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Innovation & Critical Thinking – Part 2

2025-12-19T16:07:49-05:00

This course will help students become more thoughtful and intentional in the way they approach new ideas, challenges, and perspectives. It will give them the ability to evaluate information critically, separate cultural habits from authentic Islamic principles, and avoid blind imitation by cultivating independent thought rooted in faith. Students will learn the tools of critical thinking and problem-solving, paired with the ability to innovate while staying grounded in Islamic ethics. They will explore how to analyze information, ask better questions, and build resilience in a world that often pressures them to conform to popular trends or shallow thinking. [...]

Innovation & Critical Thinking – Part 22025-12-19T16:07:49-05:00

Hormones 101: What Every Woman Should Know

2026-01-08T14:26:48-05:00

This is a practical, no-fluff foundation for understanding how hormones truly affect daily life. Students will gain clarity on how hormonal shifts influence energy, menstrual cycles, weight changes, mood, sleep, focus, skin, and overall well-being. Special attention is given to the real hormonal transitions that occur in the 20s, 30s, and 40s so women can recognize what’s normal, what’s not, and when to advocate for themselves. Students will learn how key hormones - such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones fluctuate across the menstrual cycle and throughout different life stages. We’ll cover how these changes impact [...]

Hormones 101: What Every Woman Should Know2026-01-08T14:26:48-05:00

The Power of Self-Compassion

2026-01-08T14:26:20-05:00

This session helps students understand self-compassion as an essential mental health skill, not a weakness or indulgence. It explores how women are often conditioned toward self-criticism, perfectionism, and over-responsibility, and how these patterns impact emotional well-being, relationships, and burnout. Students will learn how self-compassion supports resilience, emotional regulation, and healthier self-talk in daily life. Students will learn the core components of self-compassion, including awareness, kindness toward oneself, and recognizing shared human experience. The session provides practical tools to replace harsh inner dialogue with supportive language, respond to stress with greater balance, and apply self-compassion skills during moments of guilt, failure, [...]

The Power of Self-Compassion2026-01-08T14:26:20-05:00

Sister’s Circle – Science, Islam & The Questions of Evolution

2025-12-14T12:15:49-05:00

About the Sisters Circle Sister Circles is a biweekly support group for 18+ Shia Muslim young women that provides a safe, faith-based space to connect, reflect, and grow together. The group encourages open dialogue on personal, social, and spiritual challenges while fostering sisterhood, self-development, and empowerment through shared experiences. Each session centers around meaningful discussions, journaling, and interactive activities that connect Islamic teachings, especially from the lives of Ahlul Bayt (a), to everyday life. Guided by empathy and mutual support, Sister Circles helps participants strengthen their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being while building a strong community rooted in faith and [...]

Sister’s Circle – Science, Islam & The Questions of Evolution2025-12-14T12:15:49-05:00

Imam Ali (A) Charity Gala – 2026

2026-01-16T20:29:14-05:00

An Overview The Mainstay Foundation is proud to announce The Imam Ali (A) Charity Gala, an event dedicated to honoring the birth of Imam Ali (A) and his enduring legacy of servant-leadership. This meaningful celebration will take place on January 20, 2026 at 06:00pm at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Imam Ali (A) is a timeless symbol of compassion, justice, and service to humanity, and his teachings inspire the Foundation’s mission to serve. This gala aims to bolster ongoing humanitarian aid, with all dinner ticket proceeds going directly to help support women and children in Lebanon. The [...]

Imam Ali (A) Charity Gala – 20262026-01-16T20:29:14-05:00

Sister’s Circle – Understanding Hormones & Women’s Health

2025-12-14T12:15:46-05:00

About the Sisters Circle Sister Circles is a biweekly support group for 18+ Shia Muslim young women that provides a safe, faith-based space to connect, reflect, and grow together. The group encourages open dialogue on personal, social, and spiritual challenges while fostering sisterhood, self-development, and empowerment through shared experiences. Each session centers around meaningful discussions, journaling, and interactive activities that connect Islamic teachings, especially from the lives of Ahlul Bayt (a), to everyday life. Guided by empathy and mutual support, Sister Circles helps participants strengthen their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being while building a strong community rooted in faith and [...]

Sister’s Circle – Understanding Hormones & Women’s Health2025-12-14T12:15:46-05:00

Islamic Discussion Circle

2025-12-14T12:15:36-05:00

This session provides students with a safe and welcoming environment to ask difficult questions, voice their thoughts, and learn from open dialogue. It will help them sharpen their communication skills, think critically about their faith, and build confidence in engaging with peers on religious and contemporary topics. Students will learn how Islamic principles can be applied to modern-day challenges, including issues of identity, morality, and social justice. Through discussions, they will gain insight into diverse perspectives, learn to express themselves respectfully, and strengthen their ability to think through problems from an Islamic framework. This circle is perfect [...]

Islamic Discussion Circle2025-12-14T12:15:36-05:00

Introduction to Islamic Ethics

2025-12-14T12:15:32-05:00

This course will help students refine their moral compass and recognize how Islamic ethics are central to both personal growth and community well-being. It will encourage them to look inward, cultivate virtue, and become more intentional in their behavior and choices. Students will learn about the ethical teachings of the Quran and the Prophet’s family (AhlulBayt), covering values such as honesty, humility, justice, patience, and generosity. They will examine practical applications of ethics in daily life, exploring how virtues influence relationships, decisions, and the way Muslims interact with society at large. This course is suitable for anyone [...]

Introduction to Islamic Ethics2025-12-14T12:15:32-05:00

Innovation & Critical Thinking

2025-12-14T12:15:26-05:00

This course will help students become more thoughtful and intentional in the way they approach new ideas, challenges, and perspectives. It will give them the ability to evaluate information critically, separate cultural habits from authentic Islamic principles, and avoid blind imitation by cultivating independent thought rooted in faith. Students will learn the tools of critical thinking and problem-solving, paired with the ability to innovate while staying grounded in Islamic ethics. They will explore how to analyze information, ask better questions, and build resilience in a world that often pressures them to conform to popular trends or shallow thinking. [...]

Innovation & Critical Thinking2025-12-14T12:15:26-05:00

Introduction to Islamic Beliefs

2025-12-14T12:15:23-05:00

This course will help students strengthen their foundation in faith by addressing the essential theological questions every Muslim should be able to answer. It will give them clarity on what they believe, why they believe it, and how to explain it in both simple and intellectual terms. Students will develop greater confidence when it comes to articulating their Islamic worldview in academic, social, or interfaith settings. Students will learn the central doctrines of Islam including Tawhid (the Oneness of God), divine justice, prophethood, Imamate, and the Hereafter. The class will highlight the rational proofs for belief, the role [...]

Introduction to Islamic Beliefs2025-12-14T12:15:23-05:00
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