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Thoughts from the SunniPath Staff (Part 3)
assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah,
Faraz Rabbani, Instructor:
SunniPath is dear to me because it is a means for people to gain reliable and relevant religious guidance in times when so many don’t have access to such guidance–whether because there isn’t guidance available, or the guidance they have access to is confusing.
One of the most special things about SunniPath is that it is a team of people working together, consistently, to serve the Ummah of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and all humanity. There is a commitment to excellence, and a realization that excellence requires sustained, gradual, consistent team effort. This is what is special about SunniPath.
Khadija Kandil, Course Assistant
I come into work everyday and see people at their desks or in the hallways. Some even in doorways. And every day it’s always the same, there from fajr or till three in the morning. SunniPath never goes to sleep, never stops working, never stops serving the global Muslim community. For that reason, I come back every day with a clear conscious and happy heart because I know I work in a place where everybody strives for the sake of Allah, ever day. And sleep is only known relatively.
For me, the most special part about working at SunniPath is that from the simple CA to the boss himself, everyone provides support to one another and all are treated with respect. There is an atmosphere of caring and dedication that I have found in no other organization or teaching institute.
Mohammed Iqbal, Operations Manager
…the noble mission, the worthy cause, the family atmosphere, the dedication of staff and volunteers, and of course all the food!
Salaam,
I like Sunnipath because I do recognize a strong team effort by the staff and teachers. But - more importantly - I do not like labeling groups of Muslims we disagree with and attacking them to prove your right. I enjoyed the classes in that they rose above this mindset.
Furthermore, I liked that there is an openness to questions by students and teachers did not shutdown voices of disagreement. I was in a class where Shaykh Hamza was teaching something very controversial and a student was critical of it, yet, he invited the student to speak and responded with great wisdom to the difficult discussion.
I think any learning program needs to have openness and discussion, and space for students who may not be scholars but have valid/invalid points that they need to put on the table for discussion and growth.
I noticed that Sunnipath tends to rise above alot of Islamic learning institutions in that regard. May Allah bless the efforts and good work.
wasalaam,
Fedwa