LANTURNA NEW MEXICO
Summer Sīrah Retreat
Dār al-Islām · Abiquiu, NM
July 10 – 17
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A Tale of Two Cities · The Years of the Beloved ﷺ
With El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud and Ustādh Saad Omar
EL-HAJJ HISHAM MAHMOUD
USTĀDH SAAD OMAR
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TRAVEL- PREPARATIONS - LODGING
TRAVEL
Flying – Instructions forthcoming
Driving – Instructions forthcoming
PREPARATIONS
- Qur’an and notebook
- Bedding (compact sleeping bag or blanket, twin mattress sheet, small pillow)
- Towels
- Soap
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste)
- Flashlight
- Hiking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunblock (average highs of 85 in July/August)
- Light sweater (average lows of 55 in July/August)
- Vitamins and medicines
- Granola bars or light snacks
LODGING AND MEALS
There are two separate dorm halls, one for men and one for women, with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Separate accommodations will be made for large families. Reach out to us if you require special lodging accommodations.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided throughout the program on-site.
Adults, youth, and children are expected to remain with their age group or with their families at all times, and all children and youth will be made to give up their cell phones for the duration of their stay at Dār al-Islām.
DEPARTURE
Instructions forthcoming
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nestled in the quaint, picturesque mountains of Abiquiu, Dār al-Islām welcomes Lanturna’s Summer Family Retreat to an ambience conducive to devotion, study, as well as a number of family recreations amid the wondrous beauty of a New Mexican skyline.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Arguably the finest Muslim structure in the West, the last project of the world renown architect, the late Hassan Fathy (1900-1989), acclaimed as Egypt’s best-known architect since Imhotep
- 25 hours of instruction for our adult and youth programs, respectively
- Childcare provided
- Breakout workshops
- Vanguard presentations wherein students synthesize their notes and present their insights
- Stargazing, reading the night sky, and expected meteor showers
- Hiking through the White Canyon Mountains
- Qiyām al-Layl vigil every night
- Daily recitation of Yā Sīn, al-Wāqiʿah, and al-Mulk
- Nightly reading of al-Rātib al-Shahīr by Imām al-Ḥaddād
- Roundtable discussions with instructors at mealtimes
- Personal office hours with instructors
- Circle of Light gatherings with student reflections
- Wholesome meals from experienced chef
- Bonfire chats
- Rings of Light communal Qur’an khatm
PROGRAM DETAILS
A thorough study of the life of our beloved Prophet ﷺ:
A TALE OF TWO CITIES | The Years of the Beloved ﷺ
I | Prophesying the One He Fore-Gave
II | From the Cradle to the Cave
III | Mecca: Home of the Brave
IV | Medina and the Luminous Grave
V | May Allah Bless and Sanctify His Slave
SAMPLE DAY SCHEDULE
A DAY AT DĀR AL-ISLĀM
| SCHEDULE | |
| 0445 – 0500 | Adhān & Wuḍūʾ |
| 0500 – 0515 | Fajr |
| 0515 – 0530 | Sūrat Yā Sīn |
| 0530 – 0800 | Rest & reading time (optional morning hike: 0730 – 0845) |
| 0800 – 0845 | Morning preparation |
| 0845 – 0945 | Breakfast |
| 0945 – 1000 | Ḍuḥā |
| 1000 – 1115 | Session I |
| 1115 – 1130 | Break |
| 1130 – 1245 | Session II |
| 1245 – 1345 | Reading time |
| 1345 – 1500 | Ẓuhr & lunch |
| 1500 – 1615 | Session III |
| 1615 – 1630 | Break |
| 1630 – 1730 | Session IV |
| 1745 – 1800 | ʿAṣr & Sūrat al-Wāqiʿah |
| 1800 – 1900 | Reading time |
| 1900 -2000 | Dinner |
| 2015 – 2045 | Maghrib & al-Rātib al-Shahīr | Prayers of the Prophet ﷺ |
| 2045 – 2115 | Break & Bedtime for Children |
| 2200 – 2230 | ʿIshā’ and Sūrat al-Mulk |
| 2300 – 0445 | Sleep |
DESCRIPTION
“Say, ‘If it is that you love Allah, then follow me, that Allah may love you!’” (Āl ʿImrān 3:31). Our retreat will highlight milestones from the blessed life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to serve as signposts as we tread the paths of our own lives. Lady ʿĀʾishah once observed that she never saw anyone more keen on emulating the Prophet ﷺ than our master ʿAbd Allāh b. ʿUmar b. al-Khaṭṭāb, who was known to tread his footsteps even as he accompanied him! But he would not have been drawn to do so were it not for the emotional, heartfelt nexus he had to the Prophet ﷺ. The faithful would spontaneously confess their love to him as they sought to emulate every aspect of his supernal character, and countless would volunteer sacrificing their most precious attachments before they would posit random questions unocassioned by any need to do so. Our yearning to love the Prophet ﷺ deeper is not a leap of faith when we know him more intimately. Lanturna’s Summer Sīrah Family Retreat purposes to impart such intimate knowledge as would enliven our hearts to experience love in its greatest potentiality. Come let us tread our own paths together, by sinking our feet into the blessed traces of his, to drink from his gentle hand as we cross into our final destination.
TESTIMONIALS
El-Hajj Hisham presented the class with so much love as if he was talking about a very close personal friend mā shāʾ Allāh. I was able to feel the love and pain that our Prophet ﷺ went through. He made me realize how I can draw from our beloved Prophet’s ﷺ personality and attitude in times of trials and tribulations and in times of joy, providing insight into our own life issues and concerns. My three kids enjoyed this class too.
—Maimoona Rashid
The Lanturna Sīrah Retreat was such a beautiful gathering. The insights gained have changed my perceptive about how I relate to the sīrah. I feel a deep connection to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Weeks after the event I still continue some of the beautiful sunnahs we practiced.
—Khadeeja Abdullah
Lanturna’s “Years of the Beloved” Retreat was a wonderful experience for my family. El-Hajj Hisham brought the sīrah to life and helped us view the life of our dear Prophet ﷺ in an entirely different light. I’ve read multiple sīrah books before, but have never felt this close to the Prophet ﷺ. I deeply admire El-Hajj Hisham’s vision for the Muslim community in the United States. His warm, practical approach allows us to truly live the sīrah every moment of our lives. May Allah put barakah in Lanturna and allow El-Hajj Hisham’s wisdom to reach every home.
—Lena Khan
TREAD YOUR PATH
IN HIS STRIDE
TELL YOUR STORY
IN HIS VOICE
LIVE YOUR DREAM
IN HIS EYES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN INDIVIDUALS ATTEND OR ONLY FAMILIES?
All are welcome to attend, regardless of family status.
ARE PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE?
Due to limited private accommodations, the very few private rooms we do have will be assigned to our attendees who have extenuating circumstances. Generally, fathers can expect to stay with their sons and mothers with their daughters. Airbnb options are available in close proximity, but will require a rental car from the airport for those flying in.
WHERE IS THE SCHEDULE?
Please refer to the tab section above to access the program description and schedule, as well as testimonials.
WHAT TIME ZONE DOES THE SCHEDULE FOLLOW?
All sessions will accord with local Mountain Time.
WILL ALL SESSIONS BE RECORDED?
All sessions will be uploaded after each session to a private YouTube playlist for convenient viewing later.
ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?
Lanturna is committed to never turn anyone away due to financial constraint, and partial scholarships are available for those who apply. Request a scholarship below.
CAN I SPONSOR MORE THAN ONE STUDENT?
May Allah bless you and increase His blessing upon you. You may sponsor any number of students with any amount that you have in mind.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE AN ORIENTATION EMAIL?
A confirmation page will open once you register with all the resources you will need to access our program. Be sure to save the link on the confirmation page. The contents of this page will also be sent as a welcome email immediately upon registration. Please be sure to check your spam or notifications folders if our email does not show up in your inbox.
WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION FEE?
The registration fee will appear in the window that opens when you click the “Register” button.
WHERE MAY I DIRECT FURTHER INQUIRIES?
Your inquiries are welcomed at info@lanturna.com.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LANTURNA EVENTS?
You may subscribe to our calendar, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and join our mailing list. Be sure as well to join us every evening for our communal recitation of Sūrat Yā Sīn and Sūrat al-Mulk at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm ET, respectively, via YouTube.
At the dawn of revelation, the Prophet ﷺ was commanded وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ “And as for the blessing of thy Lord, proclaim it!” (al-Ḍuḥā 93:11). And toward the eve of his passing, he instructed those present to inform those absent. If you have found any benefit in our work, then know that it came solely from Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, and with the intention of proclaiming His bounty, feel free to share it with others.
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