For Our New Muslims! Join us this Friday at MCC with Sidi Afraz Khan to learn about Surah Al-Fatiha, the seven most recited verses of the Qur’an.
This interactive session focuses on diving deep into the meaning of the surah, with room for flexibility based on the needs of each student.
Whether you’re seeking insight into the message of the surah or looking to strengthen your connection with it, this session will adapt to help you grow.
Friday, Sep. 27 | 6 p.m. to Maghrib (7 p.m.) | MCC Banquet Hall | RSVP required; mcceastbay.org/marhaba-fatiha
Questions? marhaba@mcceastbay.org
Afraz Khan is a UC Berkeley MBA graduate and works as a social impact consultant. He completed his BA from New York University in 2017. He most recently worked at the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) in their Racial Justice Program, building cases to fight discrimination in law enforcement, housing, and education.
After eight years of study, Afraz completed his memorization of the Qur’an and conducted tajweed classes for the local community. Afraz expanded his studies by attending Zaytuna College’s Summer Quranic Arabic Intensive, completing an 8-week classical Arabic course through Studio Arabiya, and taking classes in modern standard Arabic at NYU. In 2017, he completed a summer course through the American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) and is currently a seminary student at The Majlis in SoCal in their Community Servants Program. Afraz has also worked part-time as a Religious Life Adviser at Columbia University, where he collaborated with university staff to build out programming and resources for the Muslim community.
Afraz has delivered Khutbahs to Berkeley Masjid, Lighthouse Mosque, Evergreen Islamic Center, San Ramon Valley Islamic Center, MCC East Bay, and others. He has also served as the Imam for Taraweeh at Berkeley Masjid and conducted nightly talks on the lessons in each Qur’an section.