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SUMMARY:Bodies\, Boundaries\, & Barakah (For 2nd & 3rd Grade Girls)
DESCRIPTION:My Body Is a Trust from Allah – An Islamic Body Awareness & Safety Workshop for 2nd-3rd Grade Girls \nThis 3-hour workshop\, led by Aalimah Khadija Basith and Aalimah Iram Shaikh\, gently introduces important topics of body awareness\, emotional safety\, and personal boundaries through the lens of Islamic teachings. Designed specifically for young girls in 2nd and 3rd grade\, this program focuses on helping children understand that their bodies are an amanah (trust) from Allah ﷻ. Through storytelling\, crafts\, games\, and discussions\, girls will learn about privacy\, awrah\, safe and unsafe touch\, and how to seek help from trusted adults – all in a safe\, age-appropriate\, and spiritually grounded environment. \n✨ Topics Covered:\n✔ How Allah created us with purpose\n✔ Understanding private parts and awrah\n✔ The importance of modesty and privacy\n✔ Safe vs. unsafe touch\n✔ Listening to your body and trusting your feelings\n✔ How to say no and when to tell a trusted adult \n👧🏽 For: Girls in 2nd–3rd Grade (children will not be accompanied by parents)\n⏰ Duration: 3 hours (includes a short break and Q&A session)\n– Check-in: 10:45 AM\n– Check-out: 2:15 PM \n📍 Location: In-person only\, no recordings available\nAisha Fatima Community\n330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, 60148\n🎒 Materials provided\n \n\n\n\nAalimah Khadija Basith is an accomplished educator and leader with over 16 years of experience in both private Islamic and public educational settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from DePaul University and completed a rigorous two-year Principal Preparation Program at Concordia University\, earning her Illinois school leadership certification. Her academic journey is further enriched by her completion of a five-year Alimah program through Darululoom Online. \nKhadija has served in various impactful roles throughout her career\, including three years as an Instructional Coach and one year as Director of Enrichment Programs at Carriers of Light\, where she designed and led initiatives that nurtured confident\, spiritually grounded learners. She currently serves as a Teacher Coach at Masjid Uthman and advises several Islamic and public schools in the area\, supporting educators in creating classrooms rooted in both academic excellence and Islamic values. \nAalimah Iram Shaikh was born and raised in Chicago\, Illinois. She began her Islamic studies at Jamiatus Salihat\, and later completed her studies at Darul Uloom Chicago from which she obtained her Aalimah degree under illustrious scholars that have studied throughout the Indian Subcontinent. She graduated with a focus in Arabic grammar\, Hadith and Qur’an commentary\, and Hanafi Fiqh. Upon completion of her Aalimah degree she served the community through establishing and teaching introductory level Tajweed and Fiqh classes for young adult females and organizing weekly sisters’ Halaqas in the Chicagoland area. She went on to complete her B.A. in Urban Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She also taught online women’s Islamic courses focusing in Arabic grammar and Fiqh along with teaching youth tafseer\, tajweed\, and seerah in local masajid in Chicago. She was a full time teacher at a local Islamic school teaching middle school and high school Islamic Studies\, Islamic History\, and Qur’an. After teaching for 6 years\, she went on to pursue her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from UIC all the while having two kids. Currently\, she spends her time volunteering locally leading learning circles for young girls and moms.
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/bodies-boundaries-barakah-for-2nd-3rd-grade-girls/
LOCATION:Aisha Fatima Community\, 330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T153000
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SUMMARY:Tafseer Juz Amma (30th)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth Tafseer (exegesis) of Juz ‘Amma\, the 30th and final Juz of the Quran. Led by Aalimah Romessa Mirza\, offers women aged 17 and above a unique opportunity to explore the profound meanings and lessons within the short yet powerful surahs that make up this Juz. The Tafseer sessions will focus on understanding the themes\, context\, and practical applications of these surahs in our daily lives. \nLearn more about Aalimah Romessa Mirza here. \nDetails: \nDays & Time: Weekly on Saturdays\, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nFormat: In-Person Only (No recordings available) \nAudience: Women 17+ \nCome and deepen your connection with the Quran in a supportive and engaging environment. No prior knowledge is necessary\, and all levels are welcome.
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/tafseer-juz-amma-30th-2/
LOCATION:Aisha Fatima Community\, 330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T142106
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SUMMARY:Bodies\, Boundaries\, & Barakah (For 4th & 5th Grade Girls)
DESCRIPTION:BeYOUtiful & Brave – An Uplifting Islamic Workshop on Puberty\, Identity\, and Safety for 4th–5th Grade Girls \nGrowing up is a journey—and our faith lights the way! This 2-day workshop is designed to help girls in 4th and 5th grade understand the changes they’ll experience in a positive\, fun\, and faith-centered environment. \nThrough crafts\, stories\, role-playing\, games\, and group discussion\, girls will explore topics around puberty\, personal hygiene\, emotional awareness\, and safety\, all while building confidence in who they are as Muslim girls \nTopics Covered:\n✔ What makes me unique: Identity & self-worth through an Islamic lens\n✔ Introduction to puberty: What to expect and how to prepare\n✔ Emotional changes and how to handle big feelings\n✔ Hygiene & cleanliness: Staying fresh and confident\n✔ Modesty in dress and behavior\n✔ Awrah\, privacy\, and safety boundaries\n✔ Safe vs unsafe touch\n✔ How and when to speak up or ask for help\n✔ Creating a positive relationship with our bodies as a trust from Allah ﷻ \n👧🏽 For: Girls in 4th & 5th Grade (Parents will not be present during the sessions to provide a comfortable space for the children) \n⏰ Dates & Duration: November 8 & 15\n       – 3 hours (includes a short break and Q&A session)\n– Check-in: 10:45 AM\n– Check-out by 2:15 PM \n📍 Location: In-person only\, no recordings available\nAisha Fatima Community\n330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, 60148 \n🎒 Materials provided\n \n\nAalimah Khadija Basith is an accomplished educator and leader with over 16 years of experience in both private Islamic and public educational settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from DePaul University and completed a rigorous two-year Principal Preparation Program at Concordia University\, earning her Illinois school leadership certification. Her academic journey is further enriched by her completion of a five-year Alimah program through Darululoom Online. \nKhadija has served in various impactful roles throughout her career\, including three years as an Instructional Coach and one year as Director of Enrichment Programs at Carriers of Light\, where she designed and led initiatives that nurtured confident\, spiritually grounded learners. She currently serves as a Teacher Coach at Masjid Uthman and advises several Islamic and public schools in the area\, supporting educators in creating classrooms rooted in both academic excellence and Islamic values. \nAalimah Iram Shaikh was born and raised in Chicago\, Illinois. She began her Islamic studies at Jamiatus Salihat\, and later completed her studies at Darul Uloom Chicago from which she obtained her Aalimah degree under illustrious scholars that have studied throughout the Indian Subcontinent. She graduated with a focus in Arabic grammar\, Hadith and Qur’an commentary\, and Hanafi Fiqh. Upon completion of her Aalimah degree she served the community through establishing and teaching introductory level Tajweed and Fiqh classes for young adult females and organizing weekly sisters’ Halaqas in the Chicagoland area. She went on to complete her B.A. in Urban Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She also taught online women’s Islamic courses focusing in Arabic grammar and Fiqh along with teaching youth tafseer\, tajweed\, and seerah in local masajid in Chicago. She was a full time teacher at a local Islamic school teaching middle school and high school Islamic Studies\, Islamic History\, and Qur’an. After teaching for 6 years\, she went on to pursue her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from UIC all the while having two kids. Currently\, she spends her time volunteering locally leading learning circles for young girls and moms.
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/bodies-boundaries-barakah-for-4th-5th-grade-girls/
LOCATION:Aisha Fatima Community\, 330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T113000
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SUMMARY:Fiqh of Menstruation Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive course with Aalimah Amina Tirmizi that aims to provide clarity and deep understanding of the rulings related to menstruation\, postnatal bleeding\, and irregular bleeding according to Hanafi Fiqh. \nThis course is designed to help women accurately differentiate between hayd (menstruation) and istihada (irregular bleeding)\, empowering you to navigate these matters with confidence. Whether you’ve found this subject elusive or simply need a refresher\, this course will address common challenges and provide clear guidance. \nTopics covered:\n– Differentiating between hayd and istihada.\n– Understanding rulings related to prayer\, fasting\, pilgrimage\, marital relations\, tawaf\, and recitation during menstruation.\n– Identifying permissible actions and prohibitions during hayd and nifas (postnatal bleeding). \nDetails: \n\n\nSchedule: Sundays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n\n\nDuration: 3 weeks (November 9\, November 16\, November 23) \n\n\nFormat: In-Person Only \n\n\nLearn more about Aalimah Amina Tirmizi here.\n\n\nFinancial assistance is available. Please email info@aishafatimacommunity.org at least 2 days before the class start date.
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/fiqh-of-menstruation-seminar/
LOCATION:Aisha Fatima Community\, 330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Together We Rise: Legal Empowerment For Safer Lives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering community event focused on understanding and addressing domestic violence within our communities. The first portion of the event will feature a legal presentation by law student\, Nawaal Farooq\, exploring key risk factors\, warning signs\, and the legal tools available to help identify and safely navigate situations involving domestic violence. \nIn the second half\, Aalimah and licensed therapist Farheen Farooq will offer insights from both a therapeutic and Islamic perspective\, providing guidance on emotional healing\, faith-based coping\, and building supportive community networks. \nThis event aims to educate\, empower\, and create a safe space for learning\, reflection\, and connection. If you or someone you care about may be experiencing domestic violence\, please know you’re not alone. \nHelp is available 24/7 through the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 877-863-6338 \nLearn about the Speakers \nNawaal Farooq\, Law Student: \nNawaal Farooq is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Originally from Chicago\, she has a strong interest in personal injury and family law. Nawaal is passionate about helping people through tough situations and hopes to use her legal career to make a positive impact in her community.\n\n \nAlimah Farheen Farooq\, LPC\, MEd\, NCC: \nFarheen Farooq is a nationally board-certified\, licensed psychotherapist and an Alimah dedicated to supporting Muslim women and children. She works full-time in the mental health field and teaches Hadith from Mishkat Sharif at Zaynab Institute\, and also teaches Asma’ul Husna at Aisha Fatima Community. Farheen brings deep empathy\, cultural sensitivity\, and a spiritually integrated\, holistic approach to care. Her background in Human Nutrition and Dietetics\, along with training in cognitive behavioral therapy\, dialectical behavioral therapy\, and mindfulness informs her multifaceted\, compassionate work. Farheen has also trained in brainspotting and is currently working on pursuing her EMDR certification this year to build on her skills in trauma-focused therapy. She is committed to empowering clients and her students through education by helping them build confidence\, heal within\, and navigate complex relationships through the lens of the Sunnah.
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/together-we-rise-legal-empowerment-for-safer-lives/
LOCATION:Aisha Fatima Community\, 330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Harry Potter Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Harry Potter fans!  \nGather your friends and join us for a magical Harry Potter trivia night to test your knowledge and compete for prizes and awards. It will be a cozy night filled with snacks\, laughter and fun questions! \nCome dressed up for extra points! \nDetails: \nDate & Time: Nov 14 \n\n7:00 PM – Check-in\, snack time\n7:30 PM – Trivia Night Begins\n\nAges: 11+ Women only
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/1675/
LOCATION:Aisha Fatima Community\, 330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T142106
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SUMMARY:Mama & Minis Meetup with Madiha Haroon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy morning of connection and community with Licensed Therapist\, Madiha Haroon\, LMFT\, LCPC\, CAD! This month\, we’re welcoming a licensed therapist to guide an open conversation on finding balance in motherhood — from navigating family dynamics with in-laws and partners to creating healthy rhythms in parenting. Come as you are and leave feeling supported and empowered. \nMamas are welcome to bring their little ones!
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/mama-minis-meetup-with-madiha-haroon/
LOCATION:Aisha Fatima Community\, 330 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T142107
CREATED:20251020T223655Z
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SUMMARY:Fiqh of Bedroom Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special two-day virtual program with Aalimah Sakina Syeda\, exploring the essential rulings and etiquettes related to intimacy\, marriage\, and the sacred space of the bedroom from an Islamic perspective. This course aims to provide clarity\, confidence\, and a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles guide personal and marital life. \nDetails: \nAges: 18+ \nSchedule: November 17 & November 18\, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nFormat: Virtual Only \nLearn more about Aalimah Sakina Syeda here. \n\nFinancial assistance is available. Please email info@aishafatimacommunity.org at least 2 days before the class start date.
URL:https://aishafatimacommunity.org/ec-event/fiqh-of-bedroom-seminar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith,Wellness
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