The Program
Two days, one Book
Alongside the main sessions there are parallel programs for children, middle schoolers and high schoolers — plus a short film competition open to students across all three age groups.
Program strands
For Kids · Ages 6–9
The Kids Quran Conference
Exciting stories, interactive activities, worksheets and hands-on lessons tailored to ages 6 to 9, running alongside the main sessions.
See the children's programMiddle & High Schoolers
Meaningful conversations
An informative session built for all middle schoolers and high schoolers, so the questions that matter at that age get a real hearing.
See the youth sessionCompetition · Deadline 25 Oct
Short Film Competition
Middle school, high school and university students: make a five-minute film inspired by Surah al-Fātiḥah or Surah al-Baqarah. Winners are screened at the conference.
Read the guidelinesThe Sessions
Session-by-session agenda
Eighteen main-hall sessions working through Surah al-Fātiḥah and the opening of Surah al-Baqarah, with a parallel teen and middle school track alongside.
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5:00–5:30 PM
Registration
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5:30–5:40 PM
Opening Remarks
President Hassan Hammad
Main Hall
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5:40–6:00 PM
Qur'an Recitation
Shaykh Zaki Ali and Imam Ismet Akcin
Main Hall
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6:00–6:15 PM
Session 0 · Why do we need the Qur'an in the modern age?
Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed
Main Hall
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6:15–6:35 PM
Session 1 · The Power of Bismillah
Ustadha Aatifa Shareef
Main Hall
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6:30–7:30 PM
Parallel track
Teen & Middle School Track
Shaykh Zaki Ali & Ustadha Aatifa Shareef
AQA Wing
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Does Allah love us?
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The origin of self-esteem for Muslims
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6:35–7:00 PM
Session 2 · When Allah Introduces Himself
al-Fātiḥah 1–2
Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans
Main Hall
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7:00–7:10 PM
Word from sponsors
Main Hall
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7:10–7:35 PM
Session 3 · Master of All Realms
al-Fātiḥah 3
Dr. Ra'id Awadallah
Main Hall
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7:35–9:00 PM
Isha & Dinner Break
Isha iqāmah 7:45 PM
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9:00–9:25 PM
Session 4 · Duʿā: The Everlasting Anchor of This World
al-Fātiḥah 4–7
Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans
Main Hall
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9:00–10:00 PM
Parallel track
Teen & Middle School Track
Dr. Mustafa Khattab, Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed, Shaykh Zaki Ali
AQA Wing
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Is the Qur'an as smart as science?
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Screenshots on the Day of Judgement
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Winning every battle, or winning the war?
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9:25–9:35 PM
Word from sponsors
Main Hall
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9:35–10:00 PM
Session 5 · The Timeless Challenge
al-Baqarah 1–2, 23–24
Dr. Mustafa Khattab
Main Hall
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10:00–10:05 PM
Short Film Screening
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10:05–10:30 PM
Panel · How to Reflect and Connect to the Qur'an
Host: Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed · Panel: Dr. Mustafa Khattab, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, Ustadha Aatifa Shareef
Main Hall
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11:00 PM–12:00 AM
Late Night Revive · I'm Looking For Change
Host: Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed · Guest: Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans
AQA Wing
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12:30–1:00 PM
Check-in & Registration
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12:45 PM
Dhuhr
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12:55–1:00 PM
Opening Remarks
Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed
Main Hall
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1:00–1:20 PM
Session 6 · Opening Recitation: A Heart Ready for Guidance
Imam Ismet Akcin
Main Hall
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1:20–1:45 PM
Session 7 · Who Are the People of Guidance?
al-Baqarah 3–5
Shaykh Zaki Ali
Main Hall
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1:45–2:10 PM
Session 8 · When the Heart Stops Listening
al-Baqarah 6–7
Imam Aqil Ingram
Main Hall
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2:10–2:35 PM
Session 9 · The Mask of Faith
al-Baqarah 8–10
Aalimah Sarah Ahmed
Main Hall
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2:30–3:45 PM
Parallel track
Teen & Middle School Track
Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed, Aalimah Maryam Ismail, Ustadha Aasiya Tori
AQA Wing
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The Friends Who Shape You
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What’s even “normal” anymore?
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Is Islam just rules? + Q&A
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2:35–2:50 PM
Break
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2:50–3:15 PM
Session 10 · The Justification of Evil
al-Baqarah 11–12
Mufti Hussain Kamani
Main Hall
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3:15–3:40 PM
Session 11 · Trading Guidance for Misguidance
al-Baqarah 13–16
Imam Suhaib Webb
Main Hall
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3:40–4:05 PM
Session 12 · When the Path Goes Dark
al-Baqarah 17–20
Aalimah Maryam Ismail
Main Hall
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4:05–4:30 PM
Asr Break
Asr iqāmah 4:10 PM
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4:30–4:55 PM
Session 13 · The One Behind Every Blessing
al-Baqarah 21–22, 25
Imam Suhaib Webb
Main Hall
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5:00–5:30 PM
Maghrib Break
Maghrib iqāmah 5:00 PM
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5:30–6:45 PM
Running at the same time
Four breakout sessions with Q&A
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Women only · Women of the Qur’an: Faith, Strength & Relationships
Host: Ustadha Aasiya Tori · Guests: Aalimah Sarah Ahmed, Aalimah Maryam Ismail
Main Hall
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Men only · Fathers, Sons & Brotherhood: Relationships in the Qur’an
Host: Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed · Guest: Dr. Mustafa Khattab
Main Musallah
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Young professionals & college students · Comparison, Contentment & the Life You Thought You’d Have
Mufti Hussain Kamani
AQA Wing
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5:30–6:30 PM
Middle & high school students · “Filtered”: Comparison, Validation & Knowing Your Worth; My Private Sins
Host: Shaykh Zaki Ali · Guest: Imam Aqil Ingram
Room TBA
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6:45–8:15 PM
Dinner & Isha Break
Isha iqāmah 7:45 PM
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8:15–8:40 PM
Session 14 · A Parable and a Broken Covenant
al-Baqarah 26–27
Aalimah Sarah Ahmed
Main Hall
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8:30–9:45 PM
Parallel track
Teen & Middle School Track
Dr. Mustafa Khattab, Shaykh Zaki Ali, Ustadha Aasiya Tori
AQA Wing
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Don’t Let the Algorithm Raise You
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Your Pharaoh May Not Wear a Crown
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Slipping Is Human
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8:40–9:05 PM
Session 15 · Knowledge and the Human Calling
al-Baqarah 29–33
Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed
Main Hall
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9:05–9:15 PM
Word from sponsors
Main Hall
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9:15–9:40 PM
Session 16 · The Fall of Iblīs
al-Baqarah 34–37
Dr. Mustafa Khattab
Main Hall
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9:40–10:05 PM
Session 17 · The Covenant We Carry
Mufti Hussain Kamani
Main Hall
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10:05–10:15 PM
Short Film Screening
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10:15–10:45 PM
Closing Panel · Our Qur'anic Relationship
Host: Shaykh Muhammad Ahmed · Speakers: Shaykh Zaki Ali, Dr. Mustafa Khattab, Mufti Hussain Kamani, Aalimah Sarah Ahmed
Main Hall
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10:45–11:00 PM
Kahoot & Winner Gift
College: Main Hall · Middle & High School: AQA Wing
Timings may shift. Iqāmah times are the masjid's and take precedence. Questions? Write to emc@isb.org.
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