2024 – Semester 1

Defining dhikr and its antonym, ghaflah. Understanding the benefits of dhikr and effects of ghaflah. Exploring different forms of dhikr. Other practical tips, time-permitting Elweya Israa Safieddine is a teacher and educational consultant from Michigan who specializes in Islamic instruction and educational training. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she earned an MA in public administration with a focus in assessment and evaluation. She also studied at Jami`at al-Zahra in Qom, as well as al-Qaem Institute in the US. Between 2016 and 2018, she taught theology at the Hawza Ilmiyya of England. She is a founding member and [...]

Processing grief during these difficult times. Learning how to cope. Sister Malak Berro is a licensed clinical therapist, with a masters degree in Social Work. Malak has been in the field for about 13 years. Her experience ranges from inpatient mental health clinics, to now having her private practice. Malak has worked with many different populations in California and has returned to this city to do outreach to our community. Her practice specializes in depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Malak’s modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients change their thoughts which influences behavior. She is also EMDR trained, which [...]

We all put the time and effort to read the Holy Quran. Have you thought to yourself, how best to engage with the Book of God. How to best read His words and extend yourself to understand the meanings. Students will learn some outer, apparent and esoteric etiquettes to explore the Holy Quran. H. Bahrelelom is a strategist, lecturer, and public intellectual. His studies under the tutelage of the professors of the Islamic Seminary, and his lectures in communities across the globe, have ranged across theology, jurisprudence, philosophy, ethics, and community development.In addition to serving as an advisor and trustee [...]

Positive habits can multiply your results and success. Yet, anyone who has tried to change existing habits or build new habits will know how difficult it can be. This class presents a strategy of using “mini habits” to overcome your brain’s natural resistance so you can add healthy habits permanently to your life. H. Bahrelelom is a strategist, lecturer, and public intellectual. His studies under the tutelage of the professors of the Islamic Seminary, and his lectures in communities across the globe, have ranged across theology, jurisprudence, philosophy, ethics, and community development.In addition to serving as an advisor and trustee [...]

Major components of S.T.R.E.S.S. acronym (Self discipline, Time management, Relaxation, Empowerment, Spirituality, and Self preservation) Elweya Buthaina Bahrelelom PhD LPC is a mental health counselor in private practice focusing on women’s issues and youth. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member in the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in the Clinical Mental Health graduate online program. Date & Time  Monday: January 29, 2024 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM Monday: February 12, 2024 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM Monday: February 26, 2024 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM Monday: March 25, 2024 from 12:00PM – 01:00PM Monday: April 08, 2024 from from 12:00PM – 01:00PM [...]

They will learn the different names of the Holy Quran, the stages of revelation, how the quran was safeguarded from alteration, and how was it written and compile. H. Bahrelelom is a strategist, lecturer, and public intellectual. His studies under the tutelage of the professors of the Islamic Seminary, and his lectures in communities across the globe, have ranged across theology, jurisprudence, philosophy, ethics, and community development.In addition to serving as an advisor and trustee of the Mainstay Foundation, Sayyid Bahrelelom is a strategy consultant at a DC-based research and advisory firm. halaloom@mainstay.us Date & Time  Friday: January 26, [...]