Join us for this 3-week Series on Repentance and Redemption led by Ustadh Saad Omar.
Featuring a talk and discussions, the event begins promptly at 7:30 and takes place in Qahwa Cafe.
Open to attendees ages 21+, the latest session in our weekly series for young working professionals on contemporary issues through spiritual lens.
Registration is optional but highly encouraged. Donations are greatly appreciated to support future events and we look forward to seeing you there!
Week 1- The Art of Repentance: Conditions for Acceptance
Week 2 – The Way of Hope: Shaking off Despair
Week 3 – Stories of Redemption: Inspirations from the Sīrah and beyond.
Saad Omar graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in English and a masters in nonprofit management. He has studied Islam and Arabic in Mecca, Jordan, Turkey and across the United States and lectured widely across United States, Canada and Europe. He is a published songwriter and poet, teacher and entrepreneur. He is currently working on building a living community, nonprofit cafe and business incubator in Fairfax, VA.
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Al-Fawz al-Kabīrby Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi
An Intensive Seminar with Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (UK)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
ADAMS Sterling
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Qurtuba Community Education invites you to a rare opportunity to spend a full day learning with internationally renowned scholar Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (UK).
This intensive seminar explores one of the most influential classical works on the principles of Qur’anic interpretation: Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi’s Al-Fawz al-Kabīr fī Uṣūl al-Tafsīr.
Rather than offering a verse-by-verse commentary, Al-Fawz al-Kabīr presents a powerful framework for understanding the Qur’an as a coherent, purposeful, and transformative revelation. Under the guidance of Shaykh Akram, participants will explore the foundational principles that generations of Muslim scholars have used to approach the Book of Allah with greater clarity, depth, and appreciation.
Whether you are looking to deepen your relationship with the Qur’an, better understand its themes and objectives, or simply benefit from a day of learning with one of today’s foremost scholars of the Islamic tradition, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Qur’an through the lens of the classical scholarly tradition.
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi is one of the world’s leading contemporary scholars of Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence. He is the Director of Research at the Oxford Institute for Research in Islamic Sciences and Principal and Co-Founder of Al-Salam Institute (UK).
Originally from India and now based in England, Shaykh Akram received his traditional training at Nadwat al-’Ulama in Lucknow before earning a PhD in Arabic Literature from Lucknow University. He later served as a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, where he conducted extensive research on Hadith and the Islamic scholarly tradition.
An accomplished author with more than 30 published works in Arabic, English, Urdu, and Persian, he is internationally recognized for his scholarship in Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic language, and the classical Islamic sciences. He is especially renowned for Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam, a landmark 43-volume biographical encyclopedia documenting the lives and contributions of female hadith scholars across fourteen centuries of Islamic history.
9:00 AM — Doors Open & Light Breakfast
9:30 AM — Seminar Begins
12:45 PM — Lunch Break (Lunch Provided)
1:30 PM — Dhuhr Iqamah
2:00 PM — Afternoon Session Begins
Short water breaks will be incorporated throughout the day.
4:30 PM — Seminar Concludes
Schedule subject to minor adjustments.
Includes admission to the full-day seminar, light breakfast, and lunch.
Student / Youth — $20
For high school, college, and full-time students.
This seminar is offered at a subsidized rate to help make high-quality Islamic education accessible to as many members of our community as possible. If you are able, we invite you to further support Qurtuba Community Education by selecting a Supporter, Sponsor, or Patron registration, or by making an additional voluntary donation
No one will be turned away due to financial hardship.
If the registration fee presents a barrier to attendance, please email qurtuba@adamscenter.org to request financial assistance.
This seminar is open to the entire community. Whether you are a parent, student, educator, professional, community leader, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of the Qur’an, you are warmly welcome. Join us for a rare opportunity to spend a day learning from one of today’s foremost scholars of the Islamic tradition.
Advance registration is required.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, reflection, and a guided exploration of Shah Wali Allah’s timeless insights into understanding the Qur’an.
Thursday, September 10
What Every Muslim Should Know About Hadith
Preservation, Authenticity, and Living by the Sunnah
Public Lecture • ADAMS Ashburn • 6:30–9:45 PM
Register: https://givebutter.com/akram-hadith
Friday, September 11
Reviving the Legacy of Female Scholarship in Islam
Rediscovering a Forgotten Tradition
Public Lecture • ADAMS Sterling • 6:30–9:45 PM
Register: https://givebutter.com/female-scholarship
An Evening with Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (UK)
Friday, September 11, 2026
ADAMS Sterling
6:30 PM – 9:45 PM
For centuries, Muslim women played a vital role in preserving, teaching, and transmitting Islamic knowledge. They taught in mosques and universities, educated scholars and jurists, and transmitted thousands of hadith to future generations. Yet much of this remarkable history remains less widely known today.
Join Qurtuba Community Education for a special evening with internationally renowned scholar Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (UK) as he explores the rich and often overlooked legacy of female scholarship throughout Islamic history.
Drawing upon decades of groundbreaking research—including his monumental 43-volume work, Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam—Shaykh Akram will illuminate the lives and contributions of women who helped shape the intellectual tradition of Islam over the past fourteen centuries. Their stories challenge common misconceptions, deepen our appreciation for our scholarly heritage, and offer enduring lessons for Muslim communities today.
Whether you are a student of knowledge, educator, parent, or simply interested in Islamic history, this promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking evening.
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi is one of the world’s leading contemporary scholars of Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence. He is the Director of Research at the Oxford Institute for Research in Islamic Sciences and Principal and Co-Founder of Al-Salam Institute (UK).
Originally from India and now based in England, Shaykh Akram received his traditional training at Nadwat al-’Ulama in Lucknow before earning a PhD in Arabic Literature from Lucknow University. He later served as a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, where he conducted extensive research on Hadith and the Islamic scholarly tradition.
An accomplished author with more than 30 published works in Arabic, English, Urdu, and Persian, he is internationally recognized for his scholarship in Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic language, and the classical Islamic sciences. He is especially renowned for Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam, a landmark 43-volume biographical encyclopedia documenting the lives and contributions of female hadith scholars across fourteen centuries of Islamic history.
6:15 PM — Doors Open
6:30 PM — Program Begins
~7:25 PM — Break for Maghrib Prayer
Lecture Continues
~9:00 PM — Break for ʿIsha Prayer
Moderated Q&A led by Ustadha Kouthar Muttardy, Resident Female Scholar, ADAMS
9:45 PM — Program Concludes
Ustadha Kouthar Muttardy is the Resident Female Scholar at ADAMS. A Northern Virginia native, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University and a Master of Arts in Education from Marymount University. She has served the community for more than twenty years as a K–12 teacher, teacher trainer, and curriculum development specialist.
Alongside her professional work in education, Ustadha Kouthar has pursued traditional Islamic studies since high school, studying tajwid, tafsir, aqidah, seerah, hadith, and both Hanbali and Shafi’i fiqh. She completed her Islamic Studies Teacher Certification through Ribaat Academic Institute in 2020 and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Islamic Studies.
Everyone is welcome. Men and women alike will benefit from exploring the remarkable contributions of women scholars to the Islamic scholarly tradition and the enduring lessons they offer for our communities today.
Admission is free, but registration is requested as seating is limited.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of learning, inspiration, and renewed appreciation for one of the richest traditions in Islamic scholarship.
Can Islam be understood through the Qur’an alone, without the guidance of the Sunnah? What role do hadith play in preserving and explaining the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? How do scholars know which hadith are authentic, and why has the Sunnah remained indispensable to Islamic belief and practice for over fourteen centuries?
Join Qurtuba Community Education for a special evening with internationally renowned scholar Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (UK) as he explores one of the most important questions facing Muslims today: the relationship between the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and Hadith.
Drawing upon the rich legacy of Islamic scholarship, Shaykh Akram will explain how the sayings and actions of the Prophet ﷺ were meticulously preserved, transmitted, and authenticated across generations, while demonstrating why the Sunnah is essential to understanding, practicing, and living Islam.
Whether you are beginning your journey of Islamic learning or seeking a deeper appreciation of the Prophetic tradition, this program will provide a clear, accessible foundation for understanding the indispensable role of Hadith in the Islamic tradition.
• Why the Sunnah is indispensable to understanding and practicing Islam.
• The relationship between the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and Hadith.
• How the Sunnah was preserved and transmitted across generations.
• How scholars evaluate and authenticate hadith.
• Common misconceptions surrounding hadith and the Prophetic tradition.
• How to approach hadith with confidence, balance, and respect for the scholarly tradition.
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi is one of the world’s leading contemporary scholars of Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence. He is the Director of Research at the Oxford Institute for Research in Islamic Sciences and Principal and Co-Founder of Al-Salam Institute (UK).
Originally from India and now based in England, Shaykh Akram received his traditional training at Nadwat al-’Ulama in Lucknow before earning a PhD in Arabic Literature from Lucknow University. He later served as a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, where he conducted extensive research on Hadith and the Islamic scholarly tradition.
An accomplished author with more than 30 published works in Arabic, English, Urdu, and Persian, he is internationally recognized for his scholarship in Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic language, and the classical Islamic sciences. He is especially renowned for Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam, a landmark 43-volume biographical encyclopedia documenting the lives and contributions of female hadith scholars across fourteen centuries of Islamic history.
Through his teaching and writing, Shaykh Akram continues to make the depth and richness of the Islamic scholarly tradition accessible to Muslims around the world.
6:15 PM — Doors Open
6:30 PM — Program Begins
~7:25 PM — Break for Maghrib Prayer
Lecture Continues
~9:00 PM — Break for ʿIsha Prayer
Moderated Q&A
9:45 PM — Program Concludes
This program is open to the entire community. Whether you are a parent, student, educator, professional, community leader, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Islam, you are warmly welcome. No prior background in Islamic studies is required.
Admission is free, but registration is requested as seating is limited.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of thoughtful learning, meaningful discussion, and deeper appreciation of the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the Prophetic tradition under the guidance of one of today’s foremost scholars of Hadith.
Reviving the Legacy of Female Scholarship in Islam
Rediscovering a Forgotten Tradition
Public Lecture • ADAMS Sterling • 6:30–9:45 PM
Register: https://givebutter.com/female-scholarship
Understanding the Qur’an: Principles of Tafsir
A Full-Day Intensive Based on Al-Fawz al-Kabīr by Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi
Full-Day Seminar • ADAMS Sterling • 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Register: https://givebutter.com/akram-tafsir
An Afternoon of Film, Conversation & Community
For over 250 years, American Muslims have enriched American life, but many of those stories are unknown. Join us for an afternoon of community, conversation, and storytelling as we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Muslims in America through selected excerpts from Unity Productions Foundation’s nationally broadcast documentary series, The Great Muslim American Road Trip.
Featuring live commentary from Executive Producer Jawaad Abdul Rahman, this unique program goes beyond a traditional film screening—offering behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the documentary, the remarkable people whose stories it tells, and what these stories reveal about the American experience. The program will conclude with a brief audience Q&A.
Whether you’re interested in history, documentary filmmaking, American culture, or learning more about your neighbors, this event offers an engaging and welcoming experience for people of all backgrounds.
People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, teachers and colleagues to join us.
12:30–1:30 PM
Community Social Hour & Light Refreshments
1:30 PM
Dhuhr Prayer
2:00–3:30 PM
Selected excerpts from The Great Muslim American Road Trip with live commentary by Executive Producer Jawaad Abdul Rahman, followed by a brief audience Q&A.
Produced by Unity Productions Foundation (UPF), The Great Muslim American Road Trip is a nationally broadcast three-part documentary series that follows a young Muslim American couple on a 3,000-mile journey across historic Route 66.
Along the way, they encounter builders, bakers, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, physicians, students, and community leaders whose stories illuminate the deep roots, diversity, and enduring contributions of Muslims throughout American history. Through these personal encounters, the series reveals a chapter of America’s story that many have never had the opportunity to discover.
Executive Producer
Jawaad Abdul Rahman is the Executive Producer of The Great Muslim American Road Trip. During this special program, he will share behind-the-scenes perspectives on the making of the documentary, the stories that shaped it, and the importance of preserving and sharing the diverse experiences of Muslims in America.
Sisters, you’re invited to a beautiful afternoon of faith, friendship, reflection, and connection at the Sully Sisters Tea Party! Enjoy a meaningful halaqah, refreshments, and quality time with fellow sisters in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 💕🌿
🗣️ Dr. Tugba Kucukkal
📅 Sunday, August 23
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 ADAMS Sully
4431 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151
Halaqah, Tea & Refreshments, Sisterhood, Meaningful Connection
Bring a friend, grab a cup of tea, and spend a beautiful afternoon growing in faith and community together! 💕🫖
Share your story. Celebrate neurodiversity. 💙
Join our Autism Awareness Show & Tell and bring something meaningful—art, a personal reflection, sensory tools, comfort items, or helpful resources. You can also attend without presenting.
📅 Sunday, September 6 | 3-5 PM
📍 ADAMS Sterling – Qurtuba Room
🔗 givebutter.com/showandtell2026
Individuals with autism, families, advocates, and allies are all welcome.
For the past 2 years and change, we’ve walked through the remarkable life of the greatest human being to ever walk this earth, our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Now it’s time to come together for a beautiful evening of gratitude, reflection, and celebration as we complete our Seerah journey!
✨ Be inspired by the timeless lessons of the Prophet’s ﷺ life.
🤝 Reconnect with your community.
🍽️ Enjoy delicious food and refreshments.
💚 Celebrate a milestone that strengthens our love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
Whether you’ve attended every session, a few of them, or are joining us for the first time, this is an evening you won’t want to miss! Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s honor the incredible legacy of our beloved Prophet ﷺ together.
🎉 Let’s fill the masjid with love, gratitude, and celebration as we mark the completion of this blessed journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌙
Note: In tandem, this will act as our August potluck! Please spread the word and fill out the RSVP form so that we may order enough food accordingly!
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/dhfxd69e
Good food, good company, good barakah. 🌿
Join us for a Community Potluck at ADAMS Sterling, featuring Shaykh Abd Ar-Rafaa Ouertani.
Sat, Aug 22 | 6:30 PM | Outdoors at the Pavilion
Bring a dish to share. RSVP: perfectpotluck.com/EWOI7402
Our Prophetic Families Conference returns for a third year, Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, at ADAMS Sterling, insha’Allah.
Over two days, we’ll explore what the Qur’an and the Sunnah teach us about building loving, healthy, faith-centered families, through keynotes, workshops, and panels for every stage of life, from marriage preparation to raising teens to caring for our elders.
This year’s speakers include Imam Zaid Shakir and Ustadha Heba El-Haddad, with more to be announced soon.
Before we finalize the program, we want to hear from you. Pre-register today to:
• Get the full schedule and updates first
• Receive priority registration when it opens
• Unlock an early-access discount code
• Tell us the family topics and questions you most want addressed
👉 Pre-register and share your input: bit.ly/pre-pfc-26
📅 November 14–15, 2026
📍 ADAMS Sterling, 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA
We look forward to gathering with you and your family, insha’Allah.