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SUMMARY:Digital Deceptions: An Islamic Perspective on Navigating the Digital Age l | Dr. Ahmed Howeedy & Arfan Qureshi
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday evening to explore how digital media impacts our mental\, physical\, and spiritual well-being. We will discuss the effects on our children and strategies for balanced tech use. We will also learn techniques for maintaining spiritual well-being in the digital age. \nFriday\, July 11 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nAfter this author’s event\, copies of the book Digital Deceptions\, An Islamic Perspective on Navigating the Digital Age will be available for purchase for $15. You can get your book signed by the authors. \nThis program is recommended for adults 18 years of age and older. \nCo-sponsored by SageTree Foundation and MCC East Bay. \nAbout the Authors: \nArfan Qureshi is the Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Campbell’s Company and has held HR Executive roles at several Fortune 500 organizations. He is also the founder of Sagetree Foundation. He obtained his master’s degree in Change Management Coaching and Consulting from a joint program between Oxford University’s Said Business School and HEC Paris’s School of Business. He also holds a master’s degree in Social and Personality Psychology from Michigan State University. His passions include the outdoors\, Brazilian jiu-jitsu\, parenting\, education\, and Islamic spirituality. He resides in New Jersey with his wife and two children. \nDr. Ahmed Howeedy is a Family Medicine physician in Boca Raton\, Florida\, where he serves as Chief Medical Officer for FHE Health\, a Substance Use and Mental Health facility treating psychiatric and addiction disorders. He also serves as a Medical Review Officer and USCIS Civil Surgeon. Dr. Howeedy obtained his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami. During his medical studies\, he pursued his studies in Islamic sciences. Dr. Howeedy is also the Managing Director of the Sagetree Foundation. He is currently completing his degree in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory at Jamiat Al-Ulum Islamiyya al-Alamiyya in Amman\, Jordan. He currently serves as a board member\, teacher\, and youth instructor at the Islamic Center of Boca Raton. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nAbout the book: \nDigital devices have drastically shaped our lives and changed how we do almost everything. Because of their ease and convenience\, we often make use of whatever is available without a second thought. Smartphones\, social media\, apps\, internet\, video games…If it’s new\, easier\, and faster\, it must be better\, right? Have we stopped to ask what are the benefits and harms of these devices? As we spend more and more time on screens\, what does this mean for us spiritually\, psychologically\, socially\, and even physically? Knowing the answers to these questions can help us make better choices. Digital Deceptions explains the proven harms behind those seemingly free and convenient devices and services\, and shows us a liberating\, practical\, and more balanced way to live\, worship\, and parent in this digital age using the timeless spiritual and rational principles of Islam. “…comprehensively addresses a critical need of our time.” Shaykh Riad Saloojee\, Al-Madina Institute Suhba Seminary \nAbout SageTree Foundation: \nSageTree Foundation is dedicated to reviving the light and wisdom of the prophets and sages to help seekers in the modern world navigate the confusion and darkness that have permeated all aspects of life. While the enemies of humanity are many\, the light is one. The Light of God is the source of light for His Final Messenger\, the prophets\, sages\, righteous\, and ultimately the source of light for all those who travel their path today.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-dark-side-of-digital/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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