ADAMS Center

Ramadan Nights, Qahwa Cafe’s event of the year, returns!

Join us for our second session with Imam Hicham Hall and Ust. Kouthar Muttardy as they discuss “The Fall”.

We will ask questions such as: How do we ensuring that our falls do not break us? Are my sins so great that I cannot be redeemed? How can I find hope in God’s mercy even after falling?

This year’s theme is A Life of Redemption, where we will explore the perpetual yet destined cycle of Redemption that defines our actions, our Prophets, our lives, and our Ramadan. Each week of this 4-part series will focus on a different stage of Redemption, highlighting our personal experiences, incorporating key lessons from the story of Prophet Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) and his wife Hawwa, and how they reflect our own lives.

Doors open at 10:45pm after Taraweeh with the main event beginning at 11pm in the Main Musallah. Featuring a talk and discussion circles, registration is free but donations are strongly encouraged to help support future Ramadan and year round events for young adults! Tickets will be capped at 600 due to spacing limitations.

Open to young adults ages 18+, this week’s food vendors are Smash’d and Press’d and Kunafa Cupz. Absolutely all are welcome and greatly look forward to your attendance this Ramadan!

About Ustaadah Kouthar Muttardy

Kouthar Muttardy was born and grew up in Northern Virginia. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in human development from George Mason University and has completed a Master of Arts in education from Marymount University. Kouthar has worked as a K-12 teacher, teacher trainer, & curriculum development specialist for over 20 years.

Ustadha Kouthar has been studying traditional Islamic sciences including tajwid, tafsir, aqeedah, seerah, hadith, and Hanbali & Shafi’i fiqh since high school. Kouthar completed her Islamic Studies Teacher Certification at the Ribaat Academic Institute in 2020 and is currently in pursuit of a doctoral degree in Islamic Studies.

About Imam Hicham Hall

Imam Hicham Hall was born in Tangier, Morocco to a convert Scottish-American father and Moroccan mother, and grew up in the DMV. He has served at the Islamic Society of Western Maryland, MAS DC, PEARLS, and ADAMS as youth mentor, community halaqa leader, khateeb, and Imam for nearly 10 years.

Imam Hicham began his private studies with local students of knowledge and Imams. He attended Zaytuna College followed by traditional studies overseas. Hicham graduated from George Mason with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Islamic Thought. Seeking additional traditional knowledge, he spent more time overseas studying with his teachers and continues to do so remotely. He is currently concluding his MA in Islamic Studies at Bayan and currently serves as the lead Imam at ADAMS Gainesville and head of the Sanctuary, ADAMS’s department for new and newly practicing Muslims.

Our FIRST UmmaTea during Ramadan! Please join us for our monthly UmmaTea session, open to the community, hosted by ADAMS Young Adults in partnership with ADAMS Qurtuba and Qahwa Cafe!

From Reading to Living: How can we contextualize and live out the messages of the Quran in our lives?

“This is a blessed Book which We revealed to you, that they may reflect upon its verses, and those with understanding may take heed.” (38:29)

The Quran is the ever-living Word of God, revealed to our beloved Messenger Muhammad SAW as a guide for all people and all time. But it can be challenging to understand how the Quran can directly inform our lives, especially when concepts, phrases, and even stories seem to reference historical contexts which may be unfamiliar to many of us. Sometimes when we read, we must rely on translations to understand the Quran, and even then, we can find ourselves confused, feeling detached, or even overwhelmed by the interpretations presented to us. This Ramadan, as we listen and read the Quran, how can we develop the practical skills to apply its meanings into our lives throughout the rest of the year, and beyond?

Please come with a notebook, a pen, and your own water bottle. Tea and snacks will be served as usual. Please arrive on time— we will open the doors after Taraweeh for tea time and then begin the main program after promptly after Isha, insha’Allah.

We welcome all members of our community over 21 to attend this event! As we provide free tea and snacks, we ask that if you are able, to please purchase a ticket and/or gift a donation to allow us to keep this event free and accessible to ADAMS Young Adults and Young Professionals! May Allah SWT reward you all and may He continue to protect and bless our community.

RAMADAN STORY TIME & CRAFT 🌙

📍 Location: ADAMS Leesburg
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM– 2:00 PM

📖Story & Creative Crafts
Engaging Ramadan story followed by hands-on crafts children will be excited to take home.

🔬STEM Discovery Time
Interactive activities designed to spark curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity.

🌙Learn about a Muslim Scientist
Highlighting inspiring Muslim pioneer who made a lasting impact on the world.

🎯 Games & Group Fun
Laugh, connect, and build friendships through exciting team games.

👉 Register here:
https://givebutter.com/oKcf7J

Assalamu Alaikam!

Join us for a transformative 4-week journey where we create vision boards for Ramadan and hold each other accountable in reaching our spiritual goals! This is a commitment-based experience, not a one-off or drop-in event, designed to be attended from the very beginning to receive the full impact and benefit. 🌿🌙

Through creative expression, intentional goal setting, and a supportive community, we’ll envision our ideal Ramadan—and thoughtfully document our real journey as it unfolds.

What You’ll Experience: Each Saturday from 12-2 PM, we’ll gather to:

Week 1: Create your Ramadan vision board with guided reflection on spiritual, personal, and community goals
Weeks 2-3: Document your journey with photos, share progress in small accountability groups, and support each other through challenges
Week 4: Compare your vision with your reality, celebrate accomplishments, and reflect on growth together

What You Will Receive:

Two 22 x 28 thick cardstock boards: one to design your dreams, one to capture your lived experience. By the end, you’ll have a beautiful visual testimony of your Ramadan journey and the accountability to make it meaningful.
A notepad: to write notes of new habits inspired by other participants in the series, observations you had throughout Ramadan regarding your vision board, your intentions, goals, etc.
Scissors, glue sticks, and inspirational pictures (to paste on your first vision board for the first session)

All materials provided! Your ticket goes towards thick card-stock boards, magazines, decorative supplies, scissors, glue sticks, and notepads for the series inshallah. Just bring your intentions, an open heart, and a phone to capture moments throughout the week.

This event is open to sisters ages 16+

This cafe is a sanctum for youth, including children with special gifts, strengths and needs. The “Dawah” is finding solace in our welcoming setting of deen while “Cafe” represents where youth of any appearance or ability can find nourishment in our environment and the yummy food in it.

Coordinated and supported by Br. Malick, Chairman Abdelwahab, and numerous Sully members.

We are starting a a Tafiz-Al Quran in Ramdan Insha’ Allah. A program we have been doing for the past several years. This is program is free and open to all! For every ayat a child memorizes, they will be rewarded $1.00 USD!

We are starting the first Saturday of Ramadan (02/21) and will take place every Saturday and Sunday during the month of Ramadan, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

We encourage community members to take note of the schedule and participate as volunteers or beneficiaries as needed. May Allah ﷻ accept from all of us and place barakah in these efforts.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Sister Maysoon. (contact info in flyer)

See flyer

The first day of fasting for Ramadan is February 18 — join us for Iftar and Suhoor across our 6 ADAMS branch locations.

🌙 Sterling – Daily limited Iftar
Last 10 Nights: Suhoor (Itikaf only)
Donate: bit.ly/sterling-iftar

🌙 Sully – Saturday & Sunday full Iftar
Last 10 Nights: Suhoor
Donate: bit.ly/sully-iftar

🌙 Leesburg – Daily full Iftar
Last 10 Nights: Suhoor
Feb 28: Iftar Dinner Fundraiser
Donate: bit.ly/leesburg-iftar

🌙 Ashburn – Daily limited Iftar
Last 10 Nights: Suhoor
Donate: bit.ly/ashburn-iftar

🌙 Fairfax – Daily limited Iftar
Last 10 Nights: Suhoor
Donate: bit.ly/fairfax-iftar

💛 Support overall Ramadan operations:
adamscenter.org/iftar-ramadan-operations

May Allah allow us to gather, worship, and grow together this Ramadan.

The first day of fasting for Ramadan is February 18 — join us for Iftar and Suhoor across our 6 ADAMS branch locations.

🌙 Sterling – Daily limited Iftar
Last 10 Nights: Suhoor (Itikaf only)
Donate: bit.ly/sterling-iftar

🌙 Sully – Saturday & Sunday full Iftar
Last 10 Nights: Suhoor
Donate: bit.ly/sully-iftar

🌙 Gainesville – Sunday Community Potluck Iftars
Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15
Mar 7: Iftar-Dinner Fundraiser
Donate: bit.ly/gainesville-iftar