Character Education Program

By Faraz Khan, former Muslim chaplain at Rutgers University.

Character Education Program (CEP)

Bismillah,
Lets become people of character - people of sunnah. As we study the Sirah, we should try our best to emulate the Prophet(s). He is our role model. For this reason, one must pay attention to the practice of this deen.
CEP is an educational program with a goal to learn the sunnah of the Prophet (s). If you haven't listened to the audio sessions (see below) yet, I would highly recommend that you take a break from your busy schedule and find out for yourself what it's all about.

"In the Messenger of God is a Beautiful Model for the one who hopes to meet with God, the Last Day, and remembers God much". The Prophet (s) is a role model. A walking Qur'an - a guide. Success in this world and in the hereafter is marked by his footsteps. Character Education Program is a modest endeavor to imitate this Beautiful Model. I highly encourage all students and alumni to make it their goal to become People of God.

DAILY PRACTICE: *Daily dhikr:
SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi * SubhanAllahi al-Azeem 100x
istagh-firullah 100x
Bismillah before you do anything
salutation on the Prophet (s) 10x in the morning and evening.

**Weekly PRACTICE:
Guard your tongue.
Beware of foul language: Do not practice, listen, or promote it.
Beware of wasting time on the internet - no excuses.
Beware of Bad companions

***Feb. Monthly Theme:
Honoring our Parents: This weekend bring a gift home for your parents. saying salam and showing our affection for them.
March Monthly theme is Community: Be the first one in giving salams, meet people with a smile, and welcome them.
April Monthly theme is friendship: You are on the religion (way) of your friends. So be careful as to who you take as your friends.
Listen to audio file ...

First Session: Our Way Forward
Second Session: Benefits of becoming a Good Person

Third Session: Remembering God
Fourth Session: Emulating the Prophet (s)


The emptiness inside didn't vanish with my plight
'till I gave it all away

to You my Lord,
I gave this heart away