm

Brainstorm with EVERYBODY!

Play the “peanut-butter” game

Get a flipchart/Pen

Everyone shout out ideas

Any idea = good idea even peanut butter!!

Mind-map

Explore other fields

Looks at things holistically and parts

link and combine ideas

Get a sketchbook!

Idea Journal

Big Sketchbook

Small Pocket Idea notebook

Structure/Format

Evening Talks

LunchTime Stories

Quran Recitals

LunchTime Stories LunchTime Stories

Dawah Marquee

Exhibitions

Formats:

Exhibitions

Relaxed Dawah atmosphere

Museum Style

Good for One-on-One Dawah

Easy to run once setup

Great PR for ISOC

One main hall vs. Small exhibitions

Content Linked to the theme

Professional vs. In-House

Talks

Evening vs. Lunchtime

Verify Speaker Quality

Set topic

Same venue each time

Arrange technology

Other Important notes:

Have a contract with the Speaker

Remind/Confirm a week before/day before

Arrange transport for them

Dawah MarqueesAttention-grabber! Hard to miss.

Great for One-on-One Dawah

Include variety of stalls to attract maximum audience:

Literature, Audio/Visual, Henna Stall for sisters, Arabic Calligraphy

Issues to consider:

Manning the stalls, Overnight Security, weather!

Lunchtime Stories

Under the umbrella of “Multifaith chaplaincy”

Stories of the Prophets

Stories of the Hereafter

Stories of the Quran

Provide FREE Lunch!

Newcastle ISOC: Valentine Day Special “Speed date with Religion”

The IAW Proposal

The IAW Proposal

Great PR move for any ISOC.

Universities & SU love it!

Must be brief BUT Professional

FormatWho are you?

Background on ISOC

Theme

Aims & Objectives

Format

Logistics

Health and Safety

BibliographyCreativity: - http://www.uwsp.edu/education/lwilson/creativ/thinking.htm

- Ken Robinson: Learning to Be Creative

Exhibition Islam:www.exhibitionislam.com