Abu Jihad posted:Chief posted:Keffer
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Going to Forum this evening.
Oh Skites, I cant wait to hear Kefs summation on the Forum
I know very little about 'Islamic Forum'; primarily because my initial and only experience with them was very 'different'. With group of friends, I visited their rented unit at Dixie Road, Mississauga one Saturday evening about 12 years ago but never went back because I was quite 'uncomfortable' with what I saw. To begin with, we were directed where to sit; which I initially thought was their expression of courtesy or accommodation to us as guests. Some of the folks who were there before us were reading or reciting Qur'an; perfectly normal stuff, I thought. The atmosphere, however, was sort of eerie or strange because everyone kept looking in one direction and, although I wondered about this, I did not ask or say anything. Eventually, after we had been there for about 30 minutes, all of the 'regulars' suddenly rose to their feet and signaled to us visitors to do so too. About 30 seconds later, 'his eminence' entered and as he approached those close to him, he extended his clenched fist ....which each individual dutifully leaned forward and kissed ! I had never previously seen anything even remotely close to this and, needless to say, I and all of my friends immediately left. My understanding is that this guy is quite well educated but I seriously question his failure to 'move forward' or progress as many others have done in GTA. I am aware that 'the Forum' bought a plot of land; 10 or maybe 12 years ago, and I believe they had started construction of a building but I have no idea what their current situation is. Others organizations; like Sayeda Khadija Centre which is very effectively lead by Dr. Hamid Slimi, started in July 2009 and has made spectacular progress; not only as a mosque but, very much like IIT, also as a prominent center of Islamic education and a wide variety of other activities. To all/any who read this, I wish to make it very clear that I am not attempting to be critical or negative about anyone or any organization because there could well be factors which 1) I am unaware of or 2) mitigate against planned progress or advancement.