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A New Hijri Year 1447

We didnt notice it right away.

There was no countdown, no fireworks, just a quiet morning, a date on the calendar: 1st of Muharram, 1447.

And yet something in the heart stirred.

This year feels different. Heavier somehow. Maybe its the images that wont leave our screens, the heartbreak, the unrest around the world, the ache in our own communities. Maybe its the way grief and hope now live side by side, no longer taking turns.

Still, this new Hijri year whispered something soft:
Youre still here. What will you do with that?

A Sacred Beginning

The Hijri calendar doesnt begin with a celebration; it begins with Hijrah. With sacrifice, with trust.

The Prophet didnt walk into a new year with ease. He migrated through uncertainty, loss, and challenge, yet with complete conviction that Allah would guide every step.

Maybe we are being asked to do the same.

Maybe this is our Hijrah, not across a desert, but across the landscapes of our own hearts.

Leaving behind what no longer serves us.

Taking one quiet step closer to .....Continue Reading.

Halal & Haram

Friday, June 27th at 7 pm

Is music always haram? What about chess or watching movies?

Join us for a dynamic session with Shaykh Saad as we explore everyday questions around Halal and Haram. From singing and cinema to gambling and installment plans. What does Islam actually say?

Bring your questions. Lets unpack it together.

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Sunday, June 29th, after Maghreb

An Evening of Hadra, Dhikr, and Tadabbur with Shaykh Saad.

Every last Sunday of the month from Maghreb to Isha.

Let your heart find its way back.

Summer Camp '25

June 30th to July 24th

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Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed

SALAM Board of Trustees Announcement

The SALAM Center for Higher Islamic Learning is honored to welcome Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed as a Visiting Faculty Member for the Fall 2025 semester.

Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed is the Co-Founder and Dean of the Tarbiya Institutes Seminary and currently serves as a Visiting Scholar at Bayan Islamic Graduate School. A seasoned educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Sherif brings over two decades of experience in faith-based leadership, institutional development, and community education. His academic journey includes studies in English Literature, Business Administration, and Islamic Studies. He holds a Masters degree in Strategic Business Unit Management from HEC Paris and a Doctorate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of Colorado. He is also in the process of completing a Masters degree in Islamic Studies at Chicago Theological Seminary.

Insha'a Allah, Dr. Sherif will serve in the English Track of the Seminary Program at SALAM Center for Higher Islamic Learning, where he is scheduled to teach "The Art of Dhikr and Dua" during the Fall 2025 semester. His addition to the faculty reflects a meaningful advancement of SALAMs mission of spiritual development, academic excellence, and community empowerment.

We warmly invite our community to join us in making dua for Dr. Sherif, asking Allah SWT to increase him in beneficial knowledge, and make him a source of guidance and mentorship for all those seeking purpose and belonging. We also ask Allah SWT to bless the leadership of SALAM with wisdom, sincerity, and success. May He place abundant barakah in our community, unite our hearts, and guide us in building a vibrant and compassionate future. Ameen.

Omar MoheyEldin, Chairperson
SALAM Board of Trustees

P.S. Dr. Sherif will be teaching a special summer course at Tarbiya Seminary titled Akhlaq: The Anchor of Faith (II) from July 19 to August 9, 2025 -More Details.

Soft Opening Weekend

Center for Higher Islamic Learning

Three powerful programs!

July 17 | Book Talk:
Muhammad (s): 11 Leadership Qualities That Changed the World
with Dr. Jimmy Jones, Dr. Mona Islam & Ust. Omar Al-Ani

July 1820 | Prophetic Leadership Intensive
A transformative short course for college students on ethical, faith-based leadership
In partnership with The Islamic Seminary of America and Rabata
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July 20 | Book Talk:
Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax
Discussing the science, faith, and real-world implications of gender in education
with Dr. Jimmy Jones and Sr. Nosheen Khan

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