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Building Consensus and Unity in an Age of Polarity | Dr. Sherman Jackson, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans

February 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join Dr. Sherman Jackson, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, and local Bay Area guest scholars for a transformative conference over President’s Day weekend as our scholars explore the tension between respectful disagreement and the challenges of building consensus on critical issues.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 & Sunday, Feb. 16 | MCC Conference Room | $100/person or $50/student | Register mcceastbay.org/alim

Also, on Friday, Feb. 14, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans will deliver the 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. sermons at MCC. Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans and Dr. Sherman Jackson will also give a free community primer on this topic from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (break for Isha at 8 p.m.) on Friday. Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

This engaging weekend retreat is designed to inspire Muslim Americans toward unity and solidarity. Through discussions led by ALIM and esteemed local scholars, we will explore the tension between respectful disagreement and the challenges of building consensus on critical issues. Reserve your ticket today— spots are limited and filling quickly!

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining religious and spiritual knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC East Bay. Please complete this form to request a financial waiver or a discounted ticket.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and contribute to a stronger, more united Muslim American community. Friday will be free and open to the public. Please purchase a ticket to attend the program on Saturday and Sunday!

For over 25 years, ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims) has had its Annual Summer Program, a month-long learning intensive focused on increasing Islamic literacy.

Since 2000, ALIM has held its Winter Program, designed for working Muslim professionals. Principal scholars include Dr. Sherman Jackson, Dr. Muneer Fareed, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, and Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali. Additional instructors over the years have included Imam Zaid Shakir, Dr. Umar Farooq Abdullah, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Dr. Zainab Al Ansari, and others. Learn more about ALIM at https://www.alimprogram.org

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