Program

Schedule

Sessions grouped by day, with time, room, and speaker.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • 10:00 AM8:15 PM

    Daycare || Ages 3 to 8

    Room 102

  • 10:00 AM8:15 PM

    Kids Track || Ages 8 to 13

    Room 101J

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    Hope: A Foundation of Faith

    Auditorium One · Shaykh Mubeen Kamani

    Why does Allah allow us to face hardship? This session explores how Islam teaches us to understand difficult times, strengthen our faith, turn towards Allah, and grow as better Muslims.

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    Glimpses of the Quran: Those Who Are Successful

    Main Stage

    Brother Yusuf Azhar

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    The Homefront: Our Test From Allah

    Main Stage · Ustadh Ahmad Saqr

    What is happening in Minnesota, and what does this moment ask of us as Muslims? This session covers the challenges facing our community, how Islam teaches us to respond, and how we can move forward with faith, courage, and hope.

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    Poetry by Sister Haneen Aboubakr

    Main Stage

  • 11:20 AM11:45 AM

    Navigating Islamic Finance in the US by Guidance Residential

    Auditorium One · Brother Hussam Qutub

    How can Muslims pursue financial goals without compromising their faith? This session covers the principles of Islamic finance, the challenges Muslims face in the US financial system, & the options available for making major financial decisions while staying true to our faith.

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    The Legacy of an Ummah: Learning From Our Past

    Main Stage · Shaykh Rami Bleibel

    How can looking at our past help us find the path forward? This session explores the struggles faced by the Ummah throughout history, how our predecessors responded in times of hardship, and what their legacy can teach us about the future.

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    The Story of Hajar: Reclaiming Our Yaqeen

    Main Stage · Shaykh Mowlid Ali

    What can Hajar (AS) teach us about trusting Allah in difficult times? This session explores her Yaqeen and Tawakkul, and how her story teaches us to trust Allah, take action, and never lose hope—even in times of uncertainty and hardship.

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    Recognition

    Main Stage

    Ustadh Ahmad Saqr

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    Glimpses of the Quran: Our Father’s Dua

    Main Stage

    Hamza Abdullah

  • 10:00 AM12:45 PM

    The Youth: Past, Present, Future

    Main Stage · Shaykh Mubeen Kamani

    What can young Muslims learn from the youth who came before them? This session explores how Muslim youth in Islamic history stood for their faith, took on responsibility, and made a difference—and what it means to give today’s youth the trust and opportunity to lead.

  • 12:50 PM1:20 PM

    Dhuhr Prayer and Break

    Main Stage

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Glimpses of the Quran: Advice From The Wisest Man

    Main Stage

    Omar Abukhdeir

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Melting ICE in Minnesota

    Main Stage · Dr. Ismahan Abdullahi

    How should Muslims respond when our communities face injustice? This session explores how Muslims can respond to fear and oppression through faith, solidarity, strategic action, and community support, drawing on the Prophetic example of standing for justice.

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Glimpses of the Quran: Our Covenant With Allah

    Main Stage

    Shaykhy Abbas AlMadany

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Our Call: Stand For Justice Or Lose It All

    Main Stage · Shaykh Rami Bleibel

    How should our faith shape the way we respond to injustice? This session explores our responsibility to respond to injustice, turn knowledge into meaningful action, and work towards a stronger future for our communities and the generations to come.

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Nasheed

    Main Stage · Imam Ahmed Jawad

    Imam Ahmad Jawad

  • 1:50 PM2:30 PM

    Sisters Only Real Talk: Q&A

    Auditorium One · Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed, Dr. Ismahan Abdullahi

    This sisters-only session offers a safe space to anonymously ask questions and have open, honest conversations about faith, relationships, personal struggles, and the challenges Muslim women face in everyday life.

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Our Vision: Towards a Righteous Muslim American Society

    Main Stage · Shaykh Ahmed Shaban

    What does a thriving Muslim community in America look like? This session explores the challenges facing Muslim Americans today and asks what our priorities should be, what our vision should look like, and how we can work toward a more just and righteous society.

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Islamic Trivia Competition

    Main Stage

    Ustadh Ahmad Saqr

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Wings of Faith: Balancing Hope and Fear

    Main Stage · Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed

    What does it mean to balance hope and fear in our faith? This session explores how hope in Allah’s mercy and fear of falling short work together to strengthen our faith, shape our relationship with Allah, and guide us towards Him.

  • 2:40 PM3:20 PM

    Islamic Wills & Estate Planning

    Auditorium One · Brother Khurram Siddiqui

    How can we ensure our estates are handled according to Islamic principles? This session explores Islamic inheritance rules alongside Minnesota law, which covers wills, trusts, & other essential documents that can help families plan ahead and ensure their wishes are carried out.

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    Athan Experience

    Main Stage · Imam Ibrahim Bakeer

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    The Impact of Struggle: Healing Collective Wounds

    Main Stage · Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed

    How do we hold on to our faith when our communities are hurting? This session explores how collective and personal struggles can affect our relationship with Allah, and how we can find healing, support one another, and strengthen our faith through difficult times.

  • 3:25 PM4:05 PM

    Brothers Only Real Talk: Q&A

    Auditorium One · Shaykh Rami Bleibel, Shaykh Ahmed Shaban

    What does it mean to be a Muslim man in the 21st century? This session explores faith, character, responsibility, marriage, and the challenges young Muslim men face today, with an opportunity to ask honest questions anonymously.

  • 1:20 PM4:30 PM

    The Future of Islam in the West

    Main Stage · Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed

    What kind of Muslim community do we want to build in America? This session explores the challenges facing Muslim Americans today and asks what our priorities should be, what our vision should look like, and how we can work towards a more just and righteous society.

  • 4:30 PM5:00 PM

    Asr Prayer and Break

    Main Stage

  • 5:00 PM7:15 PM

    Poetry: 7 Bullets

    Main Stage

    Sister Hanin Moussa

  • 5:00 PM7:15 PM

    Our Home: Planting Roots for Future Generations

    Main Stage · Shaykh Yasir Birjas

    What are we building today for the future of Muslim Americans? This session explores the future of Muslim Americans, the state of our masjids, schools, and programmes, and the vision needed to help the next generation thrive.

  • 5:00 PM7:15 PM

    Speaking Truth to Power

    Main Stage · Salah Sarsour

    What does it mean to remain steadfast in the face of oppression? Join Salah Sarsour as he shares his personal journey through detention and injustice, and reflects on the faith, resilience, and conviction that carried him through it.

  • 5:05 PM5:45 PM

    MAS Podcast

    The Majlis · Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed, Imam Asad Zaman

    How do we build a community that can thrive for generations? This session explores why strong institutions matter, how we can support the organisations serving our community, and what it takes to build something that lasts beyond any one generation.

  • 5:05 PM5:45 PM

    Deen & Disability (Panel Discussion)

    Auditorium One · Anisa Hagi-Mohamed, Deqa Muhiden, Imam Bilal Muhammad, Amina Adan

    How can we build Muslim communities where everyone has a place? This panel explores disability through the lens of Islam, family, education, & community, and asks how we can create accessible spaces where everyone can learn, worship, participate, and belong.

  • 5:00 PM5:25 PM

    Parenting in America "Tarbiyadda iyo barbaarinta carruurta ku nool Maraykanka"

    Auditorium Two (Somali)

    Sister Ruqaiya Abdi MC: Sh. Makki Yusuf

  • 5:25 PM5:50 PM

    الفرق بين الإندماج الإيجابى والذوبان للجالية المسلمة فى أمريكا Farqiga u dhexeeya isdhexgalka togan iyo milanka jaaliyadda Muslimka ah ee Ameerika.

    Auditorium Two (Somali)

    Sh Abdelrahman Bashir MC: Sh. Hassan Abdullah

  • 5:00 PM7:15 PM

    Dua for the Ummah

    Main Stage

    Shaykh Abdullah Jamaludin

  • 5:50 PM6:15 PM

    الحد من ظاهرة انتشار الطلاق Wax ka qabashada iyo yaraynta furriinka ku soo badanaya bulshada.

    Auditorium Two (Somali)

    Ahmed Taajir MC: Sh Hassan Abdullah

  • 5:00 PM7:15 PM

    Allah's Plan Is Always Greater: Lessons From Surah Yusuf

    Main Stage · Imam Ibrahim Bakeer, Imam Walid Shadi

    What can the story of Yusuf (AS) teach us about hardship? This session explores the story of Yusuf (AS) and the lessons it offers on trusting Allah, remaining patient through hardship, and finding strength and purpose in the midst of trials.

  • 5:50 PM6:30 PM

    His and Hers: Spousal Rights in Islam

    Auditorium One · Shaykh Yasir Birjas

    What can the Qur’an and Sunnah teach us about meaningful change? This session explores the Qur’anic and Prophetic model of gradual transformation, and how patience, steady growth, and small victories can shape our spiritual lives, families, communities, and society.

  • 6:15 PM6:40 PM

    الشباب ومستقبل الأمة في أمريكا Dhallinyarada iyo mustaqbalka ummadda Muslimka ah ee Maraykanka

    Auditorium Two (Somali)

    Dr. Abdisaalm Adan MC: Sh. Makki Yusuf

  • 5:00 PM7:15 PM

    The Future of Minnesota

    Main Stage

    Keith Ellison

  • 5:00 PM7:15 PM

    From Chains to Change: An Ummah Breaking Free

    Main Stage · Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, Imam Asad Zaman

    How should Muslims respond to Islamophobia? This conversation explores the challenges facing Muslims in America and how faith, resilience, political engagement, and community building can help us respond with confidence and conviction.

  • 6:40 PM7:15 PM

    أولويات الجالية المسلمة في مينيسوتا Ahmiyadaha iyo arrimaha mudnaanta koowaad u leh jaaliyadda Muslimiinta ee gobolka Minnesota

    Auditorium Two (Somali)

    Sh. Usuli Osman MC: Sh. Makki Yusuf

  • 7:16 PM7:45 PM

    Maghrib Prayer

    Main Stage

  • 7:50 PM8:30 PM

    Native Deen

    Main Stage

  • 7:50 PM8:30 PM

    Quran Night

    Auditorium One

    1. Imam Ibrahim Bakeer 2. Omar Abou Khdeir

  • 7:50 PM8:30 PM

    مستقبل الإسلام في أمريكا “ Mustaqbalka Islaamka ee Maraykanka “ ندوة

    Auditorium Two (Somali)

    Shaikh Usuli Osman Dr Abdisalam Adam Shaikh Abdelrahman Bashir MC: Makki Yusuf

  • 8:35 PM8:55 PM

    Isha Prayer

    Main Stage

  • 9:00 PM9:25 PM

    The Generation of Hope: Islam's Legacy and Our Call

    Main Stage · Shaykh Yasir Qadhi

    What can the history of our Ummah teach us about building our future? This session explores the revivals & movements that shaped Muslim societies throughout history, and asks what lessons they hold for building a united, hopeful, and righteous Muslim community today.

  • 9:30 PM10:00 PM

    Quran Competition Ceremony

    Main Stage