Onsite - Seminars

Where do we find our ethics and morals? Is it within the books of the everchanging philosophies of the day or rather primarily within the Book of Allah? We find our guidance primarily within the methodologies of Allah and His Messenger (SAW). Surah Hujurat is a complete manual of how the believer should conduct himself in social situations.

As commonly said within our tradition, the one who knows himself, knows his Lord. The relationship with knowing Allah SWT has a direct correlation with knowing ourselves. Oftentimes, this cannot be done without also connecting with those around us as well. The Prophet (SAW) was a master of all three, spending days in isolation (prior to prophethood), nights in worship and also being the best to the people around him.

In today’s day and age, it is more important than ever to raise our children in the prophetic way. There are many changing forces around us that wish to pull our children towards different ideologies, but the one constant is the prophetic model.

Powerful. Compassionate. Honorable. With the Utmost God-Consciousness. Umar ibn Khattab (RA) was known as al-Faruq, the one who distinguishes falsehood and evil. It was said that he was the door holding back trial and tribulation from the ummah. The Prophet (SAW said of him, "If there were to be a a prophet after me, it surely would be Umar (RA)." His reign as caliphate changed the scope of the world as we know it.

Through the Lens of the Prophet (SAW)! Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize one’s own emotions and handle interpersonal situations in an empathetic manner. The Prophet (SAW) was a master at this skill; He understood how to steer a difficult situation into a resolution beneficial to all parties. Taught by Imam Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, the esteemed author of the book With the Heart in Mind.

Let’s embark on a journey with Mawlana Rumi to the center of the cosmos—the human heart; a place where everyone can find the light of God; a place of tranquility, love, peace, and coexistence; and a place we call home. In the West, he is known as “the poet of the hearts,” and in the East, they call him “the healer of the hearts.” Through this course, we will delve into the timeless message of Mawlana Rumi and learn how to find the spiritual GPS coordinates for the center of the cosmos within us, the human heart.

The story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) is presented in the Qur’an as an exemplary model of exhibiting endurance through difficulties, accepting Divine decree and continuing to persevere in the way of Allah (SWT). Surah Yusuf teaches us that the resolve of Dunya is pain and the essence of faith is the belief that our agony serves a purpose, that we will ultimately reap its benefits in the Akhira.

As Believers, we are anxious about our exams, nervous about our health, worried for our children, and agonize over our future. However, it is within the remembrance of Allah (SWT) that our minds can soften and find true comfort. But what is true remembrance of Allah (SWT) and how do we remember Him (SWT) throughout our days? The Importance of Dhikr seminar with Imam Zaid Shakir explores the virtues of one of the simplest forms of worship and surveys its effectiveness in remedying a diseased Believer.

When it is best to speak up? When it is best remain silent? In today’s time, there is immense pressure placed on us to speak our minds and share our opinions. However, as we learned through the stories of the Prophets, there is a wisdom behind one’s speech and one’s silence. There is a fine balance between being oppressed by remaining silent and oppressing others by speaking up. Often times we are in conflict in regards to what decision to make.

In an age lacking clarity and guidance, how can we heed and uphold the examples found from the Seerah in our daily lives? Rather than simply reading events from his life, how can we practically relive and apply examples of his life? We will be analyzing the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and illustrating how he approached different situations from which we too can learn and transform our lives with Prophetic life lessons.

There are many ways we can keep the love within marriage, but we also know marriage does not just involve two people; it involves entire families. As Muslims, we need to know how to keep all parties peaceful, with love and harmony. With the right strategies, we can make it happen.

Known for being just rulers and noble Prophets, Dawood and Sulaiman AS were granted the ability to rule over the entire world. With control over the wind, understanding of the animals, and the ability to mold iron🛡, these Prophets had power unlike any other! However, their vast wealth and authority did not keep them from acknowledging Allah’s magnificence and obeying His every command. Their stories, defined in the Quran, are filled with hidden gems and powerful lessons for us all.