Program
Program Details
Join our leading scholars as they examine both the external and internal dimensions of the Qur'an and share their commentary and insights in Al-Madina's Annual Pearls of the Qur'an conference on September 29 - October 1st, 2023 in Reston, VA, close to Dulles International Airport.
Schedule
Session Time | Session Title | Speakers |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Registration |
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Jummah Prayer[Prayer Hall] |
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
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2:15 PM - 2:55 PM | The Believers Are BrothersAllah often reminds us in the Qur’an about the special bond that exists between the believers. How can we further strengthen these bonds and what do we do if they weaken? |
Shaykh Hassan Lachheb
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3:05 PM - 3:45 PM | Navigating HardshipThere will always be challenges in our lives, but hardships are never meant to break us. The Messenger of God ﷺ experienced many challenges in life. How did he handle these difficulties without allowing them to overwhelm him? |
Shaykha Muslema Purmul
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3:55 PM - 4:35 PM | Stories of the Qur’anRecommended to be read weekly, the story of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) and Al Khidr (peace be upon him) in Surah al-Kahf is a much-needed reminder that directs us to ponder deeply on its meanings regularly. Prophet Musa accompanies Al Khidr and witnesses three events that challenge our very perception of reality, giving us an insight into the wisdom of the Divine Decree. |
Ustadh Moutasem Atiya
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4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Asr Prayer & Dhikr[Prayer Hall] |
Ustadh Moutasem Atiya
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Break |
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7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Maghrib Prayer[Prayer Hall] |
Shaykh Ismet Akcin
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7:45 PM - 8:30 PM | Exploring the Qur’anThe Qur’an is an ocean with infinite pearls of wisdom. In this series, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will take us on a deep dive into various selections from the Quran, addressing many of the pressing issues that affect our lives. |
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
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8:45 PM - 9:45 PM | Finding Solace in AllahAllah is the source of all stability and peace. This panel discussion will discuss how we can each find serenity in Allah. |
Imam Dawud Walid
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy
Ustadh Moutasem Atiya
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9:45 PM - 10:15 PM | Joining the Hearts through the Qur’an |
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10:30 PM - 10:45 PM | Isha Prayer[Prayer Hall] |
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Session Time | Session Title | Speakers |
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6:25 AM - 6:55 AM | Fajr Prayer and the Daily Remembrance of God (Adhkaar)[Prayer Hall] |
Shaykh Ismet Akcin
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Happiness in Servitude[Main Hall] What makes you happy? Natural instincts and fleeting whims fuel our pursuit of worldly pleasures, delights that bring an illusory happiness. The real happiness, however, is in the servanthood and nearness to God, powered only through a heart that is calibrated to seek that goal. |
Imam Sami Zaharna
Shaykh Riad Saloojee
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Qur’anic Reflections[Sisters Only, in Prayer Hall] From the minutiae of the day-to-day to pressing existential questions, the Qur’an provides an endless resource to inspire and enrich our life. How can we be better readers of the Qur’an to make it our lifelong companion in our journey to the Divine? |
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
Ustadha Dr. Zulekha Jalal
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Forever Young and Noble[Youth] The companions of the Cave are immortalized in the Qur’an, a timeless reminder of faith for all believers. Yet the story uniquely highlights the noble character and spiritual potential of youth. In providing a basis for a code of values to live a meaningful life, the story, when put into practice, can guide us to preserve an ever-youthful heart. |
Imam Dawud Walid
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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | The Awliya of AllahIt is said that when we see the Friends of God, God is remembered. Understanding the purpose of these Friends of God and cultivating a relationship with spiritual luminaries and giants can drive us to transform our future selves. |
Imam Zaid Shakir
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11:10 AM - 11:50 AM | Exploring the Qur’anThe Qur’an is an ocean with infinite pearls of wisdom. In this series, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will take us on a deep dive into various selections from the Quran, addressing many of the pressing issues that affect our lives. |
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
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11:50 AM - 1:15 PM | Break |
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1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Dhuhr Prayer[Prayer Hall] |
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1:45 PM - 2:25 PM | The Journey HomeThe Qur’an is replete with descriptions of death and the afterlife, an effective means to jostle us out of forgetfulness of the ultimate Reality. A heart’s connection with the Afterlife lies at the root of a practical spirituality that can truly effect change for oneself and those around them. |
Shaykh Hassan Lachheb
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2:40 PM - 3:20 PM | Embodying Love of the Prophet ﷺ“You are dearer to me than everything except my own self.” The relationship between God and the Messenger of God ﷺ was rooted in love, and the experience of knowing Allah through the door of love caused our Prophet ﷺ to be the beloved of God. The Qur’an directs us to establish a relationship with our Prophet ﷺ based on love, which in turn leads us to the Divine. How can this deep love be developed and expressed? |
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
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3:35 PM - 4:20 PM | The Obstacles on the WayEvery path has its obstacles, some easy to recognize, others hidden. These are blind spots or distortions that prevent us from seeing the way clearly. Facilitating our path to God involves an active awareness of how we think, process information and engage our intellectual framework with the mores of the day. |
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Asr Prayer & Dhikr[Prayer Hall] |
Ustadh Moutasem Atiya
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5:15 PM - 7:15 PM | Break |
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7:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Maghrib Prayer[Prayer Hall] |
Shaykh Ismet Akcin
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8:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Exploring the Qur’anThe Qur’an is an ocean with infinite pearls of wisdom. In this series, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will take us on a deep dive into various selections from the Quran, addressing many of the pressing issues that affect our lives. |
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
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9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Shifting Sands: Maintaining a Moral FootholdAs we are immersed in a global monoculture of shifting man-made values, how will Muslims maintain a moral foothold that gives primacy to the Qur’an and Prophetic values? How do Muslims anchor themselves in the rapidly changing landscape and promote a vision that reconnects the world with the Divine? |
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy
Shaykha Muslema Purmul
Shaykh Hassan Lachheb
Ustadh Moutasem Atiya
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10:30 PM - 10:45 PM | Isha Prayer[Prayer Hall] |
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Session Time | Session Title | Speakers |
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6:25 AM - 6:55 AM | Fajr Prayer and the Daily Remembrance of God (Adhkaar)[Prayer Hall] |
Shaykh Ismet Akcin
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Wisdom For the Ages[Main Hall] The advice of Luqman to his son in the Qur’an is a treasure trove of wisdom, a concise set of principles to live by for spiritual growth and success. |
Imam Mohamed Magid
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Neither Right Nor Left, Right With God[Main Hall] We are living in a time where the middle way is obscured by extremes. Pulled in all directions, how do we find balance to keep us on the middle path? |
Imam Dawud Walid
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Qur’anic Reflections[Sisters Only, in Prayer Hall] From the minutiae of the day-to-day to pressing existential questions, the Qur’an provides an endless resource to inspire and enrich our life. How can we be better readers of the Qur’an to make it our lifelong companion in our journey to the Divine? |
Ustadha Dr. Zulekha Jalal
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Compass: Living With Direction[Youth] When we look ahead to our future, what does that look like? With so many different paths and opportunities before us, what do we choose? In this session, our speakers share their advice on how to find spiritual focus in achieving our goals. |
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Building a Prophetic Family: Steps in Bonding SpirituallyOur ethical and legal tradition contains various rulings culled from sacred sources to guide and organize the family. Family is where generations are raised and cultivated and serves as the backbone of our individual spirituality and collective society. With the cultural milieu and schools instilling ethical norms and values contrary to our spiritual foundations, learn how the family is the key to establish healthy boundaries and promote a holistic Islamic tarbiya (spiritual growth). |
Imam Sami Zaharna
Shaykha Muslema Purmul
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11:25 AM - 12:00 PM | Exploring the Qur’anThe Qur’an is an ocean with infinite pearls of wisdom. In this series, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will take us on a deep dive into various selections from the Quran, addressing many of the pressing issues that affect our lives. |
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
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12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Break |
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1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Dhuhr Prayer[Prayer Hall] |
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1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | The Path to KnowledgeThe greatest investment we can make is our own spiritual and intellectual growth, taking time to challenge ourselves and push through the boundaries of perceived limitations. In this introductory session we will outline the exciting opportunities that are available to each of us. |
Shaykh Riad Saloojee
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2:40 PM - 3:20 PM | Never Lose HopeDeveloping a hopeful, positive attitude is a process of the spirit that is determined by our attitude towards God. How we think of Him directly impacts what we can be and is the key to prosperity in this life and the next. |
Shaykh Hassan Lachheb
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Exploring the Qur’anThe Qur’an is an ocean with infinite pearls of wisdom. In this series, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will take us on a deep dive into various selections from the Quran, addressing many of the pressing issues that affect our lives. |
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Remembering Is the New BeginningJust as all of creation was made for the worship of God, we as created beings can help one another in the journey towards God. In this closing session, the benefits of remembrance of God will be highlighted through spiritual practice and reflection. |
Ustadh Moutasem Atiya
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
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Childcare
Al-Madina is working with Playtime Event Sitters which offers group childcare for children aged 2-12 in a "kids camp" style setting, providing a fun and interactive environment for your child to socialize and engage in various activities. Their professional and experienced staff have completed an orientation and undergone background and reference checks.
They offer a variety of fun activities for ages 2-12, such as interactive story time, STEM activities, crafts, singing, and the opportunity to meet new friends.
Our team at Al-Madina will be supervising their children engagement and activities.
Testimonials
Jak for a restorative weekend. The first prayer i did after pearls had a serenity to it that Ive never quite had before. The transformation continues..!!! Alhamdulilah
Aoa I genuinely miss the conference. Back at work, but heart and mind is still in the conference. Only POQ can have that lasting effect on a hard rusted heart like mine
The sadness in my heart after the conference is like saying farewell to Ramadan.
Two days later and I'm still in awe from such an amazing experience. Barakallah feekum Al Madina. Can't wait for #pearls 2019.