Learn practical tips to stay safe, aware, and protected at a senior safety presentation with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office from 12:00–1:15pm.
Stay after for Qahwa and conversation — the lounge will remain open to the community until 3:00pm.
Friday, May 22
After Maghrib
(Iqamah: 8:24 PM)
All ADAMS Locations
Join us for a special Dhul Hijjah reflection on the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (ʿalayhi al-salām) and the profound lessons of faith, sacrifice, trust, and submission embodied by his family.
The evening will begin with a special live address from Imam Mohamed Magid, ADAMS Resident Scholar, live from Makkah, followed by reflections at each ADAMS location.
Featured Speakers by Location
Sterling — Shaykh Abd Ar-Rafaa Ouertani
Sully — Imam Kebba Sallah
Fairfax — Ustadh Hamza ibn Mohamed
Gainesville — Imam Hicham Hall
Ashburn — Ustadh Shad Imam
Leesburg — Dr. Daoud Nassimi
As we enter the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, join us in reflecting on the story of Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail—and what their example teaches us about devotion to Allah today.
Please Note
All Friday evening classes will be canceled for this special program.
Multiply Your Rewards in the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah
This program is free and open to all.
Please consider making a donation to support ADAMS educational programming and help us continue serving our community through classes, events, and spiritual development opportunities.
Join us for a special session of Silver Lounge Hours with Imam Magid!
Silver Lounge Hours serves as a dedicated time and space where seniors can connect and enjoy each other’s company.
Please join us for our monthly UmmaTea session, open to the community, hosted by ADAMS Young Adults in partnership with ADAMS Qurtuba and Qahwa Cafe!
Question of the Month: How can we help to guide someone who is struggling spiritually?
Many of us have friends and family who we turn to for spiritually support and guidance. But what do we need to understand when we are the ones finding ourselves giving advice to someone else, especially someone who is struggling? What about when we know and love someone who is struggling with faith who has not asked for our advice? Do we stay quiet when we are concerned? Should we say something– if so, what?
Join us as we begin a new UmmaTea Series where we will reflect on the stories of the Quran together. Connecting the timeless words of Allah SWT to questions of our time-bound hearts and lives is a skill we will work to develop together each month in communiTEA. For all adults 21+. Tea and refreshments provided — please bring a notebook and a pen with you, and your own waterbottle.
A photographic presentation and discussion with acclaimed photographer Peter Sanders
Presented by the ADAMS Qurtuba Community Education, and El-Hibri Foundation
Join us for a rare and captivating afternoon exploring the rich history, spiritual legacy, and living traditions of Muslims in China through the lens of one of the Muslim world’s most celebrated photographers.
Over the course of twelve years, acclaimed photographer Peter Sanders traveled across China documenting the lives, sacred spaces, and spiritual traditions of Chinese Muslim communities whose roots trace back nearly fourteen centuries—beginning just sixty years after Hijra, when Saad ibn Abi Waqqas and other Companions of the Prophet ﷺ are said to have arrived in China at the invitation of the Tang Emperor.
Between 2000 and 2012, Sidi Peter journeyed from East to West and North to South, capturing the remarkable diversity, beauty, and resilience of an indigenous Islamic civilization that now faces growing pressures from modernization and secularization. Heaven, Earth and the Ten Thousand Things—an expression referring to the Way of Islam—became the most comprehensive photographic essay ever produced on Chinese Islamic civilization and stands as one of Sidi Peter’s most important works.
Through stunning imagery and personal reflections, Sidi Peter will share stories from his travels and offer a window into a rich yet often overlooked chapter of Islamic history.
About Sidi Peter Sanders
Peter Sanders is widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed photographers in the Muslim world. Over nearly six decades, he has built a photographic archive of more than 500,000 images documenting cultures, communities, and sacred traditions across the globe.
Beginning with photographing rock icons of the late 1960s, his work evolved into documenting the spiritual and cultural landscapes of India, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Morocco, and the broader Muslim world. Recognized as one of the world’s 500 most influential Muslims, Sidi Peter continues to promote deeper understanding across cultures and serves as a permanent ambassador for MOSAIC, a charity founded by King Charles III.
Event Details
Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:00 PM — Doors Open & Light Refreshments 1:30 PM — Dhuhr Prayer (Iqamah) 2:00 PM — Program Begins 3:30 PM — Program Concludes
Location: ADAMS Sterling – Main Musallah
Registration Information
This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Please register in advance—tickets will be scanned upon entry.
Please ensure you enter the correct email address during registration (free of errors or typos) so you can receive your ticket confirmation.
Discover Islam & Meet Your Neighbors!
Join us for an engaging experience to learn about Islamic history, theology, and our community. Open to everyone!
Join us for our next INTER-MSA BONFIRE in collaboration with ADAMS Center for a night of connection, reflection, and community alongside Brother Ali Ali and Sister Katherine Soltani.
Join our weekly Qur’anic Tilāwah, Tahfeedh, and Tafseer program designed for students in grades K–6. Open to all levels, this program helps children strengthen their connection with the Qur’an through reading and recitation, memorization, and understanding its meanings in a supportive and engaging environment!
Our qualified teachers work closely with students to help them grow in confidence, character, and love for the Qur’an.
Join ADAMS Children & ADAMS Leesburg for a fun and meaningful Dhul Hijjah Story & Crafts afternoon designed especially for kids! Children will enjoy an engaging story time, a hands-on STEM lab exploring how Allah preserves water reservoirs, and a creative craft activity to spark imagination and reflection.