The heart is at the center of our relationship with Allah. When it is sound, faith, worship, character, and relationships flourish; when it becomes afflicted by spiritual disease, every dimension of our lives can be affected.
Drawing from Purification of the Heart, based on the classical poem of Imam al-Mawlud, this course examines the spiritual diseases that afflict the human heart, including pride, envy, ostentation, greed, heedlessness, anger, and other inner maladies.
Imam Hicham Hall will guide students in learning how to recognize these diseases within themselves, understand their spiritual consequences, and study the remedies prescribed through the Qur’an, Sunnah, and Islamic tradition of tazkiyah.
More than a study of abstract concepts, this course is an invitation to sincere self-examination: to better understand the state of our hearts and undertake the lifelong work of purifying them as we seek greater sincerity, sound character, and closeness to Allah.
Location: ADAMS Gainesville Schedule: Tuesdays, after Maghrib Start Date: September 8, 2026 Duration: 14 weeks Audience: Open to all adults Text:Purification of the Heart
A Full-Day Intensive Based on
Al-Fawz al-Kabīrby Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi
An Intensive Seminar with Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (UK)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 ADAMS Sterling 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Qurtuba Community Education invites you to a rare opportunity to spend a full day learning with internationally renowned scholar Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (UK).
This intensive seminar explores one of the most influential classical works on the principles of Qur’anic interpretation: Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi’s Al-Fawz al-Kabīr fī Uṣūl al-Tafsīr.
Rather than offering a verse-by-verse commentary, Al-Fawz al-Kabīr presents a powerful framework for understanding the Qur’an as a coherent, purposeful, and transformative revelation. Under the guidance of Shaykh Akram, participants will explore the foundational principles that generations of Muslim scholars have used to approach the Book of Allah with greater clarity, depth, and appreciation.
Whether you are looking to deepen your relationship with the Qur’an, better understand its themes and objectives, or simply benefit from a day of learning with one of today’s foremost scholars of the Islamic tradition, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Qur’an through the lens of the classical scholarly tradition.
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
What You Will Learn
Why principles of tafsir are essential to understanding the Qur’an.
The significance of Shah Wali Allah’s Al-Fawz al-Kabīr.
How classical scholars approached the Qur’an.
Major themes, objectives, and patterns within the Qur’an.
Practical tools for reading and reflecting upon the Qur’an with greater understanding.
How these principles can deepen our relationship with the Book of Allah.
About the Instructor
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi is one of the world’s leading contemporary scholars of Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence. He is the Director of Research at the Oxford Institute for Research in Islamic Sciences and Principal and Co-Founder of Al-Salam Institute (UK).
Originally from India and now based in England, Shaykh Akram received his traditional training at Nadwat al-’Ulama in Lucknow before earning a PhD in Arabic Literature from Lucknow University. He later served as a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, where he conducted extensive research on Hadith and the Islamic scholarly tradition.
An accomplished author with more than 30 published works in Arabic, English, Urdu, and Persian, he is internationally recognized for his scholarship in Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic language, and the classical Islamic sciences. He is especially renowned for Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam, a landmark 43-volume biographical encyclopedia documenting the lives and contributions of female hadith scholars across fourteen centuries of Islamic history.
Schedule
9:00 AM — Doors Open & Light Breakfast
9:30 AM — Seminar Begins
12:45 PM — Lunch Break (Lunch Provided)
1:30 PM — Dhuhr Iqamah
2:00 PM — Afternoon Session Begins
Short water breaks will be incorporated throughout the day.
4:30 PM — Seminar Concludes
Schedule subject to minor adjustments.
Registration
General Admission — $35
Includes admission to the full-day seminar, light breakfast, and lunch.
Student / Youth — $20
For high school, college, and full-time students.
This seminar is offered at a subsidized rate to help make high-quality Islamic education accessible to as many members of our community as possible. If you are able, we invite you to further support Qurtuba Community Education by selecting a Supporter, Sponsor, or Patron registration, or by making an additional voluntary donation
Financial Assistance
No one will be turned away due to financial hardship.
If the registration fee presents a barrier to attendance, please email qurtuba@adamscenter.org to request financial assistance.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is open to the entire community. Whether you are a parent, student, educator, professional, community leader, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of the Qur’an, you are warmly welcome. Join us for a rare opportunity to spend a day learning from one of today’s foremost scholars of the Islamic tradition.
Reserve Your Seat
Advance registration is required.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, reflection, and a guided exploration of Shah Wali Allah’s timeless insights into understanding the Qur’an.
Interested in the Other Programs During Shaykh Akram’s Visit?
Thursday, September 10 What Every Muslim Should Know About Hadith Preservation, Authenticity, and Living by the Sunnah Public Lecture • ADAMS Ashburn • 6:30–9:45 PM
Friday, September 11 Reviving the Legacy of Female Scholarship in Islam Rediscovering a Forgotten Tradition Public Lecture • ADAMS Sterling • 6:30–9:45 PM
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.
Join us for Qahwa’s new Sensory Friendly Movie Screenings where we will be screening a different movie every single Sunday for the rest of Summer! All ages are welcome, please check out the full schedule below!
Admission is free with concessions (popcorn and drinks) available to purchase from the cafe! Please donate to support our programs if you’d like to see more events like this in the future!
Please note that Parents/Adults are required to stay with their kids during the entirety of the movie. Some content may not be suitable for small children. Attendees should do their own research before attending. Thank you!
Movie Schedule
August 2 – Finding Nemo
August 9 – Finding Dory
August 16 – Big Hero 6
August 23 – Coco
August 30 – Kung Fu Panda
September 6 – How to Train Your Dragon
September 13 – Up
September 20 – Bad Guys
September 27 – Cars
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.
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, after Mahgrib Open to all (adults, youth & young adults welcome)
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)
*NOTE:* Updated flyer to be posted soon, Insha’Allah!
Are you looking to help your children recite the Qur’an with confidence? Join us for an Open House to learn more about our upcoming Noorani Qaida Program!
Program Highlights: – Focused on teaching children foundational Qur’anic recitation. – Building confidence in Tajweed and pronunciation. – Meet the instructors and other students.
We look forward to seeing you and your family there! 📖✨
Join us for the first Gainesville Meet & Greet for Families Living with Neurodiversity💙
This is a new, ongoing gathering that will meet the first Sunday of every month to build connection, support, and community.
⏰ 10:00 AM—12:00 PM 📍 ADAMS Gainesville
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).