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DR. KIARASH JAHED

Dr. Kiarash Jahed is a former collegiate basketball player, personal trainer, biomedical engineering researcher, and currently a physician practicing Musculoskeletal and Interventional Radiology, having completed his medical training at the University of Louisville and Emory University. After converting to Islam in high school, he grew passionate about Islamic Studies and holistic interpretations of scripture, especially contextualized to modernity. He studied Arabic and Islamic studies in Egypt and Syria, and comparative religious studies in Turkey. Dr. Jahed has previously taught various levels of Arabic language with Dār al-Qāsim and is active with ICNA’s educational programs in teaching comparative religion and tafsīr.

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EL-HAJJ HISHAM MAHMOUD

El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud studied theology, hadith, legal theory, jurisprudence, ethics, Qur’an recitation, and Arabic with scholars in Morocco, Mauritania, and Egypt. He taught for more than a decade at Yale, Princeton, and Harvard, then left the Academy to institute Lanturna, an educational initiative that intends to establish learning collectives to carry forward the legacies of our greatest luminaries. He continues to read with scholars and students in the United States and abroad.

SCHEDULE

All sessions are according to Eastern Time and will be uploaded to a private YouTube playlist for convenient viewing. Please refresh this tab throughout the retreat to be abreast of possible minor adjustments to the schedule.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
2045 – 2100	Welcome
2100 – 2115	Sūrat Maryam – Qāriʾ Omar Azim
2115 – 2215	Session I – Christian Encounters with the Prophet ﷺ (open to the public)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
1000 – 1115	Session II – Crucifiction and The Compassion on the Christ (Dr. Kiarash)
1115 – 1130	Tea break
1130 – 1300	Session III – MARY \| Paragon of Perfection (El-Hajj Hisham)
1300 – 1415	Ẓuhr & Lunch
1415 – 1530	Session IV – Muhammad ﷺ Prophesied \| The Old Testament (El-Hajj Hisham)
1530 – 1600	ʿAṣr & Break
1600 – 1730	Session V – Muhammad ﷺ Prophesied \| The New Testament (El-Hajj Hisham)
1730 – 1745	Sūrat al-Wāqiʿah
1745 – 1815	Questions/Answers
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
1000 – 1100	Session VI – Christology \| From Controversies to Councils (Dr. Kiarash)
1100 – 1115	Break
1115 – 1230	Session VII – The Gospel according to Muhammad ﷺ (El-Hajj Hisham)
1245 – 1300	Questions/answers
1300 – 1315	Concluding remarks
1315 – 1330	duʿāʾ al-khatm
1330 – 1400	Circle of Light (participant reflections)

DESCRIPTION

As the Son of Mary, he brought light; as the Sun of Mary, he brought fire. Those who knew him from afar felt the warmth of his radiance, while those who knew him intimately felt the heat of his flame. He was the lamb of God, he was the lion of God. Miraculous was his arrival, miraculous his sojourn, miraculous his departure. The whole of his life was enshrouded in mystery. He renounced this life to save his people, and will denounce his people to save himself in the next life. With one hand he healed the leper, with the other he whipped the money-changer. To follow him meant to do so immediately, and his was the way of truth and life, for no man could approach God except through him. Lanturna invites you and yours to become disciples of Jesus عليه السلام the Messiah, the Word of God, the Spirit of God, the Messenger of God, the Prophet of God, the Son of Mary, the Beloved of Muhammad ﷺ.

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 Eastern Time.

WILL ALL SESSIONS BE RECORDED?

All sessions are usually uploaded within two hours to our 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 above.

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. The contents of this page will also be sent as a welcome email one week before the retreat. Please be sure to check your spam or notifications folders if our email does not show up in your inbox.

WHERE IS THE REGISTRATION FEE?

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HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LANTURNA EVENTS?

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WHERE MAY I DIRECT FURTHER INQUIRIES?

Your inquiries are welcomed at info@lanturna.com.

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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