Join us for this 2-week series as we explore how to reclaim our relationship with food through prophetic wisdom and divine connection.

Modern food culture is overwhelming, contradictory, and often spiritually hollow. From fad diets to food obsession, many of us are stuck in cycles that keep us in a constant state of stress, shame, or confusion—cycles that either ignore the Divine entirely or treat the body as an enemy to control.

But what if there’s another way?

In a world where food has become a battleground, how do we rediscover nourishment as a source of barakah and balance? How do we break the habits that keep us in survival mode and instead embrace a rhythm that reflects trust in Allah’s design?

Through engaging talks and grounded discussion, this series will offer a path back to clarity—replacing modern chaos with prophetic rhythm, restoring our body’s trust in us, and reconnecting our physical nourishment with spiritual intention.

This isn’t another diet. It’s a return.

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection, event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers both weeks. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+, we look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 - The Dependence Deception

Week 2 - Breaking Free of the Food Trap

About The Speakers

Malik Kotob
After a 100-pound weight loss sustained over a 10-year period of time Malik is on a mission to bring his lessons learned to the Ummah that transcend just the physical. He’s a husband and father to five little boys, loves the Dar al Noor community in Manassas, VA, prefers being outdoors whenever he can, and is excited to work with the Ummah to move beyond dieting and toward noor.

Arshad Ali
Arshad is passionate about helping guide the Ummah to holistic well-being that nourishes both body and soul. Having spent years treating patients in the hospital and clinic, he began searching for a deeper, spiritually-rooted approach to health and healing—which led him to co-found Harvest Noor. A husband, father of two boys, and lover of the outdoors, he’s committed to walking the path alongside others in pursuit of physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday at ADAMS Ashburn after Maghrib and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man, according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome as we watch this week’s film: The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Synopsis: A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario's brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.

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!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

July 7 - How to Train Your Dragon

July 14 - How to Train Your Dragon 

Jule 21 - How to Train Your Dragon

Jule 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Aug. 4 - Up

Aug. 11 - TBA 

Aug. 17 - TBA

Aug. 24 - TBA

Sept. 1 - TBA

Join us SATURDAY for STRENGTHENING THE BOND with Imam Hicham Hall.  This month's topic is: Exploring and Deepening Islam

This monthly convert circle is a dedicated social space for convert/revert brothers and sisters to connect, build new friendships, and learn. Enjoy snacks, a short talk, fun games and meaningful discussions! Converts/reverts, their friends, and families are all welcome!

Tickets are free and doors open at 1:30 (Duhur prayer) with the main event beginning after prayer! We can't wait to see you all there!

Join us as Qahwa features 876Java: A Jamaica-based import/export company dedicated to sharing Jamaica Blue Mountain Specialty Coffee with the world.

Experience the rich flavors of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee while supporting a greater cause. This isn’t just coffee — it’s a dawah-driven passion project aimed at uplifting the Ummah. Proceeds support spreading the message of Islam, so set your intention when purchasing to be part of this impactful mission.

Two identical sessions of this event will be held.  The times can be found below, make sure you select the one that best fits your schedule!  This event is open to attendees ages 18+.

Registration is mandatory, but donations are greatly appreciated to help fund future Qahwa events! 876Java products will also be available to purchase in-person with 10% off!

Sessions

Session 1 - 10am - 11am
Session 2 - 12pm - 1pm

About 876Java

876Java Collective (876Java) is a Jamaica-based import/export company dedicated to sharing the island’s most prized agricultural treasure with the world—Jamaica Blue Mountain Specialty Coffee. Recognized globally for its smooth flavor, low acidity, and rich aroma, this premium-grade coffee is grown in one of the most unique microclimates on Earth.

Our company was founded on a deep respect for authenticity, quality, and sustainability. We work directly with local farmers, processors, and certifying bodies to ensure that every bean we export meets the exacting standards of the Jamaica Blue Mountain appellation. Alongside this world-renowned specialty coffee, we also offer a range of other Jamaican coffees, bringing diversity and depth to our offerings.

Join Imam Farhan Siddiqi and Omar Nassimi in our monthly series on Islamic Solution to Societal Ills at the HAWA Center!

Modernity in 2025 has been looking like a lot of hustle and bustle, chasing your bag, and climbing the ladder. But is the work we’re pursuing and the life we’re building for ourselves purposeful? Is it positively or negatively impactful? Most importantly, is it prophetic?

Join us Friday, July 25 at 7pm to dive deeper into this discussion. Friends and family of all ages are welcomed!

Open to men and women come by for a discussion-based talk with Q&A, socialization, and snacks!  

Schedule:
7pm - Halaqah
8:15pm - Q&A
8:40pm - Maghrib

While tickets are complimentary, donations are greatly appreciated to support future events for both Dar Al-Hijrah and the Adams Center!

Join us for this 2-week series as we explore how to reclaim our relationship with food through prophetic wisdom and divine connection.

Modern food culture is overwhelming, contradictory, and often spiritually hollow. From fad diets to food obsession, many of us are stuck in cycles that keep us in a constant state of stress, shame, or confusion—cycles that either ignore the Divine entirely or treat the body as an enemy to control.

But what if there’s another way?

In a world where food has become a battleground, how do we rediscover nourishment as a source of barakah and balance? How do we break the habits that keep us in survival mode and instead embrace a rhythm that reflects trust in Allah’s design?

Through engaging talks and grounded discussion, this series will offer a path back to clarity—replacing modern chaos with prophetic rhythm, restoring our body’s trust in us, and reconnecting our physical nourishment with spiritual intention.

This isn’t another diet. It’s a return.

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection, event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers both weeks. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+, we look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 - The Dependence Deception

Week 2 - Breaking Free of the Food Trap

About The Speakers

Malik Kotob
After a 100-pound weight loss sustained over a 10-year period of time Malik is on a mission to bring his lessons learned to the Ummah that transcend just the physical. He’s a husband and father to five little boys, loves the Dar al Noor community in Manassas, VA, prefers being outdoors whenever he can, and is excited to work with the Ummah to move beyond dieting and toward noor.

Arshad Ali
Arshad is passionate about helping guide the Ummah to holistic well-being that nourishes both body and soul. Having spent years treating patients in the hospital and clinic, he began searching for a deeper, spiritually-rooted approach to health and healing—which led him to co-found Harvest Noor. A husband, father of two boys, and lover of the outdoors, he’s committed to walking the path alongside others in pursuit of physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday at ADAMS Ashburn after Maghrib and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man, according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and as we finish of the trilogy with this week’s film: How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World.

Synopsis: When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek the Hidden World, a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.

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!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

July 7 - How to Train Your Dragon

July 14 - How to Train Your Dragon 

Jule 21 - How to Train Your Dragon

Jule 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Aug. 4 - Up

Aug. 11 - TBA 

Aug. 17 - TBA

Aug. 24 - TBA

Sept. 1 - TBA

Join us for Ink of the Soul: A Poetry & Writing Gathering — an uplifting evening where we’ll explore how words can praise, heal, and connect us to Allah ﷻ!

Led by Safiya Khan and inspired by her book Starlit Storms, a poetry collection reflecting the phases of life and constant praise found in nature, this workshop invites you to write your own verses of devotion and reflection.

Together, we’ll reflect on nature’s signs, open our hearts, and create poems that become acts of worship. Bring your thoughts and your soul — leave with words that move you closer to the One who created them.

Open to attendees 18+, tickets costs include materials which attendees will be able to take home with them!  Also available for purchase are limited autographed editions of Starlit Storms.  You can purchase a copy online here. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

About Safiya Khan

Safiya Khan is a Pakistani-American poet, author, entrepreneur, and aspiring attorney based in Washington, DC.  Her collection of poetry, Starlit Storms, debuted as a #1 New Release in Asian-American poetry on Amazon with recognition for its eloquent writing style. 

Safiya has spoken on panels and has led workshops on writing, mentorship, publishing, and personal development across the country and works to inspire people to embrace writing as a form of expression and art. She continues to write and explore new ways her words can inspire positive change and bring a voice to art.

"Because they saved me from myself, they rescued me from my loneliness. They were the first to accept me for who I am. They're my friends."  -Naruto Uzumaki

"One day I'd like to become something precious to others." -Gaara

Led by Imam Farhan Siddiqi, join us for this special event where we will use the hit anime and manga NARUTO as a case study in discussing the nature of human relationships and how they should bring us closer to God.

Comprised of a lecture, Q&A, and discussion questions, we will look the relationships between friends, family, enemies and students and teachers, the various rights and responsibilities these relationships hold, and what their roles are in bringing us closer to God.

This event is open to all attendees ages 16+.  All are welcome whether you are a fan of anime or simply interested in the topic.  Familiarity with Naruto is recommended but not necessary as this talk may contain heavy spoilers for the series.

An event on Naruto in the Masjid?  You aren't trapped in a Genjitsu, this is actually happening so believe it!  Grab a ticket, and please donate if you'd like to see more events like this in the future!  Unlike Naruto's favorite childhood swing, don't leave us hanging!  Bring your friends, your family and your shadow clones because we can’t wait to see you there! 

About Imam Farhan Siddiqi

Imam Farhan Siddiqi is the Resident Imam and Director of Religious Affairs at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center.

Imam Farhan was born in Ohio but mostly raised in Connecticut.  He traveled to Makkah and enroll at Umm al Qura University, earning bachelor degrees in Arabic language and Islamic Studies. Imam Farhan returned to the US and has previously worked as Resident Imam for a community in New Jersey, while working on completing his Masters Thesis in the Sciences of Hadith from Umm al Qura University. Imam Farhan is married and has four children.

Imam Farhan is a certified manga reader and Jōnin-ranked shinobi.  He received his training in the Village Hidden in the Sand (Saudi Arabia).  

It's an age old question asked since the dawn of human civilization.  It's been asked by the young, the old.  The men and the women.  What is that men truly want?  Perhaps even more cutting, what is it that you truly want?

So it comes to seeking partnership, what is it that men seek?  Love?  Companionship? Validation?  Fulfillment?  Do men even know what they want or have they been deluded by the entrapments of society and technology into seeking something that they, in their heart of hearts, really do not want?

And how to women fit into all of this?  Do they have more insight into the aspirations and desires of man?  How can both men and women reconcile their conceptions of what partnership is with what marriage truly means in an Islamic paradigm?

Join us for as we seek to answer these questions in a special discussion with Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant and Brother Omar Khan as we seek to answer these questions are more.

Designed for both men and women, ages 18+, we will discuss a range of topics including romanticization, gender roles, commitment, superficiality, responsibility and more!  We greatly look forward to your attendance!

About the Speakers

Omar Khan 

Omar Khan earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Concordia University in 2010, following a D.E.C. in Commerce from Vanier College in 2006.  He currently serves as the Youth Director at Adams Center have previously served as Director of Partner Development and Outreach at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Prior to this role, Omar served as the CFO at AlMaghrib Institute from March 2013 to July 2019. With a background in accounting, Omar has also held positions such as Operations Manager at ReturnMe - Global Recovery Service and Accountant at New-Global and Pratt & Whitney.

Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant

Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant completed his undergraduate program in Islamic Studies — specializing in Islamic culture from Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia — and his Master of Theological Studies at Boston University’s School of Theology, concentrating on practical theology. Imam Merchant currently serves as the Lead Chaplain in the ADAMS Center’s office of the Imams.  He asks that you keep him and his family in your duas.

Led by guest speaker Sh. El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud and returning speaker Ust. Saad Omar, join us for this special session of The Grounding as we will look into the nature of seeking answers from God, the prayer for guidance, and making difficult decisions as we navigate an unknown future.

Featuring a talk and discussions, the event will begin at 7:30 and takes place in Qawha Cafe.  It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able and donations are greatly appricated to support future events!

About The Speakers

El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud

El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud studied theology, hadith, legal theory, jurisprudence, ethics, Qur’an recitation, and Arabic with scholars in Morocco, Mauritania, and Egypt. He taught for more than a decade at Yale, Princeton, and Harvard, then left the Academy to institute Lanturna, an educational initiative that intends to establish learning collectives to carry forward the legacies of our greatest luminaries. He continues to read with scholars and students in the United States and abroad.

Saad Omar

Saad Omar graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in English and a masters in nonprofit management. He has studied Islam and Arabic in Mecca, Jordan, Turkey and across the United States and lectured widely across United States, Canada and Europe. He is a published songwriter and poet, teacher and entrepreneur. He is currently working on building a living community, nonprofit cafe and business incubator in Sterling, VA.

Join Qahwa Cafe and SWISS for our inaugural class with Imam Suhaib Webb!In this special session, Imam Suhaib will guide us through Imam al-Muttaqi’s powerful essay, Clarifying the Path of Nearness to God.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your spiritual journey. Registration takes place through the SWISS Portal.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday at ADAMS Ashburn after Maghrib and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man, according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and this week’s film is the sequel to last week’s movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2.

Synopsis: When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.

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!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

July 7 - How to Train Your Dragon

July 14 - How to Train Your Dragon 

Jule 21 - How to Train Your Dragon

Jule 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Aug. 4 - Up

Aug. 11 - TBA 

Aug. 17 - TBA

Aug. 24 - TBA

Sept. 1 - TBA

 Looking for a job? 

Not getting job interviews? 

Unsure of the quality of your resume?

YourWriter is pleased to provide complimentary counseling services, resume/LinkedIn reviews and career advice to the Adams Center community as part of supporting the local community with valuable career and professional development support with YourWriters chief resume writer, Nazran Baba. 

Join us for a conversation with special guest speaker Ustadh Amjad Tarsin on the importance of spiritual growth in a world full of distractions!

We live in a digital world filled with distractions.  Information, entertainment, and addiction are not just on every street corner but at the tips of our fingers.  These distraction are not only pervasive, they are easier to access than ever.  We no longer even need to seek them out, it are the distractions that seek us out.

But what are the impacts of these ever-present distractions on our souls?  How can they impede our connection with our high selves and our connections with our Creator?  How can we continue to remain spiritually focused and grow in-spite of these distractions?   

Based on his popular SoulFood podcast, this discussion-based event will explore this increasingly prevalent test of our time.  Open to attendees 18+ and consisting of a talk, Q&A, and discussion questions, we greatly look forward to seeing you there!

About Ustadh Amjad Tarsin

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ustadh Amjad obtained his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Michigan in English Literature and Islamic Studies. He then spent an intensive year studying at Dar al-Mustafa for Islamic Sciences in Tarim, Yemen. There he studied under such luminaries as Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Habib Ali Abu Bakr, Habib Muhammad al-‘Aydarus, Sayyid Salim Bin Hafiz, Sh. Munir Ba-Zhayr, and others. Following his studies in Tarim, he enrolled at Hartford Seminary’s Islamic Chaplaincy program where he completed his Master of Arts in June of 2012. He then served as Muslim Chaplain at the University of Toronto for seven years before joining the faculty at Al-Maqasid in June 2019.

He is the host of SoulFood FM, a podcast about practical ways of achieving spiritual refinement. Additionally, he has translated Sufism: Its Essence & the Traits of Its People, Sacred Knowledge: Aims & Objectives, and The Islamic Discourse: Its Current State & Future Development, all of which were authored by al-Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz.

Join us for this 3-week series with Ustadh Osamah Saleh as we explore the concept of Delayed Gratification in Spirituality.

God is all-powerful and can do whatever he desires.  That is one of the reasons so many of us turn to him in faith that he will alleviate us from our tribulations and grant us that which we desire. 

But for many, it feels like our prayers go unanswered, that we do not get what we pray for even when we desperately need it.  Why does it appear that God sometimes delays answering our prayers?  That, if anything, is the purpose of in being patient in spirituality?  What is the reason in this perceived delay from the Divine? And what is the value of knowing in God's time?

Comprised of an engaging lecture followed by meaningful discussions, this series will explore how we can find faith when we think our prayers are going unanswered and our when future plans feel uncertain.

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection, event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers all 3 weeks.  Donations are greatly appricated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+, we look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 - ⁠Duʿāʾ & Delay

Why doesn’t God answer right away?   How can we continue to call on to him if we feel that we are not seeing results?

Week 2 - Life Goals

How do we overcome our fears of not achieving our careers, marriage, and goals fast enough?  How do tame anxieties of being left behind?  

Week 3 -  ⁠Worship in the Waiting

How can we stay consistent in our faith and religion when growth feels slow and faith feels dry?  How can we surmount feelings of spiritual apathy and defeat?   

About Ustadh Osamah Saleh

Osamah Saleh has been a contributing member of ADAMS for many years. He holds a Bachelors in Management Information Systems and a graduate certificate in Imam Education from Hartford International University. He is a regular Khateeb and involved in youth work. He hopes to contribute to the community through inspiring words and sharing what he has learned.

"Did you really think you could heal without facing your own pain?"

Join us as Lattes and Lit returns on Wednesday, Many 28 with our newest book: The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar.

Meeting biweekly at 6:30 and featuring commentary from Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, dive into this tale of realistic fiction with fellow readers as we explore themes of family, generational trauma, secrecy and above all, forgiveness.

Registration is free but donations are encouraged to help fund future events!  Participants should bring their own copies of the book and read Chapters 1-12 by the first meeting.  Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just getting back into books, there’s a seat for you at the table!  Open to participants 18+

Schedule:

May 28 (Week 1) - Chapters 1–12

June 11 (Week 2) - Chapters 13–23

June 25 (Week 3) - Chapters 24–35

July 9 (Week 4) - Chapters 36–46

About the Book:

When Remy Wadia left India for the United States, he carried his resentment of his cold and inscrutable mother with him and has kept his distance from her. Years later, he returns to Bombay, planning to adopt a baby from a young pregnant girl—and to see his elderly mother again before it is too late. She is in the hospital, has stopped talking, and seems to have given up on life.

Struck with guilt for not realizing just how ill she had become, Remy devotes himself to helping her recover and return home. But one day in her apartment he comes upon an old photograph that demands explanation. As shocking family secrets surface, Remy finds himself reevaluating his entire childhood and his relationship to his parents, just as he is on the cusp of becoming a parent himself. Can Remy learn to forgive others for their human frailties, or is he too wedded to his sorrow and anger over his parents’ long-ago decisions?

Surprising, devastating, and ultimately a story of redemption and healing still possible between a mother and son, The Museum of Failures is a tour de force from one of our most elegant storytellers about the mixed bag of love and regret. It is also, above all, a much-needed reminder that forgiveness comes from empathy for others.

Whether you are navigating your next career move, evaluating your career path, or learning how to move to the next level in your life, join us for a free workshop to help you navigate growing your career to the next level with our specialist Shahamat Chowdhury, Founder of Salam Consulting. 

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and this week’s film is the original animated movie: How to Train Your Dragon.

Synopsis: A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

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!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

July 7 - How to Train Your Dragon

July 14 - How to Train Your Dragon 

Jule 21 - How to Train Your Dragon

Jule 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Aug. 4 - Up

Aug. 11 - TBA 

Aug. 17 - TBA

Aug. 24 - TBA

Sept. 1 - TBA

Love.

There are so many different kinds.  The love between family.  The love between friends.  The love between a teacher and student and even love between an individual and an institution.  And we'd be remiss to not mention highest type of love, the love between Allah (SWT) and His creations.

They are all amazing, but they are not what we are talking about here.  And, based on that flyer, we think you already know that.  We are discussing the type of love between husband and wife, the type of love so many around us are seeking but not something not every human has.  And to add to its mystery, it's a love that not all humans understand even while is it something we crave.  

So if not love, then what is it that we are truly searching for?  Companionship?  Reassurance?  Validation?  Fulfillment?  Something else? What are the false conceptions and illusions we have constructed around love, especially in a Western world where society, culture, and media all have countless even condraticingy narratives for what love it?  And can one love again when they've faced love lost?

Join us for as we seek to answer these questions in a special panel conversation featuring the family life expertise of therapist Masumeh Farchtchi, the faculties of marital councilor Sohaira Sultan, and the religious insight of Imam Kebba Sallah.

Designed for both married and unmarried attendees 18+, we will discuss a range of topics including romanticization, gender roles, chemistry, commitment and more, all with the end goal of identifying what true and healthy romantic love looks like, how we can see it out, and how it can be cultivated for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Taking place in the gym, this special event is held in collaboration with the ADAMS Qurtuba Prophetic Families Conference.  You may may register for this Qahwa event individually or for the entire Prophetic Families Conference, tickets for which you can purchase here: www.givebutter.com/pf25

Additional donations to allow us to keep this event free and accessible to ADAMS Youth, Young Adults, and Young Professionals!  We greatly look forward to your attendance!

About the Speakers

Masumeh Farchtchi

Masumeh Farchtchi is a mental health therapist with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Programs. She holds a master of science in human development and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her work as a family therapist focuses on healing through self-awareness and skillfulness in relationships, including romantic partnership, parent-child, and sibling relationships, as well as trauma-informed care, neurodiversity affirmative therapy, and resilience-based models. Before LMFT, Masumeh enjoyed serving families as a behavior technician, community-based programming organizer, educator, and other adventures with awesome people in the US and overseas.     

Imam Kebba Sallah

Imam Kebba Sallah was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area. He graduated from Virginia Tech University and has completed memorization of the Holy Quran and has ijaazah in Qiraat Hafs An Assim. He has been a student of knowledge for many years having studied Islamic sciences with local and international teachers. He is a student of Imam Mohamed Magid and other U.S. based scholars. He has studied classical Arabic language at Qasid Institute in Amman, Jordan for a brief period and then returned to serve the community while pursuing advanced Arabic mastery with local scholars. He studied briefly at the Boston Islamic Seminary before transitioning to his current pursuit of traditional Ijaazaat in the Islamic sciences. 

He has led taraweeh, daily prayers, Khutbas, and Halaqaat for over 10 years at ADAMS and other institutions in the Northern Virginia area. He has served on the board of multiple Islamic institutions and has extensive experience with youth development and has led local youth mentoring programs for nearly a decade within the Northern Virginia community.

Sohaira Sultan

Sohaira Sultan is the Director of Wellness Services at the ADAMS Center, where she leads four key divisions: Accessibility Services, Marriage & Divorce Services, Social Services, and Zakat. In this role, she is dedicated to helping the community maintain healthy family relationships and access holistic care.

Sohaira is a Master Certified Coach and the founder of Pieces of Purpose Coaching. As a Mindfulness and Purpose Coach, she works with individuals and couples to help them realign with themselves and each other. With over 19 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she’s a passionate advocate for confident, connected marriages and intentional living.  Sohaira's journey—from navigating personal challenges to embracing healing and empowerment—fuels her commitment to helping others find peace, presence, and love in their lives.

Please join us for a special installment of our monthly UmmaTea session, open to the community, hosted by ADAMS Young Adults in partnership with the ADAMS Qurtuba Prophetic Families Conference (www.givebutter.com/pf25)! We will gather together with our beloved Imam Magid for a captivating 21+ late-night, tea-time discussion as we explore our question(s) of the month kicking off the conference: "How can we learn from the sunnah to improve relationships with our parents as adult children?”

Many of us have complicated relationships with our parents as we get older and seek to understand the best way to fulfill our obligations to our parents and also navigate the world as adults. Some of us feel disconnected from our parents on a personal level, making difficult to truly see them, and feel seen in return. Join us as we tackle this very important aspect of the Prophetic Family and Community.

Submit your questions in advance here: https://forms.gle/3xKd3taEPwKdo5Gx8

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 8:00 for tea time and then begin the main program after promptly after Magrib, insha’Allah. 

We welcome all members of our community over 21 to attend this event!  You may register for this event individually or for the entire Prophetic Families Conference, the ticket for which you can purchase here: www.givebutter.com/pf25

Additional donations 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.

Join us for this 3-week series with Ustadh Osamah Saleh as we explore the concept of Delayed Gratification in Spirituality.

God is all-powerful and can do whatever he desires.  That is one of the reasons so many of us turn to him in faith that he will alleviate us from our tribulations and grant us that which we desire. 

But for many, it feels like our prayers go unanswered, that we do not get what we pray for even when we desperately need it.  Why does it appear that God sometimes delays answering our prayers?  That, if anything, is the purpose of in being patient in spirituality?  What is the reason in this perceived delay from the Divine? And what is the value of knowing in God's time?

Comprised of an engaging lecture followed by meaningful discussions, this series will explore how we can find faith when we think our prayers are going unanswered and our when future plans feel uncertain.

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection, event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers all 3 weeks.  Donations are greatly appricated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+, we look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 - ⁠Duʿāʾ & Delay

Why doesn’t God answer right away?   How can we continue to call on to him if we feel that we are not seeing results?

Week 2 - Awaiting Life’s Goals

How do we overcome our fears of not achieving our careers, marriage, and goals fast enough?  How do tame anxieties of being left behind?  

Week 3 -  ⁠Worship in the Waiting

How can we stay consistent in our faith and religion when growth feels slow and faith feels dry?  How can we surmount feelings of spiritual apathy and defeat?   

About Ustadh Osamah Saleh

Osamah Saleh has been a contributing member of ADAMS for many years. He holds a Bachelors in Management Information Systems and a graduate certificate in Imam Education from Hartford International University. He is a regular Khateeb and involved in youth work. He hopes to contribute to the community through inspiring words and sharing what he has learned.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday in upstairs Musullah after Isha (9:30) and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us this Saturday for the return of Qahwa's Open Mic Night!

Headlined by spoken word artist and singer Abdullah Cason, showcase your talents and passions to make this a night to remember!  Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a first time performer, we can't wait to see your stuff!  Open to spoken word artist, poets, comedians, musicians, and more!

Audience tickets are $5 while donations are greatly appricated to help fund future events!  Performer tickets are FREE and must be 16+

Contact qahwa@adamscenter.org if you have any questions!

About Abdullah Cason

Abdullah Cason is a Baltimore borne creative whose artistry is echoed throughout his poetry/spoken word, singing and rap.

Join Imams Farhan Siddiqi and Abdul-Malik Merchant in their monthly series on Islamic Solution to Societal Ills at the HAWA Center!

The Muslim community does a great job of organizing interfaith events for other communities to get to know Islam, but how well do we know the different sects within our own religion?

Join us as we have a discussion on the sects of our ummah — what makes them different from one another, but more importantly, what similarities do we hold that unite us as a community.

Open to men and women come by for a discussion-based talk with Q&A, socialization, and snacks!  

7pm - Halaqah

⁠8:15pm - Q&A

8:40pm - Maghrib

While tickets are complimentary, donations are greatly appreciated to support future events for both Dar Al-Hijrah and the Adams Center!

About Imam Farhan Siddiqi

Imam Farhan Siddiqi is the Resident Imam and Director of Religious Affairs at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center.

Imam Farhan was born in Ohio but mostly raised in Connecticut.  He traveled to Makkah and enroll at Umm al Qura University, earning bachelor degrees in Arabic language and Islamic Studies. Imam Farhan returned to the US and has previously worked as Resident Imam for a community in New Jersey, while working on completing his Masters Thesis in the Sciences of Hadith from Umm al Qura University. Imam Farhan is married and has four children.

About Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant

Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant completed his undergraduate program in Islamic Studies — specializing in Islamic culture from Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia — and his Master of Theological Studies at Boston University’s School of Theology, concentrating on practical theology. Imam Merchant currently serves as the Lead Chaplain in the ADAMS Center’s office of the Imams.  He asks that you keep him and his family in your duas.

Join us for this 3-week series with Ustadh Osamah Saleh as we explore the concept of Delayed Gratification in Spirituality.

God is all-powerful and can do whatever he desires.  That is one of the reasons so many of us turn to him in faith that he will alleviate us from our tribulations and grant us that which we desire. 

But for many, it feels like our prayers go unanswered, that we do not get what we pray for even when we desperately need it.  Why does it appear that God sometimes delays answering our prayers?  That, if anything, is the purpose of in being patient in spirituality?  What is the reason in this perceived delay from the Divine? And what is the value of knowing in God's time?

Comprised of an engaging lecture followed by meaningful discussions, this series will explore how we can find faith when we think our prayers are going unanswered and our when future plans feel uncertain.

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection, event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers all 3 weeks.  Donations are greatly appricated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+, we look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 - ⁠Duʿāʾ & Delay

Why doesn’t God answer right away?   How can we continue to call on to him if we feel that we are not seeing results?

Week 2 - Life Goals

How do we overcome our fears of not achieving our careers, marriage, and goals fast enough?  How do tame anxieties of being left behind?  

Week 3 -  ⁠Worship in the Waiting

How can we stay consistent in our faith and religion when growth feels slow and faith feels dry?  How can we surmount feelings of spiritual apathy and defeat?   

About Ustadh Osamah Saleh

Osamah Saleh has been a contributing member of ADAMS for many years. He holds a Bachelors in Management Information Systems and a graduate certificate in Imam Education from Hartford International University. He is a regular Khateeb and involved in youth work. He hopes to contribute to the community through inspiring words and sharing what he has learned.