Join us for this 2-part series of on Apathy vs Action led by Ustadh Osamah Saleh where we navigate the emotional weight of what is happening in the world around us. The focus is not political analysis, but how to deal with grief, anger, helplessness, and exhaustion in a way that keeps the heart alive, grounded in Allah, and moves us toward meaningful action.

Week 1 explores what to do when the Heart Feels Heavy as we discuss the nature of apathy, being overwhelm, and emotional shutdown through a spiritual lens as well as learning how to protect the heart from becoming hardened or desensitized.

In Week 2, we will challenge ourselves to move from Helplessness to Faithful Action as we explore how to overcoming paralysis and despair toward hope, sabr, and sustainable action rooted in faith.

Featuring a talk and discussions, the event will begins at new time of 7:00 and takes place in Qawha Cafe.

The latest session in our weekly series for young working professionals ages 21+ on contemporary issues through spiritual lens.  One ticket covers both sessions and it is highly encouraged to purchase one if able to help estimate audience size.  Donations are always graciously appreciated to support future events and we look forward to your attendance!

Social Media Policy Disclaimer: Please note that by attending, you are consenting to being featured in photography or videography for our social media. If you prefer to not be featured, please notify the photographer or videographer during the event and we will do our best to honor those requests. Requests to take down materials that have already been published or materials where one's face is not shown will not be considered.

Schedule

Week 1 - ⁠Protect the Heart

• What are people are feeling? Grief, guilt, helplessness, anger, fatigue?

• The danger of spiritual numbness and emotional overexposure

• The difference between healthy limits vs. apathy

• Spiritual anchors: dhikr, dua, companionship, intentional boundaries, honest grief

• How to stay soft-hearted without burning out

Week 2 - Direct the Heart

• “What’s the point? What can I even do?”

• ⁠Hope in Islam as grounded trust, not denial or shallow optimism

• Sabr and passivity vs righteous anger and emotional burnout

• Meaningful actions like worship, charity, service, civic action, community care

• Responding in a steady, spiritually healthy way

About Ustadh Osamah Saleh

Osamah Saleh has been a contributing member of ADAMS for many years. He holds a Bachelors in Management Information Systems and a graduate certificate in Imam Education from Hartford International University. He is a regular Khateeb and involved in youth work. He hopes to contribute to the community through inspiring words and sharing what he has learned.

Join us for Career Connections, a laid back and conversational social on career development, the job market, and more!

Held in collaboration with Salam Consulting and hosted by its founder Shahamat Chowdhury, free drinks to the first 20 sign-ups! Learn about Salam consulting internships, how to build your brand, and the true meaning of networking! Open to attendees 18+

Donations are greatly appreciated to help support future events!

Join us on for a special Agree/Disagree session of the Grounding on Family Relationships, Stresses, and Responsibilities.

Led by the Qahwa Programs Coordinator Omar Farooq, this extremely interactive session will feature jubilee style activity on hot button topics like family disagreements, generational stresses, and the rights and responsibilities we have towards our family members.

Concluding with discussions, the event will begins promptly at 7:00 and takes place in Qahwa Cafe.

The latest session in our weekly series for young working professionals on contemporary issues through spiritual lens.  It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able to help us estimate audience size.  Donations are always graciously appreciated to help fund future events and we look forward to your attendance.

About Omar Farooq

Omar Farooq was born and raised in the ADAMS Center Community and is the current Programs Manger of the Qahwa Cafe in Sterling Virginia and Chairman of the Mafiq Foundation's Muslim Youth Debate Tournament. He graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Environmental Science and is passionate about building the identities of Muslims in America by leveraging their own unique skills and interests. Because one should never discard the gifts that Allah gave you and instead use those passions in service of Him and in those around you.

Omar considers Star Wars to be one of the greatest pieces of art man has ever produced. For some reason, he feels this fact important enough to include in his bio, likely because he is keenly interested in the deeper moral messages that can be gleaned from stories, both fictional and otherwise. He asks that you keep him and his family in your duas.

Join us on for a special Agree/Disagree session of the Grounding on Emotional Awareness, Expression, and Intelligence.

Led by the Qahwa Programs Coordinator Omar Farooq, this extremely interactive session will feature jubilee style activity on hot button topics like facts vs feeling, the importance of emotions in Islam, and the expression of emotions at a personal and community level.

Concluding with discussions, the event will begins promptly at 7:00 and takes place in Qawha Cafe.

The latest session in our weekly series for young working professionals on contemporary issues through spiritual lens.  It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able to help us estimate audience size.  Donations are always graciously appreciated to help fund future events and we look forward to your attendance.

About Omar Farooq

Omar Farooq was born and raised in the ADAMS Center Community and is the current Programs Manger of the Qahwa Cafe in Sterling Virginia and Chairman of the Mafiq Foundation's Muslim Youth Debate Tournament. He graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Environmental Science and is passionate about building the identities of Muslims in America by leveraging their own unique skills and interests. Because one should never discard the gifts that Allah gave you and instead use those passions in service of Him and in those around you.

Omar considers Star Wars to be one of the greatest pieces of art man has ever produced. For some reason, he feels this fact important enough to include in his bio, likely because he is keenly interested in the deeper moral messages that can be gleaned from stories, both fictional and otherwise. He asks that you keep him and his family in your duas.

Join us SATURDAY for MISS-UNDERSTOOD as we examine some of the most discussed—and often misunderstood—texts in Islam regarding women.

📍 4401 Fair Lakes Ct, Fairfax, VA

🗓 April 4th

⏰ 7–10 PM

Led by Imam Anwar Arafat, we will engage directly with primary sources, including the verse commonly referred to as the “striking” āyah, the hadith about women comprising a majority of Hellfire, and other narrations and scriptural passages that raise difficult questions.

Each text will be approached academically as we:

Analyzing language, context, and interpretation

Examining classical scholarship and differing views

Distinguishing between cultural assumptions and textual evidence

This is not a surface-level discussion or a reactionary response. It is a structured, critical walkthrough of the sources themselves—aimed at understanding what the texts actually say, how they have been understood, and where misconceptions arise.

Come prepared to think carefully, question honestly, and engage the tradition with depth.

Finding who you are isn’t just the process of looking inward—it is revealed.

Join Imam Mohamed Magid and Imam Anwar Arafat as we examine the stories Musa عليه السلام, other Prophets, and Surah Ash-Shu'ara and explore how identity is shaped through struggle, calling, and purpose.

The event takes place in the Main Musullah immediately after Maghrib prayer at 7:30pm! Tickets are options but strongly encouraged to help support future Ramadan and year round events for young adults!

Open to young adults ages 18+, all are absolutely all are welcome and greatly look forward to your attendance!

About Imam Mohamed Magid

The Resident Scholar of the ADAMS Center, Imam Magid plays a vital role in guiding the community through education, spiritual growth, and advocacy. His work has empowered individuals and families across generations, and his efforts to foster inclusivity and unity have earned him deep respect across diverse communities.

In addition to his community leadership, Imam Magid is an accomplished author and public speaker. His lifelong dedication to service reflects an impeccable record of addressing the evolving needs of the Muslim community while upholding the timeless values of faith, justice, and compassion.

About Imam Anwar Arafat

Imam Anwar Arafat has served for 11 Years as an Imam in Salt Lake City and Nashville and is currently an Imam for the Islamic Association of Greater Memphis. Arafat has a bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from The Graduate Theological Foundation, and a masters degree in Islamic Leadership from the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) in Dallas, Texas. He is also a speaker for Sapience Institute and the U.S. Outreach Specialist for IERA, an international Dawah organization.

Join us on for a special session of the Grounding on Righteous Anger as we explores the nature of one of our most controversial emotions: Anger

Led by visiting speaker Imam Anwar Arafat, this timely session highlights the oppressions and injustice in the world around us as well as our emotional response to such injustices.

We will ask questions including what is the role of anger in Islam? Can anger be used for good? What are the limitations and dangers of anger?

Featuring a talk and discussions, the event will begins promptly at our new time of 8:30 after Isha prayer and takes place in Qawha Cafe.

The latest session in our weekly series for young working professionals on contemporary issues through spiritual lens.  It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able to help us estimate audience size.  Donations are always graciously appreciated to help fund future events and we look forward to your attendance.

About Imam Anwar Arafat

Anwar Arafat has served for 11 Years as an Imam in Salt Lake City and Nashville and is currently an Imam for the Islamic Association of Greater Memphis. Arafat has a bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from The Graduate Theological Foundation, and a masters degree in Islamic Leadership from the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) in Dallas, Texas. He is also a speaker for Sapience Institute and the U.S. Outreach Specialist for IERA, an international Dawah organization.

The GMU MSA is collaborating with Qahwa to bring back our well loved Eid Bazaar on WEDNESDAY, March 25th, 4:30-8:30PM in HUB ROOMS 3, 4, & 5!

This event is open to all in the area so feel free to pull up and support amazing DMV-based Muslim owned businesses! We hope to see you all there!

We are excited to announce the Eid ul-Fitr Festival hosted by the ADAMS Center & powered by SOUQ Social 🌙✨

Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 1 PM – 7:30 PM for an afternoon of celebration, community, food, shopping, and family fun as we come together to mark the end of Ramadan.

🎟️ Tickets are optional — but grabbing one helps support the event and keeps the festivities going!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate Eid with us. Don’t forget to grab a drink from ADAMS’ very own Qahwa Café
Eid Mubarak! 🌙

Assalamu Alaikam!

Join us for a transformative 5-week journey where we create vision boards for Ramadan and hold each other accountable in reaching our spiritual goals! This is a commitment-based experience, not a one-off or drop-in event, designed to be attended from the very beginning to receive the full impact and benefit. 🌿🌙

Through creative expression, intentional goal setting, and a supportive community, we’ll envision our ideal Ramadan—and thoughtfully document our real journey as it unfolds.

What You'll Experience: Each Saturday from 12-2 PM, we'll gather to:

• Week 1: Create your Ramadan vision board with guided reflection on spiritual, personal, and community goals

• Weeks 2-4: Document your journey with photos, share progress in small accountability groups, and support each other through challenges

• Week 5: Compare your vision with your reality, celebrate accomplishments, and reflect on growth together

What You Will Receive:

• Two 24 x 36 thick cardstock boards: one to design your dreams, one to capture your lived experience. By the end, you'll have a beautiful visual testimony of your Ramadan journey and the accountability to make it meaningful.

• A notepad: to write notes of new habits inspired by other participants in the series, observations you had throughout Ramadan regarding your vision board, your intentions, goals, etc.

• Scissors, glue sticks, and inspirational pictures (to paste on your first vision board for the first session)

All materials provided! Your ticket goes towards thick card-stock boards, magazines, decorative supplies, scissors, glue sticks, and notepads for the series inshallah. Just bring your intentions, an open heart, and a phone to capture moments throughout the week.

This event is open to sisters ages 16+

Assalamu Alaikam!

Join us for a transformative 5-week journey where we create vision boards for Ramadan and hold each other accountable in reaching our spiritual goals! This is a commitment-based experience, not a one-off or drop-in event, designed to be attended from the very beginning to receive the full impact and benefit. 🌿🌙

Through creative expression, intentional goal setting, and a supportive community, we’ll envision our ideal Ramadan—and thoughtfully document our real journey as it unfolds.

What You'll Experience: Each Saturday from 12-2 PM, we'll gather to:

• Week 1: Create your Ramadan vision board with guided reflection on spiritual, personal, and community goals

• Weeks 2-4: Document your journey with photos, share progress in small accountability groups, and support each other through challenges

• Week 5: Compare your vision with your reality, celebrate accomplishments, and reflect on growth together

What You Will Receive:

• Two 24 x 36 thick cardstock boards: one to design your dreams, one to capture your lived experience. By the end, you'll have a beautiful visual testimony of your Ramadan journey and the accountability to make it meaningful.

• A notepad: to write notes of new habits inspired by other participants in the series, observations you had throughout Ramadan regarding your vision board, your intentions, goals, etc.

• Scissors, glue sticks, and inspirational pictures (to paste on your first vision board for the first session)

All materials provided! Your ticket goes towards thick card-stock boards, magazines, decorative supplies, scissors, glue sticks, and notepads for the series inshallah. Just bring your intentions, an open heart, and a phone to capture moments throughout the week.

This event is open to sisters ages 16+

Assalamu Alaikum!

In honor of the blessed month of Ramadan, we invite you to join us for Lattes & Lit: Ramadan Edition. This Ramadan, we will be reading Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf as we explore how to cleanse our hearts of common spiritual diseases—during Ramadan and beyond.

Each session will focus on a shared theme drawn from multiple chapters, which is why the chapters have been grouped accordingly. Please read the assigned chapters before each session and come prepared with notes, reflections, and questions. Our discussions will include:

• A analysis of the selected chapters

• Relevant verses and surahs from the Qur’an that relate to these spiritual diseases and their cures

• Supporting hadiths

Assigned readings for each session are as follows:

2/13
• Introduction to Purification (pages 1-12), Boasting and Arrogance (pages 77-80)
• Envy (pages 29-33)
• Derision (pages 88-89)

2/20
• Love of the World (pages 27-28)
• Ostentation (pages 39-45)
• Vanity (pages 62-63)
• Obliviousness to Blessings (pages 85-87)
• Wantonness (pages 20-21)
• Fantasizing (page 36)

2/27
• Negative Thoughts (pages 60-61)
• Anger (pages 65-71)
• Hatred (pages 22-23)
• Rancor (page 76)

3/6
• Displeasure with Divine Decree (pages 47-49)
• Antipathy Toward Death (pages 83-84)
• Relying on Other Than God (page 46)
• Heedlessness (pages 72-75)
• False Hope (pages 54-59)

Come with a heart ready to engage, reflect, and grow in knowledge, insha’Allah.

While tickets are free, we kindly encourage you to donate through the donation ticket option during this blessed month of Ramadan.
May Allah accept from us all. Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikam!

Join us for a transformative 5-week journey where we create vision boards for Ramadan and hold each other accountable in reaching our spiritual goals! This is a commitment-based experience, not a one-off or drop-in event, designed to be attended from the very beginning to receive the full impact and benefit. 🌿🌙

Through creative expression, intentional goal setting, and a supportive community, we’ll envision our ideal Ramadan—and thoughtfully document our real journey as it unfolds.

What You'll Experience: Each Saturday from 12-2 PM, we'll gather to:

• Week 1: Create your Ramadan vision board with guided reflection on spiritual, personal, and community goals

• Weeks 2-4: Document your journey with photos, share progress in small accountability groups, and support each other through challenges

• Week 5: Compare your vision with your reality, celebrate accomplishments, and reflect on growth together

What You Will Receive:

• Two 24 x 36 thick cardstock boards: one to design your dreams, one to capture your lived experience. By the end, you'll have a beautiful visual testimony of your Ramadan journey and the accountability to make it meaningful.

• A notepad: to write notes of new habits inspired by other participants in the series, observations you had throughout Ramadan regarding your vision board, your intentions, goals, etc.

• Scissors, glue sticks, and inspirational pictures (to paste on your first vision board for the first session)

All materials provided! Your ticket goes towards thick card-stock boards, magazines, decorative supplies, scissors, glue sticks, and notepads for the series inshallah. Just bring your intentions, an open heart, and a phone to capture moments throughout the week.

This event is open to sisters ages 16+

Assalamu Alaikum!

In honor of the blessed month of Ramadan, we invite you to join us for Lattes & Lit: Ramadan Edition. This Ramadan, we will be reading Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf as we explore how to cleanse our hearts of common spiritual diseases—during Ramadan and beyond.

Each session will focus on a shared theme drawn from multiple chapters, which is why the chapters have been grouped accordingly. Please read the assigned chapters before each session and come prepared with notes, reflections, and questions. Our discussions will include:

• A analysis of the selected chapters

• Relevant verses and surahs from the Qur’an that relate to these spiritual diseases and their cures

• Supporting hadiths

Assigned readings for each session are as follows:

2/13
• Introduction to Purification (pages 1-12), Boasting and Arrogance (pages 77-80)
• Envy (pages 29-33)
• Derision (pages 88-89)

2/20
• Love of the World (pages 27-28)
• Ostentation (pages 39-45)
• Vanity (pages 62-63)
• Obliviousness to Blessings (pages 85-87)
• Wantonness (pages 20-21)
• Fantasizing (page 36)

2/27
• Negative Thoughts (pages 60-61)
• Anger (pages 65-71)
• Hatred (pages 22-23)
• Rancor (page 76)

3/6
• Displeasure with Divine Decree (pages 47-49)
• Antipathy Toward Death (pages 83-84)
• Relying on Other Than God (page 46)
• Heedlessness (pages 72-75)
• False Hope (pages 54-59)

Come with a heart ready to engage, reflect, and grow in knowledge, insha’Allah.

While tickets are free, we kindly encourage you to donate through the donation ticket option during this blessed month of Ramadan.
May Allah accept from us all. Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikam!

Join us for a transformative 5-week journey where we create vision boards for Ramadan and hold each other accountable in reaching our spiritual goals! This is a commitment-based experience, not a one-off or drop-in event, designed to be attended from the very beginning to receive the full impact and benefit. 🌿🌙

Through creative expression, intentional goal setting, and a supportive community, we’ll envision our ideal Ramadan—and thoughtfully document our real journey as it unfolds.

What You'll Experience: Each Saturday from 12-2 PM, we'll gather to:

• Week 1: Create your Ramadan vision board with guided reflection on spiritual, personal, and community goals

• Weeks 2-4: Document your journey with photos, share progress in small accountability groups, and support each other through challenges

• Week 5: Compare your vision with your reality, celebrate accomplishments, and reflect on growth together

What You Will Receive:

• Two 24 x 36 thick cardstock boards: one to design your dreams, one to capture your lived experience. By the end, you'll have a beautiful visual testimony of your Ramadan journey and the accountability to make it meaningful.

• A notepad: to write notes of new habits inspired by other participants in the series, observations you had throughout Ramadan regarding your vision board, your intentions, goals, etc.

• Scissors, glue sticks, and inspirational pictures (to paste on your first vision board for the first session)

All materials provided! Your ticket goes towards thick card-stock boards, magazines, decorative supplies, scissors, glue sticks, and notepads for the series inshallah. Just bring your intentions, an open heart, and a phone to capture moments throughout the week.

This event is open to sisters ages 16+

Assalamu Alaikum!

In honor of the blessed month of Ramadan, we invite you to join us for Lattes & Lit: Ramadan Edition. This Ramadan, we will be reading Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf as we explore how to cleanse our hearts of common spiritual diseases—during Ramadan and beyond.

Each session will focus on a shared theme drawn from multiple chapters, which is why the chapters have been grouped accordingly. Please read the assigned chapters before each session and come prepared with notes, reflections, and questions. Our discussions will include:

• A analysis of the selected chapters

• Relevant verses and surahs from the Qur’an that relate to these spiritual diseases and their cures

• Supporting hadiths

Assigned readings for each session are as follows:

2/13
• Introduction to Purification (pages 1-12), Boasting and Arrogance (pages 77-80)
• Envy (pages 29-33)
• Derision (pages 88-89)

2/20
• Love of the World (pages 27-28)
• Ostentation (pages 39-45)
• Vanity (pages 62-63)
• Obliviousness to Blessings (pages 85-87)
• Wantonness (pages 20-21)
• Fantasizing (page 36)

2/27
• Negative Thoughts (pages 60-61)
• Anger (pages 65-71)
• Hatred (pages 22-23)
• Rancor (page 76)

3/6
• Displeasure with Divine Decree (pages 47-49)
• Antipathy Toward Death (pages 83-84)
• Relying on Other Than God (page 46)
• Heedlessness (pages 72-75)
• False Hope (pages 54-59)

Come with a heart ready to engage, reflect, and grow in knowledge, insha’Allah.

While tickets are free, we kindly encourage you to donate through the donation ticket option during this blessed month of Ramadan.
May Allah accept from us all. Ameen.

Join us this Saturday for the return of Qahwa's Open Mic Night in honor of Black History Month!

Headlined by spoken word artist and poet Muhammad Oda, showcase your talents and passions to make this a night to remember!  Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a first time performer, we can't wait to see your stuff!  Open to spoken word artist, poets, comedians, musicians, and more!

When we celebrate Black History Month, we aren’t just celebrating Black history, we are celebrating American history. By collectively and consciously honoring Black history, we come together and continue to rewrite the narrative of our diverse nation. All performers are welcomed regardless of ethnicity!

Please note that string instruments will not be permitted.

Audience tickets are $5, donations are greatly appreciated to help support future events!  Performer tickets are FREE and must be 16+

Contact qahwa@adamscenter.org if you have any questions!

About Muhammad Oda

Muhammad Oda is a writer, poet, lyricist, and entrepreneur. He currently stands as the youth director at Dar Al Hijrah. He is the Co-Founder and former Program Director of Center DC. And the founder and Executive director of chocolate city.  Muhammad has developed curriculum ranging from youth leadership to performance techniques to Islamic Education for various communities and organizations in San Diego and the DMV.

In his spare time, Muhammad enjoys hanging out with family friends, hitting up various coffee shops, learning from scholars and students of Deen and discovering new things. Together with his wife Lauren Schreiber, the duo organizes events, encourages community dialogue around creative expression, hosts workshops, and empowers individuals to produce and consume art that lines up with their values.

Assalamu Alaikum!

In honor of the blessed month of Ramadan, we invite you to join us for Lattes & Lit: Ramadan Edition. This Ramadan, we will be reading Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf as we explore how to cleanse our hearts of common spiritual diseases—during Ramadan and beyond.

Each session will focus on a shared theme drawn from multiple chapters, which is why the chapters have been grouped accordingly. Please read the assigned chapters before each session and come prepared with notes, reflections, and questions. Our discussions will include:

• A analysis of the selected chapters

• Relevant verses and surahs from the Qur’an that relate to these spiritual diseases and their cures

• Supporting hadiths

Assigned readings for each session are as follows:

2/13
• Introduction to Purification (pages 1-12), Boasting and Arrogance (pages 77-80)
• Envy (pages 29-33)
• Derision (pages 88-89)

2/20
• Love of the World (pages 27-28)
• Ostentation (pages 39-45)
• Vanity (pages 62-63)
• Obliviousness to Blessings (pages 85-87)
• Wantonness (pages 20-21)
• Fantasizing (page 36)

2/27
• Negative Thoughts (pages 60-61)
• Anger (pages 65-71)
• Hatred (pages 22-23)
• Rancor (page 76)

3/6
• Displeasure with Divine Decree (pages 47-49)
• Antipathy Toward Death (pages 83-84)
• Relying on Other Than God (page 46)
• Heedlessness (pages 72-75)
• False Hope (pages 54-59)

Come with a heart ready to engage, reflect, and grow in knowledge, insha’Allah.

While tickets are free, we kindly encourage you to donate through the donation ticket option during this blessed month of Ramadan.
May Allah accept from us all. Ameen.

Join us as we prepare for Ramadan with this special session of the of the Grounding on Reaching for Ramadan: Running Towards the Gates of Mercy 

Led by Ust. Saad Omar, the holiest month of the year is almost upon us. But preparation for the arrival of a distinguished guest does not begin when it is at our doorstep, rather it must take place long before.

And preparing for Ramadan is not a passive exercise in waiting, it is an active process of readying our body, mind, and spirit. So how can we actively and productively prepare for Ramadan? How can we build momentum going into the sacred month? How can we build the best intentions and aspirations to start Ramadan off in the best way possible?

Featuring a talk and discussions, the event will begin at 8:30 after Isha prayer and takes place in Qawha Cafe.  It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able to help us estimate audience size and donations are greatly appricated to help fund future events!

About Saad Omar

Saad Omar graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in English and a masters in nonprofit management. He has studied Islam and Arabic in Mecca, Jordan, Turkey and across the United States and lectured widely across United States, Canada and Europe. He is a published songwriter and poet, teacher and entrepreneur. He is currently working on building a living community, nonprofit cafe and business incubator in Fairfax, VA.

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever takes a path upon which to obtain knowledge, Allah makes the path to Paradise easy for him."

Join us for the last Islamic Trivia Night before Ramadan!

Think you know you everything about the Quran and Sunnah? How about the lives of the Sahabah? Don’t know anything about either, but your friend does?

Well then bring them along as you test your knowledge for a chance to win prizes from scarves, perfume, or kuffiyas!  YOU READ THAT RIGHT, first place winners will walk away with their choice of a hijabs or oud, or any of our other prizes!

Participants will compete in teams of 3.  Team can register together together OR participants can register individually.  Individual participants will then be grouped into teams of 3 on the spot should there be enough individual players to form a team.  Players will also have the choice to compete at 2 person or 1 person teams.

Each week features 5 questions revolving around a BONUS TOPIC.  This week's bonus topic is: RAMADAN

This event is open to attendees ages 16+, we look forward to seeing you there!

Join us at Qahwa Cafe for a hands-on floral workshop for a Ramadan Centerpiece Workshop! 🌙🌹

Guided by faith, intention, and the beauty of the garden, we’ll create elegant Ramadan centerpieces designed to bring barakah and warmth to your iftar table. Open to all skill levels, come with the intention of entering a peaceful space to create, reflect, and connect with community and leave with a handmade centerpiece and a heart inspired by beauty and remembrance!

2 identical sessions are offered, pick the one that best fits your schedule!

Open to ages 18+, registration is mandatory with the ticket cost covering materials used in the workshop. Take home a beautiful Ramadan Centerpiece to add to your table this Ramadan!

Session 1 - (2:00-3:30pm)

Session 2 - (4:00-5:30pm)

About Aisha Carter

Aisha Carter is an aspiring artist and entrepreneur who is also the founder of her People of the Garden. People of the Garden was created from a love of beauty as an act of devotion. Rooted in faith, community, and the quiet poetry of nature, our work explores how flowers can become vessels for remembrance, reflection, and gathering. We believe that tending to beauty—especially during sacred seasons—is a way of tending to the soul.

Create with intention. Gather in beauty. Grow together. 🌿

“Geometry is the language of creation." 📐

Join us for a special artist feature with Zainab as she hosts an Islamic geometry and architecture workshop!

Workshop Details

• Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

• Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: Qahwa Cafe, Adams Center, Sterling

• Workshop Tickets: $15 (used to cover the cost of materials)

• Open to: Ages 16+ | No experience required

• Materials Provided: Compass, ruler, paper, pencils, and coloring tools

All are welcome — whether you’re new to Islamic art or simply looking for a peaceful, creative afternoon. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Donations are also always appreciated to help support future Qahwa events!

About the Artist

Zainab Ahmed is inspired by Islamic geometry and architecture. She explores traditional patterns and forms through Kufic Calligraphy, Jharoka clay tiles, and geometric designs, as well as through pastel landscapes that offer a softer balance.

To her, art is a way to find calm and reconnect. She uses symmetry, repeating patterns, and color to blend her cultural heritage with personal expression, creating works that invite reflection and serenity.

The event will begin with a brief, welcoming talk where Zainab shares her personal drawing process and inspiration. This will be followed by a hands-on workshop where attendees will create Islamic geometric patterns using only a compass, pencil, and paper. Original pieces created by Zainab will also be available for purchase after the event.