Excellence in Service
TMF Admin2026-08-14T05:12:01-04:00An Overview The Mainstay Foundation invites you to our Excellence in Service Dinner, an evening bringing together professionals, community leaders, and students committed to advancing public service, healthcare, and policy impact. Recipients of the Scholarship Awards will be recognized during the Excellence in Service Dinner as part of The Shia Muslim Professionals Conference – Engage 2026. Event Details Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 5:00PM ET Location: Bint Jebail Cultural Center | Dearborn, MI Scholarship Application Deadline: Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Excellence Scholarship Dinner
Zhraa Saad2026-08-06T12:32:34-04:00An Overview The Mainstay Foundation invites you to the Excellence in Service Dinner, an evening bringing together professionals, community leaders, and students committed to advancing public service, healthcare, and policy impact. This special gathering will highlight the Law & Policy Network and Healthcare Network, recognizing outstanding individuals through scholarship awards honoring excellence in service, integrity, and leadership. Learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities. Event Details Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 5:30PM ET Location: Bint Jebail Cultural Center | Dearborn, MI Scholarship Application Deadline: September 5, 2026
Sister’s Circle – When Stress Shows Up in Your Body
Zhraa Saad2026-09-03T10:18:31-04:00About the Sisters Circle Sisters Circle is a biweekly support group for Shia Muslim young women ages 18+ that provides a safe, faith-based space to connect, reflect, and grow together. The group encourages open dialogue around personal, social, and spiritual challenges while fostering sisterhood, self-development, and empowerment through shared experiences. Each session centers on 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, Sisters Circle helps participants strengthen their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being while building a strong community rooted in faith [...]
Sister’s Circle – Islamic Approaches to Managing Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout
TMF Admin2026-01-16T19:10:23-05:00About the Sisters Circle Sisters Circle is a biweekly support group for Shia Muslim young women ages 18+ that provides a safe, faith-based space to connect, reflect, and grow together. The group encourages open dialogue around personal, social, and spiritual challenges while fostering sisterhood, self-development, and empowerment through shared experiences. Each session centers on 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, Sisters Circle helps participants strengthen their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being while building a strong community rooted in faith [...]
Introduction to Nahjul Balagha – Part 2
TMF Admin2026-01-08T14:28:45-05:00This course will help students unlock the timeless wisdom of Imam Ali (a) as preserved in Nahjul Balagha. It will deepen their appreciation for Islamic thought and provide practical tools for navigating life with justice, humility, and strength. Students will learn from Imam Ali’s sermons, letters, and sayings, covering topics such as leadership, spirituality, morality, and social justice. They will also study how his guidance applies to personal challenges, community life, and modern dilemmas. Anyone who wants to draw wisdom from Imam Ali’s teachings should consider this class. It is especially beneficial for leaders, students of philosophy, [...]
Exploring Furu’ Al-Deen – Youth Programs
TMF Admin2026-01-08T16:28:36-05:00This program is designed to help students build a strong, practical understanding of their faith through the exploration of Furuʿ al-Dīn, the Ten Branches of Religion. It supports the development of a meaningful spiritual identity by connecting beliefs to daily actions and responsibilities. Through age-appropriate storytelling, discussions, and interactive activities, students are encouraged to think critically, reflect personally, and apply what they learn in real-life situations. Learning is thoughtfully tailored by age group. Children ages 5–6 are gently introduced to the Ten Branches of Religion through storytelling and creative crafts that make foundational concepts approachable and engaging. Students ages [...]
Islamic Art Gallery
TMF Admin2025-11-21T12:21:20-05:00About the Art GalleryThe Islamic Art Gallery is a curated initiative by The Mainstay Foundation that celebrates creativity rooted in faith, culture, and community. This program provides a platform for emerging and established Muslim artists to showcase meaningful work that inspires reflection, cultivates unity, and highlights the beauty of Islamic artistic expression.Through a thoughtful review and selection process, artists will have the opportunity to share their work in a professional exhibition setting that honors their craft and elevates their voices. The gallery uplifts local talent while also offering a unique opportunity for broader impact: select pieces will be chosen to be [...]