This Week at the IC!

As we're quickly approaching the holy month of Ramadan, join the Islamic Center for a weekly halaqa on Monday evenings at 4pm with Imam Khalid Latif and Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer. Let's utilize these sessions to spiritually recharge such that we're able to make the best of the most sacred days of the year upon their arrival. Following our weekly discussion circle, the IC will be hosting iftar in our prayer room.

NOTE: This gathering is for NYU students only.

RSVP TO ATTEND / VOLUNTEER

MONDAY POTLUCK IFTAR*
IC COMMUNITY

MONDAY | SUNSET / MAGHRIB
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.

Join us every Thursday (and Monday) for our community potluck iftars!

We'll be breaking our Sunnah fast at sunset, insha' Allah, following the example of our Prophet Muhammad (). Please come and share a meal with us, even if you're not fasting!

Would you like to join our dedicated team of IC iftar volunteers and gain the rewards of feedings those who have fasted? It's easy! Just sign up using the form below and let us know if you want to help prepare the food and/or clean up!

*NOTE: Since this is a potluck iftar, we are asking attendees to bring a food or drink to share with everyone (if they are able). We are expecting 50 - 100 people.

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IMAM NAWAWI'S 40 HADITH FOR MODERN TIMES
IMAM KHALID LATIF

MONDAY | 6 PM EST
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.
+ YouTube Livestream

Join Imam Khalid Latif every Monday for a deep-dive into Imam Nawawi's 40 Hadiths and its application in modern times. This foundational text is well-respected across ideological lines and legal schools and serves as an invaluable guide for Muslims in all aspects of our lives.

IC SHI'A MEET-UP
DR. SHEIKH FAIYAZ JAFFER

MONDAY | 6 :30 PM EST
GCASL Building
238 Thompson St.,
4th Floor, Room 461

Join Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer on Monday at 6:30 PM for the first IC Shi'a Meet-Up of 2024!

This year we're putting together an organizing committee to brainstorm ways to enhance our overall Shi'a programming at the IC, have operational support for projects and events, and find new ways to grow and strengthen our community. We'll be thinking about the Ramadan and Muharram programming, halaqas, Sacred Door Project initiatives, fundraising, and more. If you're passionate about this, we'd love to have your help!

Fill out the form below and we will be in touch, inshAllah.

THE ESSENTIALS OF RAMADAN
IMAM KHALID LATIF

MONDAY | 7:30 PM EST
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.
+ YouTube Livestream

Alhamdulillah, were now in the middle of the sacred month of Rajab, which means that Ramadan is rapidly approaching, so now is the time to begin preparing our minds, bodies, and souls for the transformative journey ahead of us.

With this in mind, Imam Khalid Latif will be starting his Essentials of Ramadan course this week, which will be held every Monday in the IC prayer room, immediately following his 40 Hadith class, insha Allah.

In this course, Imam Khalid will be breaking down the spiritual and legalistic aspects of Ramadan and guiding us on how to enrich our experience of this blessed month. It is designed for students of all levels.

TUESDAY

TAKE A BREAK WITH THE IC STAFF
(AND YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS)

TUESDAY | 1:30 PM EST
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.

Come join us at the Islamic Center every **Tuesday (**and Wednesday) afternoon at 1:30 pm for a rejuvenating break designed for all of our undergrad and grad students. It's a great opportunity to connect and recharge with lunch, snacks, and good company!

NOTE: This gathering is for NYU students only.

QUR'AN STUDIES
DR. ALI MERMER

TUESDAY | 6 PM EST
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.
+ YouTube Livestream

Join Dr. Ali Mermer every Tuesday as he explores the timeless wisdom and profound guidance contained within the wondrous stories in the Holy Qur'an. Dr. Mermer will be delving deep into God's Word and will encourage us to reflect, ask questions, and challenge any doubts about the existence of God.

Dr. Mermer has been studying the Qur'an to understand its message and apply it to the present day living conditions for half a century and has completed his degrees in Islamic Studies and Political Science and then did a PhD on Sociology of Religion at Durham University, UK.

WEDNESDAY

TAKE A BREAK WITH THE IC STAFF
(AND YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS)

WEDNESDAY | 1:30 PM EST
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.

Come join us at the Islamic Center every **Wednesday (**and Tuesday) afternoon at 1:30 pm for a rejuvenating break designed for all of our undergrad and grad students. It's a great opportunity to connect and recharge with lunch, snacks, and good company!

NOTE: This gathering is for NYU students only.

AWAKEN & TRANSFORM:
A PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL
WELLNESS SERIES*
DR. MARWA ASSAR

WEDNESDAY | 6 PM EST
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.
+ YouTube Livestream

Join Dr. Marwa Assar every Wednesday as she awakens us to our soul and its needs as it travels on its journey through this world on the path to Allah .

Dr. Marwa harmonizes authentic Islamic traditions with modern Western psychological concepts to help us look within ourselves, and identify the psychological barriers and obstacles that often prevent us from experiencing holistic transformation, true contentment, and closeness to Allah .

Don't miss this opportunity to explore your connection your faith in a deeply personal way!

*This series is part of an ongoing collaboration with The H.O.M.E. Institute (Heart Over Mind & Ego).

LATINO MUSLIMS AT ICNYU
FEBRUARY MEET-UP

WEDNESDAY | 6 PM EST
GCASL Building
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.
4th Floor, Room 475

Join us this Wednesday for our Latino Muslims February Meet-Up!

Latino Muslims at ICNYU was founded in 2023 with the goal of elevating the voices of our growing and diverse Latino Muslim community and educating others about our faith, its rich history, and its vibrant expression across so many cultures throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Our meet-ups are meant to bring together our Latino-identifying community members to get to know one another, discuss what this initiative means to them, and get feedback on how the IC can best serve their needs.

Come as you are and feel free to bring your family as well. Refreshments will be served!

Space is limited, so please RSVP by filling out the form below in full. We look forward to seeing you, ojal/insha Allah!

NOTE: Due to limited space and the nature of our discussions, this event is meant to provide space for those members of the IC community* who identify as Latino.

SEERAH STUDIES, PART 1: THE MECCAN YEARS
IMAM KHALID LATIF

WEDNESDAY | 7 PM EST
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.
+ YouTube Livestream

Join Imam Khalid Latif every Wednesday for this two-part series as he explores the extraordinary life of Prophet Muhammad () and draws valuable lessons from it for Muslims in modern times. We'll also learn how our understanding of God and His Attributes and Islamic law evolved from revelation and the day-to-day experiences of the early Muslim community.

THURSDAY

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS HEALING SPACE
DR. TARA NASIR GORE

THURSDAY | 2 PM EST
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.

Our next Thoughtful Thursdays Healing Space with Dr. Tara Nasir Gore will be on February 8 at 2 PM, insha' Allah.

Joyful Jars!
Nurture your relationship with yourself! Sometimes we can be our own worst critic, but our relationship with ourselves is the one we need to nurture the most. Join us as we design and make our own affirmation jars, which can serve as a great mood booster and reminder of all the things that you love about yourself.

RSVP TO ATTEND / VOLUNTEER

THURSDAY POTLUCK IFTAR*
IC COMMUNITY

THURSDAY| SUNSET / MAGHRIB
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.

Join us every Thursday (and Monday) for our community potluck iftars!

We'll be breaking our Sunnah fast at sunset, insha' Allah, following the example of our Prophet Muhammad (). Please come and share a meal with us, even if you're not fasting!

*NOTE: Since this is a potluck iftar, we are asking attendees to bring a food or drink to share with everyone (if they are able). We are expecting 50 - 100 people.

RSVP TO ATTEND / VOLUNTEER

FRIDAY

FRIED CHICKEN FRIDAY
(JUMU'AH PRAYER + LUNCH)
IMAM KHALID LATIF

FRIDAY | 1:15 - 3 PM EST
GCASL Grand Hall
238 Thompson St., 5th Fl.
+ YouTube Livestream

Join us this Friday for another blessed Jumu'ah prayer with another uplifting and heartfelt khutbah by Imam Khalid Latif.

Allah has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad , so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome!

BONUS: This week is Fried Chicken Friday, so we will be serving lunch immediately following the prayer, so please stick around and share a meal with us!

WOMEN'S CIRCLE: AKHIRAH MINDSET
THE FEMALE COMPANIONS OF THE PROPHET
YOUSRA & REHAM

FRIDAY | 3:30 PM EST
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.

Join Yousra and Reham every Friday at 3:30 pm for our Womens Halaqa as we learn more about the female companions of the Prophet () that shaped much of our religions history with their faith, warmth, creativity, leadership, and diversity.

Who better to take as role models! Join us as we grow in our love for and draw incredible lessons from the lives of Khadijah, Um Habiba, Sumaiyah, and so many more (may Allah be pleased with them all).

No prior knowledge needed; open to students and community members of all ages.

NOTE: This event is in-person only. It will not be livestreamed.

Kimmel Center for University Life
60 Washington Square South
9th Floor, Room 914

36 SECONDS: PORTRAIT OF A HATE CRIME
IC PROFFESIONALS

SATURDAY | 6 PM EST

IC Professionals is pleased to invite you a very special screening of "36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime," along with an interview with director Tarek Albaba, and community dinner.

Dive into the critically acclaimed documentary "36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime." This poignant film sheds light on the tragic 2015 Chapel Hill shootings where three Muslim-American students were senselessly executed.

The film's journey through heartbreak and resilience proves that the murders were motivated by hate. Witness the victims families courageous journey from trauma to advocacy. Help us amplify their voices by sharing this important and timely film.

Watch the trailer here.

IC Professionals (ICP) represents an exciting programmatic initiative by the Islamic Center at NYU. Since 2011, our mission has been to mobilize Muslims across New York City, catering to their unique spiritual, professional, service-oriented, and social needs.

Committed to empower the Muslim experience in today's world, ICP provides meaningful experiences for our diverse, growing professional community. We are open to all community members ages 23 and up regardless of educational background, employment status, or profession. Families are welcome! No affiliation with NYU is required.