Weekly Digest

What’s happening at Dar-us-Salaam?

Asalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

This is your Dar-us-Salaam weekly digest! Here’s our upcoming events over the next few days:

TONIGHT: Thursday, Feb. 13:

• Community Iftar at 5 p.m. at Dar-us-Salaam! Every Thursday at Dar-us-Salaam until February 20.

Friday, Feb. 14:

• Jumuah with Dar-us-Salaam at Knights of Columbus.

• Riyad-us-Saliheen Halaqah with Imam Sabri after ‘Isha.

Saturday, Feb. 15:

• Pre-Ramadan Shura Townhall: Join us for a discussion on our ongoing projects, future plans, and for Q&A with the Shura! We look forward to hearing your advice and feedback! Lunch will be served, in shaa Allah 🔗👉 RSVP here.

• New Hearts: Fiqh Class for reverts and new Muslims with Imam Sabri! Every Saturday, starting from February 15th.

Sunday, Feb. 16:

• Fajr Halaqah on the Stories of the Companions with Sheikh Abdus-Samad.

Coming Up:

• Heart and Soul: Join iMuslimah’s Pre-Ramadan Sisters’ Halaqah on Saturday, February 23 at 11 AM

• Ramadan Bazaar! Get ready to shop for all your Ramadan essentials on Sunday, February 23 from 2:30 — 7:30 PM! 🛍️

Scroll down to find out more and register for our events!👇

Jazakum Allahu Khairan!

— Dar-us-Salaam

Iftar Thursdays

There’s less than a month until Ramadan… are you ready for the blessed month to arrive? 🌙

What better way to prepare yourself for the best month of the year than to start fasting the Sunnah days of Mondays and Thursdays!

As encouragement for the community to start fasting, Dar-us-Salaam is hosting Iftar Thursdays every week from January 16 to February 20 — together, we can start Ramadan strong! ✨

Looking to sponsor an iftar? Here’s how:

• Click HERE to donate to our Iftar Sponsorship program. Any money left over will be used in Ramadan!

• For any questions or specific requests like ordering from a catering company of your choice, please reach out to Ansaar-ul-Birr via email at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there in shaa Allah! 😋🥘

Pre-Ramadan Shura Townhall

Join us for a Pre-Ramadan Meeting with the Shura! 🕌🌙

• 🗓️ Date: Saturday, February 15 

• ⏰ Time: 11 AM to Dhuhr

• 📍 Location: 5301 Edgewood Rd, College Park, MD 20740

Get ready as we share updates on our progress, discuss upcoming plans, and open the floor for your invaluable, thoughts, advice and feedback.

Agenda:

• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: "Ramadan Ready" by Brother Safi

• 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Dar-us-Salaam updates with the Shura

• 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch and Q&A

• 1:25 pm: Dhuhr Salah

Can’t make it in person? You can still join in on Zoom! Your presence is essential to helping us prepare for Ramadan. 

🔗 Click HERE to RSVP and confirm your attendance both online and in-person.

Thank you for being a key part of this incredible community! ✨💙

We look forward to seeing you there in shaa Allah! 🤩

New Hearts

Calling reverts and new Muslims in the DMV! Join Imam Sabri Benkahla at Dar-us-Salaam every Saturday from 1:30–3:30 for a Fiqh class dedicated to the newest members of our Ummah 🕌✨

Classes start from February 15th!

Heart and Soul: iMuslimah

iMuslimah invites you to Heart and Soul, our upcoming Pre-Ramadan Sisters’ Halaqah! 💜

This will be an interactive and engaging session to prepare your heart, mind and soul for Ramadan. 🌙

Make sure to join our special Inspired Iftar session with Sr. Somia Abdulgawad where you will learn how to create a wholesome Ramadan meal. 🥘

• 🗓️ Date: Sunday, February 23 

• ⏰ Time: 11 AM — 1 PM

• 📍 Location: 5301 Edgewood Rd, College Park, MD 20740

We can’t wait to see you there in shaa Allah! 🥰

Ramadan Bazaar

Our Annual Ramadan Bazaar is back! ✨🌙

Shop till you drop to get all of your Ramadan essentials and more at Dar-us-Salaam’s Ramadan Bazaar! 🛍️

Featuring Ramadan decor, clothes, jewelry and delicious food from our local vendors to celebrate the arrival of the blessed month. 🥰

• 🗓️ Date: Sunday, February 23 

• ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM — 7:30 PM

• 📍 Location: 5301 Edgewood Rd, College Park, MD 20740

If you would like to be a vendor, please send an email to Sr. Fatime Ali: [email protected]

Jumuah at Dar-us-Salaam

Join Dar-us-Salaam for Jumuah Salah at Knights of Columbus!

First Jumuah — 12:15 PM

Second Jumuah — 1:15 PM

Address: 9450 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740

Friday: Riyad-us-Saliheen

Join Imam Sabri at the Dar-us-Salaam Musallah every Friday after ‘Isha Salah to discuss one of the most popular books in the Islamic world: Imam An-Nawawi’s Riyadh As-Saliheen (The Gardens of the Righteous). The book contains chapters discussing the Islamic Ethics & Etiquettes from the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Sunday: Stories of the Companions

Join us after Fajr at Dar-us-Salaam every Sunday morning as Sheikh Abdus-Samad discusses the the Stories of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ

   

Dar-us-Salaam | 5301 Edgewood Rd | College Park, MD 20740 US