Feeling nervous about Ramadan? First time fasting and have questions? Come join new or seasoned Muslims for an evening discussion where we go over questions, share tips, and good advice in preparation for Ramadan. Sidi Uthman Ames will be one of our guest speakers.
Friday, March 17 | 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Banquet Hall | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-chat
- – How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care
- – Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada
- – Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada
Questions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org
Sidi Wendell Uthman Ames’
Sidi Wendell Uthman Ames’ story to Islam begins at a hip-hop store in Southern California where he worked during high school. He watched his manager take breaks during the day to pray Salah in a back room. A group of Filipino converts soon began visiting the store. A Filipino-American himself, this further triggered his interest in Islam. The Filipino converts befriended him, and Sidi Wendell took his Shahada (Declaration of Faith) with them at age 17, MashaAllah! Sidi Wendell then began driving with them to the Bay Area to take classes with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. This is pre-Zaytuna College. Sidi Uthman would eventually move to the Bay Area and live with Sidi Usama Canon. Sidi Wendell is now a well-known munshid (reciter). He shares his beautiful voice at gatherings all over the world. He is frequently performing at MCC East Bay, Al-Maqasid, and Ta’leef Collective.