LANTURNA NEW MEXICO
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Those of you who were not able to register in time are encouraged to join our cancellation waitlist by completing the form below and to also join our upcoming sīrah immersion program and ʿumrah trip via THIS LINK.
Summer Sīrah Retreat
Dār al-Islām · Abiquiu, NM
July 9 – 16
(programming for all ages)
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A Tale of Two Cities
The Years of the Beloved ﷺ
With El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud
and Ustādh Saad Omar
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TRAVEL- PREPARATIONS - LODGING
TRAVEL
Flying – Plan to arrive at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) before 2 pm, Tuesday, July 9, and depart from ABQ after 1 pm, Tuesday, July 16 in order to join the airport shuttles to and from the venue. You may need to rent a car from the airport should you arrive later or depart earlier. Dār al-Islām is two hours away from Albuquerque Airport.
Alternatively, you may consider arriving Monday evening, July 8, and staying at a nearby hotel in order to join the airport shuttle on Tuesday, July 9. The gate at Dār al-Islām closes between 22:30 and 08:00 (if you arrive late, stay at a hotel and arrive at the venue after 08:00).
Driving – Be sure not to disconnect your GPS application throughout the last 30 minutes of your commute since you may likely lose service.
PREPARATIONS
LODGING AND MEALS
There are two separate dorm halls, one for men and one for women, with bunk beds and shared bathrooms.
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
Shuttle will depart Dār al-Islām the morning of July 16. The bus is tentatively scheduled to depart shortly after 0800. More details shall be 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
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN INDIVIDUALS ATTEND OR ONLY FAMILIES?
All are welcome to attend, regardless of family status.
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.
