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الله بسمالرحيم الرحمن
Dr. Naji I. Al-Arfaj
1- Breaking the Ice
• Win their hearts and attention
Good conduct and nice treatment
Good first impression!
sincere smile Good saying
Love, respect, and concern Gift and ‘IKRAM’!
• Try to know and use their names
• Try to know their backgrounds
• Mention some benefits they can gain
Knowledge is power!
Seeking the truth is worthwhile!
2- Defining the names and terms you are going to use in your talk
Allah
Muhammad
Islam
Muslim
Qur’an
3- First things first
The eternal message: The Oneness of God: TAWHEED. Evidence: Verses from the Quran. Verses from the Bible.
Conclusion: Just One Message!
4- What Went Wrong?
Concept of God in Christianity: Trinity - Changing the Word of God. - History and facts.
The role of Paul! Council of Nicaea (325 A. D.)
Distortion and alteration of the Bible: - Examples (see Jeremiah 8:8)
5- The alternative: Islam
Talk about the beauty of Islam.
• Clarity • Peace of mind• Equality • Justice
• Brotherhood • Morality
• Balance • Moderation • And more…
Knowing the background of your audience can help you stress these or other beautiful aspects which could attract or relate to them more.
Talk about the beauty of Islam (cont.)
Islam clearly answers important and critical questions like:
• Who created us?
• Why are we created?
• Who should we worship?
• What is after death?
• Who is the true God?
• What is the purpose of life?
• And more…
Explain the pillars of Islam briefly.
Explain the articles of faith briefly.
Teach the ABCs of Islam:
Focus on: - The Testimony (Ashahada) - Prayer (Salat)
6- Recommendations
Be on time! “If you are not early, you are late!”Dress properlyDo not bore them!Be brief! (do not try to tell them everything in one session).
Let them ask questions.Use visual aids (where possible). Get feedback.
Prepare well. Plan your presentation“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!”
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR PRESENTATION
Eye contact• Look at everyone in the room.
• Look natural, not mechanical.• Look into the eyes of your audience.
Voice• Speak clearly.
• Speak loud enough to be heard.
• Vary the speed and tone of your words.
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR PRESENTATION
Body Movement• Stand balanced.
• Don’t pace.
• Look relaxed
Hand movement• Use your hands naturally.
• Gesture naturally.
– Avoid pointing your finger at the audience.
Enthusiasm• Express enthusiasm.
• Show confidence.
ENTHUSIASM
The audience will be as enthusiastic
as you are.
Remember that boredom causes
boredom & enthusiasm causes enthusiasm!
Stand up! Speak up!
POSTURE & EYE CONTACT Maintain erect posture. Maintain good eye contact by looking at
individual audience members as if you were conversing with them.
Show energy. Show confidence in your approach. Don’t think about what to do with your
hand. Don’t read directly from the text.
DEALING WITH TENSION
Preparation Skills• Prepare well; it reduces tension
• Write down key facts in clear, easily readable notes.
• Deliberate deep breathing.
• Relieve tension by yawning, but not too often.
DEALING WITH TENSION
Presentation Techniques•Tell a story, illustration, or an anecdote to relieve your tension.
•Summarize the information.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
To whom am I giving this presentation? What is the setting (environment) for this
presentation? What kind of clothes should I wear to this
occasion?
CLOTHES MUST FIT THE OCCASION
MICROPHONE & PODIUM
Stand erect as if there wasn’t a podium in front of you.
Balance in the middle of
your feet. Relax your body. Place your notes during the
presentation on the podium
MICROPHONE & PODIUM Don’t sway from side to side or
lean on the podium. Move as little as possible.
Remember that a microphone transmits sound.
Adjust the stand to your height. Don’t hold or blow into the
microphone. Don’t lean down to the
microphone.
QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
Anticipate possible questions. Show the questioner that you are listening;
make eye contact, nod your head, and give other non-verbal signs.
Paraphrase the question mentally to clarify the idea. Make eye contact with all of the audience
as well as the questioner as you answer. Request more questions.
IDEAS AND FACTS
Remember main points and facts. Write down key words in your presentation. Put notes in an outlined form so they can be
seen easily. They will lead your mind from idea to idea.