The Perfection of
Surah
al-Fatiha
with Ustadha Alexandra Contos
& Ustadh Ryan O'Meallie
SAT-SUN June 14-15
12-2pm EST
@ Madina Institute (Duluth)
We recite Surah al-Fatiha every day, in each of our daily prayers, yet we often struggle to concentrate, connect with its meanings or even recite it correctly. Now is your chance to go back & realize the beauty & perfection of Surah al-Fatiha! CONNECT with the Message of Allah.
Engaging & Interactive Sessions
Childcare available
FREE of cost - Limited spots!
Transform your experience of the Quran - find joy, love & connection with the Book of Allah!
Fresh new approach to learning Quran! No Arabic needed
The importance of Surah al-Fatiha and mastering its recitation
Brief intro to sciences of the Quran
Easy-to-follow instruction & group practice
Connect with the Tafsir & meanings of Surah Al-Fatiha
Advice on how to best use Quran apps, books & recordings at home
Who is it for?
This is workshop is open to men & women, ages 15+. It is for people who are new to Islam, or those who have Muslim their whole life - anyone seeking a better relationship with Allah's Book & better recitation!
Do you need to know Arabic to participate?
No. It helps if you already know how to read & write Arabic, but it's not necessary. The class will be taught 100% in English.
What about converts who don't know much Quran?
This program is great for converts/reverts too - whether you're new to Islam or not. Ustadha Alexandra is a licensed Quran teacher & convert as well, so she understands the needs of American Muslims.
Is it going to be recorded or live streamed?
Our plan is to livestream & record the session on Tafsir & Reflections, as well as the Group Instruction on Pronunciation.
How will the class format be structured?
The first part of our time will be for lectures & discussion, followed by interactive recitation practice. One-on-one tutoring also available with the instructor & teaching assistants. Plenty of time for questions towards the end of our sessions.
Ustadha Alexandra Contos
Sister Alexandra is a certified Tajwid Instructor & Quran Coach at Madina Institute, the new director of our Ruh Women's Quran programming, and the Team Director of the Square 1 Convert Support.
Sister Alexandra embraced Islam over 25 years ago and is a keen student of the Quran, having studied in Cape Town, South Africa & here in the States. She is certified to teach the sciences of Recitation, in the Riwaya of Hafs 'an 'Asim via the Shatibiyya, by Qari Shaykh Abdullah Deeb of Itqaan Institute.
Her mission & passion is to help make the Quran more accessible & its recitation a lovely & enjoyable experience. Her teaching incorporates different learning tools & teaching techniques, and her Tajwid focus is based on a scientific approach to phonetics & speech therapy. Visit Ustadha Alexandra's Link Page
Ustadh Ryan O'Meallie
Brother Ryan O'Meallie serves as one of the Arabic instructors in the Islamic Studies seminary program at Madina Institute, as well as Assistant Khateeb.
Ustadh Ryan has a degree in Linguistics and is a graduate of the Madina Institute program in Cape Town, South Africa. He studied Arabic under Shaykh Amienollah Abderoaf (South Africa) as well as the 7 Qiraat (Matn al-Shatibiyya) under the late Mufti Mohammed Umer Ismail, may Allah have mercy on him. Ustadh Ryan brings an enlightening perspective to teaching -- as someone who is passionate about language, the Quran, and also as an American Muslim.
He & sister Alexandra are married and have 5 boys. For more information about Madina's Arabic courses, please click here.
The Perfection of
Surah al-Fatiha
with Ustadha Alexandra Contos & Ustadh Ryan O'Meallie
SATURDAY & SUNDAY July 5-6
12-2pm EST
@ Madina Institute (Duluth)
We recite Surah al-Fatiha every day, in each of our daily prayers, yet we often struggle to concentrate, connect with its meanings or even recite it correctly. Now is your chance to go back & realize the beauty & perfection of Surah al-Fatiha! CONNECT with the Message of Allah.
Engaging & Interactive Sessions
Childcare available
FREE of cost- Limited Spots
Transform your experience of the Quran - find joy, love & connection with the Book of Allah!
Fresh new approach to learning Quran! No Arabic needed
The importance of Surah al-Fatiha and mastering its recitation
Brief intro to sciences of the Quran
Easy-to-follow instruction & group practice
Connect with the tafsir & meanings of Surah Al-Fatiha
Advice on how to best use Quran apps, books & recordings at home
Who is it for?
This is workshop is open to men & women, ages 15+. It is for people who are new to Islam, or those who have Muslim their whole life - anyone seeking a better relationship with Allah's Book & better recitation!
Do you need to know Arabic to participate?
No. It helps if you already know how to read & write Arabic, but it's not necessary. The class will be taught 100% in English.
What about converts who don't know much Quran?
This program is great for converts/reverts too - whether you're new to Islam or not. Ustadha Alexandra is a licensed Quran teacher & convert as well, so she understands the needs of American Muslims.
Is it going to be recorded or live streamed?
Our plan is to livestream & record the session on Tafsir & Reflections, as well as the Group Instruction on Pronunciation.
How will the class format be structured?
The first part of our time will be for lectures & discussion, followed by interactive recitation practice. One-on-one tutoring also available with the instructor & teaching assistants. Plenty of time for questions towards the end of our sessions.
Ustadha Alexandra Contos
Sister Alexandra is a certified Tajwid Instructor & Quran Coach at Madina Institute, the new director of our Ruh Women's Quran programming, and the Team Director of the Square 1 Convert Support.
Sister Alexandra embraced Islam over 25 years ago and is a keen student of the Quran, having studied in Cape Town, South Africa & here in the States. She is certified to teach the sciences of Recitation, in the Riwaya of Hafs 'an 'Asim via the Shatibiyya, by Qari Shaykh Abdullah Deeb of Itqaan Institute.
Her mission & passion is to help make the Quran more accessible & its recitation a lovely & enjoyable experience. Her teaching incorporates different learning tools & teaching techniques, and her Tajwid focus is based on a scientific approach to phonetics & speech therapy.
Ustadh Ryan O'Meallie
Brother Ryan O'Meallie serves as one of the Arabic instructors in the Islamic Studies seminary program at Madina Institute, as well as Assistant Khateeb.
Ustadh Ryan has a degree in Linguistics and is a graduate of the Madina Institute program in Cape Town, South Africa. He studied Arabic under Shaykh Amienollah Abderoaf (South Africa), as well as the 7 Qiraat (Matn al-Shatibiyya) under the late Mufti Mohammed Umer Ismail, may Allah have mercy on him. Ustadh Ryan brings an enlightening perspective to teaching -- as someone who is passionate about language, the Quran, and also as an American Muslim.
He & sister Alexandra are married and have 5 boys. For more information about Madina's Arabic courses, please click here.
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