Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize one’s own emotions and handle interpersonal situations in an empathetic manner. The Prophet SAW was a master at this skill. He would navigate social situations in a way where it would always make the other party feel better about themselves. Miftaah welcomes guest instructor Imam Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, author of With the Heart in Mind for a seminar that will prophetically change the way you look at your interactions with others.

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Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize one’s own emotions and handle interpersonal situations in an empathetic manner. The Prophet SAW was a master at this skill. He would navigate social situations in a way where it would always make the other party feel better about themselves. Miftaah welcomes guest instructor Imam Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, author of With the Heart in Mind for a seminar that will prophetically change the way you look at your interactions with others.

Course Objectives

  1. The definition, concept and levels of Zuhd
  2. Reading and commentary from select Hadiths on Zuhd from al-Hafidh Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalāni's Bulūgh al-Marām.
  3. Understanding the various misinterpretations and misunderstandings about the concept of Zuhd
  4. Practical advice on Zuhd for the contemporary Muslim in light of the instructor's experience

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Emotional Intelligence

Presented by :
Shaykh Mikaeel Smith
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Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize one’s own emotions and handle interpersonal situations in an empathetic manner. The Prophet SAW was a master at this skill. He would navigate social situations in a way where it would always make the other party feel better about themselves. Miftaah welcomes guest instructor Imam Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, author of With the Heart in Mind for a seminar that will prophetically change the way you look at your interactions with others.

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