The Golden Thread: Holding On to Hope Through God's Promise.

It is human nature to hold on to hope, and The Golden Thread in our tradition is the word and promise of God and his beloved Prophet .Please join us in the Bay Area on December 7th and in Chicago on December 15th, as we further discuss the need for all of us to hold on to The Golden Thread at this years 19th Annual Year-End Event. 

Kintsugi is a beautiful Japanese tradition that when something breaks, it is mended back together with liquid gold. Doing so, it is able to take on the former form of the object but with a golden seal in all the places it once was broken.

This past year, many of us have been carrying broken hearts with much of what's happening around us in the world, hoping for a moment of mend. Similar to those performing Kintsugi, Ta'leef has had countless broken hearts walk through its doors, Muslim and non Muslim alike.

As our name indicates, we have had success, by God's grace, in mending the pieces together and allowing the hearts of these individuals to find peace. Peace through the pieces, peace through the pain, peace through the trauma, peace with oneself, and lastly peace with God! From them emanates a light unlike before, coming in and through them, resembling gold shining through the cracks. That is why this years Annual Year-End Event is titled, The Golden Thread.

It is human nature to hold on to hope, and The Golden Thread in our tradition is the word and promise of God and his beloved Prophet .

Please join us in the Bay Area on December 7th and in Chicago on December 15th, as we further discuss the need for all of us to hold on to The Golden Thread at this years 19th Annual Year-End Event.

Ali Dia

Executive Director

New Episode Alert, Tis the Season.

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmashow should Muslims approach these widely celebrated holidays? In this episode of The Welcome Home Podcast, Dr. Ali Dia, Dr. Will Caldwell, and Mike Swies dive into the sub-consensus among Muslims  regarding these occasions. Our hosts explore the challenges this season brings for Muslims, especially new converts, who may feel torn between cultural traditions and their faith. How can the community navigate these complexities with balance and integrity?

Catch the podcast on Anchor, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify!

We are hosting our next Ta'leef Pop-Up in Berkeley at Delah Coffee on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 PM(PT) with our Executive Director, Dr. Ali Dia.

Join us as we build community, discuss current times and break bread. Drinks provided before and after the talk.

Dinner Included.

Register, space is limited.

Adults 18+ Only.

Spread the word and bring a friend!

Interest in Islam is growing on campuses nationwide, and MSA students are asking how to best support those exploring the faith. 

Taleefs Beyond the Shahada training, offered in collaboration with MSA West, is coming to the LA/Orange County area this Sunday, November 24th from 3-7 PM PT. Join us at the Islamic Society of Orange County, 1 Al-Rahman Plaza, Garden Grove, CA 92844.

This program equips attendees with proven strategies for supporting Newcomers, features teachers who embraced Islam during college, and includes interactive sessions on real-life scenarios. 

Participants will also receive a Taleef Newcomers Hub for their campus, providing resources to aid outreach and support for new members of the Muslim community.

We are blessed to announce our 4th Annual Umrah trip to the sacred sanctuaries of Medina and Mecca from December 27th to January 4th led by our experienced teachers and staff.

Bringing the individuals we serve full circle from Shahada(testimony of faith) to Mushahada/Mushahida(witnessing God) has been a dream. Visiting Medina and Mecca has been an aspiration of ours for over a decade. We have made prayers for this opportunity and the doors have opened to finally provide our community with this memorable opportunity.

We hope to continue this blessed tradition in the coming years, with the permission of God. We look forward to having you join us. 

Seats are limited for this intimate trip. For any questions, email us at [email protected].

Taleef Collective, 43170 Osgood Rd, Fremont, CA 94539, United States, 510.573.2719