Conference Program

Tuesday 12/24
Yaqeen Institute Academic Session: Navigating Life Through the Names and Attributes of Allah SWT
Dr. Tahir Wyatt, Sh. Navaid Aziz, Sh. Tom Facchine, Dr. Jinan Yousef
Tuesday, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Main Hall
Maghrib, Dinner, and Isha Break
5:55 PM – 7:00 PM – Nassau
Qur’an Recitation & Opening Remarks
Sh. Hasan Saleh
Tuesday, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Main Hall
Ar-Rahmaan, Ar-Raheem and Ar- Rauf : Exploring the Spectrum of Allah’s Infinite Love and Mercy
Sh. Ammar al Shukry
Tuesday, 7:05 PM – 7:35 PM – Main Hall
Al-Qareeb (The Near), Al-Mujib (The Responsive); Closer to You Than Yourself
Dr. Hatem Al-Haj
Tuesday, 7:55 PM to 8:25 PM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. Ahmed Zein
Tuesday, 8:50 PM – 9:00 PM – Main Hall
Balancing the Jalali (Glory) and Jamali (Beauty) Traits of Allah in How We Raise Our Children
Hosted By: Sh. Jawad Ahmed
Panel: Dr. Hatem Al-Haj, Sh. Saad Tasleem, Dr. Suzy Ismail, Dr. Jinan Yousef
Tuesday, 9:05 PM to 10:05 PM – Main Hall
Entertainment: Spoken Word
Sh. Ibrahim Jaaber & Sh. Ammar Al Shukry
Tuesday, 10:15 PM to 10:45 PM – Main Hall

Wednesday 12/25
Placing Trust in Al-Hakeem and Al-Aleem: Incorporating Divine Wisdom and Knowledge into Our Daily Lives
Dr. Ahmed Metwally
Wednesday, 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM – Main Hall
Leaving the Judgment of Others to The Most Fair of All Judges (Al-Hakkam, Al-Adl)
Dr. Suzy Ismail
Wednesday, 10:50 AM to 11:20 AM – Main Hall
In Divine Friendship: How Al-Wali & Al-Qayyum Inspire Our Lives
Sh. Jawad Ahmed
Wednesday, 11:25 AM to 11:55 AM – Main Hall
The Beauty of Duality: Understanding the Paired Names of Allah in the Quran
Dr. Jinan Yousef
Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM – Main Hall
Dhur & Asr Lunch Break
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Nassau
Qur’an Recitation
Shaykh Abdulaziz
Wednesday, 2:30 PM to 2:40 PM – Main Hall
العلي العظيم Al Aliyyu Al Atheem – Acting on this Worldly Stage, Learning to be Servants Instead of Actors
Sh. Abu Summayah
Wednesday, 2:40 PM to 3:10 PM – Main Hall
From Sincere Hearts: The Assurance of Allah’s Response and Forgiveness (Al-Mujib & Al-Tawwab)
Sh. Saad Tasleem
Wednesday, 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM – Main Hall
The Reckoner (Al-Haseeb) and The Guardian (Al-Hafeez): Navigating the Tension Between Fear of Shortcomings and Hope in Allah’s Preservation
Sh. Hanif Fouse
Wednesday, 4:05 PM to 4:35 PM – Main Hall
Maghrib Break
4:35 PM – 5:05 PM – Nassau Room
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. Yusuf Ma’ati
Wednesday, 5:05 PM to 5:15 PM – Main Hall
Al-Qaadir & Al-Qaahiru fawq `ibadihi – The All-Powerful and The Irresistibly Subduer: Finding Hope in Divine Authority Against Oppression
Imam Tom Facchine
Wednesday, 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM – Main Hall
Isha and Dinner
5:55 PM – 7:00 PM – Nassau
Qur’an Recitation
 
Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 7:10 PM – Main Hall
Navigating Life’s Blessings: The Dynamics of Al-Mughni (The Bestower) and Al-Mani (The Withholder)
Sh. Ammar Shahin
Wednesday, 7:10 PM to 7:40 PM – Main Hall
Invoking the Divine: Connecting with Allah Through His Beautiful Names
Dr. Tahir Wyatt
Wednesday, 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Main Hall
The Life of Optimism: Understanding Tawheed Through the Divine Attributes
Dr. Waleed Basyouni
Wednesday, 8:35 PM to 9:05 PM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. Abdoul Rahman Alladdin Ibrahim
Wednesday, 9:15 PM to 9:25 PM – Main Hall
Divine Wisdom and Justice: Reflecting on Allah Amidst the Atrocities in Gaza
Hosted By: Sh. Abu Sumayyah
Panel: Sh. Ammar Shahin, Dr. Zara Khan, Sh. Abdullah Smith, and Sh. Tom Facchine
Wednesday, 9:25 PM to 10:25 PM – Main Hall

Thursday 12/26
Qur’an Recitation
Sh.Ismail Issa
Thursday, 1:40 PM to 1:50 PM – Main Hall
Embracing Allah’s Abundant Generosity: A Reflection on Al-Wahhab and Al-Karim
Dr. Abu Zayd
Thursday, 1:50 PM to 2:20 PM – Main Hall
Asr Break
2:25 PM – 2:55 PM – Nassau Room
Matters of Life and Death Greiving Loss Through Our Connection to Al-Muhyi- Al-Mumee
Sh. Navaid Aziz
Thursday, 3:05 PM to 3:35 PM – Main Hall
 
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. Fou’ad Al Qassas
Thursday, 3:40 PM to 3:50 PM – Main Hall
Divine Discipline “التأديب الرباني”
Mufti Muhammad Ibn Muneer
Thursday, 3:55 PM to 4:25 PM – Main Hall
Maghrib Break
4:30 PM – 5:10 PM – Nassau Room
Closing Remarks & Q&A
Dr .Tahir, Mufti Muhammad Ibn Muneer, Sh. Ahmed Khater & Dr. Waleed Basyouni
Host: Sh. Khalil Adem
Thursday, 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM – Main Hall
Tuesday 12/24
Allah SWT is Watching (Al-Raqeeb)
Sh. Mohammad Badawy
Tuesday, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Warren Room
Al-Wadud – Discovering Allah’s Amazing Love
Sh. Ibrahim Jaaber
Tuesday, 7:05 PM – 7:35 PM – Warren Room
Allah SWT: The King of Kings
Sh. Khalil Adem
Tuesday, 7:55 PM – 8:25 PM – Warren Room
How Allah SWT Protects Those Who are Righteous
Sh. Morad Awad
Tuesday, 9:05 PM – 9:35 PM – Warren Room
Wednesday 12/25
Boys Basketball Clinic
Sh. Ibrahim Jaaber, & Adam Towfiek
Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Muslim Center of Middlesex County
Bus leaves hotel at 8:00 AM
Sisters Qur’an Competition
Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Nassau Room
Girls Basketball Clinic
Bilqis Abdul Qaadir
Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Muslim Center of Middlesex County
Bus leaves hotel at 12:00 PM
Brothers Qur’an Competition
Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Nassau Room
Allah is Your Best Friend!
Sr. Na’ila Amana
Wednesday, 2:40 PM – 3:10 PM – Warren Room
Sound of Seerah
Br. Ibrahim Salman
Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:35 PM – Warren Room
Young Martial Arts
Br. Diego Guadalupe & Dr. Hernan Guadalupe
Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Nassau Room
Thursday 12/26
Allah is Always Close and Listens to You
Sr. Na’ila Amana
Thursday, 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM – Warren Room
Learning About His Kindness and Giving
Sh. Ibrahim Jaaber
Thursday, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM – Warren Room
Trusting Allah’s Perfect Timing
Sr. Na’ila Amana
Thursday, 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM – Warren Room
Tuesday 12/24
Al Mu’min: The One Who Gives Imaan and Security
Dr. Ahmed Mohammad Metwally
Tuesday, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Hunterdon Room
Al-Latif (The Subtle, The Most Gentle): Allah’s Gentle Care in Every Moment
Sh. Hanif Fouse
Tuesday, 7:05 PM – 7:35 PM – Hunterdon Room
Al-Wadud – Discovering Allah’s Amazing Love
Sh. Ibrahim Jaaber
Tuesday, 7:55 PM – 8:25 PM – Hunterdon Room
How to Practice Gratitude Towards As-Shukoor
Sh. Ammar Al Shukry
Tuesday, 9:05 PM – 9:35 PM – Hunterdon Room
Wednesday 12/25
Boys Basketball Clinic
Sh. Ibrahim Jaaber, & Adam Towfiek
Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Muslim Center of Middlesex County
Bus leaves hotel at 8:00 AM
Sisters Qur’an Competition
Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Nassau Room
Girls Basketball Clinic
Bilqis Abdul Qaadir
Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Muslim Center of Middlesex County
Bus leaves hotel at 12:00 PM
Brothers Qur’an Competition
Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Nassau Room
Al-Samad (The Eternal Refuge): The One To Lean On
Sh. Morad Awad
Wednesday, 2:40 PM – 3:10 PM – Hunterdon Room
Al-Karim (The Generous): Allah Gives You Everything You Need
Sh. Khalil Adem
Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Hunterdon Room
How Allah Helps Us Be Strong and Brave
Sh. Morad Awad
Wednesday, 4:05 PM – 4:35 PM – Hunterdon Room
Young Martial Arts
Br. Diego Guadalupe & Dr. Hernan Guadalupe
Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Nassau Room
Thursday 12/26
Learning How to Listen and Respond in the Way As-Samee Al-Baseer Sees and Hears Us
Sh. Abdullah Smith
Thursday, 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM – Hunterdon Room
Sounds of Seerah
Thursday, 3:05 PM – 4:25 PM – Hunterdon Room
Tuesday 12/24
Noor ‘ala Noor: Discovering the Infinite Beauty, Guidance, and Light of Allah
Sh. Saad Tasleem
Tuesday, 7:55 PM – 8:25 PM – Terrace View Room
Beyond Compare Grasping the Greatness of Our Lord
Sha. Sumera Khan
Tuesday, 9:05 PM – 9:35 PM – Terrace View Room
Wednesday 12/25
A Gathering for AlMaghrib’s Past and Future Students
Dr. Waleed Basyouni, Sh. Navaid Aziz, Sh. Saad Tasleem, Sh. Ammar AlShukry
Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Terrace View Room
Filtered Flaws: Embracing our Beauty from the Most Flawless Creator (Al-Musawwir)
Dr. Suzy Ismail
Wednesday, 2:40 PM – 3:10 PM – Terrace View Room
Finding Strength & Healing in Faith
Sh. Ammar Shahin
Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Terrace View Room
Peace Be Upon You: Embracing Tranquility from the Source of Peace
Sh. Abu Summayah
Wednesday, 4:05 PM – 4:35 PM – Terrace View Room
Singles Matrimonial Event
Registration Required
Wednesday, 6:55 PM – 9:00 PM – Terrace View Room
Thursday 12/26
The Psychology of Divine Love: Reframing Hope & Fear
Dr. Marwa Assar
Thursday, 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM – Terrace View Room
Understanding the One Who Brings Forward (Al-Muqaddim) and Delays (Al-Mu’akhkhir)
Sh. Mohammad Badawy
Thursday, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM – Terrace View Room
Hidden Names of Allah & How to Call upon Him with Them
Sh. Navaid Aziz
Thursday, 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM – Terrace View Room
Wednesday 12/25
Brothers Closed Door Session (Ages 18-26 ONLY)
Mufti Muhammad Ibn Muneer
Wednesday, 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Hunterdon Room
Sisters Closed Door Session (Ages 18-26 ONLY)
Sha. Sumara Khan
Wednesday, 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Warren Room
Thursday 12/26
Tea & Tranquility: A Muslimah’s Morning of Islamic Inspiration
Sha. Sumara Khan, Dr. Jinan Yousef, & Dr. Zara Khan
Thursday, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Terrace View Room
Sha. Sumara Khan – The Incomprehensible Majesty of Allah: Embracing the Unknown Through Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing)
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Dr. Zara Khan – Al-Adl (The Just): Balancing Allah’s Rights and Human Rights in Islamic Teachings
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Dr. Jinan Yousef – Striving for and Accepting the Rizq Written for Us by Al-Razzaq
11:05 AM – 11:50 AM
Q&A Panel Session: Sha. Sumara Khan, Dr. Zara Khan, Dr. Jinan Yousef
11:55 AM – 12:30 PM
Brothers Q&A
Dr. Tahir Wyatt, Dr. Waleed Basyouni, Dr. Abu Zayd, Dr. Ahmed Khater
Thursday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Fountain View Room
Tuesday 12/24
A Synopsis of: “Between the God of the Prophets and the God of the Philosophers: Reflections of an Athari on the Divine Attributes”
Dr. Hatem Al-Haj
Tuesday, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Terrace View Room
Wednesday 12/25
Ibn Taymiyyah’s Theological Precedent on the Divine Attributes
Dr. Ahmed Khater
Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Terrace View Room
Thursday 12/26
Study of the Text on Exemplary Principles Concerning the Beautiful Names and Attributes of Allah (SWT)
Dr. Waleed Basyouni
Thursday, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Fountain View Room
Wednesday 12/25
Speakers Corner
Mufti Muhammad Ibn Muneer
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Wednesday, 5:15 PM – 5:55 PM – Hunterdon Room
Speakers Corner
Sha. Sumara Khan
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Wednesday, 5:15 PM – 5:55 PM – Warren Room
Isha & Dinner Break
Wednesday, 5:55 PM – 7:00 PM
Speakers Corner
Sh. Tom Facchine
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Wednesday, 7:10 PM – 7:40 PM – Hunterdon Room
Speakers Corner
Dr. Zara Khan
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Wednesday, 7:10 PM – 7:40 PM – Warren Room
Thursday 12/26
Speakers Corner
Imam Jawad Ahmed
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Thursday, 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM – Cumberland Room
Asr Break
Wednesday, 2:25 PM – 2:55 PM
Speakers Corner
Imam Jawad Ahmed
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Thursday, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM – Cumberland Room
Book Signing
Dr. Marwa Assar
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Thursday, 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM – Cumberland Room

Rooms Legend

Main Hall
Terrace View Room
Nassau Room
Fountain View Room
Warren Room
Hunterdon Room
Cumberland Room
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