PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
Arrival in Casablanca: Plan to arrive at Casablanca airport (CMN) no later than 5:30 pm on Saturday, October 11. If possible, we strongly recommend that you arrive before 2:30 pm since the commute between the airport and Fes is 3.5 hours. Lanturna will arrange your transport from the airport to Fes.
Departure from Casablanca: Reserve your return flight from Casablanca airport (CMN) anytime on Saturday, October 18. The group will spend the night of the 17th in Casablanca near the airport. We recommend reserving a return flight after noon in order to have breakfast and arrive at the airport at a convenient time.
NOTE: Be certain that your passport does not expire within 6 months of your return date.
ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS
We will be staying at a traditional Moroccan riyāḍ in the heart of the olde city in Fes. Housing will be separated by gender unless you book one of our limited couples rooms.
Breakfast is included in your stay throughout the week.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
– Communal Qur’an recitation after fajr and maghrib prayers
– Daily lessons with El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud and Ustadh Saad Omar
– al-Qarawiyyīn mosque
– Mausoleums of Idrīs I, Idrīs II, Aḥmad al-Tījānī, ʿAlī Jamal, Aḥmad al-Dabbāgh
– Prayer chamber of Muḥammad al-Jazūlī and tomb of Usama Canon
– Learn how to prepare tagine dish and Moroccan mint tea with Umm Anas, El-Hajj Hisham’s wife
– Community service project
– Communal recitation of the names of the Prophet ﷺ and dalāʾil al-khayrāt
– Private performance of traditional Moroccan poetry
– Visit to artisan crafts workshops
– Shopping in the olde city
DESCRIPTION
Morocco has for centuries been one of the spiritual centers of the Muslim world. In every major masjid throughout the country, the Qur’an is completed in a communal recitation that commences with the sighting of each new moon. Fez has gifted the ummah the most seminal compilation of ṣalawāt on the Prophet ﷺ, dalāʾil al-khayrāt of Imām al-Jazūlī, read the world over and increasingly gaining popularity in the West. Fez is also home to the first university ever offered the world, the legacy of the great Fāṭimah al-Fihriyyah. Morocco was established by the fifth grandson of the Prophet ﷺ and Fez by his sixth, and since, the country and its crown jewel have exuded praise for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ in its art and architecture. Lanturna invites you to add your voices to its cadence, to fall in love with its love of the Beloved ﷺ, and to discover why it is now home to our very own El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud and his family.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Details will be posted by Friday, July 31.
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
HAJJ HISHAM MAHMOUD
USTADH SAAD OMAR
FAQS
CAN INDIVIDUALS ATTEND OR ONLY FAMILIES?
All are welcome to attend, regardless of family status.
ARE PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE?
Upgraded housing is located in the lodge and conference center. It is still camp housing but more comfortable and has bathrooms at a closer proximity. Families with children up to two years of age should contact us via hussein@lanturna.com if they would prefer to stay in one of our limited family rooms.
WHERE IS THE SCHEDULE?
Our detailed schedule will be updated soon in shāʾ Allāh.
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 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. 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.
