Beyond the Self
In an age that glorifies the individual, spirituality can be emptied of its true purpose, reduced to serving the ego rather than leading the soul to its Creator. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught us: “The best of you are those who are best to their families.” From the home to the wider world, our relationships become a living measure of our faith.
Beyond the Self is a monthly gathering for young professionals exploring relational spirituality—how faith can shape the ways we treat one another in our families, friendships, and communities, so that our connections draw us nearer to Allah.
Join scholar and therapist Sh. Tariq Musleh and Br. Tareq Tamr for a monthly gathering, with a different discussion topic each month. Doors open with social hour and breakout conversations at 7pm in the Kitab at Miftaah Cafe, followed by a fireside chat from 8-9pm, primarily for ages 30 and older.
Free babysitting: Please register all children for babysitting at least 48 hours prior to the event so we are able to plan for their presence. Please register and agree to the terms here.
Event Speakers
Shaykh Tariq Musleh is a graduate from the prestigious Madinah University where he attained his Associate degree in Arabic and Bachelors Degree from the College of Sharia. Shaykh Tariq has worked as a part time instructor for Islamic Learning Foundation Chicago, where he taught Quran and Arabic studies. He has served in Young Muslims (YM) for many years as a coordinator and murrabi. Shaykh Tariq has also served as the Youth Director for the Islamic Center of Naperville in Chicago and became the Youth Director and Assistant Imam of Mecca Center in Willowbrook, Illinois in July 2017.
Tareq Tamr is the Program Director at Thabaat and the Head of Engagement at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He studied Psychology with a minor in Philosophy and is continuing Islamic Studies on a part-time basis. He grew up in Windsor, ON and has served the local community as a youth director, khateeb, and lecturer for youth and young professionals.
