Open Hands
How you speak to Allah ﷻ reveals what you know about Him. The greatest treasures aren't always found in the fulfillment of our requests. Many are found in the process of asking itself when it's done with sincerity, humility, and understanding. In learning how to ask, we also begin learning how to know, view, and draw near to Allah (SWT).
Open Hands is a biweekly gathering for young professionals exploring the authentic duaas of the Prophets (AS) found in the Qur’an. We reflect on the Prophet (AS) who made the duaa, the moment in their life when it was spoken, and the deep spiritual, theological, and psychological lessons within those words.
Each session focuses on one duaa and its context, allowing us to understand how the Prophets (AS) turned to Allah (SWT) in moments of fear, hope, grief, gratitude, and longing, and what their words reveal about who Allah (SWT) is* In doing so, we begin to see how the Prophets (AS) knew Him, understood Him, and called upon Him.
We'll learn how to open our hands to Allah (SWT) using the language of His most beloved servants, deepen our understanding of Him, and carry those lessons into the way we call upon Him throughout our lives. 🤲🏼
For young professionals ages 23 and older. No babysitting available. Children up to age 3 welcome with parental supervision only.
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Event Speakers
Shaykh Abdul Aziz Waheed is the Resident Scholar of Thabaat. He is a Co-founder of Miftaah Institute and also serves as Dean of Academic Affairs at Michigan Islamic Institute. He began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah, where he became a Hafiz. He started his 7 year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada and graduated with honors, receiving Ijazzat for teaching Hadith from prominent scholars from around the world.
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.
