Learning at Al-Mujadilah

University is a season of growth, important decisions, and discovering who you are becoming. Along the way, you may find yourself navigating uncertainty, balancing competing priorities, wondering what comes next, and trying to bridge the gap between good intentions and meaningful action.

This retreat offers a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most while building meaningful connections and a sense of sisterhood with others navigating the same stage of life. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and personal reflection, you will explore how to make thoughtful decisions, approach uncertainty with tawakkul (trust in Allah), manage your time and priorities with intention, and develop the character and practical skills needed to navigate university life with confidence and purpose.

Led by Dr. Jinan Yousef and Elizabeth Wood, the retreat brings together complementary perspectives on spiritual grounding and personal development, inviting you to reflect on the relationship between effort and trust, intention and action, and how your daily choices can align more closely with the values and aspirations you hold.

If you find it difficult to cover the fees and require financial assistance, please apply for a fee waiver at this link: Al-Mujadilah Fee Waiver Request Form

The New Muslim Support Circle is a year-long program designed to accompany new Muslims through their spiritual, emotional, and practical journey after embracing Islam. It provides a safe and supportive space to connect, learn, share, and grow together as a community. Each session nurtures belonging, builds confidence in Islamic practice, and bridges the gaps many new Muslims face — from understanding faith and building daily habits to navigating emotional transitions. This program is for converts only.

If you find it difficult to cover the fees and require financial assistance, please apply for a fee waiver at this link: Al-Mujadilah Fee Waiver Request Form

In Islamic tradition, physical health has been closely intertwined with mental health. The most prominent testimony to this connection is the book Masalih al Abdan wa al Anfus (The Sustenance of Bodies and Souls) by Abū Zayd al Balkhī, (d. 322 AH/943 CE). It is the first work to move the discussion of the human soul from the realm of philosophy and ethics into the domain of medicine and applied sciences, presenting an Islamic model of preventive healthcare that encompasses the soul, the body, the environment, and ethics. The first to bring this scientific legacy to light in modern times was Dr. Mahmoud Masri, through his contemporary critical edition of the book published by the World Health Organization. His work combines his research specialization in the history of science with his professional expertise in medicine. This reading of Masalih al Abdan wa al Anfus aims to explore the benefits of this valuable work and its contemporary applications. The program is based on textual readings of selected passages, followed by analytical explanation, comparisons with modern knowledge in the fields of mental and physical health, as well as related social and environmental sciences, and a summary of practical applications.

This program is part of Al-Mujadilah’s strategic theme on the Islamic social vision. It consists of 40 online sessions, beginning with 13 this year and continuing through next year.

Join us for this dialogue session exploring the journey of parenting in a world marked by rapid social and digital transformations. Beginning with the concept of parenthood and the process of preparing for it, the session moves through the different stages of raising children, and the challenges facing families in our time. It places particular emphasis on the role of women and mothers in this process, highlighting the preparation for motherhood and family life and the importance of a mother’s presence in her children’s lives, especially given the growing responsibilities and challenges that accompany this role today.   The session will also explore past and present approaches to parenting, the impact of the digital world, including social media and videogames, and the role of the family amid the diversity of institutions and sources of influence in children’s lives. Other topics covered include how to prepare children for life, strengthen their ability to take responsibility and make decisions, and instill the values of hard work, saving money, and responsible consumption—reinforcing the family’s role in raising conscious generations capable of confronting life’s changes.

Growing with the Qur’an (Beginner Level) is designed for young learners (aged 7-10 years) at the early stages of their Qur’anic journey. The program offers a holistic Qur’anic learning experience that nurtures understanding, love, and connection with the Book of Allah. Participants will focus on memorizing Surah Ad-Duha and ending with Surah Al-Buruj with an emphasis on consistant memorization and revision.

Each class blends strengthening Tilawah and correct pronunciation, exploring selected Surahs through stories and meanings, and engaging in some elements of Tadabbur to help students understand the messages of the Qur’an. The program also weaves in Prophetic values, character-building lessons, and simplified explanations to deepen understanding, alongside foundational Qur’anic reading skills through the Noorani Qaida.

With small class sizes (totalling 12 students) and a halaqah-style format, every student participates, asks questions, and learns in a supportive environment tailored to their level.