Change Ourselves, Change the World
Winter Programs 22 | 23
These programs are inspired by the Quranic verse
Verily Allah does not change a people’s condition unless they change their inner selves…
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُغَيِّرُ مَا بِقَوْمٍ حَتَّىٰ يُغَيِّرُوا مَا بِأَنفُسِهِمْ…
13:11

Imam Fuad
Imam Fuad is the resident scholar with MAS Bay Area. At a young age, he started seeking knowledge with his local imam. After completing high school, he traveled to Egypt to attend al-Azhar, and then returned to serve the Seattle community as an Imam and a lecturer at different masjids. He has also established learning centers for children, youth and adults. He has earned Ijazahs (licenses) in many fields of Islamic Sciences, including over 50 Ijazahs hadith and its sciences, fiqh, and tafsir.
Imam Fuad graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in Community Psychology and Educational Studies as well as a minor in Policy Studies.
Imam Fuad was born in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. He’s married and is a father of 3 children. He is a lover of Islamic history, and loves to read.
Heroes of Islam
Imam Fuad
Program
- In these sessions we will go into the stories of Heroes in Islam after the death of the prophet pbuh and his companions.
- Exploring these figures will not only teach people about these figure but also allow us to learn from and emulate heroes from recent history
Audience
- Adults ages 25+
Style
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- Weekly lectures for the general public in Masajid
Fresh Air
Imam Fuad
Program
- This program will gather the community for a discussion on tafsir and hadith after fajr prayer allowing people to breath in the fresh air
- We will contemplate Allah’s words, teachings of the prophet pbuh and Allah’s creation.
Audience
- Everyone is welcome
Style
- Every weekend after fajr in the masjid
Sunnah Circle
Imam Fuad
Program
- Imam Fuad will lead formal and structured Islamic studies classes.
- In these classes we will use trusted books as a guide to study Usul fiqh, fiqh, seerah, hadith, usol ul hadith, and tafsir.
Audience
- Ages 15-18
Style
- The sessions will be once or twice a week for 10-12 weeks
Seekers Circle
Imam Fuad
Program
- Imam Fuad will lead formal and structured Islamic studies classes.
- In these classes we will use trusted books as a guide to study Usul fiqh, fiqh, seerah, hadith, usol ul hadith, and tafsir.
Audience
- Ages 19+
Style
- The sessions will be once a week for 10-12 weeks

Socratic Seminars
Bhawana Kamil
Program
- A series of interactive sessions talking about various philosophical and Islamic topics
- We will cover what various philosophers, intellectuals, and scientists have said about the topic as well as what Islam says about the topic
Audience
- Young adults across college and University campuses
Style
- A 4-session, biweekly series

World Within
Farah Daher
Program
- Explores matters of the heart, the world of tazkiya (self-purification), and how to journey inwards to show up better for Allah swt, yourself, and your family
- These sessions are intended to break through running on autopilot and going through the motions
Audience
- Young moms
Style
- 4 week series

iPray
Munir Iqtish
Program
- Discover prayer beyond motion, covering: the importance of prayer, abolition, prerequisites of prayer and mandatory parts of prayer, concentration in prayer
- This series covers rituals of the heart
Audience
- Youth and young adults
Style
- 4 week series in the evening

Corporate Connect
Rami Sultan
Program
- This program aims to connect Muslims from different tech companies to collaborate with each other, work on projects together, provide a network of resources, and give back to the community
Audience
- Young professionals and professionals in tech companies across the Bay Area
Style
- A series started in August 2022

New Fathers Halaqa
Sarmad Bokhari
Program
- This program acts as a support group for young fathers where members engage in discussions about being a young father in the bay area, advice on parenting Islamically, and more
Audience
- Young fathers
Style
- 4 week series

Social Justice
Najeeb Kamil
Program
- A series of social justice topics to encourage people to raise awareness and be more active in fighting social justice issues in their community.
- These sessions would cover topics such as: intro to social justice, feminism and violence, homelessness, and human trafficking
Audience
- Young adults and adults
Style
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- A monthly session

Islamic Finance for Dummies
Saira Lari
Program
- We cover the islamic perspective on spending and being mindful of money as well as how we should view money as Muslims
- We will explore how to pay zakat, how to be financially independent and more!
Audience
- Youth and young adults
Style
- A workshop

Growing Up
Bhawana Kamil
Program
- We discuss necessary topics for every growing young girl including puberty and sex-education
- These sessions go over topics such as periods, proper ways to purify ones body, and more
Audience
- Girls ages 9-14
Style
- 2 session workshop over the weekend


Omair Kamil
Bio

Saira Lari
Bio
Saira Lari is a Bay Area native who graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. During her college years, she served with the Muslim Student Association and MSA West in various leadership capacities. She left her position in corporate finance to pursue a dream of studying Arabic and Islamic Studies abroad in Egypt. After spending 5 and half years in Cairo, Saira graduated from College of Islamic Law at Al-Azhar University while concurrently participating in a graduate level program in Islamic Economics. Saira is an active member of MAS Bay Area and is passionate about Islamic Education and personal finance.

Rami Sultan
Bio

Najeeb Kamil
Bio
For Najeeb Kamil, the commitment to service began early. As he was growing up, Najeeb participated in street clean-ups in Oakland, fed the homeless in San Francisco, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, conducted basic health testing in a free clinic, and did prison outreach. he recounts. Currently, Najeeb is a Senior Departmental Analyst with the Children and Family Health Unit in the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency, Public Health Division where he supports systems change and explores ways to address health equity, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and social determinants of health.

Munir
Bio
Munir Iqtish is a MAS member and dynamic public speaker. He has been active in the Muslim community delivering Khutba’s and educational seminars for the past 20+ years.

Omair Kamil
Bio
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Farah Daher
Bio
Farah Al-Dhaher has a love and passion for learning and teaching Islam, especially in subjects related to tazkiya and Islamic history. She double majored in English Literature and Sociology and has a masters in Sociology. Her masters research focused on identity amongst Muslim youth in the west which helped her work in Islamic dawa tailored to youth. She served for over 10 years working with MAC developing and running programs for the youth. She also worked as a college professor teaching sociology for 8 years. In 2014, Farah moved to California and worked with MAS organizing camps and the youth committee. She is married with 3 children.

Bhawana Kamil
Bio
Bhawana Kamil was born and raised in the Bay Area. She has a BS in Chemistry and a Masters degree in Philosophy. She is an active member of the Muslim American Society (Bay Area chapter), and is actively involved in various community organizations, including Girl Scouts, local school and sports organizations. She currently teaches Philosophy at Evergreen Valley College, and lives in the Bay Area with her husband, daughter and son.