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The Grounding

  • 46903 Sugarland Rd Sterling, VA 20164 USA (map)

Join us as we prepare for Ramadan with this special session of the of the Grounding on True Fasting: Digging Deeper, Reaching Higher.

Led by Ust. Saad Omar, we will look at Imam Al-Ghazali teachings on the three levels of fasting: fasting from food, drink and intimacy, fasting from sin, and finally, fasting from everything but Allah. 

Most of us limit our experience of Ramadan to the first level. Join us as we explore how to reach the deeper depths of our fast and have a truly transformation Ramadan.

Featuring a talk and discussions, the event will begin at 8:30 after Isha prayer and takes place in Qawha Cafe.  It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able to help us estimate audience size and donations are greatly appricated to help fund future events!

 

About 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.

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