By Omar Baloch
History is full of examples that show how a single person can make a difference and change history. Was not the Prophet (saw) all alone? Did not Muhammad Iqbal alone change the course of history by his “Two Nation Theory”? Did not Malcolm X change the history of this country? This truth of history always has been and always will be. A single person can make a difference. So, the first step is to believe that change is possible. Does the Quran not give examples of prophets who were determined to make positive change?
The second step is to have a vision. What is it that is going to change about the world? As Muslims can you envision Islam in America? Why not! We live in the world of “war of ideas”, and if Islam is the best idea then it will naturally win. Can you envision Islam being the hottest topic in the media, not as a negative stereotyped image but rather a positive and as a natural phenomenon? If you can envision Islam growing in America then you can truly be of those who can change history. Islam in America is a very small idea compared to the Prophet vision who said Islam will one day enter every house in the world.
The third step is to have clear plan that will have a definite impact on the society around you. The Prophet said, “The best intelligence is a clear consequential plan”
The fourth step is to have absolute determination; to be brave and daring, to be a man of intentions, to carry an agenda; to be strong as steel in your vision.
The fifth step is to have patience and to struggle hard. Any man of substance finds himself in an adventure of many tests and hardships.
No real change in the world has have ever occurred with out these five steps. These are clear steps of change given in the Quran; our steps of success in this life and the next.
Insha Allah, Al Furqaan Foundation can make history. We envision that Islam will become a strong culture in America and have its global impact. We envision that this “Buzz” of Islam can begin by sending a Quran to every house in this country. To every hospital, for people who have lost hope to now begin to reflect upon God. To every hotel to show that the Quran is also a holy scripture. Yes, we believe this and other activities can create the proper buzz to get people thinking about Islam. We have a clear plan, to send the Qurans zipcode by zipcode, by having a proper understanding of the demographics and catering to them. Having a response team and a beautiful website that answers general questions on Islam.
We envision this to create a proper buzz in America and Allah is our helper.
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