Join us TOMORROW as THE 99 continues with guest speaker IMAM DAOUD NASSIMI!

This ongoing series takes place Fridays after Maghrib at 7:30 in the outside pavilion and will cover the eminent titles of God. Come by to learn, discuss, and build community. 🫂👐

This week's food vendors are DC Me Rollin' and Krispy Takes to add just a bit of delectability to each night! (Food is purchased separately.) 🍔🚚

Open to attendees 18+, we can't wait to see you there! 9️⃣9️⃣

Join us on for a special session of the Grounding on A Choice of Identity.

Led by Ust. Shad Imam, we will examine the Muslim identity in America, especially when we find our values unrepresented and event ostracized by the American government and society.

From the war on terror to the devastation in Palestine, how can reconcile our Muslim identify with our American reality?

Featuring a talk and discussions, the event will begins promptly at 8:00 after Magrib prayer 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 and donations are greatly appreciated to help fund future events!

About Ust. Shad Imam

Ust. Shad Imam is married with 4 children and lives with his family in Sterling, VA. He obtained his MBA from the University of Maryland in May of 2007 with a concentration in Organizational Management and Strategy. He has studied the Islamic Sciences under Imam Mohamed Magid & Dr. Sherman Jackson.  Ust. Shad is a decades long member of the ADAMS Center community and conducts regular lectures in the Northern Virginia Area.

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and as we watch one of the most AWESOME films ever put to animation: THE LEGO MOVIE.

Synopsis: Emmet Brickowski, a normal, everyday normal mini-figure, goes on an adventure with the master builders Wyldstyle, Benny, Unikitty, and even Batman. The master builders have to defeat the evil Lord/President Business from Kragling (gluing) the world of Lego.

Admission is free with concessions (popcorn and drinks) available to purchase from the cafe!  Please donate to support our programs if you'd like to see more events like this in the future!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

Aug. 11 - The LEGO Movie

Aug. 17 - Finding Nemo

Aug. 24 - Raya and the Last Dragon

Sept. 1 - Luca

Get ready to unleash your inner warrior as Qahwa and Boxd Gaming present the premier Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament of the season!

Brace yourself for an unforgettable showdown as the fiercest competitors from all corners of the gaming universe (or at least the DMV!) clash in an epic battle of skill, speed, and strategy!

Will you dominate the battlefield and emerge victorious, conquering iconic arenas with your favorite characters? Or will you feel the heat as rivals close in, testing your mettle in pulse-pounding matches that will leave you breathless? This is your chance to prove you have what it takes to claim the ultimate champion's title!

Be a part of history as you compete in ADAMS Center's first ever gaming tournament!  With casual and competitive brackets, there's a place for everyone regardless of whether you're first timer or a seasoned veteran!  So grab your controller, select your main, and we will see you there!

Tournament is open to attendees ages 14+.  Exceptions for younger players can be made by emailing qahwa@adamscenter.org 

Free Play is open to attendees of all ages, provided that those 11 and younger are accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Tournament rules and formats are linked above.  Some matches may be live-streamed.  Registration closes at 11:59pm on Thursday August 28.

Brackets and Prizes

Free Play (Entry Fee - $3)

For players of all ages and experience levels!  All attendees who registered as for free play will be able to play multiple times!  This free play session is not part of the competitive tournament and does not feature any prizes, but it's the perfect place to try out the game for the first time or test your skills against there players in a no-stakes environment!

Casual Bracket (Entry Fee - $8)

Want to participate but never played in a tournament before?  Or perhaps you want to play against new opponents without the extra competitive pressure?

If you answered yes then the casual bracket is for you!  This bracket is designed for those with little to no tournament experience, where newbie players can experience their first tournament with confidence and support with prizes being offered for the top 3 finishers!

Prizes: 
1st- $40
2nd - $30
3rd- $20

Competitive Bracket (Entry Fee - $15)

Already a seasoned tournament veteran?  Or perhaps you just know your skills up there with the best?

Then it sounds like the competitive bracket is for you!  This bracket is designed for those with more skill and experience. Of course a higher level of competition also means a higher level of prizes!  Enter this bracket to prove you really are the best of the best!

Prizes: 
1st- $100
2nd - $50
3rd- Qahwa Hoodie + Thermos

Join us SATURDAY for STRENGTHENING THE BOND with Imam Hicham Hall. 

This monthly convert circle is a dedicated social space for convert/revert brothers and sisters to connect, build new friendships, and learn. Enjoy snacks, a short talk, fun games and meaningful discussions! Converts/reverts, their friends, and families are all welcome!

Tickets are free and doors open at 1:30 (Duhur prayer) with the main event beginning after prayer! We can't wait to see you all there!

Join Imams Farhan Siddiqi and Abdul Malik Merchant in our monthly series on Islamic Solution to Societal Ills at the HAWA Center!

We know Allah is the most forgiving, the most merciful, that He (SWT) can pardon our shortcomings, major and minor…but are there some transgressions that have crossed the line a little too far out of Islam?

Open to men and women, come by for a discussion-based talk with Q&A, socialization, and refreshments by Serene Coffee Roasters.

While tickets are complimentary, donations are greatly appreciated to support future events for both Dar Al-Hijrah and the Adams Center!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and as we watch one of the most AWESOME films ever put to animation: THE LEGO MOVIE.

Synopsis: Emmet Brickowski, a normal, everyday normal mini-figure, goes on an adventure with the master builders Wyldstyle, Benny, Unikitty, and even Batman. The master builders have to defeat the evil Lord/President Business from Kragling (gluing) the world of Lego.

Admission is free with concessions (popcorn and drinks) available to purchase from the cafe!  Please donate to support our programs if you'd like to see more events like this in the future!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

Aug. 11 - The LEGO Movie

Aug. 17 - Finding Nemo

Aug. 24 - Raya and the Last Dragon

Sept. 1 - Luca

Join us for a special Rijaal Hike and BBQ at Great Falls Park on Saturday, August 23rd from 9am - 12 pm!  Build brotherhood and community as we close off the summer!

Attendees are welcome to bring a side dish, snack, or dessert, but all that’s required is an appetite!

Open to male youth and professionals 18+

Tickets are free but please register so we can plan for how much meat to bring.  Donations are always required but always appricated!  We look forward to seeing you there!

How can we learn to forgive ourselves for our pasts and move forward in our relationship with Allah SWT?

Please join us for our monthly UmmaTea session, open to the community, hosted by ADAMS Young Adults in partnership with ADAMS Qurtuba and Qahwa Cafe! We will gather together with our beloved Imam Magid for a captivating 21+ late-night, tea-time discussion as we explore our question(s) of the month reflecting on one of the follow up questions from our last session: "What is Baseera (inner sight)? How can we engage it to develop healthy spiritual imaginations" 

Please come with a notebook, a pen, and your own water bottle. Tea and snacks will be served as usual. Please arrive on time— we will open the doors at 7:45PM for tea time and then begin the main program after promptly after Isha, insha’Allah. 

We welcome all members of our community over 21 to attend this event! As we provide free tea and snacks, we ask that if you are able, to please purchase a ticket and/or gift a donation to allow us to keep this event free and accessible to ADAMS Young Adults and Young Professionals! May Allah SWT reward you all and may He continue to protect and bless our community.

Strengthen Your Community · Discover Yourself · Find Your Purpose

Join us for a transformative three-week series as we examine the frequent misalignment between our personal, professional, and communal lives with our Islamic values.

In a fast-paced world where many seek personal, communal, and professional belonging, we often find ourselves losing sight of our purpose.  We identify as Muslims, but there seems to be a disconnect between our Islamic identities with our lives in the workplace and in our communities.  Even more concerning, many of us find this disconnect spilling over into our own lives as it alters our own sense of identity and purpose.

So how can we shift this paradigm?  How can we live our lives to be completely in tune with our Islamic values grounded in purpose, faith, and mutual support?  How can we realize this change internally and implement the tools to change ourselves externally?

Comprised of an engaging lectures followed by meaningful discussions, this unique collaboration brings together new and returning speakers from RYSE Coaching, Forerunners, and the Thrive Center will explore the spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of realigning our lives.  Together, we’ll reflect, share, and build a vision for a life guided by faith, meaningful action, and purpose.  

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection with the main event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers all 3 weeks and are available at the door.  Donations are greatly appricated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+

Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your Creator, rediscover your purpose, and transform your life. We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 | Discover Your Community

Speaker: Dr. Lina Qazi (Thrive Center)

Discuss why community is a critical component to converting misalignment to alignment, identify your spiritual and emotional support structures and explore how to build and foster intentional relationships for resilience and growth with the end goal of developing a community grounded in purpose, faith, and mutual support.

Week 2 | Discover Yourself

Speaker: Othman Altalib (RYSE Coaching)

Reflect on your life story and motivations to understand your identity, values, and heart-set.  Learn to apply tools from Islamic insight and coaching to uncover inner blocks with the end goal of cultivating deep sense of self-awareness and emotional clarity.

Week 3 | Live Your Purpose

Speaker: Omar Altalib (Forerunners)

Discover the concept of Akhirah Harvest and how to integrate spiritual consciousness into career, service, and personal goals.  Craft a Purpose Statement aligned with Allah’s purpose for you with the objective of defining your unique mission and align your ambitions with spiritual values.

About the Speakers

Dr. Lina Qazi

Dr. Lina Qazi is a physician, educator, and founder of the Thrive Center, a holistic wellness initiative focused on integrating faith, mental health, and lifestyle medicine for Muslim women and families. With a background in internal medicine and a specialization in preventive care, Dr. Qazi blends clinical expertise with a deep commitment to spiritual and emotional well-being. Her work emphasizes community-centered healing, emotional intelligence, and creating safe, empowering spaces for women to rediscover their purpose and thrive.

As a speaker and facilitator, she brings warmth, insight, and practical wisdom to every conversation—grounded in both the Prophetic model of compassion and the latest research in integrative health.

Othman Altalib

Othman Altalib lives by one central mission: inspiring others to find their purpose and live it with passion every single day, all while putting the ummah first. With nearly 15 years leading teams at IBM, Google, and multiple startups, he’s cultivated the discipline to RYSE above challenges while helping others do the same. As a 2x Ironman 70.3 and 5x triathlon finisher, Othman’s pursuit of pushing physical and mental boundaries became contagious, inspiring even his young sons to join him in completing their own triathlons at the ages of 6 and 9, embracing the same mindset of resilience as a family.

For 20 years, Othman has delivered Khutbahs across the country focusing on aligning our purpose with the greater good of the ummah, reminding us that true leadership means serving something larger than ourselves. Through RYSE Coaching, Othman helps individuals identify their "why" and cultivate the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical fortitude to live by it. His mission is to help people RYSE beyond their limitations, live with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to the world, so that our legacy extends far beyond us, and uplifts the Ummah for generations to come.

Omar Altalib

Omar is a transformative leader and co-founder of Forerunners, an organization dedicated to building the leaders who will transform society through values and purpose. Drawing from his experience building and leading billion-dollar teams across public sector, healthcare and non-profits at Amazon, Omar now channels his expertise toward empowering leaders and organizations to align their work with a higher purpose to achieve large scale impact.

At Forerunners, Omar helps people work across differences and build mission-driven teams united by shared values and objectives to solve hard problems, whether in business or community initiatives. His work reflects a commitment to compassion, collaboration, and the belief that real change begins from within and extends outward to uplift society as a whole.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday at ADAMS Ashburn after Maghrib and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man, according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and as we watch one of the most AWESOME films ever put to animation: THE LEGO MOVIE.

Synopsis: Emmet Brickowski, a normal, everyday normal mini-figure, goes on an adventure with the master builders Wyldstyle, Benny, Unikitty, and even Batman. The master builders have to defeat the evil Lord/President Business from Kragling (gluing) the world of Lego.

Admission is free with concessions (popcorn and drinks) available to purchase from the cafe!  Please donate to support our programs if you'd like to see more events like this in the future!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

Aug. 11 - The LEGO Movie

Aug. 17 - Finding Nemo

Aug. 24 - Raya and the Last Dragon

Sept. 1 - Luca

Get ready to throw down in the digital battlefield for Qawha's first ever Video Game Night, brought to you by Boxd Gaming!

Test your skills to prove you are the best as we play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!

Players of all experience levels are welcome, all attendees who registered as a player will be able to play multiple times!  

All ages are welcome, but those 12 and under are must be accompanied by responsible adult.  We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for a special event with guest speaker Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed, sponsored by the Droplets of Mercy.

Ust. Yasmin will discuss how we can find hope, purpose, and wisdom in God's plan even when living through out darkest moment - how through any trial and tribulation, we can find The Silver Lining.

Following the talk will be a book signing.  Open to attendees ages 18+

The event takes place in the Main Musallah.  Doors open at 6:15 with the main event starting at 6:30 p.m.

Discounted early bird tickets are available until 11:59 on Friday Aug. 1, after which standard tickets will be available to purchase.

About Yasmin Mogahed

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed is known for her gift of captivating an entire audience with her thoughts and insightful reflections. She is a Psychology graduate, and attained her Masters in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

As a skilled creative writer, her literature speaks from the heart and is felt by millions around the world. After completing her graduate work, she taught Islamic Studies and served as a youth coordinator. Currently she’s a writer for the Huffington Post, a highly sought-after international speaker, and author who focuses most of her work on spiritual and personal development. She is well known for her book available worldwide, Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free From Life’s Shackles.

Her ability to relate all intervals of life to one’s relationship with the Creator is a remedy for those seeking comfort and solace in this dunya. 

Join us for the launch of Qawha's latest new ongoing series: The 99 where we will explore the 99 Names of Allah with Imam Abdul Malik Merchant!

This event is open to attendees 18+ and takes place in the outside Pavilion at ADAMS Sterling.  One ticket covers all classes indefinitely.

Each week we will also be featuring a new food truck or vendor, so come by to grab a bite to eat!  (Food is purchased separately.)

Strengthen Your Community · Discover Yourself · Find Your Purpose

Join us for a transformative three-week series as we examine the frequent misalignment between our personal, professional, and communal lives with our Islamic values.

In a fast-paced world where many seek personal, communal, and professional belonging, we often find ourselves losing sight of our purpose.  We identify as Muslims, but there seems to be a disconnect between our Islamic identities with our lives in the workplace and in our communities.  Even more concerning, many of us find this disconnect spilling over into our own lives as it alters our own sense of identity and purpose.

So how can we shift this paradigm?  How can we live our lives to be completely in tune with our Islamic values grounded in purpose, faith, and mutual support?  How can we realize this change internally and implement the tools to change ourselves externally?

Comprised of an engaging lectures followed by meaningful discussions, this unique collaboration brings together new and returning speakers from RYSE Coaching, Forerunners, and the Thrive Center will explore the spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of realigning our lives.  Together, we’ll reflect, share, and build a vision for a life guided by faith, meaningful action, and purpose.  

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection with the main event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers all 3 weeks and are available at the door.  Donations are greatly appricated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+

Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your Creator, rediscover your purpose, and transform your life. We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 | Discover Your Community

Speaker: Dr. Lina Qazi (Thrive Center)

Discuss why community is a critical component to converting misalignment to alignment, identify your spiritual and emotional support structures and explore how to build and foster intentional relationships for resilience and growth with the end goal of developing a community grounded in purpose, faith, and mutual support.

Week 2 | Discover Yourself

Speaker: Othman Altalib (RYSE Coaching)

Reflect on your life story and motivations to understand your identity, values, and heart-set.  Learn to apply tools from Islamic insight and coaching to uncover inner blocks with the end goal of cultivating deep sense of self-awareness and emotional clarity.

Week 3 | Live Your Purpose

Speaker: Omar Altalib (Forerunners)

Discover the concept of Akhirah Harvest and how to integrate spiritual consciousness into career, service, and personal goals.  Craft a Purpose Statement aligned with Allah’s purpose for you with the objective of defining your unique mission and align your ambitions with spiritual values.

About the Speakers

Dr. Lina Qazi

Dr. Lina Qazi is a physician, educator, and founder of the Thrive Center, a holistic wellness initiative focused on integrating faith, mental health, and lifestyle medicine for Muslim women and families. With a background in internal medicine and a specialization in preventive care, Dr. Qazi blends clinical expertise with a deep commitment to spiritual and emotional well-being. Her work emphasizes community-centered healing, emotional intelligence, and creating safe, empowering spaces for women to rediscover their purpose and thrive.

As a speaker and facilitator, she brings warmth, insight, and practical wisdom to every conversation—grounded in both the Prophetic model of compassion and the latest research in integrative health.

Othman Altalib

Othman Altalib lives by one central mission: inspiring others to find their purpose and live it with passion every single day, all while putting the ummah first. With nearly 15 years leading teams at IBM, Google, and multiple startups, he’s cultivated the discipline to RYSE above challenges while helping others do the same. As a 2x Ironman 70.3 and 5x triathlon finisher, Othman’s pursuit of pushing physical and mental boundaries became contagious, inspiring even his young sons to join him in completing their own triathlons at the ages of 6 and 9, embracing the same mindset of resilience as a family.

For 20 years, Othman has delivered Khutbahs across the country focusing on aligning our purpose with the greater good of the ummah, reminding us that true leadership means serving something larger than ourselves. Through RYSE Coaching, Othman helps individuals identify their "why" and cultivate the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical fortitude to live by it. His mission is to help people RYSE beyond their limitations, live with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to the world, so that our legacy extends far beyond us, and uplifts the Ummah for generations to come.

Omar Altalib

Omar is a transformative leader and co-founder of Forerunners, an organization dedicated to building the leaders who will transform society through values and purpose. Drawing from his experience building and leading billion-dollar teams across public sector, healthcare and non-profits at Amazon, Omar now channels his expertise toward empowering leaders and organizations to align their work with a higher purpose to achieve large scale impact.

At Forerunners, Omar helps people work across differences and build mission-driven teams united by shared values and objectives to solve hard problems, whether in business or community initiatives. His work reflects a commitment to compassion, collaboration, and the belief that real change begins from within and extends outward to uplift society as a whole.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday at ADAMS Ashburn after Maghrib and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man, according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and as we watch one of the most AWESOME films ever put to animation: THE LEGO MOVIE.

Synopsis: Emmet Brickowski, a normal, everyday normal mini-figure, goes on an adventure with the master builders Wyldstyle, Benny, Unikitty, and even Batman. The master builders have to defeat the evil Lord/President Business from Kragling (gluing) the world of Lego.

Admission is free with concessions (popcorn and drinks) available to purchase from the cafe!  Please donate to support our programs if you'd like to see more events like this in the future!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

Aug. 11 - The LEGO Movie

Aug. 17 - Finding Nemo

Aug. 24 - Raya and the Last Dragon

Sept. 1 - Luca

Join us at Qahwa for an Art Therapy Workshop featuring with Nesreen Selim!

Nesreen Selim is a multimedia artist and the founder of Nesreen Designs LLC.  She creates a mix of abstract art, landscapes, Islamic-inspired pieces, and symbolic collages, often using materials like watercolor, ink, recycled fabric, and whatever feels right in the moment.

Nesreen has a background in Interior Architecture and Graphic Design and sees art as more than just a creative outlet— it's a way to process emotions and heal. She is passionate about art therapy and using the creative process to express what words sometimes can’t.

Her art is currently on display in Qahwa Cafe.

Open to attendees 16+ and featuring a brief talk where Nesreen will discuss her personal painting process and inspiration, the main event consists of an art therapy workshop where, through intuitive sketching and mixed-media layering, participants will be guided through a creative journey that gives form to their emotions through art. 

This workshop will encourages self-expression, self-awareness, and emotional release in a gentle, accessible way.  Each person’s work will be different—because every feeling and story is different. Attendees will use be using real-world objects (like leaves, windows, clouds, or flowers) as symbols to represent emotions and states of mind, with guidance and inspiration provided throughout the session. The end result will be a personal piece that carries emotional meaning and insight which attendees will of course be able to take home with them!

Prints by Nesreen Selim will also be available for purchase after the event!

Workshop Tickets - $15 (which will be used to cover the cost of materials).

Additionally, donations are always appreciated to help fund future Qahwa events!

Join us for the launch of Qawha's latest new ongoing series: The 99 where we will explore the 99 Names of Allah with Imam Abdul Malik Merchant!

This event is open to attendees 18+ and takes place in the outside Pavilion at ADAMS Sterling.  One ticket covers all classes indefinitely.

Each week we will also be featuring a new food truck or vendor, so come by to grab a bite to eat!  (Food is purchased separately.)

Strengthen Your Community · Discover Yourself · Find Your Purpose

Join us for a transformative three-week series as we examine the frequent misalignment between our personal, professional, and communal lives with our Islamic values.

In a fast-paced world where many seek personal, communal, and professional belonging, we often find ourselves losing sight of our purpose.  We identify as Muslims, but there seems to be a disconnect between our Islamic identities with our lives in the workplace and in our communities.  Even more concerning, many of us find this disconnect spilling over into our own lives as it alters our own sense of identity and purpose.

So how can we shift this paradigm?  How can we live our lives to be completely in tune with our Islamic values grounded in purpose, faith, and mutual support?  How can we realize this change internally and implement the tools to change ourselves externally?

Comprised of an engaging lectures followed by meaningful discussions, this unique collaboration brings together new and returning speakers from RYSE Coaching, Forerunners, and the Thrive Center will explore the spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of realigning our lives.  Together, we’ll reflect, share, and build a vision for a life guided by faith, meaningful action, and purpose.  

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection with the main event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers all 3 weeks and are available at the door.  Donations are greatly appricated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+

Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your Creator, rediscover your purpose, and transform your life. We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 | Discover Your Community

Speaker: Dr. Lina Qazi (Thrive Center)

Discuss why community is a critical component to converting misalignment to alignment, identify your spiritual and emotional support structures and explore how to build and foster intentional relationships for resilience and growth with the end goal of developing a community grounded in purpose, faith, and mutual support.

Week 2 | Discover Yourself

Speaker: Othman Altalib (RYSE Coaching)

Reflect on your life story and motivations to understand your identity, values, and heart-set.  Learn to apply tools from Islamic insight and coaching to uncover inner blocks with the end goal of cultivating deep sense of self-awareness and emotional clarity.

Week 3 | Live Your Purpose

Speaker: Omar Altalib (Forerunners)

Discover the concept of Akhirah Harvest and how to integrate spiritual consciousness into career, service, and personal goals.  Craft a Purpose Statement aligned with Allah’s purpose for you with the objective of defining your unique mission and align your ambitions with spiritual values.

About the Speakers

Dr. Lina Qazi

Dr. Lina Qazi is a physician, educator, and founder of the Thrive Center, a holistic wellness initiative focused on integrating faith, mental health, and lifestyle medicine for Muslim women and families. With a background in internal medicine and a specialization in preventive care, Dr. Qazi blends clinical expertise with a deep commitment to spiritual and emotional well-being. Her work emphasizes community-centered healing, emotional intelligence, and creating safe, empowering spaces for women to rediscover their purpose and thrive.

As a speaker and facilitator, she brings warmth, insight, and practical wisdom to every conversation—grounded in both the Prophetic model of compassion and the latest research in integrative health.

Othman Altalib

Othman Altalib lives by one central mission: inspiring others to find their purpose and live it with passion every single day, all while putting the ummah first. With nearly 15 years leading teams at IBM, Google, and multiple startups, he’s cultivated the discipline to RYSE above challenges while helping others do the same. As a 2x Ironman 70.3 and 5x triathlon finisher, Othman’s pursuit of pushing physical and mental boundaries became contagious, inspiring even his young sons to join him in completing their own triathlons at the ages of 6 and 9, embracing the same mindset of resilience as a family.

For 20 years, Othman has delivered Khutbahs across the country focusing on aligning our purpose with the greater good of the ummah, reminding us that true leadership means serving something larger than ourselves. Through RYSE Coaching, Othman helps individuals identify their "why" and cultivate the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical fortitude to live by it. His mission is to help people RYSE beyond their limitations, live with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to the world, so that our legacy extends far beyond us, and uplifts the Ummah for generations to come.

Omar Altalib

Omar is a transformative leader and co-founder of Forerunners, an organization dedicated to building the leaders who will transform society through values and purpose. Drawing from his experience building and leading billion-dollar teams across public sector, healthcare and non-profits at Amazon, Omar now channels his expertise toward empowering leaders and organizations to align their work with a higher purpose to achieve large scale impact.

At Forerunners, Omar helps people work across differences and build mission-driven teams united by shared values and objectives to solve hard problems, whether in business or community initiatives. His work reflects a commitment to compassion, collaboration, and the belief that real change begins from within and extends outward to uplift society as a whole.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday at ADAMS Ashburn after Maghrib and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man, according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome and as we watch one of the most emotional films ever put to animation: Up.

Synopsis: Determined to save his home and keep the promise he made to his wife, widower Carl Fredricksen embarks on a journey to the mysterious Paradise Falls in an airship of his own invention. Along the way he meets his childhood hero, forms a bond with a boy who has an absent father, and realizes the preciousness of the life he lived as well as the one he now lives.

Admission is free with concessions (popcorn and drinks) available to purchase from the cafe!  Please donate to support our programs if you'd like to see more events like this in the future!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

July 7 - How to Train Your Dragon

July 14 - How to Train Your Dragon 

Jule 21 - How to Train Your Dragon

Jule 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Aug. 4 - Up

Aug. 11 - TBA 

Aug. 17 - TBA

Aug. 24 - TBA

Sept. 1 - TBA

Join us for a special afternoon of Arabic Calligraphy at Qahwa Cafe led by artist and calligrapher Ahmad Ghassab!

Attendees will experience the elegance of Arabic script in an engaging and creative atmosphere!   Participants will practice writing in Arabic while exploring the art’s cultural and spiritual significance.  No prior calligraphy experience is necessary, all are welcome!

Two sessions are offered, the first for youth and the second for adults.  More details are listed below:

Session 1 (Ages 13-18): 1:45 - 3:15pm

Session 2 (Ages 18+): 3:45 - 5:15pm

Registration is mandatory and tickets fully cover the cost of materials.  As always, donations are greatly appricated to help fund future Qahwa events!

About Ahmad Ghassab

Ahmad Ghassab is a Palestinian artist and calligrapher. He was born in Amman, Jordan to a refugee family and was raised with a true passion for drawing and painting. His father walked him through the basics of calligraphy and sketching and critiqued his artwork as it matured.

After moving to the United States for his education, Ahmad developed love and admiration for both Eastern and Western cultures as well as an insight into the struggles of different people around the world. His work embraces themes from his hometown of Palestine and the larger Arab and Muslim world while also incorporating various motifs from his own life and experiences.

Ahmad’s artwork and calligraphy stretch across borders, unimpeded by boundaries, and fuses together his artistic talent with his devotion to activism, whether it brightens the hallways of the French embassy in Kuwait, beautifies a building wall in the nation’s capital, warms the home of a loving family, or frames the path to excellence for youth at a local community center.

Join us for this 2-week series as we explore how to reclaim our relationship with food through prophetic wisdom and divine connection.

Modern food culture is overwhelming, contradictory, and often spiritually hollow. From fad diets to food obsession, many of us are stuck in cycles that keep us in a constant state of stress, shame, or confusion—cycles that either ignore the Divine entirely or treat the body as an enemy to control.

But what if there’s another way?

In a world where food has become a battleground, how do we rediscover nourishment as a source of barakah and balance? How do we break the habits that keep us in survival mode and instead embrace a rhythm that reflects trust in Allah’s design?

Through engaging talks and grounded discussion, this series will offer a path back to clarity—replacing modern chaos with prophetic rhythm, restoring our body’s trust in us, and reconnecting our physical nourishment with spiritual intention.

This isn’t another diet. It’s a return.

Doors for the event open at 7:15 for coffee and connection, event starts at 7:30.

One ticket covers both weeks. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us fund future events!

Open to young professionals ages 21+, we look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Week 1 - The Dependence Deception

Week 2 - Breaking Free of the Food Trap

About The Speakers

Malik Kotob
After a 100-pound weight loss sustained over a 10-year period of time Malik is on a mission to bring his lessons learned to the Ummah that transcend just the physical. He’s a husband and father to five little boys, loves the Dar al Noor community in Manassas, VA, prefers being outdoors whenever he can, and is excited to work with the Ummah to move beyond dieting and toward noor.

Arshad Ali
Arshad is passionate about helping guide the Ummah to holistic well-being that nourishes both body and soul. Having spent years treating patients in the hospital and clinic, he began searching for a deeper, spiritually-rooted approach to health and healing—which led him to co-found Harvest Noor. A husband, father of two boys, and lover of the outdoors, he’s committed to walking the path alongside others in pursuit of physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Translated from the Arabic word for “Men” and led by Imam Abdul Malik Merchant, the latest iteration of this series draws from Recep Şentürk's book "Futuwwah: Noble Character".

This event takes place every Tuesday at ADAMS Ashburn after Maghrib and consists of a short talk by Imam Merchant followed by questions, comments, and discussions from attendees.  Open to youth and young professionals looking to learn what it takes to be a better man, according to our scholars in the Islamic tradition. Men 18+ Only.

This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged to fund future events!

Join us for Qawha Movie Mondays where we will be screening a different movie for every single week for Summer!  All ages are welcome as we watch this week’s film: The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Synopsis: A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario's brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.

Admission is free with concessions (popcorn and drinks) available to purchase from the cafe!  Please donate to support our programs if you'd like to see more events like this in the future!

Some content may not be suitable for small children.  Attendees should do their own research before attending.

Movie Schedule:

July 7 - How to Train Your Dragon

July 14 - How to Train Your Dragon 

Jule 21 - How to Train Your Dragon

Jule 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Aug. 4 - Up

Aug. 11 - TBA 

Aug. 17 - TBA

Aug. 24 - TBA

Sept. 1 - TBA

Join us SATURDAY for STRENGTHENING THE BOND with Imam Hicham Hall.  This month's topic is: Exploring and Deepening Islam

This monthly convert circle is a dedicated social space for convert/revert brothers and sisters to connect, build new friendships, and learn. Enjoy snacks, a short talk, fun games and meaningful discussions! Converts/reverts, their friends, and families are all welcome!

Tickets are free and doors open at 1:30 (Duhur prayer) with the main event beginning after prayer! We can't wait to see you all there!

Join us as Qahwa features 876Java: A Jamaica-based import/export company dedicated to sharing Jamaica Blue Mountain Specialty Coffee with the world.

Experience the rich flavors of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee while supporting a greater cause. This isn’t just coffee — it’s a dawah-driven passion project aimed at uplifting the Ummah. Proceeds support spreading the message of Islam, so set your intention when purchasing to be part of this impactful mission.

Two identical sessions of this event will be held.  The times can be found below, make sure you select the one that best fits your schedule!  This event is open to attendees ages 18+.

Registration is mandatory, but donations are greatly appreciated to help fund future Qahwa events! 876Java products will also be available to purchase in-person with 10% off!

Sessions

Session 1 - 10am - 11am
Session 2 - 12pm - 1pm

About 876Java

876Java Collective (876Java) is a Jamaica-based import/export company dedicated to sharing the island’s most prized agricultural treasure with the world—Jamaica Blue Mountain Specialty Coffee. Recognized globally for its smooth flavor, low acidity, and rich aroma, this premium-grade coffee is grown in one of the most unique microclimates on Earth.

Our company was founded on a deep respect for authenticity, quality, and sustainability. We work directly with local farmers, processors, and certifying bodies to ensure that every bean we export meets the exacting standards of the Jamaica Blue Mountain appellation. Alongside this world-renowned specialty coffee, we also offer a range of other Jamaican coffees, bringing diversity and depth to our offerings.

Join Imam Farhan Siddiqi and Omar Nassimi in our monthly series on Islamic Solution to Societal Ills at the HAWA Center!

Modernity in 2025 has been looking like a lot of hustle and bustle, chasing your bag, and climbing the ladder. But is the work we’re pursuing and the life we’re building for ourselves purposeful? Is it positively or negatively impactful? Most importantly, is it prophetic?

Join us Friday, July 25 at 7pm to dive deeper into this discussion. Friends and family of all ages are welcomed!

Open to men and women come by for a discussion-based talk with Q&A, socialization, and snacks!  

Schedule:
7pm - Halaqah
8:15pm - Q&A
8:40pm - Maghrib

While tickets are complimentary, donations are greatly appreciated to support future events for both Dar Al-Hijrah and the Adams Center!