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Please do not look forward into this binder before the start of the course

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Student Name:

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THE GO RAP APPROACH

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THE GO RAP APPROACH What is the GO RAP Approach? Gods existence Oneness Revelation And Prophethood

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That is a good/important /interesting question ... / Smile , Introduction, Shake hands, ...

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1 INITIATION
Do you have time for me to explain it?

3. AGREEMENT

To understand the answer you need to understand the foundations of Islam.

2. CONCEPT

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Questions What is your name?, Where are you from?, What do you do?

1. BUILDING CONVERSATION

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3. INITIATE GORAP
Their reply: 1) Give explanation 2) I dont know

INITIATION
Can I get your opinion on something I have been thinking about?
How do you think the universe came into existence?

2. DIRECT CONVERSATION

Consider this... (GORAP)

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Firstly, do you agree that we should use common sense, logic and our reason to form conclusions in life?

1. COMMON SENSE

COMMON SENSE
Do you agree with that? -

3. AGREEMENT

- Crossing the Road Man in the red underpants

2. EXAMPLE

* We don't use emotions, blind faith or merely follow our forefathers!

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Using our common sense logic and reason, there are two compelling reasons for us to believe in a Creator

1. INTRODUCING THE CREATOR

GODs EXISTENCE
Do you understand my logic so far?

3. AGREEMENT

2. SIGNS OF A CREATOR
1) The creation of our universe 2) Order in our solar system Nature of the creator - Powerful - Intelligent

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Is the creator the same or different to the creation? - Same would create more creation (e.g. an infinite amount of creators)

1. THE CREATOR IS DIFFERENT

ONENESS
Do you understand my logic so far?

3. AGREEMENT

Cannot have an infinite amount of creators - Sniper Therefore the creator is One, Unique and Eternal.

2. ONENESS

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1. NEED FOR REVELATION


Would this Creator also provide: - Our purpose of life? - Manual for life

REVELATION
Do you understand my logic so far?

3. AGREEMENT

The amazing Quran - Preservation / Linguistic - Science -History

2. EVIDENCE

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1. INTRODUCING PROPHETS

- Other prophets (consistent message) - Glad Tidings & Warnings - Examples for mankind

PROPHETHOOD
3. AGREEMENT 2. CLAIM OF PROPHETHOOD

Do you understand my logic so far?

- Introducing Mohammad (pbuh) - Liar? Deluded? Truthful ?

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- Summarise GORAP - 5 Pillars of Islam (Islam is easy) - Purpose of Life: Follow Gods guidance (Life will improve)

1. SUMMARY

SHAHADA
- Are you ready to join the brotherhood / sisterhood of Islam? - Contact Muslim Now

3. SHAHADA

2. THE TWO PATHS


- Hell Fire / Paradise - Day of Judgement - Death / Time

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AfTER THE SHAHAdAH 5 critical steps 1) swap contact details & most important ... contact them! 2) teach them how to make wudhu & how to pray 3) give them a real great taste of brotherhood & sisterhood in islam! - but be careful who you introduce them to! 4)inform them about theMuslimnow - website (www.muslimnow.org) - welcome pack - retreats 5)alwayskeep them in your duas!

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finAl PRACTiCE

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ACTiOn PlAn 1) Phone, text or email a non muslim and ask them what they know about islam within 3 days. 2) tell one muslim why they need to make dawah a key part of their life within one week. 3) teach one person goraP within one week. 4) hand out cd to non muslim within one week. 5) tell the goraP to one non muslim within one week.

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