How can we love the Prophet ﷺ if we do not know him? And how can we know him without studying his life?

The seerah of the Prophet ﷺ is the primary way we know of the life of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. How did the Prophet ﷺ fare when given revelation? What happened during the Year of Sorrow? How did he and his Companions leave Makkah persecuted and return as rulers? Prepare to embark on a spiritual and intellectual journey that will deepen your love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and strengthen your connection to the teachings of Islam.

Friday, Aug. 9 & Saturday, Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday) & 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday) | MCC Prayer Hall | $20/in person or $10 to watch live | Register at http://mcceastbay.org/immersion

Join us for this enlightening Seerah Immersion with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Imam Mikaeel Smith. Let’s uncover the timeless wisdom and inspiration found in the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ together.

Sponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay.

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Do you offer babysitting?

Yes, for children ages 2-9 years old. Please see the registration page at http://mcceastbay.org/immersion

Are there food options?

Yes, we will have food trucks in the MCC parking lot for attendees to grab dinner on Friday and lunch and dinner on Saturday.

• From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (or until food sells out) on Friday, August 9: 523 Southern Halal BBQ And Soul Food
• From 12:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (or until food sells out on Saturday, August 10: YeeShaans Halal Grubb

What is the schedule for the event?

Day 1 (Friday):

• Mecca

• Virtues of Seeking Knowledge

• Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Birth

• Under the Care of Ḥalīma

• Time with Āminah bint Wahb

• Time with Abdul Muṭṭalib

• Under Abu Ṭalib’s Care

• Early Teenage Years:

• Ḥarb al-Fijār

• Hilf Al-Fudul

• Time As A Merchant

• The Marriage Proposal

• The Household of the Prophet

• Rebuilding the Kabah

Day 2 (Saturday):

• Pre-Revelation Events:

• First Revelation

• The Quiet Call to Islam

• The Open Call to Islam

• Migration to Abyssinia

• Hamza’s RA Conversion

• Umar’s RA Conversion

• The Boycott

• The Year of Sorrow

• The Journey to Ṭā’if

• Israa and Miraaj

• The First Pledge

• The Second Pledge

Are there vendor opportunities?

We cannot accommodate vendors due to the number of expected attendees and the program’s format.

Is there a live stream option?

We strongly encourage our community to attend in person. If you are unable to make it in person, please register for our live stream option at $10/viewer.

Who are the retreat speakers?

Shaykh Abdullah Waheed was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. He commenced his studies at the age of ten in Toronto, Canada, where he went to memorize the Quran. Shaykh Abdullah is a co-founder and instructor at Miftaah Institute and the Director of Islamic Affairs at Flint Islamic Center. Shaykh Abdullah travels across North America for khutbas, workshops, and seminars. He is known for his motivational and enthusiastic style of speaking, which leaves the audience desiring to better themselves.

Imam Mikaeel Smith previously served as a resident scholar at the Islamic Society of Annapolis and the Islamic Society of Baltimore. He grew up in a deeply spiritual Christian home in Buffalo, NY. At 18, he embraced Islam after reading the Qur’an and Malcolm X’s Autobiography and then completed his Qur’an memorization. He continued his studies in Jami’a Abu Noor in Damascus, Syria. Imam Mikael published a book called “With The Heart In Mind,” in which he asks readers to consider an alternative understanding of intelligence, in which the primary function of the intellect is to know God and lead others to Him. Purchase it here.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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