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SUMMARY:A Portrait of The Prophet's Character - Weekly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly community gathering with Sh. Tariq Musleh and Sh. Ubaydullah Evans discussing the character of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In this 8-week Sunday series\, we’ll dive into the characteristics and traits of the best of creation ﷺ and draw meaningful insights to apply in our own lives. \nGeneral registration is free but required\, and childcare is available each week for a fee. Please purchase a separate childcare ticket for each week of the program you plan to be present for and require these services. Refreshments provided. \nPlease reach out to info@meccacenter.org with any questions.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/a-portrait-of-the-prophets-character-weekly-gathering/
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SUMMARY:Screenshots from the Seerah - Weekly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly community gathering with Sh. Tariq Musleh and Dr. Mustafa Khattab highlighting the seerah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In this 8-week Tuesday series\, we’ll dive into and extract lessons from Dr. Khattab’s highly acclaimed work: “The Clear Sirah Made Easy.” \nGeneral registration is free but required\, and childcare is available each week for a fee. Please purchase a separate childcare ticket for each week of the program you plan to be present for and require these services. Refreshments provided. \nPlease reach out to info@meccacenter.org with any questions.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/screenshots-from-the-seerah-weekly-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T193000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Aphorisms of Ibn 'Ata'illah with Dr. Ahmed Arafat
DESCRIPTION:✨ Where do our hearts find true devotion?Join us for Unlocking the Aphorisms of Ibn ‘Ata’illah with Dr. Ahmed Arafat—discovering the timeless wisdom of Tawheed and how it shapes hearts devoted solely to Allah. \n\n Men’s Session: 2nd Wednesday of every month\nWomen’s Session: 3rd Wednesday of every month\nStarts 1 hour before Isha at The Mecca Center
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/unlocking-the-aphorisms-of-ibn-ataillah-with-dr-ahmed-arafat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
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SUMMARY:Living the Quran: Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Living the Quran: Mommy & Me ✨A special program for mothers and children (ages 2–6) to bond\, learn\, and grow together through the Quran. \nStarts September 13 – December 20 \n\nTuesdays | 9:00–10:30 AM\nEvery other Saturday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\n\nSpaces are limited—register today!
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/living-the-quran-mommy-me-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Fard Ayn Program
DESCRIPTION:The Mecca Center Academic & Tarbiyah Affairs Committee is excited to announce the launch of the Fard Ayn Program. \nAn initiative that provides essential islamic knowledge required of every Muslim \nما لا يسع المسلم جهله \nUnder the leadership and supervision of Sh. Yousef Wahb and Sh. Tariq Musleh\, this program’s curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to teach\, inspire\, and empower the next generation of leaders\, teachers\, and mentors. \nProgram Features: \n\nHalaqah-style learning\nWeekly 2-hour sessions\nCore subjects: Fiqh\, Aqidah\, Hadith\, Tazkiyah\, & More\nSeparate halaqas for high school & 18+\nBrothers’ & sisters’ classes\n\nRegistration is required \nSchedule (Tentative):\nHigh School Brothers –\nSunday: 11:30AM-1:30PM \n18+ Brothers –\nSunday: 8PM-10PM  OR Tuesday: 8PM-10PM \nHigh School Sisters – \nThursday: 6PM-8PM \n18+ Sisters –\nThursday: 6PM-8PM
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/fard-ayn-program/
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SUMMARY:Fard Ayn Program
DESCRIPTION:The Mecca Center Academic & Tarbiyah Affairs Committee is excited to announce the launch of the Fard Ayn Program. \nAn initiative that provides essential islamic knowledge required of every Muslim \nما لا يسع المسلم جهله \nUnder the leadership and supervision of Sh. Yousef Wahb and Sh. Tariq Musleh\, this program’s curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to teach\, inspire\, and empower the next generation of leaders\, teachers\, and mentors. \nProgram Features: \n\nHalaqah-style learning\nWeekly 2-hour sessions\nCore subjects: Fiqh\, Aqidah\, Hadith\, Tazkiyah\, & More\nSeparate halaqas for high school & 18+\nBrothers’ & sisters’ classes\n\nRegistration is required | For financial assistance\, please email info@meccacenter.org. Kindly note that no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/fard-ayn-program-private/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T193000
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SUMMARY:Growing the Seeds of Faith with Dr. Ahmed Arafat
DESCRIPTION:“Growing the Seeds of Faith” with Dr. Ahmed Arafat. \n September 27-November 15 \nThere will be 3 groups. After registration you will receive an email letting you know which group your child belongs to. \nThis 8-week program is for boys ages 9-13 years old. This program will give children the opportunity to learn directly from the resident scholar. After registration\, parents will be contacted to be informed about the beginning of the program for their child and any additional details.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/growing-the-seeds-of-faith-with-dr-ahmed-arafat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:Journey into Arabic
DESCRIPTION:The Mecca Center is excited to launch our first official Arabic Program for Adults (18+)! We are beginning with a Level 1 Arabic course\, with additional levels to be introduced based on placement test results\, inshAllah. \nThis hybrid course meets every Sunday from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Mecca Center MPR (Room 161). \nAfter careful review\, we’ve decided to reduce the course fee and postpone orientation and first day of class to Sunday\, October 12\, to allow more community members time to register and complete their placement test so they can join us from the very beginning. \nTuition: $450 for the year\, which includes books and all course resources. \nPlacement Test RequirementTo register\, you must first complete the INITIAL ASSESSMENT placement test at fawakih.org/placement. \n\nIf you’ve already taken the INITIAL ASSESSMENT test\, please be ready to submit your results at registration (you should have received them by email).\nIf you’ve only taken the reading assessment\, you must still complete the INITIAL ASSESSMENT (right-hand button) before registering.\nIf you have not yet taken the test\, please indicate The Mecca Center as your institution when completing it.\n\nYou can register with the button below:\n[button style=”green” float=”right or left” margin=”e.g. 10\, 15\, 20″ size=”large” link=”https://mohid.co/go/lQVXYXo” target=””]Register Here[/button] \n  \nFor financial assistance or any questions please email atac@meccacenter.org \nChildcare ServicesChildcare is available per trimester\, use the button below to register your child for childcare. \n[button style=”yellow” float=”right or left” margin=”e.g. 10\, 15\, 20″ size=”large” link=”https://us.mohid.co/il/scs/mecca/masjid/online/registration/index/N252bDk1RFhEc3pYd0p6UHhreE4vZz09″ target=””]Childcare Services Registration[/button]
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/journey-into-arabic/
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