Conference Program

Jummah Khutbah & Salah
Imam Wesley Lebron
Friday, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Prayer Hall
Lunch, Bazaar & Asr Break
Friday, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Qur’an Competition
Friday, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Prayer Hall
NJ Dawah Student of Knowledge Course
Inner Dimensions of Salah
Dr. Hatem Al-Haj
Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Elements Ballroom
Maghrib, Isha & Dinner Break
Friday, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Maghrib Iqama: 4:35 PM
Isha Iqama: 6:10 PM
Qur’an Recitation & Opening Remarks
Qari Fou’ad Al Qassass
Friday, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Main Hall
A Guidance for the God-Conscious: How the Qur’an Shapes a Life of Taqwa
Mufti Muhammad ibn Muneer
Friday, 7:05 PM – 7:40 PM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Qari Yusuf Ma’ati
Friday, 7:55 PM – 8:00 PM – Main Hall
Spirituality in the Age of the Enlightenment: Taqwa and the Rise of Rationalism
Dr. Hatem Al-Haj
Friday, 8:00 PM – 8:35 PM – Main Hall
Junior NJ Dawah Speech
Friday, 8:50 PM – 9:00 PM – Main Hall
Taqwa as a Shield: Protecting Morality Amongst Our Community
Panel: Dr. Hatem Al-Haj, Sh. Jawad Ahmed, Dr. Ahmed Metwally
Friday, 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM – Main Hall

Saturday
Fajr Prayer
Fajr Iqama: 6:00 AM
The Incomprehensible Majesty of Allah: Embracing the Unknown Through Al-Aleem
Mufti Muhammad ibn Muneer
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 10:35 AM – Main Hall
Loneliness, Friendship, and Taqwa in an Individualistic World
Sha. Sumara Khan
Saturday, 10:40 AM – 11:15 AM – Main Hall
What’s Required for Us to Become Strong Against the Social Powers of Today?
Dr. Zara Khan
Saturday, 11:20 AM – 11:55 AM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. AbdulAziz
Saturday, 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM – Main Hall
Foundations for Taqwa in Surah al Fatihah
Sh. Hanif Fouse
Saturday, 12:00 PM – 12:35 AM – Main Hall
Dhuhr, Lunch & Asr Break
Saturday, 12:35 PM – 2:35 PM
Dhuhr Iqama: 12:40 PM
Asr Iqama: 2:15 PM
Understanding Taqwa Through Qur’anic Interpretation
Dr. Ahmed Metwally
Saturday, 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM – Main Hall
Standing Before Him: How Accountability Shapes Our Choices
Sh. Mohammad Faqih
Saturday, 3:30 PM – 4:05 PM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. Abdurrahman
Saturday, 4:05 PM – 4:10 PM – Main Hall
How the Names of Allah Strengthen Resilience in Times of Trial
Dr. Waleed Basyouni
Saturday, 4:10 PM – 4:45 PM – Main Hall
Maghrib Break
Saturday, 4:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Raising Families with Taqwa: Passing Down the Light of His Name
Dr. Suzy Ismail
Saturday, 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM – Main Hall
Junior NJ Dawah Speech
Saturday, 6:15 PM – 6:25 PM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Imam Basel Hamdeh
Saturday, 6:25 PM – 6:30 PM – Main Hall
Isha & Dinner Break
Saturday, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Isha Iqama: 6:35 PM
Junior NJ Dawah Play
Saturday, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Main Hall
Nasheed
Qari Yusuf Ma’ati
Saturday, 7:30 PM – 7:55 PM – Main Hall
Consumerism and Contentment: Embracing Al-Ghani (The Self-Sufficient) in a Material World
Sh. Saad Tasleem
Saturday, 8:20 PM – 8:55 PM – Main Hall
Qur’an Competition Winners Announcement
Sh. Ahmed Zein
Saturday, 9:00 PM – 9:20 PM – Main Hall
Taqwa in the Age of Activism: Speaking Truth While Remaining Spiritually Anchored
Hosted by Imam Wesley Lebron
Panel: Sh. Saad Tasleem, Sh. Mohammad Faqih, Dr. Abu Zayd, Dr. Zara Khan
Saturday, 9:25 PM – 10:30 PM – Main Hall

Sunday
Fajr Prayer
Fajr Iqama: 6:00 AM
Sisters Tea & Tranquility, Student of Knowledge Sessions
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How the Prophet ﷺ Taught Taqwa Through Love, Justice, and Restraint
Sh. Jawad Ahmed
Sunday, 10:50 AM – 11:25 AM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. Omar Tarhouni
Sunday, 11:25 AM – 11:30 AM – Main Hall
The Struggle Within: Taqwa, Ego, and the Journey to Sincerity
Imam Wesley Lebron
Sunday, 11:30 AM – 12:05 AM – Main Hall
Dhuhr & Lunch Break
Sunday, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Dhuhr Iqama: 12:25 PM
Taqwa and Technology: Navigating AI, Social Media, and Privacy with God-Consciousness
Sh. Suleiman Hani
Sunday, 1:50 PM – 2:25 PM – Main Hall
Asr Break
Sunday, 2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
Asr Iqama: 2:30 PM
The Psychology of Sabr: The Strength to Make the Right Choices Comes from Taqwa-Sabr-Tawwakul
Dr. Abu Zayd
Sunday, 3:05 PM – 3:40 PM – Main Hall
Qur’an Recitation
Sh. Rachid Amour
Sunday, 3:50 PM – 3:55 PM – Main Hall
Upholding the Rights of Allah and Its Impact on Society
Sh. Abdullah Smith
Sunday, 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM – Main Hall
Maghrib Break
Sunday, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Maghrib Iqama: 4:40 PM
Junior NJ Dawah Speech
Sunday, 5:05 PM – 5:15 PM – Main Hall
Closing Remarks & Q&A Panel
Panel: Mufti Muhammad Ibn Muneer, Sh. Abdullah Smith, & Dr. Abu Zayd
Sunday, 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM – Main Hall
Isha Prayer
Sunday, 6:30 PM
Friday
Muslimah Party
Friday, 7:05 PM – 8:35 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
Boys Pajama Party
Friday, 7:05 PM – 8:35 PM – Nickel Ballroom
Junior NJ Dawah Speech
Friday, 8:50 PM – 9:00 PM – Main Hall
Saturday
Escape Room
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:35 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
Guarding the Heart: Practicing Taqwa with What We See, Hear, and Say
Sr. Na’ila Amana
Saturday, 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
The Sound of Seerah
Br. Ibrahim Salman
Saturday, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
Junior NJ Dawah Speech
Saturday, 6:15 PM – 6:25 PM – Main Hall
Junior NJ Dawah Play
Saturday, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Main Hall
Cherished Bonds – Mother & Son Evening
Saturday, 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM – Nickel Ballroom
Cherished Bonds – Father & Son Bonding
Saturday, 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
Cherished Bonds – Father & Daughter Night
Saturday, 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM – Nickel Ballroom
Cherished Bonds – Mother & Daughter Twinning
Saturday, 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
Sunday
Youth Bazaar
Sunday, 10:10 AM – 12:05 PM – Nickel Ballroom
Talent Show
Sunday, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM – Main Hall
Taqwa in Service: Helping Others as a Reflection of Allah’s Mercy
Sr. Na’ila Amana
Sunday, 1:50 PM – 2:25 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
Putting Faith into Action: Trusting Allah Without Losing Effort
Sr. Na’ila Amana
Sunday, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM – Aluminum Ballroom
Junior NJ Dawah Speech
Sunday, 5:05 PM – 5:15 PM – Main Hall
Friday
Taqwa and Identity: Being Muslim with Confidence
Dr. Ahmed Metwally
Friday, 7:05 PM – 7:40 PM – Barium Ballroom
Hope in Al-Ghafoor: Overcoming Mistakes Without Giving Up
Sh. Hanif Fouse
Friday, 8:00 PM – 8:35 PM – Barium Ballroom
Who is Allah to You? Building a Personal Connection with His Names
Sh. Mohammad Badawy
Friday, 8:50 PM – 9:35 PM – Barium Ballroom
Saturday
Boys Youth Rec Program
Br. Adam Towfieq
Saturday, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Parsippany PAL
Small Acts, Big Impact: Practicing Taqwa in Daily Habits
Br. Baker Assaf
Saturday, 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM – Barium Ballroom
Living with Taqwa: Personal & Social Life
Imam Wesley Lebron
Saturday, 3:30 PM – 4:05 PM – Barium Ballroom
Finding Strength in Al-Aziz When Facing Peer Pressure
Sh. Mohammad Badawy
Saturday, 4:10 PM – 4:45 PM – Barium Ballroom
Sunday
What Made the Sahabah: Physically & Mentally Strong?
Imam Wesley Lebron
Sunday, 1:50 PM – 2:25 PM – Barium Ballroom
The Sound of Seerah
Br. Ibrahim Salman
Sunday, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM – Barium Ballroom
Du’aa: the Indispensable Tool of the Muttaqin
Sh. Hanif Fouse
Sunday, 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM – Barium Ballroom
Saturday
Parallel Session
Taqwa in the Digital Age: Remembering Allah Online & Offline
Dr. Waleed Basyoni
Saturday, 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM – Elements Ballroom
Parallel Session
Public Taqwa vs Private Taqwa: Who Are You When No One is Watching?
Sh. Saad Tasleem
Saturday, 3:30 PM – 4:05 PM – Elements Ballroom
Parallel Session
Taqwa in Business & Wealth: Honoring Al-Razzaq (The Provider)
Br. Baker Assaf
Saturday, 4:10 PM – 4:45 PM – Elements Ballroom
Parallel Session
The Roles of Fathers in Islam: Leadership, Love, and Accountability
Sh. Mohammad Faqih
Saturday, 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM – Elements Ballroom
Sunday
Parallel Session
How the Sahaba Built Their Taqwa: Real Role Models for Real Life
Sh. Mohammad Badawy
Sunday, 1:50 PM – 2:25 PM – Silver Ballroom
Parallel Session
The Worship of Certainty through the Divine Names and Attributes of Allah
Dr. Muaadh Saif Alzubaidy
Sunday, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM – Silver Ballroom
Parallel Session
And He is With You Wherever You Are: Living Mindfully with Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing)
Sh. Suleiman Hani
Sunday, 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM – Silver Ballroom
Saturday
Marriage Matters
Know Yourself Before you Know Them
Sha. Youssra Kandil
Saturday, 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM – Silver Ballroom
Marriage Matters
Building a Marriage on Taqwa: Lessons from Al-Wadood and Al-Haleem
Dr. Suzy Ismail
Saturday, 3:30 PM – 4:05 PM – Silver Ballroom
Marriage Matters
Al-Adl (The Just) – Balancing Wants and Expectations
Dr. Ahmed Metwally
Saturday, 4:10 PM – 4:45 PM – Silver Ballroom
Marriage Matters
Real Questions, Real Talk
Dr. Ahmed Metwally & Dr. Suzy Ismail
Saturday, 8:20 PM – 8:55 PM – Elements Ballroom
Sunday
Singles Matrimonial Event
Sunday, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Elements Ballroom
Saturday
Brothers Q&A
Dr. Hatem Al-Haj & Dr. Waleed Basyouni
Saturday, 10:40 AM – 12:35 PM – Elements Ballroom
Brothers Closed Door Q&A (Ages18-26)
Mufti Muhammad Ibn Muneer
Saturday, 10:15 PM – 11:15 PM – Elements Ballroom
Sisters Closed Door Q&A (Ages18-26)
Sha. Sumara Khan
Saturday, 10:15 PM – 11:15 PM – Barium Ballroom
Sunday
Tea & Tranquility: A Muslimah’s Morning of Islamic Inspiration
Peace Be Upon You: Embracing Tranquility from the Source of Peace
Sha. Sumara Khan
Sunday, 9:30 AM – 10:05 AM – Elements Ballroom
Tea & Tranquility: A Muslimah’s Morning of Islamic Inspiration
Tarbiya: How to Practically Teach Your Kid Islamic Ethics
Dr. Suzy Ismail
Sunday, 10:10 AM – 10:45 AM – Elements Ballroom
Tea & Tranquility: A Muslimah’s Morning of Islamic Inspiration
Sabr, Shukr, and Taqwa: The Core Pillars for Every Season of Life
Sha. Youssra Kandil
Sunday, 10:50 AM – 11:25 AM – Elements Ballroom
Tea & Tranquility: A Muslimah’s Morning of Islamic Inspiration
Living with Purpose: How Allah’s Names Inspire Our Goals & Dreams
Dr Zara Khan
Sunday, 11:30 AM – 12:05 PM – Elements Ballroom
Friday
NJ Dawah Student of Knowledge Course
Inner Dimensions of Salah
Dr. Hatem Al-Haj
Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Elements Ballroom
Saturday
NJ Dawah Student of Knowledge Course
Case Study on Ahlul Us Sunnah’s Understanding of Tawheed Al-Asma Wa Sifaat & How Historical Differences Emerged
Dr. Waleed Basyouni
Saturday, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Elements Ballroom
Sunday
NJ Dawah Student of Knowledge Course
When we Err: The Salaf’s Approach to Mistakes, Sins, and Deviations
Dr. Muaadh Saif Alzubaidy
Sunday, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Barium Ballroom
Saturday
Speakers Corner
Dr. Zara Khan
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Saturday, 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM – Copper Ballroom
Speakers Corner
Mufti Muhammad Ibn Muneer
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Saturday, 3:30 PM – 4:05 PM – Copper Ballroom
Speakers Corner
Sh. Jawad Ahmed
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Saturday, 4:10 PM – 4:45 PM – Copper Ballroom
Speakers Corner
Sh. Abdullah Smith
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Saturday, 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM – Copper Ballroom
Speakers Corner
Sha. Sumara Khan
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Saturday, 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM – Silver Ballroom
Sunday
Speakers Corner
Sh. Suleiman Hani
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Sunday, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM – Copper Ballroom
Speakers Corner
Dr. Suzy Ismail
Your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our speakers
Sunday, 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM – Copper Ballroom

Rooms Legend

Main Hall
Elements Ballroom
Aluminum Ballroom
Barium Ballroom
Nickel Ballroom
Silver Ballroom
Copper Ballroom