Sharing the message of Islam is an obligation for all Muslims. This message is rooted in the Quran, Allah’s last book sent to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is a guidance for humanity to achieve true success in this life and the hereafter.
The da’wah committee’s primary focus is to create awareness about Islam. We seek to:
- Educate Muslims about the essence of Islam
- Accurately present Islam to people of other faiths through various platforms
- Answer questions about Islam and clear misconceptions
- Promote mutual understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims.
Building Blocks’ Da’wah Team Helpline
612-615-9227 [please do not call this number for financial help]
How do I get Involved
Everyone is welcome to join regardless of their current knowledge level. As long as you commit to learning about Da’wah and its importance in this life.It is about 10 hours/month commitment including meetings listed below
- Please read the info on this page and about our 5 teams. Choose the team of your interest
- Everyone must attend the Dawah Training level 1. We meet twice a month every other Sunday. All sub teams use the training one way or other
- You can always change your team as needed in future
- Dawah coordinator and Team coordinator advice and guide you as needed
The Building Blocks Da’wah committee has 5 teams that facilitate various outreach and educational activities. Each of our 5 teams has a specific purpose and the team’s coordinator can be contacted at the email addresses listed.
- For general dawah inquiries & volunteer opportunities, Dawah team can be reached at dawah@thebuildingblocks.org
- For Da’wah material, resources and questions, please write to dawah.resources@thebuildingblocks.org
Education Team
The Education Team facilitates weekly education sessions in the Twin Cities. Activities generally focus on increasing knowledge on Islam, with topics touching not only on religion, but also history, current affairs, and social activism.following are its 3 major projects.
- Weekly Halaqah (currently on hold)
- Islam Day/Living Islam (once a month around TC area)
- Weekly Arabic & Quran classes (Sundays @ MCC – Masjid Ar Rahman on Sundays) – Register here
Email: dawah.educate@thebuildingblocks.org
Da’wah Training Team
The Da’wah Training Team hosts bi-weekly training regarding how to present Islam to diverse audience. Training has 3 levels and each level takes 9 month (meeting twice a month for 9 months). Each level has its own curriculum
Trainees learn how to present the Concept of God in Islam, Islam’s articles of faith and pillars, and other topics that address common questions and misconceptions about Islam.
This team also strives to provide accurate and authentic information about Islam to local organizations and websites where misconceptions and false information is spread about Islam.
Email: dawah.training@thebuildingblocks.org
Da’wah Reach-out Team
This team reaches out to the greater community through outreach tables and booths at different public locations and seasonal fairs. Team members distribute learning materials as well as engage people in one-on-one conversations on Islam, in a casual and/or educational environment.
This team also proactively look for presentations about Islam in other venues and locations
Email: dawah.reachout@thebuildingblocks.org
Da’wah Resources Team
The Resources Team provides educational material on Islam, including materials for New Muslims and non-Muslims. Contact the team directly for inquiries related to print and electronic media. This is sole purpose of this team and coordinator directs to other teams as needed
Email: dawah.resources@thebuildingblocks.org
Reverts Team
The Reverts Team facilitates activities for reverts to Islam. It holds educational and social activities around the Twin Cities, providing reverts with the information they need and introducing them to a supportive social network of other Muslims.
Shahadah Social is one of the activities of this Team. Mentorship of new brothers and sisters is also managed thru this team. This team has its own facebook group