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Alhamdulillaah SJIS SACRED JOURNEY INTERFAITH SEMINARY held its Graduation Ordination Ceremony yesterday 11/22/20 for Interfaith Ministers at the Casa San Carlos Retreat Center in Delray Beach Florida USA
Alhamdulillaah SJIS SACRED JOURNEY INTERFAITH SEMINARY held its Graduation Ordination Ceremony yesterday 11/22/20 for Interfaith Ministers at the Casa San Carlos Retreat Center in Delray Beach Florida USA
(Left) Broward County Sheriff Mr. Al Lamberti (Middle) Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed(Right) Pembroke Pines Police Chief Mr. Dan Giustino
Mr. Harvey Rosenbloom and Shaikh Shafayat at an Interfaith program
Shaikh Shafayat at a synagogue in Florida
Shaikh Shafayat With a Rabbi and Catholic discussing their Faith
From Left: Shaikh Shafayat, ASAC Stu McArthur & Br. Abzal Hosein
Shaikh Shafayat & A Rabbi In a Interfaith Dialogue in a Synagogue
Shaikh Shafayat Hosting an Interfaith Radio Show
Shaikh Shafayat at Florida Capitol Building at a Faith Summit
Dr. Mary Carter Waren
Interfaith Council of South Florida SISTERHOOD BROTHERHOOD DINNER
The Interfaith Council of South Florida held their Sisterhood Brotherhood Annual Dinner at Darul Uloom Auditorium, Pembroke Pines, Florida U.S.A. on Sunday February 27th, 2011. The audience enjoyed the dynamic lecture by Dr. Mary Carter Waren of St. Thomas University, Miami Florida U.S.A.
On December 14th, 2010 Park Place Chapter of Hadassah, Pembroke Pines Florida- invited Shaikh Shafayat to lecture to a group of Jews and Christians. It was a great success! The Shaikh spoke about good relationship to better understand faith and culture. He also spoke about different aspects in the religion of Islam such as Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), festivals, holidays and the Qur’aan. The audience benefitted a lot from the Shaikh’s message. There was also a question and answer session. The Shaikh was given an award for his wonderful and inspiring lecture from the members of the Hadassah Study Session.
CLARIFYING JIHAD
Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed
On Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, Shaikh Shafayat was invited to Florida International University, Miami Florida U.S.A for the Islamic Awareness Week, sponsored by the Muslim Student Association. The event was held at FIU Graham Center. The Shaikh spoke on Demystifying Jihad. The lecture was very imformative and was followed by a question and answer session
Shaikh Shafayat delivering a lecture at the Masjid in Grand Cayman Island
Muslims in Grand
Cayman Island
In a recent visit to the Grand Cayman Island - Shaikh Shafayat delivered the Jummah Khutbah at the Masjid and a lecture on Saturday January 29th, 2011 to the Muslims on the importance of Da’wah. The Muslim community is comprised mostly of professionals and businessmen from all over the world. The Shaikh was accompanied by Brother Wayne Shah and Brother Waheed Mohammed
Interfaith Justice League
Dialogue on War On April 20, 2010 The Interfaith Justice League held an Interfaith Dialogue on War at Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor in Lake Worth, Florida. The dialogue included many speakers from different faiths all over Florida.
Photo Above from left: Pandit Maharaj Baldath, Shaikh Shafayat, Rabbi Barry Silver, Christian Pastor, Pastor Mark D. Boykin and Kathleen (Shokai) Bishop
Photo Above: Audience listening attentively to the Dialogue on War from the panelists.
Photo Above from left: Shaikh Shafayat, Pandit Maharaj Baldath, Kathleen (Shokai) Bishop, Rabbi Barry Silver, Christian Pastor, Pastor Mark D. Boykin
Interfaith Symposium held at Temple Beth El
Hollywood, Florida U.S.A.
On Thurs. January 21, 2010, Temple Beth El hosted an Interfaith Symposium on “Tolerance Between Christians, Muslims & Jews.”
Dr. Michael Schleifer from Canada lectured on “Can we be passionate about our Traditions & Culture and still be Tolerant and Open to Others.”
The three panelists at the symposium were Rabbi Tuffs of Temple Beth El, Shaikh Shafayat of Darul Uloom Institute and Rev. Kennedy McGown of the First Presbyterian Church.
Florida Commission on Human Relations
Interfaith Symposium 2008
The Florida Commission on Human Relations in partnership with Florida Atlantic University, held an Interfaith Symposium on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008. This event was held at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale Campus. This peace building event helped educated attendees about the growing trend of hate crimes and religion-based discrimination occurring in South Florida. The event was organized by Hon. Evelin Ramirez District IV Representative for the FL Commission on Human Relations. Shaikh Shafayat and Rabbi Zev Katz of Chabad House Synagogue, Miami Fl. were guest speakers at the symposium.
Photo Above From Left: Professor Maria Santamarina, Shaikh Shafayat & District IV Representative for the FL Commission on Human Relations Evelin Ramirez
Photos Above Top Left:District IV Representative for the FL Commission on Human Relations Hon. Evelin Ramirez, who is the Community Assistance Specialist of the Florida Commission on Human Relations in Tallahassee, Florida. She was the moderator for the Interfaith Symposium.
Photo Above Left:Professor Maria Santamarina is a professor at Florida Atlantic University. She is also the Co-Chair of the University and is also a Diversity Officer of the Diversity Community.
Middle:Shaikh Shafayat who lectured on the importance of Interfaith Dialogue, and diversity in a multicultural society.
Right:District IV Representative for the FL Commission on Human Relation Hon. Evelin Ramirez, organizer of the Interfaith Symposium
District IV Representative for the FL Commission on Human Relations . Hon Evelin Ramirez
Photo Above From Left: Sis. Nadira, Sis. Salma & Miss Blanca (FAU Student)
Brothers and sisters from the Muslim Community who attended this event were, Bro. Wayne, Sis. Karen, Sis. Nadira, Sis. Azra, Sis. Faria, Bro. Anwar, Sis. Humara, Bro. Sajjad, Bro. Siddique, Sis. Stacy & Sis. Salma. They shared their views and thoughts to other non-Muslims about hate crime and the importance of preventing discrimination in communities.
Photo Above: Bro. Wayne & Sis. Karen sharing their views about hate crime and discrimination
Audience at the Symposium
Audience at the Symposium
INTERFAITH EVENTS NOV. 09
SHABBAT SHALOM AT TEMPLE BETH EL
Synagogue TEMPLE BETH EL
" Alhamdulillaah March 8 2017 - Jewish students of Rabbi Salkin from Temple Solel and Muslim students of Shaikh Shafayat from Darul Uloom Institute of Florida USA sat together for an educational session on Islam and Judaism - after the one and a half hour session they continued the discussion over dinner " MaaShaa Allaah
Program brings Jewish and Muslim teens together
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Al-Hamdulillaah- Mr. Bernie Rosenberg from Pipers Glenn Clubhouse, Boynton Beach Florida USA, invited Rabbi Barry Silver from La Dor Va Dor Congregation and Shaikh Shafayat from Darul Uloom Institute to an interfaith lecture on Wednesday January 13th, 2016. The topic discussed was Islam, God & America to an audience of Jews and Christians. The event was a great success!
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Sacred Journey Interfaith Seminary visit to Al-Hikmat Headquarters and Interfaith center.
Sacred Journey Interfaith Seminary of Wilton Manors, Florida recently attended Jumua on Fri. Oct. 2nd, 2015.
After listening to the Khutba by Shaikh Shafayat and observing the Salaah, they visited Al-Hikmat Headquarters and Interfaith center.
Alhamdulillaah Shaikh Shafayat lecturing to US ARMY SOLDIERS AND CHAPLAINS on Islam at the U.S. AIR FORCE BASE in Miami InShaa Allaah Aameen MaaShaa Allaah Alhamdulillaah Shaikh Shafayat lecturing to US ARMY SOLDIERS AND CHAPLAINS on Islam at the U.S. AIR FORCE BASE in Miami InShaa Allaah Aameen MaaShaa Allaah
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Alhamdulillaah PHOTO FROM LEFT: Chaplain Hedrick from the U.S. AIR FORCE BASE MIAMI, Imaam Asim Hafiz from London ( the only Muslim Chaplain in the British Army), Rabbi Yeshayah from a Miami Synagogue and Shaikh Shafayat having lunch at a RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SYMPOSIUM today, held at the U.S. ARMY SOUTHCOMMAND conference hall in Miami. InShaa Allaah Aameen MaaShaa Allaah
Al-Humdulillaah, Shaikh Shafayat doing the opening invocation for the Florida Democratic Party Leadership Blue Gala @ the Diplomatic Resort in South Florida with US Senators, Congressmen, and over 1000 attendees!!
Shaikh Shafayat gave a short message on Iftaar / Ramadhaan to the Non-Muslims.
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THE POSSIBLE RIPPLE EFFECT
by Rev Thomas Graf
As many of you are aware, our Church of St. James the Fisherman and Keys to Peace, recently hosted the Drepung Gomang Tibetan Monks. They spent a week crafting their beautiful Sacred Art Sand Mandala for Peace (All religions coming together as ONE.) I was amazed to see how many people graced our Sacred Spaces during this very special week. While all of the activities, no doubt, held special significance for those involved, I was particularly touched by a Tuesday evening event at our church. Originally it was entitled, "Evening with the Monks at the Church." As time unfolded, the evening took on a life of its own. That evening our church was full with people from many different religious/spiritual backgrounds.
It became "AN EVENING OF LIFTING OUR VOICES/SELVES AS ONE." The evening began with a brief introduction to the event, and a sounding of our Church Sanctus Bell, followed by a time of SILENCE to bring forth all of our prayers, thoughts, positive energies. There was then a blowing of the Conch by a local expert. who later gifted the Monks with a conch. (Which now accompanies them on their pilgrimages and holds a special place on their altar. we then were gifted by the Monks offering of Sacred Chanting, Song and Music. Thereafter a number of people came forward and blessed us with additional song and music. This was interspersed with some history concerning this venture and the positive impact of coming together as ONE. The evening ended with the blowing of the Shofar by the President of The Keys Jewish Community Center, and all present offering one another a SIGN OF PEACE. What a blessing the evening was for all who attended. There is already talk of continuing ecumenical gatherings in the future. The Monks were clearly touched by the love exhibited by all those who were in the church that evening, and all who supported this venture throughout the week. At one point they made reference to The Keys being a very special place that could possibly change the world. They spoke of The Keys being at the end of Florida, and seeming to form a ROPE-LIKE image at the end of the United States. They made the analogy that The Keys were like a LIFE-LINE that was tugging on the rest of the United States, and was going to pull everyone together, which would have a "ripple effect" world-wide.
While we need to understand and respect our differences, we must continue to delineate our similarities and celebrate the things that can bring us together as ONE. This month a good friend and I will be making a presentation for the Friends of the Marathon Library on the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. (February 26, 2015 @ 2:00PM @ St. Columba Episcopal Church) Sheik Shafayat Mohammad is an Imam at Darul Uloom Islamic Institute in Hollywood, Fl., and the President of Al-Hikmat Publications. I have known him since 1997, when I began bringing students from my World Religion Class to his Mosque. Since then we have regularly collaborated, and I am a columnist for his monthly interfaith publication. Sheik Shafayat spoke at my installation as Priest at St. James The Fisherman last January, and I often speak at gatherings at his Mosque. While my religion is the center of my life, and Sheik Shafayat is clearly nourished and centered in his Islamic faith, we have come to respect, understand and love one another. If God is love, and we can learn to love one another, than perhaps we already have the answer. Just imagine the "ripple effect" that such revolutionary touching of hearts might produce in The Keys, throughout the United States, our world...our universe.
Muslim / Jewish Relations
What should Jews know about Islam
Photo above from Left: Shaikh Hashim, Qaari Sajjad & Rabbi David Young
On Saturday November 14th, 2010 Qaari Sajjad represented Shaikh Shafayat at Temple Sinai of North Dade, Miami Florida U.S.A. The program was based on the importance of understanding the relationship between Jews and Muslims. The speakers in the panel were Rabbi David Young, Qaari Sajjad Rahman and Shaikh Hashim.
Photo above: Audience at the Interfaith Program.
After the speeches by different speakers there was a question and answer session, which made the audience have a better understanding of Jews and Muslims. The congregation ofTemple Sinai of Dade specifically requested to visit Darul Uloom Institute. The event was a great experience.