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We are excited to announce our upcoming Weekend Retreat, which will be held on December 13-15 titled On Prophetic Characteristic, a study of Book 20 of Imam al-Ghazali’s masterpiece Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences).

Allah Ta’ala tells the Prophet Muhammad in the Qur’an, “you are truly ‘a man’ of outstanding character.” [Quran 68 :4] When Aisha, radiaAllahu anha, was asked about his character ﷻ, she responded that “his character was the Qur’an.” Even in the darkest moments of mistreatment, such as when he ﷻ was pelted with stones at Ta’if or when wounded at the Battle of Uhud, he ﷻ did not seek retribution. Instead, the noblest of Allah’s creation ﷻ continued to pray for guidance for the unbelievers. Indeed, throughout his life, the Prophet Muhammad ﷻ exhibited the most beautiful characteristics and the most virtuous conduct that serves as an example for all humanity until the end of times.

In Imam al-Ghazali’s On Prophetic Characteristic, he gives numerous examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷻ that illustrate his exemplary manners, his speech and laughter, his etiquette with food, his manner of dress, his courage, his forbearance, his miracles, and much more ﷻ.

We welcome you to join us in learning more about our beloved Messenger’s beautiful example ﷻ, which undoubtedly will increase your love of him ﷻ and yearning to be close to him ﷻ in what we pray will be a weekend filled with abundant blessings as we acquire knowledge and spend time in devotion together.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

InshaAllah the next session of "Wayfarers to God - A Sisters Series on Suluk" will take place this Saturday, December 7th from 11-1 pm with Sayyida Nejma Davis at Al-Maqasid in the Green Barn.

'Wayfarers to God: A Sister’s Series on Suluk' by Habib Ali Al-Jifri, facilitated by Sayyida Nejma Davis, serves as a comprehensive guide for all those on a journey of Spiritual Wayfaring or Suluk. Rooted in principles of self-reflection and sincere effort, this lecture series gently navigates the intricacies of understanding the nafs (ego) and the detrimental impact it can have. Habib Ali Al-Jifri sheds light on the path to liberating oneself from the nafs, delving into the exploration of base desires, evil inclinations, and diseases of the heart. His approach resonates deeply, permeating the soul and igniting a call to action.

This is a ladies (16+) only class.

The next Heart to Heart will be on Sunday, December 8th in The Ribat at 10:30 AM.

Heart to Heart is a monthly discussion over coffee and brunch. We seek to come together as a community and discuss topics related to Islamic spirituality.

Our discussions are centered around the book ‘The Path of the Worshipful Servants' by Imam al-Ghazali, which is a unique book that discusses the ways to overcome the obstacles on the spiritual path.

For parents with young children, we kindly urge you to include your blessed children only if they can sit quietly next to you.

If you would like to contribute to the potluck please sign up on the link below:

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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

The Blessed Names of the Prophet ﷺ

Lesson (5) His Blessed Names “Aḥīd” and “Waḥīd” ﷺ

The many blessed names of the Prophet ﷺ point to his exalted rank and nobility ﷺ. In these sessions, we will study Shaykh Idris Watts’s translation titled, the Heavenly Guide to the Beacon of Pure Light, which is a commentary on the blessed names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Imam al-Jazūlī’s Dalā’il al-Khayrāt.

Al-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyya
(Muhammadan Characteristics)

Lesson (5) Al-Shama’il Al-Muhammadiyya: Chapter 1 | Hadith 7

Studying the prophetic characteristics increase us in knowledge and thus love of the Best of Creation صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم. In these lessons we will cover the blessed work of Imam al-Tirmidhi titled, Al-Shamā’il Al-Muḥammadiyya (Muhammadan Characterstics).

LOVING THE BELOVED ﷺ

This weekly Majlis includes a recitation of the prophetic biography in poetry form followed by a counsel intended to connect the listener to the Prophet ﷺ and his teachings. The more we know about his life, character, and way, the more we will come to love and follow the one beloved to Allah.

Honoring Blessings Through Purpose - Auzair Khilwati

"True gratitude for a blessing is to use it what it was created for.”

Allah says in the Qur'an: “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]” (Qur'an 14:7). True gratitude for a blessing, as the scholars remind us, is to use it for the purpose it was created.

By aligning our actions with the purpose of our blessings, we transform gratitude from mere acknowledgment into a living expression of devotion.

Polishing the Heart - Yusuf Weltch

In a world filled with distractions, our hearts can become clouded and distant from the light of faith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ likened the heart to iron that rusts, reminding us that it must be polished through the remembrance of Allah and the recitation of the Qur'an.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is reported to have said:
"Truly, these hearts rust just as iron rusts." The companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah, how do we polish them?" He replied, "By the remembrance of Allah and the recitation of the Qur'an."

JUMU’A KHUTBA

The weekly Jumu'a, or Friday, Congregational prayer is live streamed from Al-Maqasid from 12:15pm-1:10pm.

What is Beneficial Fear? - Omar Amir

“The fear of dunya distracts you from doing what is necessary to be done in the moment.”

One of Shaytan’s tricks is to instill fear into humans. In this khutba, Omar Amir discusses two main types of fear Shaytan uses, what kind of fear is beneficial, and how to address one’s fears.

Seminary Rawha

Linguistically related to the spirit (ruh), the Rawha is a class centered around Islamic spirituality. It explores the text-based tradition that outlines the spiritual path and aims to inspire seekers to both embark upon it and attain its realities.

The Seminary Rawha takes place Monday and Wednesday evenings