Join us at Qahwa for a special talk on the transformative journey of Cat Stevens to Yusuf Islam, led by Jawaad Abdul Rahman!
The rock star legend Cat Stevens influenced generations of fans with his soul searching music. Songs like On the Road to Find Out and Peace Train were more than hit records; they spoke to a changing world.
This talk will explore and share his amazing story, featuring curated clips of his songs and performances. We will traces the spiritual crossroads that transformed him into Yusuf Islam and the enduring legacy of an artist who walked away from fame for deeper truth.
Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam will not be attending, but this talk will focus on the story of his life and works.
Early Bird Tickets are free but this offer only applies for the first 50 tickets! So make sure you grab them fast!
Whether you are fan of Cat Stevens, music, or history, or this is your first time learning about Yusuf Islam, all attendees are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there!
Jawaad Abdul Rahman is an Executive Producer with Unity Productions Foundation, having worked on the Emmy-Nominated “Sultan and the Saint”, as well as a feature animated film called Lamya’s Poem about a refugee girl and the poet Rumi; The Great Muslim American Road Trip and other films.
Inviting to the Prophet’s Way
Friday, January 2, 2025 | After isha (prayer at 8 pm)
ADAMS Sterling
Join us for a special evening with guest speaker Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans for a program focused on the timeless approach of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to inviting others to Islam.
This session will explore how the Prophet presented Islam through his character, conduct, and story—and what lessons can be drawn from his methodology of da‘wah in today’s context. The talk will emphasize practical, accessible ways of sharing Islam that resonate meaningfully with people in our time.
The program will feature a structured lecture with clear, tangible examples, followed by a moderated Q&A with the community.
About the Speaker
Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence. He embraced Islam in high school and went on to study foundational Islamic sciences under local scholars before continuing his studies at the Institute of Islamic Education (Chicago), in Tarim, Yemen, and at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt—where he became the first African American to graduate from its Shari‘a program. He also teaches with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN).
A hands-on cooking program for children ages 7–11 that blends basic culinary skills with the Sunnah of preparing, eating, and sharing food. Each session begins with a short, engaging lesson highlighting examples from the Prophet ﷺ—such as saying Bismillah, eating together, sharing with others, and showing gratitude for Allah’s blessings. Children then work in small groups to prepare a simple dish, followed by cleaning together to model responsibility and respect for shared spaces. Sessions conclude with tasting and reflection, reinforcing teamwork, good manners, gratitude, and a joyful, faith-centered connection to the masjid and community.
Note: Open to the first 12 kids. Register now, spots are limited!
Join us for a Community Town Hall with the mosque’s leadership. This gathering is a space for open, and transparent dialogue between community members and those serving our mosque.
Your voice matters, and your feedback plays a vital role in strengthening our community. Transparency, collaboration, and community input are at the heart of this meeting. We look forward to listening, engaging, and moving forward together, insha’Allah.
All community members are encouraged to attend.
Let’s build together.
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!
All of us have been touched by loss, whether the passing of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or struggling to support someone else who is grieving. At the final UmmaTea session of 2025, we invite the whole community for a timeless and universal conversation about how the Quran can be a healing and a salve for our hearts when afflicted with pain, especially grief after loss.
As Allah SWT says in Surah Isra, “And We send down of the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy for the believers” (17:82). How can we connect our hearts to the Quran and allow the Everlasting Word of Allah guide us through life’s transitions, providing us with hope and grounding as we begin a new year?
Join Imam Magid as we think and learn together to answer these questions. We know this is a holiday weekend, many students and family members are in town. Please invite anyone you wish to join us for warm tea and winter themed snacks in communiTea!
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 at 7:45PM 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.
We’re delighted to announce the start of Silver Lounge Hours, a new weekly gathering dedicated to the cherished elders of our community. Beginning Thursday, December 11th, we invite you to enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Qahwa Café—a warm and welcoming space created just for you.
Join us every Thursday from 12pm to 3pm for:
✨ Light refreshments
✨ Good company and meaningful conversation
✨ A calm, comfortable environment to unwind and connect
Whether you’d like to stay for the full duration or drop in for a short visit, you are always welcome. Silver Lounge Hours is all about creating a space where our seniors feel appreciated, supported, and part of a vibrant community.
Register Here:
👉 http://bit.ly/silver-hours
📍 Location: Qahwa Café, ADAMS Center
🗓 Weekly on Thursdays
⏰ 12pm–3pm
Join us every Tuesday for an hour of gentle movement, mindfulness, and community.
Designed for all fitness levels — no experience needed. 💚
🧘♀️ Led by Faria Sharmeen, MSW, MA, RYT-500, this class brings a trauma-informed and holistic approach to wellness. Come as you are, leave refreshed.
📍 ADAMS Sterling – Qurtuba Room (upper level)
🕕 6–7 PM
🔗 Only 25 spots available! Reserve yours: https://bit.ly/sisters-fitness
Let’s move together, breathe together, and grow together. 💫
#ADAMSWELLNESS #SistersFitness #CommunityWellness #MindfulMovement
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Luminaries: Stories of Faith, Knowledge, and Devotion Across Centuries
Across the centuries, remarkable men and women have illuminated the path of Islam through their scholarship, character, and devotion. This multi-part series begins with Part 1, a five-session arc designed to ground participants in the foundations of our legal and scholarly tradition. We begin with an introductory session on the Four Sunni Schools of Jurisprudence — how they developed, why differences emerged, and the shared principles that unite them.
We then explore the lives and legacies of the Imams of the four Sunni schools — Imām Abū Ḥanīfa, Imām Mālik ibn Anas, Imām al-Shāfiʿī, and Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal — through sessions dedicated to their scholarship, character, and enduring influence. Each gathering invites participants to rediscover the beauty, depth, and cohesion of our shared tradition.
Note on Number of Sessions & Holiday Schedule:
Please note that our program will pause for the Thanksgiving holiday and resume afterward. We will also take a break for New Year’s.
No sessions will be held during these periods.
The total number of sessions may be adjusted if needed.
*This will be an ongoing multi-part series. Part 2, featuring additional scholars and spiritual exemplars — including Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawzīyah, Imām Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq, Sayyidah Nafīsa, Sayyidah Sukayna, and others — will begin after Ramadan.
📍 Location: ADAMS Ashburn
🗓️ Start Date: Thursday, December 11
🕖 Time: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📚 Part 1 Duration: 5 sessions
👤 Instructor: Imām Mohamed Magid
🎓 Presented by: Qurtuba Community Education