Introducing our Majlis Tafsir program with Dr. Ahmed Arafat, Resident Scholar at The Mecca Center. Join us for weekly tafsir and memorization sessions covering Surah Al-Hujurat (48) through Surah An-Nas (114). Sessions are held in Arabic every Thursday, one hour before Ishaa, in the Main Musallah. Deepen your understanding of the Qur’an and strengthen your...
✨ "Oh you who have faith..." Divine Callings with Sh. Tariq Musleh is back — a powerful weekly series reflecting on the ayahs in the Qur’an where Allah ﷻ directly addresses the believers. 🗓️ Every Monday one hour before Ishaa Prayer📍 The Mecca Center | MPR (Room 161)
Islamic Classics Series 📚✨ A focused study circle for those seeking a deeper connection to the rich tradition of Islamic scholarship. Through close reading of classical texts, this program is designed for dedicated students who value disciplined study, intellectual growth, and engaging directly with our tradition at its source. 🗓 Sundays | 2:00 PM –...
Join us for The Prophetic Blueprint: Imam Nawawi’s 40 Hadith, a short weekly series with Shaykh Yousef Wahb designed to deepen your understanding of the hadith. We’ll be picking up right where we left off as we continue this beneficial journey together. The program takes place every Wednesday after Ishaa in the Main Musallah. Don’t...
Introducing the Mecca Moves Crew Walk & Run Club! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Train together, stay motivated, and prepare for the Mecca Moves 5K & 1K with weekly group walks and runs designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to stay active with the community, this is for you! 🗓️ Starts Sunday, June...
Are you a Qur’an teacher who teaches the Bidayah book? This course is for you! Learn directly from the author of Bidayah and discover how to teach your students to read the Qur’an fluently, confidently, and correctly. Receive a Level 1 Bidayabook Lunch included Registration: $25 Sunday, September 6 | 10 AM–2 PM Register with...
أخوات على طريق الهداية القلب المنيب تعالوا نتعلم معاً طريق نقاء القلوب السليمة لحياة طيبة، و لآخرة سعيدة. Join us for Sisters on the Path of Guidance: The Repentant Heart with Ust. Rabab Rachid as we learn the path of purifying sound hearts, for a blessed life and a happy hereafter 🗓 Wednesdays | 12:00–1:00 PM📍...
✨ Where do our hearts find true devotion?Join us for Unlocking the Aphorisms of Ibn 'Ata'illah with Dr. Ahmed Arafat—discovering the timeless wisdom of Tawheed and how it shapes hearts devoted solely to Allah. Men’s Session: 2nd Wednesday of every month Women’s Session: 3rd Wednesday of every month Starts 1 hour before Isha at The...
✨ يتضمن اللقاء: • كلمة مدير المعهد الشيخ أحمد الشيخي • التعريف ببرامج النساء للعام الجديد • تكريم المجازات • وجبة طعام 🍽️ • مسابقات 🎉 • هدايا 🎁 📅 الخميس 10 سبتمبر ⏰ 10:00 صباحًا – 1:00 ظهرًا 📍 صالة مركز مكة الإسلامي 🎟️ التذكرة: $35 🌟 السعر المبكر: $30 قبل 1 سبتمبر 🚫...
☀️ End the summer together at the Mecca Summer Finale! 🍔🔥 Bring the whole family out on Saturday, September 12th at 5:30 PM for an evening of food, fun, and community at our Community Barbecue! Enjoy a beautiful evening at The Mecca Center with: BBQ Bouncy Houses Volleyball Bonfire & S’mores And plenty of time...
Join Mecca Strikers After School Soccer—empowering the next generation of athletes on and off the field. Give your child the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the beautiful game at The Mecca Center after school in our program focused on skill-building, teamwork, and fun! Program Details 4–5 years old: Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:45 PM...
Give your child the competitive edge they need to excel at tryouts and make bigger plays on game day. In partnership with Aafiyah Fitness & Performance, this program delivers high-energy weekly sessions focused on explosive speed, quick footwork, and athletic confidence. Program Details & Discounts: September 14 - December 17 Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:00 PM...
Is your child ready to stand out and make the roster at this year's basketball tryouts? Mecca in Motion has partnered with Aafiyah Fitness & Performance to launch Mecca Hoopers, an intensive 2-month pre-season program designed for middle and high school boys. Through fundamental skill development, gamified drills, and competitive situational practices, players will sharpen both...
It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (S) said: “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-LamMim is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is...
Living the Quran✨A special program for mothers and children (ages 2–6) to bond, learn, and grow together through the Quran. Starts Saturday, September 19th 11:00 AM Every other Saturday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Tuesdays (1.5 hour Tillawa) | 9:00AM - 10:30AM Saturday Meeting Dates: September 19, October 3, October 17, October 31, November 14, November...
"Growing the Seeds of Faith" with Dr. Ahmed Arafat. This session is currently open for boys ages 9–13. Applicants will be assigned to three groups based on the order in which their registrations are received. Each group will participate in an 8-week session with the first session beginning Saturday, August 22nd. This program will give...
The 5th Annual Mecca Moves 5k & 1K Race, Walk, & Roll! Get ready for a morning of movement, community, and purpose at the 2026 Mecca Moves 5K & 1K on Saturday, September 19th at 8:00 AM in Downtown Burr Ridge, IL! This event is part of our wellness initiative to promote fitness, physical and...
The Highest Companion: Cultivating Love for Allah Allah ﷻ says, O believers! Whoever among you abandons their faith, Allah will replace them with others who love Him and are loved by Him. They will be humble with the believers but firm towards the disbelievers, struggling in the Way of Allah; fearing no blame from anyone....
Join us for The Weekly Eid: Reflections from Surah Al-Jumuʿah (Surah 62) with Sh. Yousef Wahb and Dr. Ahmed Arafat. 🕌✨ Through tafsir and reflection, we’ll explore the meanings and lessons of Surah Al-Jumuʿah and its guidance on the virtues and significance of this blessed day. Friday, September 25 7:00–8:00 PM | Between Maghrib &...
Essentials of Islam The Essentials of Islam program delivers the core Islamic knowledge every Muslim is obligated to know (Fard Ayn), designed for high schoolers and adults (18+). Topics include the Fiqh of worship, transactions, and marriage; Aqidah; Tazkiyyah; and the Qur'ānic and Hadith sciences. Program Features: Brothers and Sisters classes 2-year program Halaqah-style learning...