The future stands in front of you, shrouded in the unknown. You must traverse it, even when you can’t see it, for only one Being can…
Led by guest speaker Sh. El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud and returning speaker Ust. Saad Omar, join us for this special session of The Grounding as we will look into the nature of seeking answers from God, the prayer for guidance, and making difficult decisions as we navigate an unknown future.
Featuring a talk and discussions, the event will begin at 7:30 and takes place in Qawha Cafe. It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able and donations are greatly appricated to support future events!
El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud
El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud studied theology, hadith, legal theory, jurisprudence, ethics, Qur’an recitation, and Arabic with scholars in Morocco, Mauritania, and Egypt. He taught for more than a decade at Yale, Princeton, and Harvard, then left the Academy to institute Lanturna, an educational initiative that intends to establish learning collectives to carry forward the legacies of our greatest luminaries. He continues to read with scholars and students in the United States and abroad.
Saad Omar
Saad Omar graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in English and a masters in nonprofit management. He has studied Islam and Arabic in Mecca, Jordan, Turkey and across the United States and lectured widely across United States, Canada and Europe. He is a published songwriter and poet, teacher and entrepreneur. He is currently working on building a living community, nonprofit cafe and business incubator in Sterling, VA.
🌙 Mujawwad Revival 🌙
Join us for an inspiring evening of Qur’an recitation in the traditional Mujawwad style—a timeless art brought to life by distinguished voices.
✨ Experience soulful recitations and reflections to deepen your connection with the Qur’an.
🎤 Featuring:
📅 July 19th
🕘 9:00 PM
📍 ADAMS Fairfax
It’s the age old question that has been spoken in exasperation and confusion since the dawn civilization: What do men want?
Asked by the young and the old, the married and the unmarried, what is it that men truly seek? Love? Companionship? Validation? Fulfillment? Do men even know what they want? Or have they been deluded by society and technology into seeking something else?
And we can’t forget about the women, do they perhaps have more insight into the aspirations and desires of man? How can both men and women reconcile their conceptions of what partnership is with what marriage truly means in an Islamic paradigm?
Join us for as we seek to answer these questions in a special discussion with Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant and Brother Omar Khan as we seek to answer these questions and more.
Designed for both men and women, ages 18+, we will discuss a range of topics including romanticization, gender roles, commitment, superficiality, responsibility and more! We greatly look forward to your attendance!
Omar Khan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Concordia University in 2010, following a D.E.C. in Commerce from Vanier College in 2006. He currently serves as the Youth Director at Adams Center have previously served as Director of Partner Development and Outreach at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Prior to this role, Omar served as the CFO at AlMaghrib Institute from March 2013 to July 2019. With a background in accounting, Omar has also held positions such as Operations Manager at ReturnMe – Global Recovery Service and Accountant at New-Global and Pratt & Whitney.
Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant completed his undergraduate program in Islamic Studies — specializing in Islamic culture from Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia — and his Master of Theological Studies at Boston University’s School of Theology, concentrating on practical theology. Imam Merchant currently serves as the Lead Chaplain in the ADAMS Center’s office of the Imams. He asks that you keep him and his family in your duas.
Join our Healing Circle for Divorced Women, a warm and supportive space to connect, share, and grow together.
⏳ Time: 11 AM – 12 PM EST
📍 Location: Online
🔗 Register for the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/aws-women
🌟 Looking for a new job? Let’s make it happen!
Come to the Loudoun Job Fair at ADAMS Center Sterling on Saturday, July 19, and meet employers who are ready to hire YOU!
Whether you’re after a full-time gig, part-time flexibility, or seasonal work, there’s something here for everyone.
🗓️ Choose your time: 11 AM, 12 PM, or 1 PM
📍 ADAMS Center Sterling, 46903 Sugarland Road, Sterling, VA
Save your spot now!
👉 https://bit.ly/adams-july-job-fair
Join us for Ink of the Soul: A Poetry & Writing Gathering — an uplifting evening where we’ll explore how words can praise, heal, and connect us to Allah ﷻ!
Led by Safiya Khan and inspired by her book Starlit Storms, a poetry collection reflecting the phases of life and constant praise found in nature, this workshop invites you to write your own verses of devotion and reflection.
Together, we’ll reflect on nature’s signs, open our hearts, and create poems that become acts of worship. Bring your thoughts and your soul — leave with words that move you closer to the One who created them.
Open to attendees 18+, tickets costs include materials which attendees will be able to take home with them! Also available for purchase are limited autographed editions of Starlit Storms. You can purchase a copy online here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Safiya Khan is a Pakistani-American poet, author, entrepreneur, and aspiring attorney based in Washington, DC. Her collection of poetry, Starlit Storms, debuted as a #1 New Release in Asian-American poetry on Amazon with recognition for its eloquent writing style.
Safiya has spoken on panels and has led workshops on writing, mentorship, publishing, and personal development across the country and works to inspire people to embrace writing as a form of expression and art. She continues to write and explore new ways her words can inspire positive change and bring a voice to art.
🌸 Notable Women in Islam
A Suhbah Series for High School Sisters (Ages 14–18)
Learn about the legacies of honorable Muslimahs — and how we carry their legacy today.
🗓 Fridays: July 25 • August 8 & 22
⏰ 6:30 PM – Maghrib
📍 ADAMS Ashburn
🎙 Led by Sister Maira
🔗 Register: givebutter.com/ashburnvibecheck
Halal fun • Sisterhood • New activities each week
🍽 Food will be served
🌸 Notable Women in Islam
A Suhbah Series for High School Sisters (Ages 14–18)
Learn about the legacies of honorable Muslimahs — and how we carry their legacy today.
🗓 Fridays: July 25 • August 8 & 22
⏰ 6:30 PM – Maghrib
📍 ADAMS Ashburn
🎙 Led by Sister Maira
🔗 Register: givebutter.com/ashburnvibecheck
Halal fun • Sisterhood • New activities each week
🍽 Food will be served
🌸 Notable Women in Islam
A Suhbah Series for High School Sisters (Ages 14–18)
Learn about the legacies of honorable Muslimahs — and how we carry their legacy today.
🗓 Fridays: July 25 • August 8 & 22
⏰ 6:30 PM – Maghrib
📍 ADAMS Ashburn
🎙 Led by Sister Maira
🔗 Register: givebutter.com/ashburnvibecheck
Halal fun • Sisterhood • New activities each week
🍽 Food will be served