The Mecca Center

Prophetic Art of Listening
2023-06-16 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
The Mecca Center is excited to announce June’s Community Night Qiyam- A Prophetic Art of Listening. With The Mecca Centers very own respected and honorable Shaykh Tariq we welcome best selling author Shaykh Mikaeel Smith to share the official book launch of “When hearing becomes listening”. Alongside we will have special guest Hafidh Yaman Alghafeer leading the Qiyam. Registration is required! Childcare is available.

Book Study- When Hearing becomes Listening
2023-06-17 16:00 - 20:00 | IL
We invite our community members to join us for an in-depth workshop and book study with best selling author Shaykh Mikaeel Smith. We are excited for Shaykh Mikaeel Smith to go in depth and discuss his new book “When Hearing becomes Listening”.

Dialogues of the Hereafter
2023-06-18 09:00 - 13:00 | IL
The Mecca Center is excited to welcome our special guest and best selling author Shaykh Mikaeel Smith alongside with TMC’s most respected Shaykh Tariq Musleh. Come take part in this amazing lecture and discussion as we dive deep into the understanding of “Dialogues of the Hereafter.” Do not miss this chance to straighten your deen and understanding of such powerful narratives and dialogues.

Emerging Leadership Orientation
2023-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | IL
An orientation for emerging passionate leaders & volunteers in current committees. Learn how to engage with Mecca in productive & meaningful ways and get informed on the volunteer structure of The Mecca Center.

The Best Deeds Virtual Series
2023-06-19 08:00 - 2023-06-27 17:00 | IL

Weekly Lectures
2023-06-23 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Come join Shaykh Hassan of The Mecca Center as we resume our weekly lectures discussing the Companions of Prophet Muhammed PBUH.

ConverTsations- Non-Muslim Loved Ones and the Hereafter
2023-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | IL
ConverTsation update:
Please mark your calendars for this exciting and important ConverTsation with Sheikh Hassan Aly and Irene Kapustina: “Non-Muslim Loved Ones and the Hereafter – Perspectives on Salvation.” A discussion about how to process and cope with the loss of our non-Muslim friends and family.
Please note the new adjusted event times 7-8:30pm. And to mark the first 10 days of Dhuʻl-Hijjah, everyone registered for the ConverTsation will be invited to break fast and have Iftar with us after the Maghreb prayer.

Day of Arafah Iftar
2023-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | IL
The Mecca Center invites you to The Day of Arafah community Iftar! Join us for a night of lectures, Quran Recitation, Dhikr, Dua, Nasheed and the opening of fast with our beloved community members. Iftar is $10 per person; children under 10 years eat for free! We look forward to welcoming all on this blessed night.

Eid-Ul-Adha 2023
2023-06-28 08:00 - 09:00 | IL
The Mecca Center wishes our community members Eid-Ul-Adha Mubarak!

Mecca Scholars- Now accepting applications!
2023-06-29 08:00 - 2023-08-30 17:00 | IL
The Mecca Scholars Fund is excited to announce the opening for their 2023-2024 scholarship applications! This year we will be awarding two types of scholarships- merit and needs based! Overview of requirements are as follows:
Be active in The Mecca Center community.
Volunteer hours at The Mecca Center
Letter of recommendation.
Be a high school senior, undergrad/grad
Provide report card or transcript.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Get started on your below~

Summer Camp
2023-07-05 08:00 - 2023-08-04 17:00 | IL
Join us for a Seerahful Summer with our Middle School boys and girls Tuesdays through Thursdays from 4-7pm, with field days on Fridays! We’ll have games, study the Seerah of our Prophet ﷺ, and learn Quran! Dinner and t-shirts will be provided! Camp will start on Wednesday, July 5th until Friday, August 4th!

Mecca Summer Movie Night
2023-07-07 20:00 - 22:00 | IL
You and your loved ones are invited to attend a gathering of faith and fun “Mecca Summer Night- Movie Night under the Stars”. Come with your entire family and enjoy delicious food, sit under the stars while enjoying a family classic movie! Our summer night event will feature delicious food trucks along with fresh popcorn and cotton candy- Registration is required!

Sisters Study Circle
2023-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, 60559-2304, United States
The Mecca Center invites you to:
Sisters Study Circle 🧕🏽
Join for an evening filled with 🌆
-Interactive and engaging discussions🔑
-Tracing words through the Quran 📖
-Exploring the Quran and discovering its treasures 📿
Come learn how the path of Quranic guidance can optimize ones life and strengthen the path of becoming the best version of ones self. 🌟

Coffee & Conversation
2023-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Join The Mecca Center Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative in collaboration with ALIM for an evening filled with interactive discussions and coffee!
Join Dr.Sherman Jackson and Shaykh Tariq Musleh as they dive deep into discussions on sacred activism and spirituality of the modern times!

Parents Night Out- Reconnect
2023-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | IL
Come join at The Mecca Center for a Parents Night Out. This is an amazing opportunity for couples to re-connect and light the spark. Drop off your little ones and sit in on an intellectual session with Shaykh Hassan & Shaykh Tariq as they discuss conversations in conflict resolution. End the night with re-kindling and quality time with your significant other over dinner! Registration is required for this event.

Remembering the Hijra
2023-07-23 20:00 - 21:00 | IL
Join Shaykh Hassan and Shaykh Tariq as they dive deep and discuss “The Hijra” the heroic journey of hope and healing. Come be apart of this community lecture.

Seerah Summit
2023-07-28 08:00 - 2023-08-01 17:00 | IL
Join The Mecca Center Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative and Islamic Center of Naperville Faith Insight for Seerah Summit 2023. An educational Intensive Studying on the life of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Join Our special guest Instructors Shaykh Hassan, Shaykh Tariq, Shaykh Rizwan and Shaykh Omar. Sign up now! Summit begins July, 28, 2023.
Sign up for Madinan period here: linktr.ee/seerahsummit

ConverTsations
2023-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Join us for a community discussion open to everyone. Come learn the do’s and don’ts of navigating non-islamic environments. Join our host Beverly Thomas and special guest Sheikh Omar Hedroug.

Humanitarian Mission to Jordan
2023-08-08 08:00 - 2023-08-16 17:00 | IL
Join on the journey of spirituality and service- distributing school backpacks and food kits to over 200 orphans. Please fill out registration information below and we will be in contact to discuss next steps InshAllah.
Any questions or concerns please contact: info@meccacenter.org

Sunday school 2023-2024
2023-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Last day for late registration is August 15! After who ever registers will automatically placed on a waitlist.

Mecca Summer Nights- Summer to Remember
2023-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
Come be apart of our last Mecca Summer Nights- summer to remember.
Enjoy our concluding Summer Nights for 2023- It will be a night you won’t want to miss! Overview of exciting activities include:
-Circus acts -Face painting
-Yummy delicacies
The Mecca Center – 16W560 91st St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
August 18, 2023
Starts at 7pm

Succession- The Rise of Abu-Bakr & Umar (RD)
2023-08-19 08:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 | IL
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The world is aware of who they develop into, but not how they arrived there. Two exquisite men nurtured in the Prophet’s shadow. They were amazing role models to us, never pausing to consider that they were just like us. Imperfections are inherent in everyone. They made blunders, were disappointed, sobbed, were angry, and faced defeat.
Come be apart of a weekend long workshop as we dive into your development as a well-rounded Muslim through the example of those who the Prophet told us to follow.

ConverTsatons- Community discussion open to everyone
2023-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | IL
Let’s have a ConverTsation About Our Past!

ConverTsations are open to all community members and heritage Muslims are especially encouraged to attend.

-How do we live with the trauma of our past mistakes?

-How do we ask for forgiveness?

-How do we forgive ourselves?

All community members are heartily invited to join Shaykh Ubaydullah Evans and Irene Kapustina in the discussion about the role the past plays in our lives and how forgiveness is central to our life as Muslims.

The event will be catered HanCafe Catering @han_homecafe and ConverTsation guests will be treated with banana pudding dessert cups, Dalgona Coffee, and Korean Strawberry Milk!

We hope to see you there!

TMC 2023 Annual Fundraising Dinner
2023-09-01 18:00 - 2023-10-14 21:00 | IL
The Mecca Center cordially invites you to our 2023 Annual Fundraiser “Everlasting Impact, Creating Legacies” on Saturday October, 14 2023 at The Westin Hotel in Lombard, Illinois. We are excited to celebrate with our community members and highlight the journey that has bought us this far! We look forward to welcoming each and everyone at this celebration! Join us as we celebrate the growth of The Mecca Center while looking forward to creating legacies, insha’Allah.

With Our Heroes
2023-09-07 19:30 - 2023-10-31 20:30 | IL
Join Shaykh Imam Hassan Aly- for a lecture on the companions of Prophet Muhammed PBUH.

Akhlaq Hamalat Alquran
2023-09-09 11:00 - 2023-09-10 16:30 | IL
MQI invites you to a workshop with Ijazah by Sh Ahmed Alhomsi “Akhlaq Hamalat Alquran” (By Imam AL-Ajurri)
Saturday September 9th, 11am-3pm, and
Sunday September 10th, 1:30pm-4:30pm at
The Mecca Center.
Fee includes book & Ijazah
Seats are limited!

Womens Pickleball
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-10-23 17:00 | IL
The MECCA Center Women’s Pickleball Session Fall ’23 – Spring ’24 is now open for registration! Details and registration information can be found here: https://mohid.co/go/pokmZyQ. Please read thoroughly. Thank you!

Coffee & Career Mentorship Roundtable
2023-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
Join us for roundtable discussions, as Mecca Center Mentors share perspectives about their respective careers, why they chose the field they chose, how they apply growth mindset and what it means to contribute back to the community.

Mecca Moves 5k Run
2023-09-16 08:00 - 23:30 | IL
The MECCA Center is back with our 2nd annual MECCA Moves 5k & 1K Run, Walk & Roll to take place on Saturday, September 16th @8 am! Featuring a USATF certified course. Join us for competition, family fun, food and prizes! All proceeds to benefit HCS Family Services, a local food pantry serving our neighbors experiencing hunger.

ISFA | Mecca Soccer Academy
2023-09-16 10:00 - 2023-10-28 12:15 | IL
Harnesses your child’s soccer talents, boosts academics, and builds character through elite training and Islamic values.
With over 15 years of professional coaching, head coach Ayman’s globally-inspired, structured program paves your path to scholarship opportunities and beyond.
