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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
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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:Divine Callings with Sh. Tariq Musleh
DESCRIPTION:✨ “Oh you who have faith…” \nDivine Callings with Sh. Tariq Musleh is back — a powerful weekly series reflecting on the ayahs in the Qur’an where Allah ﷻ directly addresses the believers. \n🗓️ Every Monday one hour before Ishaa Prayer📍 The Mecca Center | MPR (Room 161)
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/divine-callings-with-sh-tariq-musleh/
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SUMMARY:Islamic Classics Series with Dr. Ahmed Arafat
DESCRIPTION:Islamic Classics Series 📚✨ \nA focused study circle for those seeking a deeper connection to the rich tradition of Islamic scholarship. Through close reading of classical texts\, this program is designed for dedicated students who value disciplined study\, intellectual growth\, and engaging directly with our tradition at its source. \n🗓 Sundays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 The Mecca Center👤 Brothers only (College & Young Adults)⚠️ Seats are limited: Interested in joining? Email: OMARA@MECCACENTER.ORG \n📖 Text: Bidayat al-Hidayah (The Beginning of Guidance) by Imam al-Ghazali
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/islamic-classics-series-with-dr-ahmed-arafat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:The 5th Annual Converts' Conference
DESCRIPTION: The 5th Annual Converts’ Conference\n📍 The Mecca Center\n🗓 April 24–26 \nWhether you are new to Islam or continuing your journey\, or have been a life long Muslim\, join us for an inspiring weekend of learning\, growing\, and building lasting connections together. \n✨ Fantastic speakers sharing powerful talks & interactive community workshops to accompany our shared learning spaces\n☕🍨 New this year: Ice cream & coffee socials\n🤝 Community\, volunteer & leadership trainings \nRegistration required | Childcare services available (Ages 3-10) \nDownload the program with the button below \n[button style=”blue” float=”right or left” margin=”e.g. 10\, 15\, 20″ size=”large” link=”https://meccacenter.org/mecca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Final1-A-Compass-in-Faith_-Retracing-the-Steps-of-the-First-Believers.docx” target=””]Download The Program[/button] \n  \n \nAs part of the 5th Annual Converts’ Conference at The Mecca Center\, we are hosting a special Leadership Training focused on strengthening how we support New Muslims in our masajid. This session will take place on Saturday\, April 25th from 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM (lunch to follow). \nWe warmly invite imams\, board members\, volunteers\, and community leaders from across our local masajid to join us for this important and collaborative session. \n  \n[button style=”blue” float=”right or left” margin=”e.g. 10\, 15\, 20″ size=”large” link=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPhjCpUhBp9kV2I7T-iLZf2urp5pEt1UT0al4VUMWHVfoOEw/viewform” target=””]Leadership Training Sign Up[/button] \n  \nThe Mecca Centers 5th Annual Converts’ Conference Sponsors!        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nThe Mecca Center\n5th Annual Converts’ Conference\nA Compass in Faith: Retracing the Steps of the First Believers\nApril 24–26\, 2026 \n  \n\nFriday\, April 24 – Community Night (Prayer Hall)\n\n7:30 – 9 PM: Sheikh Yousef Wahb: The Courage to Believe: Lessons from the First Converts (A reflection on the earliest Muslims who embraced Islam despite uncertainty\, pressure\, and sacrifice.)\n9 – 10:00 PM: Ice Cream Social\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25 \nMorning Session:  \n\n10:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Conference Bazaar Open\n9:45 – 11:45AM: Community and Leadership Training by Convert Engagement Committee – Youth Lounge (Opposite Banquet Hall)\n12 – 1PM: Leadership Training Lunch\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, Banquet Hall \nAfternoon Session – Main Program: \n\n1:30 – 2:00 PM: Conference Registration\, Welcome & Community Engagement\n\nSEGMENT 1: The Courage of the First Believers \n2:00 – 3:45 PM \n\n2:05 – 2:30 PM: Imam Dawud Walid: Faith Under Pressure: Standing Firm Like the First Muslims (Exploring the lives of early companions who endured persecution\, family pressure\, and hardship while remaining steadfast in faith.)\n2:25 – 2:50 PM: Sister Hazel Gomez: When Faith Changes Everything: Identity\, Family & Belonging (A look at how embracing Islam reshaped relationships\, identity\, and sense of belonging—then and now.)\n2:50 – 3:45 PM: Q&A + Community Reflection Workshop\n\nSEGMENT 2: Learning Islam the Way the Companions Did \n4:00 – 5:45 PM \n\n4:00 – 4:25PM: Sheikh Joe Bradford: Faith Through Companionship: The Prophetic Model of Learning (How the Companions were nurtured through mentorship\, community\, and lived example—and what this teaches us today.)\n4:25 – 4:50PM: Sister Angelica Lindsey-Ali: Raising the Next Generation of Believers (Lessons from the Companions on nurturing faith within families and building strong foundations for future generations.)\n4:50 – 5:45PM: Q&A + Practical Community Workshop\n\n\n5:45 PM — Asr Prayer \n\nSEGMENT 3: Carrying the Legacy Forward \n6:15 – 8:00 PM\n\n6:15 – 6:40PM: Imam Tom Facchine: From Believers to Builders: How the Companions Built the Ummah (How the first Muslims transformed faith into leadership\, service\, and community-building.)\n6:40 – 7:05 PM: Conference Speaker Panel; moderated by Sheikh Yousef Wahb: Every Believer Has a Role (A reflection on purpose\, contribution\, and how each individual can actively shape the future of the community.)\n7:05 – 7:45PM: Q&A + Legacy in Action Workshop\n\n\n7:45 PM — Maghrib Prayer\n 8:00 – 9:00 PM — Dinner\n 9:15 PM — Isha Prayer \n\nSunday\, April 26: Reflection & Community Day \n\n1:00 – 3:00 PM: Coffee Social at Shaghf Cafe\n\nMecca Banquet Hall \n\n3:45 – 4:10 PM: Chaplain Abdul-Malik Ryan: Between Two Worlds: Letting Go and Holding On (What does it mean to step into faith without losing yourself? A look at the balance between letting go\, holding on\, and finding belonging in Islam.)\n4:10 – 4:40 PM: Sheikh Tahir Wyatt: The Character of the Companions (Exploring the defining qualities of the first Muslims—humility\, sincerity\, generosity\, patience\, and honesty—and how these traits shaped the early Muslim community.)\n4:40 – 5:30: Panel Discussion with Chaplain Abdul-Malik Ryan and Sheikh Tahir Wyatt\n\n5:30 PM: Snacks \n5:45 PM: Asr \n\n6:00 – 6:20 PM: Ustadh Ubaydallah Evans: Faith That Endures Across a Lifetime (A reflection on how the companions sustained their faith through changing circumstances\, success\, and hardship\, and what it means to grow spiritually over a lifetime.)\n6:20 – 7:45 PM: ConverTsations: Conference Takeaways (A guided community reflection exploring lessons from the companions and how we can carry their example forward in our lives and community.)\n\n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/5th-annual-converts-conference/
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