Ta'leef will be hosting its 10th Annual Newcomers Retreat in the Coffee Capital of Medellin, Colombia. On Wednesday, August 21st to Sunday, August 25th, 2024.

Taleefs Annual Newcomers retreat has been transformational and empowering for over 300 Newcomers to Islam around the US that have attended it since 2015. For our 10th Annual Retreat we invite you all to join us with our friends in South America.

In addition to benefiting from the unique classes, tahajud prayers, spiritual camaraderie, and archery. We will also be exploring coffee estates, visiting the local community in Medellin and more.

Spots & Scholarships are limited and priority is given to those who apply first.

If you know any newcomers, fresh or seasoned, share the opportunity with them!

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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was sent to mankind to perfect and refine the character of humanity. (Sahih Muslim, 273)

The refinement of character is a life long journey and it’s not merely an individual affair for each Muslim. Muslims are part of a wider body and the entire prophetic community has been given a mantle and collective responsibility of living in accordance to the message of prophecy.

Join the Ta’leef team as we visit the United Kingdom and connect with the Muslim institutions across the country to share, collaborate and discuss the etiquette on the prophetic call within the grassroots communities.

In collaboration with Deen (18) and Aemon (15) Alalusi, both avid drummers, join us for a 6-week formal class in the Bay Area on the art and mechanics of drumming. Parallel Classes will be provided for ages 6-12 and Adults 13 & Up. This form of drumming is usually accompanied with Islamic nasheeds (hymns that praise God), this class will cover the drumming aspect.

June 30th - September 1st (NO CLASS ON 7/14, 7/21, 8/4 & 8/11)

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A Drop in the Ocean provides deep dives on specific chapters and important themes of the Qur’an. Our latest class in this series will introduce students to the basics of theology and worship as described by God in His final revelation. Each class will select verses pertaining to topics such as God’s Oneness, His angels and prophets, as well as instructions on prayer, fasting, and charity.

Join Professor Omer Mozaffar for an 8-Week course beginning Thursday, June 20th at 6 PM CT. Professor Mozaffar is the Muslim chaplain and a lecturer at Loyola University, Chicago. He is trained in both traditional and academic Islamic Studies, and has been teaching on the Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic Law, and Prophetic biography across the Chicagoland area for nearly thirty years.

All classes will be held in-person at Taleef Chicago, every Thursday at 6 PM CT from June 20th to August 8th. Early Bird Admission $55, General Admission $95.

Scholarships/Waivers available, please email info@taleefcollective.org

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Join us each Monday in this virtual community learning space designed for seekers and newcomers to Islam! Over these 10-weeks we will explore the wisdom in these sacred sayings of God with Mike Swies, Director of Outreach & Community Engagement.

The 31st chapter of the Qur’an is named after a man named Luqman who God describes as an individual given hikmah or “wisdom.” In it there is a conversation where Luqman extolls sagely wisdom to his son. We will reflect on the themes in this Quranic message and derive practical ways to implement them in our journeys of faith as Seekers or Newcomers to Islam.

We will explore advice from those who walked this path before you on various topics ranging from dealing with our loved ones, learning the faith, interfacing with community, seeking mentorship and much more.

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Join us for Eid Prayer at South Side YMCA along with Sirat Chicago, U of C MSA & U of C Muslim Chaplaincy and Alif Schoolhouse. Eid Glorifications will begin at 9:30 AM CT followed by Eid Prayer & Sermon by Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director at Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

After prayer, celebratory activities such as light food, bouncy houses, children's activities, face painting and more will follow the prayer/sermon until 12:00 PM. Be sure to bring your own prayer rugs. Please note, Eid will be announced TUESDAY NIGHT, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Please register, space is limited!

We are excited to host a Community Qiyam in CHICAGO, this event will be indoors & followed by Suhoor. This will be a night filled with reflection, remembrance, and prayers with our special guests Mohammed Isaaq and Hazel Gomez on Saturday Night, April 6th at 11:55 PM.

Please register, space is limited!

Registration: https://linktr.ee/taleef

We are excited to host a Community Qiyam in THE BAY AREA, this event will be indoors & followed by Suhoor. This will be a night filled with reflection, remembrance, and prayers with our special guest Mohammed Isaaq from the UK on Friday Night, April 5th at 11:55 PM.

Please register, space is limited!

Registration: https://linktr.ee/taleef

Ramadan Events!

Nightly Taraweeh Prayers in Chicago at 9:00 PM CT.

Chicago Iftars- Tuesdays and Saturdays 6:20 PM CT.

Bay Iftars- Sundays at 6:15 PM PT.

Childcare will not be provided.

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A weekly gathering that follows a compilation of nasheeds (chants) and prayers, titled “Remembering the Beloved.” Each gathering is followed by a short talk.

Mawlid will be held on-site outdoors at our Fremont campus - registration required to attend. Space is limited.

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Join us at our Chicago campus for our weekly gathering of Jummah prayer with the community.

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We are all searching for wisdom in today's world of mass information--wisdom that can place us in proper alignment with everything happening around us. "The Aphorisms" of Ibn 'Ata'illah are pieces of spiritual wisdom that place everything in their proper context. Mind, body, and soul can be perfectly balanced so that we properly deal with the challenges of life. These aphorisms help us to navigate life while keeping God at the forefront. Join us for a weekend intensive as we take a deep dive into this amazing text led by Shaykh Ahmed Saad Al-Azhari.

Weekend Intensive in Chicago, May 5-7th, and Bay Area, May 12-14th, with Shaykh Ahmed Saad Al-Azhari. Covering "The Book of Aphorisms (Kitab al-Hikam)" by Ibn Ata Allah Al-Iskandari.

Please register as space is limited.

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

We are grateful to be able to offer Full Financial Zakat Scholarships to cover the cost of tickets for the retreat, available to those who are eligible; please email info@taleefcollective.org to request a zakat scholarship.

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We are all searching for wisdom in today's world of mass information--wisdom that can place us in proper alignment with everything happening around us. "The Aphorisms" of Ibn 'Ata'illah are pieces of spiritual wisdom that place everything in their proper context. Mind, body, and soul can be perfectly balanced so that we properly deal with the challenges of life. These aphorisms help us to navigate life while keeping God at the forefront. Join us for a weekend intensive as we take a deep dive into this amazing text led by Shaykh Ahmed Saad Al-Azhari.

Weekend Intensive in Chicago, May 5-7th, and Bay Area, May 12-14th, with Shaykh Ahmed Saad Al-Azhari. Covering "The Book of Aphorisms (Kitab al-Hikam)" by Ibn Ata Allah Al-Iskandari.

Please register as space is limited.

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

We are grateful to be able to offer Full Financial Zakat Scholarships to cover the cost of tickets for the retreat, available to those who are eligible; please email info@taleefcollective.org to request a zakat scholarship.

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Come praise and remember the Prophet, peace be upon him, in the weekly recitation of the famous poem, “Qasidat al-Burdah”, “Poem of the Mantle”, with our community. Pre-registration is required for on-site attendance.

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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bride-Groom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advice on everything from the futility of relying on our own capabilities, rather than God’s, to practical matters such as eating and keeping good company.

This installment of our series, Word to the Wise, will provide an accessible, two-year exploration of the spiritual tradition of Islam that is grounded in the Book of God and the example of His Messenger ﷺ.

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