Eid Mubarak!
It has been confirmed (via I.M.A.M US) that today, Sunday, is Eid in California. The Noor Collective will not be having an eid prayer program. Instead, there will be prayers at the Imam Ali Masjid at 9AM, IECSD at 10:30AM, and the Bargah-e-Abul Fazlil Abbas at 9AM. We will conclude our Ramadan programming with this announcement. […]
Taboo Topics in Marriage
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoIn our first post-Ramadan program, Sayed Ali will be discussing a variety of taboo topics in marriage that are constantly swept under the rug or flat out ignored. Schedule: 7:00PM: Dinner 8:10PM: Maghrib/Isha 8:30PM: Speech/Q&A
Escapism, Drugs, and Intoxicants
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoWhat is the underlying cause of substance abuse? How can we avoid the temptation of substances with its rampant use all around us? What, if any, are the exceptions to the rules against their use? Why do people use drugs? What is the Islamic stance on using alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, as well as other drugs? […]
Life of Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (as)
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoIn this program, Br. Sarmad Ashoor will be going over the life of Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (as) and the lessons we can learn from his life. Schedule: 7:00PM: Dinner 8:10PM: Maghrib/Isha 8:30PM: Speech/Q&A
Jeopardy Night: Ramadan Reflections (+ short lecture)
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoUpdate - This event is now scheduled for this Friday, August 4th. Join us for a fun, interactive, relevant, and informative game night that helps us reflect on how we can sustain the spiritual growth we attained during the holy month of Ramadan. Program schedule: 7PM - dinner/social 8PM - maghrib/isha prayers 8:30PM - Short […]
Zainab Merchant: Balancing Family & Pursuing Passions
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoNote: This event is being held on TUESDAY, August 8th. Zainab Merchant, founder of independent media outlet Zainab Rights, joins the Noor Collective for a special event. The event will be on how we can balance the rights that our family has upon us while also pursuing other essential elements of life, such as work, activism, […]
Sufism 101
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoThis week's program will be on Sufism, and the various figures associated with modern day Sufism. Schedule: 7:00PM Dinner 8:00PM Prayers 8:30PM Speech by Sayed Ali / Q&A
Moral Relativism – What Makes An Action Wrong?
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoWhy are some things wrong to do and what makes those things wrong? Are they inherently wrong? Is there any context to it? This topic will also cover religious pluralism. Schedule: 7:00PM Dinner 8:00PM Prayers 8:30PM Speech by Br. Sarmad / Q&A
The Significance of Dreams
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoWhere do dreams come from? Are they messages from another metaphysical world/realm? Are they just random thoughts that have absolutely no bearing on reality? What does Islam say about dreams? Find out more at this week's program! Program schedule: 7:30-8PM - Dinner 8-8:20PM - Salaat (Prayers) 8:30 - 9:30PM - Speech by Br. Sarmad/Q&A
Feed the Homeless Event
Noor Collective 7969 ENGINEER RD #110, San diegoAnd they are those who give food – in spite of their own need , to the needy, and the orphan, and the captive, , 'We only feed you for the sake of God, and we desire nothing in return from you, not even a word of thanks.’ (Quran 76:8-9). Give to the near of […]