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Learning resources
A Chicago-first directory of Sunni learning — Quran, fiqh, aqida, seerah, hadith and more — across platforms, apps, podcasts, and local institutions, by level and madhhab.
OpenStudy paths
Staged plans from new Muslim and complete beginner through advanced — each step links to trusted resources, with benchmarks to know when to advance.
OpenCourse Essentials
Structured courses, printable PDFs, and a lesson player from Mabroor Essentials — including the Sweetness of Hajj and Sacred Learning series.
OpenHajj & Umrah prep
Planning phases, days of manasik, landing cities, packing bridge, Rawda booking help, and official links — the full Mabroor travel library.
OpenNew Muslim Essentials — 5-minute lessons
Short, practical lessons on the shahada, wudu, prayer, and fasting — with quick checks and a daily streak to build the habit.
Upcoming classes & lectures
Workshops, halaqas, and weekend schools from the events calendar
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Browse the full calendar for upcoming halaqas and short courses — or ask your mosque to tag Islamic classes so they surface here.
Scholars & teachers
Profiles tied to real upcoming programs — not a generic directory dump
Dr. Ahmed Arafat
Resident Scholar
The Mecca Center
Imam Hisham Al Qaisi
Resident Imam
Islamic Foundation
Imam Nasser Hussein
Resident Imam
Islamic Foundation
Imam Rizwan Ali
Imam and Religious Director
ICN - Masjid Al-Hilal (Ogden)
Sh. Basheer Abdeen
Imam
Mosque Foundation
Sh. Jafar Hawa
Imam
Mosque Foundation
Sh. Jamal Said
Principal Imam & Director
Mosque Foundation
Sh. Walid Qassia
Imam
Mosque Foundation
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Hajj, Umrah & sacred journeys
Curated travel preparation from Mabroor Essentials
More ways to learn
Study circles, education centers, seasonal programs, and the daily digest
Study circles & meetups
Quran study, Islamic-education circles, and peer learning — filter Meetups by category to find recurring groups near you.
Mosques & education centers
Filter the directory by Education Center for full-time schools and institutes, browse services, and jump to prayer times.
Youth & seasonal programs
Summer intensives, camps, and family-friendly tracks — start with the curated camps roundup, then cross-check this month's calendar.
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A daily digest of featured events, new listings, and mosque announcements — never miss a lecture night.
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