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SUMMER 2025 SĪRAH INTENSIVE
JULY 11 – 19
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 | Allah! Bless and Sanctify Your Slave
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LANTURNA VANGUARD
Students will develop their own 8-part abridged sīrah curriculum that they can teach upon returning from the intensive. Each lesson will be followed by a Vanguard session, where students will synthesize their notes, develop their insights, and workshop their presentations.
DR. KIARASH JAHED
HAJJ HISHAM MAHMOUD
USTADH SAAD OMAR
TREAD YOUR PATH
IN HIS STRIDE
TELL YOUR STORY
IN HIS VOICE
LIVE YOUR DREAM
IN HIS EYES
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
TRAVEL
Flying – Plan to arrive at IAD, DCA, or BWI anytime before 4 pm on Friday, July 11, and depart from the airport anytime at your convenience on Sunday, July 20.
Driving – Our retreat will be held at Lanturna’s new space in Virginia at:
PREPARATIONS
- Bring your Qur’an for our daily recitations
- Reusable water bottle
- Vitamins and medicines
LODGING AND MEALS
TBA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Learn from teachers who have taught the sīrah for more than 40 years collectively
- Personal time with teachers
- Establish lasting bonds of brotherhood with local attendees
- Daily recitation of yā sīn, al-wāqiʿah, and al-mulk
- Circle of Light gatherings with student reflections
- Rings of Light communal Qur’an recitation
SAMPLE DAY SCHEDULE
(a detailed, daily schedule will be uploaded soon)
| 0500 – 0530 | Fajr and sūrat yā sīn |
| 0915 – 1030 | Session |
| 1030 – 1145 | Vanguard |
| 1200 – 1345 | Ẓuhr & lunch |
| 1345 – 1500 | Session |
| 1500 – 1615 | Vanguard |
| 1615 – 1715 | Leisure activity |
| 1715 – 1745 | ʿAṣr & sūrat al-wāqiʿah |
| 1745 – 1900 | Session |
| 1900 – 2015 | Vanguard |
| 2015 – 2030 | Maghrib |
| 2030 – 2145 | Dinner |
| 2200 – 2230 | ʿIshāʾ and sūrat al-mulk |
“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 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.
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
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ATTENDEES?
The minimum age requirement for all attendees is 14 years.
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 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 up to 50% 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.
