Unlock the full potential of your Ramadan by moving beyond the “light-switch” approach and embracing a season of intentional, soulful transformation.
This session explores the higher purpose (maqaasid) of fasting—developing Taqwa, a profound God-consciousness that acts as a “rein” for the soul and a shield against life’s distractions. You will learn how to “irrigate” your spiritual crops early by following the wisdom of the early generations, transitioning from the mere “husk” of physical hunger to the “soul” of true patience and piety.
We will provide you with a holistic readiness plan to help you:
Don’t just “go through” the motions this year—prepare your heart and mind now to harvest the ultimate rewards of mercy and forgiveness.
Date: Monday, February 9th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: ADAMS Ashburn
Sirat: Moodboards & Cocoa at ADAMS Ashburn — Sisters Night (17+) ☕🖼️
Join us for a vision-building evening of creativity, reflection, and sisterhood at ADAMS Ashburn. We’ll create moodboards/vision boards in a warm, welcoming setting, and enjoy cocoa + refreshments together.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, Feb 12
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
📍Location: ADAMS Ashburn – 21740 Beaumeade Cir, Ste 120, Ashburn, VA
🧕🏻 For Sisters Aged 17+
🍪 Refreshments will be provided
Registration Required
Please register here so we can plan seating and supplies.
What to bring (optional): Any magazine cutouts/printed images you like, scissors, glue/tape, and a board/notebook. (Limited supplies will be available.)
Get ready to unleash your inner warrior as Qahwa and Boxd Gaming present the premier Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament of the season!
Brace yourself for an unforgettable showdown as the fiercest competitors from all corners of the gaming universe (or at least the DMV!) clash in an epic battle of skill, speed, and strategy!
Will you dominate the battlefield and emerge victorious, conquering iconic arenas with your favorite characters? Or will you feel the heat as rivals close in, testing your mettle in pulse-pounding matches that will leave you breathless? This is your chance to prove you have what it takes to claim the ultimate champion’s title!
With casual and competitive brackets, there’s a place for everyone regardless of whether you’re first timer or a seasoned veteran! So grab your controller, select your main, and we will see you there!
Tournament is open to attendees ages 14+. Exceptions for younger players can be made by emailing qahwa@adamscenter.org
Tournament rules and formats are linked above. Competitors may only compete in either the casual or competitive bracket, not both. Some matches may be live-streamed. Registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday January 30th .
Free Play is open to attendees of all ages, provided that those 11 and younger are accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Casual Bracket (Entry Fee – $10)
Want to participate but never played in a tournament before? Or perhaps you want to play against new opponents without the extra competitive pressure?
If you answered yes then the casual bracket is for you! This bracket is designed for those with little to no tournament experience, where newbie players can experience their first tournament with confidence and support with prizes being offered for the top 3 finishers!
Prizes: TBA
Competitive Bracket (Entry Fee – $15)
Already a seasoned tournament veteran? Or perhaps you just know your skills up there with the best?
Then it sounds like the competitive bracket is for you! This bracket is designed for those with more skill and experience. Of course a higher level of competition also means a higher level of prizes! Enter this bracket to prove you really are the best of the best!
Prizes: TBA
Join us for a 3-week Series on The Pull of Islam with Ustadh Shad Imam and Dr. Kia Jahed
Islam experienced one of the most prolific and rapid expansions of any religions. It overcame barriers of geography, ethnicity, gender, and culture. Even today, it remains the fasted growing religion in the world. But what was secret to this spread in history? And how do those elements still allow it succeed in the modern world, 1,400 years after the first Muslims converted?
Find out the answers to these questions and more as we explore the history of Islam’s spread, the personal stories of those who first encountered Islam as non-Muslims, and role Islam still plays in influencing the world.
Join us for the latest in our interactive weekly series for young working professionals ages 21+ on contemporary issues through spiritual lens.
Featuring a talk and discussion, doors open at 7:45 for coffee and connection with the event beginning after Isha at 8:15 after Isha prayer and takes place in Qahwa Cafe. It is highly encouraged to buy a ticket if able to help us estimate audience size. Donations are always graciously appreciated to help fund future events and we look forward to your attendance!
Week 1: History of Islamic Civilization: Macro-Dawah
Week 2: The Personal Story of Conversion: Micro-Dawah
Week 3: Creating Dawah in Our Own Communities
Ust. Shad Imam is married with 4 children and lives with his family in Sterling, VA. He obtained his MBA from the University of Maryland in May of 2007 with a concentration in Organizational Management and Strategy. He has studied the Islamic Sciences under Imam Mohamed Magid & Dr. Sherman Jackson. Ust. Shad is a decades long member of the ADAMS Center community and conducts regular lectures in the Northern Virginia Area.
Dr. Kia Jahed is a Musculoskeletal Radiologist by training. He has done Arabic and Islamic studies in Egypt and Syria, studied comparative religion in Turkey, and has pursued higher Islamic learning with various institutes and scholars here in the states.
Dr. Jahed has previously taught various levels of Arabic language with Dar Al-Qasim, he is active with ICNA educational programs in teaching comparative religion and Tafsir, and he is helping teach in various educational endeavors at ADAMS Center and in the broader community.
A Pre-Ramadan Workshop
This pre-Ramadan workshop will cover the essential fiqh (jurisprudence) of fasting, an overview of the higher objectives of Ramadan, and the inner spiritual dimensions of this act of worship. The goal is to help participants prepare for the blessed month with both sound knowledge and a renewed spiritual focus.
Instructor: Ustadh Adam Daken
Location: ADAMS Sterling (Main Musallah)
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: After isha (iqamah at 8 pm) – 10 pm
A Pre-Ramadan Workshop
This pre-Ramadan workshop will cover the essential fiqh (jurisprudence) of fasting, an overview of the higher objectives of Ramadan, and the inner spiritual dimensions of this act of worship. The goal is to help participants prepare for the blessed month with both sound knowledge and a renewed spiritual focus.
Instructor: Imam Daoud Nassimi
Location: ADAMS Leesburg
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: After isha (iqamah at 8 pm) – 10 pm
🧺 Potluck Dinner: This event will also feature a community potluck. More details will be shared soon, in shā’ Allāh.
A Pre-Ramadan Workshop
This pre-Ramadan workshop will cover the essential fiqh (jurisprudence) of fasting, an overview of the higher objectives of Ramadan, and the inner spiritual dimensions of this act of worship. The goal is to help participants prepare for the blessed month with both sound knowledge and a renewed spiritual focus.
Instructor: Imam Hicham Hall
Location: ADAMS Gainesville
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever takes a path upon which to obtain knowledge, Allah makes the path to Paradise easy for him.”
Join us for the last Islamic Trivia Night before Ramadan!
Think you know you everything about the Quran and Sunnah? How about the lives of the Sahabah? Don’t know anything about either, but your friend does?
Well then bring them along as you test your knowledge for a chance to win prizes from scarves, perfume, or kuffiyas! YOU READ THAT RIGHT, first place winners will walk away with their choice of a hijabs or oud, or any of our other prizes!
Participants will compete in teams of 3. Team can register together together OR participants can register individually. Individual participants will then be grouped into teams of 3 on the spot should there be enough individual players to form a team. Players will also have the choice to compete at 2 person or 1 person teams.
Each week features 5 questions revolving around a BONUS TOPIC. This week’s bonus topic is: RAMADAN
This event is open to attendees ages 16+, we look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for the first Gainesville Meet & Greet for Families Living with Neurodiversity💙
This is a new, ongoing gathering that will meet the first Sunday of every month to build connection, support, and community.
⏰ 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
📍 ADAMS Gainesville
Assalamu Alaikum!
Join us with Ustadha Kouthar Muttardy for an evening of reflection, connection, and conversation as we explore the divine love of Allah. Let us soften our hearts, reset our intentions, and prepare spiritually for the month of Ramadan. Through discussion of Allah’s names, His mercy upon us, and how love can be our motivation for worship, we will reflect on what it truly means to turn to Allah and His love for us.
Bring a journal if you wish to take notes! Your ticket goes towards a charcuterie board and drinks for your enjoyment inshallah.
We wish to see you all there!
*Sisters event only, open to ages 16-35