Discover the Stories of Muslims Who Helped Shape America
An Afternoon of Film, Conversation & Community
For over 250 years, American Muslims have enriched American life, but many of those stories are unknown. Join us for an afternoon of community, conversation, and storytelling as we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Muslims in America through selected excerpts from Unity Productions Foundation’s nationally broadcast documentary series, The Great Muslim American Road Trip.
Featuring live commentary from Executive Producer Jawaad Abdul Rahman, this unique program goes beyond a traditional film screening—offering behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the documentary, the remarkable people whose stories it tells, and what these stories reveal about the American experience. The program will conclude with a brief audience Q&A.
Whether you’re interested in history, documentary filmmaking, American culture, or learning more about your neighbors, this event offers an engaging and welcoming experience for people of all backgrounds.
People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, teachers and colleagues to join us.
Event Schedule
12:30–1:30 PM Community Social Hour & Light Refreshments
1:30 PM Dhuhr Prayer
2:00–3:30 PM Selected excerpts from The Great Muslim American Road Trip with live commentary by Executive Producer Jawaad Abdul Rahman, followed by a brief audience Q&A.
About the Documentary
Produced by Unity Productions Foundation (UPF), The Great Muslim American Road Trip is a nationally broadcast three-part documentary series that follows a young Muslim American couple on a 3,000-mile journey across historic Route 66.
Along the way, they encounter builders, bakers, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, physicians, students, and community leaders whose stories illuminate the deep roots, diversity, and enduring contributions of Muslims throughout American history. Through these personal encounters, the series reveals a chapter of America’s story that many have never had the opportunity to discover.
Featured Speaker
Jawaad Abdul Rahman
Executive Producer
Jawaad Abdul Rahman is the Executive Producer of The Great Muslim American Road Trip. During this special program, he will share behind-the-scenes perspectives on the making of the documentary, the stories that shaped it, and the importance of preserving and sharing the diverse experiences of Muslims in America.
🫖🌷 Tea, Sisterhood & Meaningful Connection! 🌷🫖
Sisters, you’re invited to a beautiful afternoon of faith, friendship, reflection, and connection at the Sully Sisters Tea Party! Enjoy a meaningful halaqah, refreshments, and quality time with fellow sisters in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 💕🌿
🗣️ Dr. Tugba Kucukkal 📅 Sunday, August 23 🕒 3:00 PM 📍 ADAMS Sully 4431 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151
Bring a friend, grab a cup of tea, and spend a beautiful afternoon growing in faith and community together! 💕🫖
Share your story. Celebrate neurodiversity. 💙
Join our Autism Awareness Show & Tell and bring something meaningful—art, a personal reflection, sensory tools, comfort items, or helpful resources. You can also attend without presenting.
Individuals with autism, families, advocates, and allies are all welcome.
Good food, good company, good barakah. 🌿
Join us for a Community Potluck at ADAMS Sterling, featuring Shaykh Abd Ar-Rafaa Ouertani.
Sat, Aug 22 | 6:30 PM | Outdoors at the Pavilion Bring a dish to share. RSVP: perfectpotluck.com/EWOI7402
Our Prophetic Families Conference returns for a third year, Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, at ADAMS Sterling, insha’Allah.
Over two days, we’ll explore what the Qur’an and the Sunnah teach us about building loving, healthy, faith-centered families, through keynotes, workshops, and panels for every stage of life, from marriage preparation to raising teens to caring for our elders.
This year’s speakers include Imam Zaid Shakir and Ustadha Heba El-Haddad, with more to be announced soon.
Before we finalize the program, we want to hear from you. Pre-register today to: • Get the full schedule and updates first • Receive priority registration when it opens • Unlock an early-access discount code • Tell us the family topics and questions you most want addressed
👉 Pre-register and share your input: bit.ly/pre-pfc-26
📅 November 14–15, 2026 📍 ADAMS Sterling, 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA
We look forward to gathering with you and your family, insha’Allah.
You belong here. Whether your family crossed oceans or grew up down the street, every journey led to the same place: ADAMS. Come spend the evening with the community that’s been home since 1983 — good food, familiar faces, and a night that matters.
ADAMS is a community where individuals and families grow in faith, find support, build connections, and thrive at every stage of life. • 35,000+ Muslims served every year • 40+ weekly programs · 6 branch locations · 500+ volunteers
Your seat gives back — give Sadaqah, sustain ADAMS. Every ticket and donation becomes Sadaqah Jariyah — an ongoing gift that keeps every door open across all six masjids, all year long. Here’s where it goes:
Who your Sadaqah serves: • Families — marriage & wellness, funeral & grief support, ASL/ESL, seniors • Children — Radiant Hearts Academy (pre-K–4th), weekend school, Quran & Taleem • Youth & Teens — YEP, Ilm, sports leagues, camps, MSA • Adults — Quran & Arabic for adults • New Muslims — The Sanctuary support group & classes • Community — halaqahs, khutbahs, Qurtuba community education & more
Let’s keep building. Take a piece of what this community gave you and make it Sadaqah Jariyah — something that keeps giving long after the night is over.
This is the form to register your daughter for the ADAMS Volleyball 2026. This form must be completed properly to its entirety to be registered. Registration closes July 22nd or if a session fills up. If your session is not available, it means we have reached max capacity.
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Join Qahwa Cafe for a 5-week series on The Salahuddin Generation: Lessons for Our Time featuring Ust. Shad Imam!
Many of us look at the state of the ummah today and feel overwhelmed by division, loss, and uncertainty. But this is not the first time Muslims have faced a moment of weakness and hardship. Before the rise of Salahuddin, the Muslim world was also struggling with disunity, spiritual decline, and crisis. So what changed, and what can that generation teach us about faith, unity, and revival today?
In this weekly series, we will follow Yaqeen Institute’s The Salahuddin Generation, an 11-episode series exploring the people, events, and spiritual lessons surrounding the era of Salahuddin. Through teaching, guided discussion, and community reflection, we will explore how the history of the Salahuddin generation speaks to many of the challenges, emotions, and questions Muslims continue to carry today.
Participants are encouraged to watch the episodes on their own time, while each gathering will help us better understand the historical context, key lessons, and relevance of the Salahuddin generation. Sessions feature through peer-led discussions and PowerPoint reflections.
History Reflections is our interactive weekly series for adults ages 18+ as we explore history through a spiritual lens and reflect on what the legacy of Salahuddin can teach us about our own time.
Doors open at 6:45pm for coffee and connection with the event beginning at 7:00pm and taking place in Qawah cafe. It is highly encouraged to get a free ticket a free help us estimate audience size and donations are graciously appreciated to help support future events. We look forward to your attendance!
About Ustaadh Shad Imam
Shad Imam is married with 4 children and lives with his family in Sterling, VA. He obtained his MBA from the University of Maryland in May of 2007 with a concentration in Organizational Management and Strategy. He has studied the Islamic Sciences under Imam Mohamed Magid & Dr. Sherman Jackson. Ust. Shad is a decades long member of the ADAMS Center community and conducts regular lectures in the Northern Virginia Area.
How do we build sincerity, patience, and strong character in our daily lives?
This 16-week course explores the foundational teachings of Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn, one of the most beloved collections of hadith. Through selected narrations, we will study essential themes such as sincerity, repentance, truthfulness, reliance upon Allah, and mindfulness, connecting them directly to our daily actions, relationships, and spiritual growth.
The focus is not just understanding, but cultivating consistency, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to the Sunnah.
👤 Instructor: Imam Kebba Sallah 🗓 Starts: April 22 📍 ADAMS Sully 🕰 Wednesdays, 7:00pm Open to all (adults, youth & young adults welcome)
*NOTE:* Updated flyer to be posted soon, Insha’Allah!
How do we navigate trials of faith, wealth, knowledge, and power in today’s world?
This 12-week course offers a guided tafsīr of Sūrah al-Kahf, one of the most frequently recited chapters of the Qur’an. Through its powerful narratives, we will explore how the Qur’an teaches us to respond to life’s tests with clarity, humility, and reliance upon Allah.
Drawing from the classical tafsīr tradition, the course emphasizes reflection and practical application—helping you build a deeper, more consistent relationship with the Qur’an and apply its guidance to everyday life.
👤 Instructor: Imam Kebba Sallah 🗓 Starts: April 21 📍 ADAMS Sully 🕰 Tuesdays, 7:30pm Open to all (adults, youth & young adults welcome)