PART ONE - RESPECT
Congratulations on a successful Conference. Why was the International Islamic Unity Conference held ?
Do you think that the Unity Conference achieved its aim, or is there more that needs to be done ?
Has Unity ever been achieved among the Muslims ? How can real Unity be achieved ? Why do you think that you will succeed where others have failed ?
Besides Ikhlas and Love, what else do you emphasize in your teachings to those who follow you ?
Some say it seems that your followers almost worship you. What do you say to that ?
Some say that your followers think you will intercede for them on Judgment Day. What do you say ?
PART TWO - TRYING TO DO MY BEST
Sometimes you are publicly introduced as 'The Perfect One'. Do you think that this is appropriate ?
Women come and touch you . The Prophet would not have allowed that. What are your comments ?
But, by the same token, you do not actively discourage people from kissing your hands and feet !.....
Coming to concerns about your teachings ....... Why is there so much emphasis upon external appearance and dress among your followers ?
For an average muslim, and for those who criticize you, they believe that the Qur'an is accessible to everyone for reading and understanding. Why should anyone follow a Shaykh ?
PART THREE - AHL AS -SUNNAH WA'L JAMAT
What is actually the teaching of Ahl as-Sunnah wa'l Jamat, and how does it differ from other teachings within Islam ?
So, every Muslim will have to agree with what you are saying because he has to follow the Qur'an and Sunnah of the Prophet ! The four Madhabs were not present in the time of The Prophet. Why should we follow them now ?
Are the interpretations of the four Imams (Madhabs) still applicable in today's modern society ?
Do you believe that Jews and Christians will gain Allah's Reward on Judgment Day, or only Muslims ?
What is Islam and Iman? Is there a stage where one can go beyond Iman and Ihsan? What is Marifah ?
I see your tasbih. What do you actually say ? How does one understand the word Sufi ?
May I ask for a small Du'a for all the people who.......?
PART FOUR - SPIRITUAL ATTRACTION ( with Shaykh Hisham Kabbani )
Shaykh Hisham, would you like to say something about the difficulties you had in organizing the International Unity Conference and how you overcame them ?
Shaykh Nazim, what is it in your teachings that is attractive to the Americans and Europeans who are following you?
How are you being able to reach out to the Gangs of the inner cities in the USA ?
What sort of support system do you have for those people who convert and come into the fold of Islam ?
So you have different Centers in the USA ......?
What sort of co-operation do you expect with other Muslim groups in North America. Has there been any effort, and do you think that there is a need for more co-operation among Muslims ?
Do you think that, in approaching Americans or non-Muslims, emphasis on external forms - such as dress - is an advantage or a disadvantage ?
|