This Week at the IC!
Join us at the IC for another full week of inspirational, life-changing halaqas, classes, and events. All are welcome!
THIS WEEK AT THE IC
FEBRUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 18
SPRING IC BUILDING HOURS
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 11 PM
Saturday & Sunday
12 PM - 10 PM
NOTE: All of our in-person halaqas, classes, and events are open to everyone. However, non-NYU community members must submit our Building Access Form prior to arriving. If the form is not submitted, you will not be able to enter the IC building.
Upon arrival, guest will need to present a physical, government-issued photo ID to gain access to the IC building. Photos or digital copies of IDs will not be accepted. No exceptions.
SIGN UP FOR OUR SPRING CLASSES
MONDAY
THE ROAD TO RAMADAN
IMAM KHALID & SHEIKH FAIYAZ
MONDAY | 4 PM EST
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.
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.
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.
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.
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, we've reached beginning of the month of Sha'ban, which means that Ramadan is just around the corner, 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 continuing his weekly Essentials of Ramadan course, which is 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
GCASL Building
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.
SACRED DOOR LECTURE
MEMORIES OF AI
IN SUNNI AND SHII ISLAM
DR. NEBIL HUSAYN
TUESDAY | 6 PM EST
Kimmel Center for University Life
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium
60 Washington Square South
9th Floor, Rooms 905 / 907
Please join the Islamic Center at NYU on Tuesday, February 13th for our February Sacred Door Lecture Series, "Memories of Ali in Sunni and Shii Islam" with our guest speaker Dr. Nebil Husayn.
Islams fourth caliph, Ali, can be considered one of the most revered figures in Islamic history. His nearly universal portrayal in Muslim literature as a pious authority obscures the views of his opponents who considered him an illegitimate ruler and a centuries-long process that entailed the rehabilitation of his character. In his book, "Opposing the Imam" (Cambridge University Press, 2021), Prof. Nebil Husayn considers the diverse ways in which early Muslims remembered Ali and contextualizes the rise of both Sunnism and Shi'ism. This presentation discusses key findings from this publication.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nebil Husayn, followed by Q&A and dinner.
QUR'AN STUDIES
DR. ALI MERMER
TUESDAY | 6 PM EST
GCASL Building
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
GCASL Building
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
GCASL Building
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).
SEERAH STUDIES, PART 1: THE MECCAN YEARS
IMAM KHALID LATIF
WEDNESDAY | 7 PM EST
GCASL Building
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
THURSDAY POTLUCK IFTAR*
IC COMMUNITY
THURSDAY| 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.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY JUMU'AH PRAYER
IMAM KHALID LATIF
FRIDAY | 1:15 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!
PARENT & ME TODDLER CLASS
IC FAMILIES
FRIDAY | 2:30 PM EST
GCASL Building
238 Thompson St.,
4th Fl., Room 461
As-saalamu 'alaikum parents!
We are so excited to offer our next IC Families Parent & Me class on Friday, February 16 at 2:30pm (after Jumu'ah). Join us for toddler-friendly dhikr, songs, crafts, story time, and more!
A few reminders:
- Priority will be given for children 5 and younger
- One adult per two children must be present and participating for the duration of the class
- Each class will be approximately 45 min - 1 hour of structure with some time for open play
- We will provide a small snack for each child. Please bring reusable water bottles
- Each class will require its own registration and will be limited to 20 children so if you can't make it to one class, you will have the chance to attend another
- Registration will be first come first serve
You will receive an email confirming your registration within a few days and all others will be placed on a waitlist. If you can't make a class, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can give the spot to another child.
Please email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions (or include at the bottom of the form).
WOMEN'S CIRCLE: AKHIRAH MINDSET
THE FEMALE COMPANIONS OF THE PROPHET
YOUSRA & REHAM
FRIDAY | 3:30 PM EST
GCASL Building
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.
SOMOS MUSULMANES ("WE ARE MUSLIMS")
FILM SCREENING, Q&A + DINNER
SATURDAY | 5 PM EST
Kimmel Center for University Life
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium
60 Washington Square South
4th Floor
The Latino Muslims at ICNYU presents a special screening of Somos Musulmanes ("We Are Muslims"), plus an interview and Q&A with director Dhia Ben Naser, and dinner. All are welcome!
In the misty mountains of San Cristbal de las Casas, Mexico, sheltered under improvised houses, lives a small Muslim community of Tzotzils, an ethnic group of Mayan descent. But what is their story?
In the midst of the Zapatista revolution, a movement that fought for the emancipation of indigenous peoples, a group of Sufi Muslims traveled from the Iberian Peninsula to Mexico, to the Chiapas region, with the idea that Islam would strengthen the revolutionary character of the movement. Commander Marcos did not embrace this idea, but during their discussions several leaders of Tzotzil families converted to Islam, dramatically leaving Mexicos dominant Hispanic-Christian tradition behind. In doing so, they changed the fate of their clan
About Latino Muslims at ICNYU
The 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.
NOTE: This event will be presented in English and in Spanish
NOTA: Este evento ser presentado en ingls y en espaol
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