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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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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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SUMMARY:MQI: Living the Quran
DESCRIPTION:Living the Quran✨A special program for mothers and children (ages 2–6) to bond\, learn\, and grow together through the Quran. \nStarts Saturday\, January 17th at 11:00 AM \n\nEvery other Saturday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\nTuesdays (1.5 hour Tillawa) | 9:00AM – 10:30AM\nJanuary 17\, January 31\, February 14\, March 28\, April 11\, April 25\, May 9\, & May 23\n\nSpaces are limited—register today!
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mqi-living-the-quran/
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Tafsir with Dr. Arafat
DESCRIPTION:Introducing our Majlis Tafsir program with Dr. Ahmed Arafat\, Resident Scholar at The Mecca Center. \nJoin us for weekly tafsir and memorization sessions covering Surah Al-Hujurat (48) through Surah An-Nas (114). Sessions are held in Arabic every Thursday\, one hour before Ishaa\, in the Main Musallah. \nDeepen your understanding of the Qur’an and strengthen your connection to its message. \nNo registration required. \n  \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/lessons-in-tafsir-with-dr-ahmed-arafat/
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Book Club: Genocide Bad by Sim Kern
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Book Club ✨ \nJoin The Mecca Center and the First Church of Lombard for an engaging discussion on Genocide Bad by Sim Kern. This is a unique opportunity to connect across faiths\, build understanding\, and share meaningful reflections together. \n\nSaturday\, March 28th |  2:00 PM\nThe Mecca Center Library\, 16W560 91st St\, Willowbrook\, IL 60527\n\nRegistration required \nAbout the book: \nGenocide Bad is a concise yet powerful exploration of genocide—what it is\, how it happens\, and why it continues to matter today. Written in clear\, accessible language\, the book unpacks the political\, social\, and historical forces that enable mass violence\, while challenging readers to confront common myths\, denial\, and indifference. Sim Kern emphasizes the importance of listening to affected communities\, recognizing early warning signs\, and understanding our shared responsibility in preventing atrocities. This book invites readers of all backgrounds to engage thoughtfully with difficult truths and reflect on how moral courage\, education\, and solidarity can help build a more just and compassionate world.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/interfaith-book-club-genocide-bad-by-sim-kern/
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