Program Schedule
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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] |
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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? |
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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? |
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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. |
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4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Asr Prayer & Dhikr[Prayer Hall] |
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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] |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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6:25 AM - 6:55 AM | Fajr Prayer and the Daily Remembrance of God (Adhkaar)[Prayer Hall] |
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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. |
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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? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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? |
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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. |
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Asr Prayer & Dhikr[Prayer Hall] |
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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] |
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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. |
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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? |
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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] |
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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. |
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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? |
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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? |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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