Mecca Center

Shaped by the Quran with Dr. Ahmed Arafat for High School & College Students

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Shaped by the Quran with Dr. Ahmed Arafat for High School & College Students As we face important and challenging situations in life, we need to remember something that gives us direction, comfort, purpose and hope. This course seeks to equip students with the greatest thing to remember--Allah's Words. In each class, we study, memorize...

CIOGC Parental Workshop Series: Understanding and Addressing Bullying and Islamophobia

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a transformative 3-session series addressing Bullying, Islamophobia, Gender Identity, and LGBTQ issues in our schools. Learn from educators, counselors, Imams, and school officials to protect your child’s well-being and guide them through today’s complex world. 🗓️ SESSION 1: Understanding & Addressing Bullying and Islamophobia 
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM -...

MQI Women Program: Introducing Our Women’s Program

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Join us for an inspiring morning with the MQI Women's Program! Enjoy a cup of coffee, uplifting discussions, entertainment, prizes, and more! Featuring a lecture in Arabic by Dr. Ahmed Arafat . 📅 Thursday, January 9th ⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 The Mecca Center Banquet Babysitting available (ages 3-6) for $10 Register now...

Tafsir Surat Al-‘Alaq in English with Dr. Ahmed Arafat

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

🌟 Join us at The Mecca Center for an enlightening Tafsir session on Surat Al-‘Alaq with our resident scholar, Dr. Ahmed Arafat! 🌿 📖 📅 Date: January 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 📍 Room 160 Dive into the profound meanings of Surah 96 and deepen your understanding of the Quran. Open...

MVMT: Middle School Boys Qiyam

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Middle School Boys!  Spend a late night at the Masjid filled with friends, faith, and fun! Join us for an exciting Qiyam at The Mecca Center on Saturday, Jan 4th, from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM, featuring a Q&A with Shaykh Tariq Musleh. Don’t miss out! 🌙🙌 Registration required

Free

Family Calligraphy Workshop with Haji Noor Deen

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

 Family Calligraphy Workshop ✨🖌 Join us on Tuesday, December 31 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a beautiful evening of Arabic calligraphy at The Mecca Center! Families of all ages — from kids to adults — are invited to explore this timeless art form with the renowned Haji Noor Deen. Light refreshments and pizza...

Free

MVMT: High School Guys Qiyam

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

High School Guys! 🌙✨ Ready for an epic night of good food, fun activities, and meaningful connections? Join us at The Mecca Center on Monday, Dec 30th, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM for an unforgettable Qiyam featuring a Q&A with Shaykh Tariq Musleh. Don’t miss out! Registration required

Free

ConverTsations: Challenges of Being a Convert’s Child

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

The Mecca Center invites you to an in-depth discussion on Sunday, December 29th at 5:00PM where we will be exploring the joys and challenges faced by the children of converts. This session will focus on the unique struggles these individuals encounter and how they navigate their journeys. Event Details: Host: Beverly Thomas Guests: A panel...

Free

An Evening of Divine Voices at The Mecca Center

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Join us at The Mecca Center on Saturday, December 28th from 4:30PM - 7:00PM for a unique program designed to nurture a deep muhabbat (love) for the Quran and Adhan. Discover what it takes to recite the Quran and deliver the Adhan with beauty and tranquility. Learn about the various maqams (melodic styles) of the...

Free

Know Your Rights: Workshop & Discussion with Joe Milburn

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Join The Mecca Center and CAIR-Chicago for an empowering evening designed to educate and inform! This workshop is an essential opportunity to: Learn about your rights as citizens, green card holders, activists, and more. Engage in a meaningful discussion to ask critical questions and understand what's at stake as we approach the next four years....

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