What if sin wasn’t just a flaw to erase, but a doorway to deeper faith?

Join us on for a special session of the Grounding on How to Be a Sinner as we explores one of the most misunderstood topics in Muslim life: the role of sin in spiritual growth.

Led by visiting speaker Imam Anwar Arafat and drawing on the writings of Ibn al-Qayyim and classical scholars, this special session challenges our common assumptions about guilt, despair, and divine mercy—arguing that sin, when met with sincere repentance, can actually bring a believer closer to Allah.

We will ask questions including why do we keep falling into the same mistakes? How do we stop oscillating between hopelessness and complacency? And what if our lowest moments are actually designed to teach us the humility that lifts us highest?

Join the discussion, and rediscover a balanced, compassionate view of human imperfection—one that replaces shame with understanding, fear with awe, and despair with hope.

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.