“...Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.” — Qur'an 13:28
Join us for a transcendent evening of worship and remembrance as we connect with the divine in the closing days of Ramadan.
We will begin with Quranic recitation, move into a guided spiritual practice, and end the evening with Dua Joshan Kabir. We will practice techniques like dhikr, mindfulness, and gratitude meditation led by our esteemed guest Imam Hicham Hall to nurture our hearts and spirit.
Participants will have the opportunity to calm the mind, remain in the present, and apply these tools to enhance our daily lives and express our thankfulness to Allah.
Light refreshment will be served, and registration is required. Don't miss this beautiful opportunity to nourish your soul in the final days of the holy month!
About Imam Hicham Hall
Imam Hicham Hall was born in Tangier, Morocco to a convert Scottish-American father and Moroccan mother, and grew up in the DMV. He has served at the Islamic Society of Western Maryland, MAS DC, PEARLS, and ADAMS as youth mentor, community halaqa leader, khateeb, and Imam for nearly 10 years.
Imam Hicham began his private studies with local students of knowledge and Imams. He attended Zaytuna College followed by traditional studies overseas. Hicham graduated from George Mason with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Islamic Thought. Seeking additional traditional knowledge, he spent more time overseas studying with his teachers and continues to do so remotely. He is currently concluding his MA in Islamic Studies at Bayan.
He is most passionate about helping develop a culturally relevant Islam and nurturing the hearts, not only the minds. His proclivity for the fields of Ihsan and Tazkiya is a result of his personal journey of turning inwardly and realizing that the religious and spiritual “battle” is won and lost at the level of the heart, as Allah says in Al-Shu’araa: “The day where neither your wealth nor children will be of benefit—[the only ones saved] will be those who come to Allah with pure hearts.” (26: 87-88)
يَوْمَ لَا يَنفَعُ مَالٌۭ وَلَا بَنُونَ
إِلَّا مَنْ أَتَى ٱللَّهَ بِقَلْبٍۢ سَلِيمٍۢ
Imam Hicham serves as the lead Imam at ADAMS Gainesville and heads the Da’wa & New Muslim department. He grew up playing football, wrestling, and loving the outdoors. He joined the Armed Services after high school and was honorably discharged as a Conscientious Objector. He spent several years supporting his family working as an ER Technician. He is married, has three children and lives on a homestead.
