Introducing our new Majlis Tafsir program led by Dr. Ahmed Arafat, Resident Scholar at The Mecca Center. Tafsir and memorization sessions from Surah al-Hujurat 48 to al-Nas 114. The sessions will be held in Arabic every Thursday, one hour before Ishaa, starting September 12th at The Mecca Center's Main Musallah. Strengthen your connection with the Qur'an...
✨ "Oh you who have faith..." Join us for Divine Callings — a powerful weekly series with Sh. Tariq Musleh as we reflect on the ayahs in the Quran where Allah ﷻ directly addresses the believers. ️ Every Monday ️ Immediately after Ishaa Prayer The Mecca Center | Main Musallah
Living the Quran: Mommy & Me ✨A special program for mothers and children (ages 2–6) to bond, learn, and grow together through the Quran. Starts September 13 – December 20 Tuesdays | 9:00–10:30 AM Every other Saturday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Spaces are limited—register today!
The Mecca Center Academic & Tarbiyah Affairs Committee is excited to announce the launch of the Fard Ayn Program. An initiative that provides essential islamic knowledge required of every Muslim ما لا يسع المسلم جهله Under the leadership and supervision of Sh. Yousef Wahb and Sh. Tariq Musleh, this program’s curriculum has been thoughtfully designed...
Mecca Moves! 5k & 1K Race, Walk, & Roll is back! Get ready for a morning of movement, community, and purpose at the 2025 Mecca Moves 5K & 1K on Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 AM in Downtown Burr Ridge, IL! This event is part of our wellness initiative to promote fitness, physical and...
We are honored to welcome Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, founder, president, and instructor of Qalam Institute, to The Mecca Center! On Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, we are proudly collaborating with Qalam Institute to host a special seminar titled, "Tafsir of Surah Fatiha & the Last 10". This program is designed...
European Colonization & the Modern Muslim World Join us at The Mecca Center Friday, September 26, after Maghreb prayer for an evening of learning with Imam Nihal Khan, Ph.D. in Islamic Studies & Muslim Chaplain at UCLA. Together, we’ll explore how pivotal historical events shaped today’s Muslim world and reflect on their lasting impact. Registration...
"Growing the Seeds of Faith" with Dr. Ahmed Arafat. September 27-November 15 There will be 3 groups. After registration you will receive an email letting you know which group your child belongs to. This 8-week program is for boys ages 9-13 years old. This program will give children the opportunity to learn directly from the...
The Mecca Center is excited to launch our first official Arabic Program for Adults (18+)! We are beginning with a Level 1 Arabic course, with additional levels to be introduced based on placement test results, inshAllah. This hybrid course meets every Sunday from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Mecca Center MPR (Room 161). The first class...