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BIOGRAPHY OF THE PROPHET

In Partnership with ISD & ISOCDE

This winter intensive will cover the entire seerah (biography) of the Prophet  ﷺ. The seerah serves as a guide for all Muslims to navigate their own lives and learn from the example of the greatest human being.

Location: Islamic Society of Central Delaware

RSVP here (required)

PAST EVENTS


Annual Retreat 2023: best of both worlds

A three-day overnight retreat for ages 18-35.

Engage in outdoor activities, spiritual reflection, and new connections with the Muslim community.


Delaware youth day 2023

In Partnership with the Islamic Society of Central Delaware & ISD Youth & MUNA Youth


Prophetic connections: re-connecting with allah swt, yourself, and others

In Partnership with Miftaah Institute & Khair Community Center

As commonly said within our tradition, the one who knows himself knows his Lord. The relationship with knowing Allah SWT has a direct correlation with knowing ourselves. Often times, this cannot be done without also connecting with those around us as well. The Prophet (SAW) was a master of all three, spending days in isolation (prior to prophethood), nights in worship and also being the best to the people around him.

Instructors: Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed & Sheikh Mikaeel Smith


abortion, freedom of choice, & dignity

ICNA-MAS Convention 2023

Abortion is a polarizing issue in American politics and society at large. Various stances that exist on abortion stem from the core philosophical foundations: freedom of choice and human dignity. How are these principles understood within the Islamic tradition?

Instructors: Mufti Niaz Hannan & Sheikh Arqum Rashid


concluding Ramadan: what’s next?

In Partnership with the University of Delaware MSA

Join us for a pre-iftar talk to reflect on the blessings of this month and a discussion on how we can carry these principles into the remainder of the year.

Instructor: Sheikh Chad Earl

Cost: Free


end of ramadan: qiyam night

In Partnership with Islamic Society of Central Delaware

As we enter the last days of Ramadan, join us for a night full of conversations, reflections, food and prayer.

Speaker: Sheikh Arqum Rashid

Location: Islamic Society of Central Delaware

Cost: Free


end of ramadan: qiyam night

In Partnership with ISGVF & YM PA

As we enter the last days of Ramadan, join us for a night full of conversations, reflections, food and prayer.

Speaker: Sheikh Arqum Rashid

Location: Islamic Society of Greater Valley Forge

Cost: Free


Ramadan: the month of victory

In Partnership with the University of Delaware MSA

Join us for a pre-iftar talk on the battle victories during the month of Ramadan and a discussion on how we can apply the Prophetic lessons to overcome internal enemies.

Instructor: Shaykh Farooq Broberg

Cost: Free


Fiqh of Ramadan: Sisters session

An exclusive sisters-only session addressing women’s fiqh-related questions on fasting and Ramadan. This session will not be recorded and has an open Q&A.

Instructor: Shaykha Ayesha Hussain

Cost: Free


Fiqh of Ramadan: General Session

A two-hour session in which we will address the most common issues regarding fasting. What breaks your fast? Does eating by mistake count? Is brushing your teeth okay? Join us to explore these issues alongside many more. 

Instructor: Arqum Rashid

Cost: Free


Ramadan practical practices

Ramadan is the month of reflection and spiritual elevation. How do we better ourselves in Salah, Quran, and abstaining from sins during Ramadan?

Join us as we discuss how a correct understanding of sabr correlates with an increase in good deeds.

Instructor: Ustadh Morshad Hossain

Cost: Free

 

 

the life of omar ibn said: an enslaved islamic scholar in america

In Partnership with Islamic Society of Central Delaware

Join us to explore the life of Omar Ibn Said, a west African Islamic scholar. Ibn Said was enslaved and brought to North Carolina in the 1800s.

Instructor: Arqum Rashid

Cost: Free

 

 

Faithfully navigating: modern challenges for young Muslims

In Partnership with Drexel MSA

A full-day program on navigating modern challenges as young Muslims. This full-day program will consist of multiple mini-seminars by various speakers. We will cover topics such as gender interactions, marriage, polarized political stances, mental health and well-being, societal pressure, normalization of haram, and avoiding fitna.

Instructor: Imam Ahmad Deeb, Mufti Niaz Hannan, Chaplain Patricia Anton, Imam Arqum Rashid

Cost: Free

 
 

Decoding the bilali manuscript

The Bilali Manuscript: A 13-page document written by Bilali Muhammad, a 19th-century Muslim slave on a Georgia plantation, dives into West African Islamic Law.

Come read and review the manuscript with us in person or via zoom. Zoom link available upon RSVP below.

Instructor: Amir Abdul-Wali & Arqum Rashid

Cost: Free


FIQH INTENSIVES: Salah

A week-long intensive course on the Islamic rules pertaining to prayer. These sessions will cover topics such as components of prayer, prerequisites, nullifications, traveler’s prayer, jummah, eid. janazah, etc.

Instructor: Arqum Rashid

Cost: Free


FIQH INTENSIVES: TAHARA

A week-long intensive course on the Islamic rules pertaining to purification. These sessions will cover topics such as wudu, ghusl, tayammum, wiping on socks, etc.

Instructor: Arqum Rashid

Cost: Free


Understanding tafsir: from words to wisdom

This course will review the tafsir of Surah al-Shams through al-Nas. Word by word translation, context, and meaning will be covered, alongside the purpose of the revelation. This course will aim to give students a better understanding of the deen, more concentration in salah, and a greater appreciation for tafsir.

Instructor: Morshad Hossain

Cost: Free

 

iftar reflections

Join us every day this Ramadan 20 minutes right before Maghreb for a short reflection, alongside a dua and live Athan.

These sessions are designed to increase our spiritual connection during this Ramadan and consist of reflections on selected tafsir and hadith.


Fiqh of Ramadan: Sisters session

An exclusive sisters-only session addressing women’s fiqh-related questions on fasting and Ramadan. This session will not be recorded and has an open Q&A.

Instructor: Shaykha Ayesha Hussain

Cost: Free


Fiqh of Ramadan: General Session

A two-hour session in which we will address the most common issues regarding fasting. What breaks your fast? Does eating by mistake count? Is brushing your teeth okay? Join us to explore these issues alongside many more. 

Instructor: Arqum Rashid

Cost: Free


introduction to Islamic law

Join us to build a foundational understanding of Islamic jurisprudence. Students who complete this course should have a better comprehension of Islamic law in regards to the authenticity, relevance, importance, development throughout history, and more.

Free enrollment 
90-120 minute sessions

Instructor: Arqum Rashid

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Righteous Resolutions: the quranic perspective

The purpose of this interactive-style course is to provide an overview of the methods in the Quran and Sunnah for setting and achieving ambitious goals. The audience will gain a better understanding of this topic and be encouraged to apply the lessons to their daily lives.

Free enrollment 
Two 90-120 minute sessions

Instructor: Morshad Hossain


quran night / layl al qur’an

- Outdoor Event -

Join us for an evening filled with beautiful recitations and discussions of the Qur’an. This event features the rich history and different styles of Qira’at. This event is an amazing opportunity to enhance your knowledge and reflect on Allah’s revelation, filled with blessing and divine inspiration.

Partnership with IQRA Institute & Khair Community Center

 

 

The Beloved ﷺ

In this course, The Beloved ﷺ, Ustadh Youssef Kromah & Hassan Faye will cover the seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the lens of spirituality. This entire deen is centered on love and should be taught with the heart in mind.

Instructor(s): Ustadh Youssef Kromah & Ustadh Hassan Faye
Cost: $40

 

 

An Introduction to the Sciences of Hadith

This course introduces various subjects relating to the Prophetic hadith. The hadith preserve the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed (saw) and serve as the second source of the religion. We will cover topics such as: methods of classification, major works, famous narrators, preservation, compilation, famous compilers, women scholars of hadith, case studies, and more.

Instructor: Arqum F. Rashid
Cost: Free

 

 

Tafsir Reflections: A Ramadan series

Join us this Ramadan as we explore selected Tafsir of the Quran from various famous works, alongside daily recitation from these selections.
These sessions are designed to help us maintain our spiritual connection with the Quran during this Ramadan of social distancing.

Free enrollment 
40 minute sessions every night of Ramadan 

Instructor: Arqum Rashid  

 

 

quran habit challenge: connecting with the quran

A special Ramadan challenge to create a connection with the Quran by cultivating the habit of reading it on a daily basis. We will focus on identifying the right habits and fitting them into our schedules.

Limited to 15 people 
Free enrollment 
60-min workshop + Weekly check in during Ramdan

Instructors: Imam Morshad Hossain

 

 

An ocean of oud: turning sickness into spirituality

Tailored to connect students to Allah and The Prophet ﷺ through deep contemplation of the Quran and authentic Sunnah.

At the end of this course, our goal is the same goal Allah SWT set forth as a challenge in the Quran. Why do we fast? The answer to this question is our goal. True God consciousness. True Taqwa.

Instructors: Youssef Kromah and Hassan Faye

 

 

fiqh of ramadan

An hour long session in which we will address the most common issues regarding fasting. What breaks your fast? Does eating by mistake count? Is brushing your teeth okay? Join us to explore these and many more.

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introduction to the sciences of the qur’an

This 8 week course introduces the various subjects relating to the Quran. We will cover topics such as: wahi, stages of revelation, purposes of revelation, different qiraats, abrogation, compilation, preservation, tafsir, etc. 

 

 

Short hadith series: the four hadiths of abu dawud

Abu Dawud compiled his famous book “Sunan” (Abu Dawud) from 500,000 hadiths. It contains a total 4,800 hadiths. He has been reported to say that “sufficient for a person’s religion from them are four ahadeeth.” Interested in learning what these four Hadiths are? 

Partnership with Rutgers Camden MSA

 

 
BacktoBasics

Back to basics: the prophetic method

Join us for a new seminar series, which will take us back to the foundational and most important aspect of islam. We will revisit some of the essentials, and expand our understanding of those original principals.

Partnership with Drexel MSA

 

 

Islamic law: An inside look

Attend this one day workshop covers topics such as and introduction into Islamic law, the sources of legislation, purpose of sharia, schools of jurisprudence and much more.

Partnership with Islamic Society of Delaware

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MORAL CODE VS. MODERN SOCIETY

The universality of the Qur’an is shown through science and logical reasoning, and concludes that Allah is the ultimate arbitrator of morals. What is morally acceptable is decided by societal understanding or God, but in either case someone is arbitrating this distinction. So, who is arbitrating your morals?

Partnership with ICNA-MAS Convention

 

 

quran night / layl al qur’an

Join us for an evening filled with beautiful recitations and discussions of the Qur’an. This event features the rich history and different styles of Qira’at. This event is an amazing opportunity to enhance your knowledge and reflect on Allah’s revelation, filled with blessing and divine inspiration.

Partnership with Islamic Society of Delaware

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Islamic law: An inside look

Attend this one day workshop covers topics such as and introduction into Islamic law, the sources of legislation, purpose of sharia, schools of jurisprudence and much more.

Partnership with Drexel MSA

 

 

UNDER THE RIWAQ: An introductory series to the islamic sciences

Attend a one day intensive course comprising of four mini workshops, which will provide a general overview of the islamic sciences. 

Partnership with Islamic Society of Chester County

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UNDER THE RIWAQ: An introductory series to the islamic sciences

Attend a one day intensive course comprising of four mini workshops, which will provide a general overview of the islamic sciences. 

Partnership with Islamic Society of Delaware

 

 

Delaware youth day: Salam (Peace)

Riwaq Institute presents our first ever Youth Day on August 11th from 11 AM to Maghreb. Free admission and food will be provided.
There will be games, lectures, and a discussion on “Salam (Peace)” in Islam. 

Partnership with Islamic Society of Delaware Youth