RN Annual Retreat
‘What’s in a Name’
Knowing Yourself, Your Longing & Knowing God with His beautiful Names
December 21-24, 2019
‘What’s in a Name’
Knowing Yourself, Your Longing & Knowing God with His beautiful Names
December 21-24, 2019
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This year’s theme is centered around learning to use the self to unlock the beautiful Names of God (al-asma' al-husna), the source of all that we long for in this life and in the next.
And He taught Adam the Names, all of them (Q. 2:31) To God alone belongs all the Beautiful Names (Q. 7:180) What is special about Adam/humanity learning the Names? Why is this ‘teaching’ of the Beautiful Names important? How does it contribute to our human calling and well-being? What are the Beautiful Names? To whom do they belong? Why does it matter to us whose they are? How are we taught the Names? How do we witness the reflection of these Names in the world and within our souls? What is the role of the Beautiful Names of God in grounding us and our iman [faith/belief] in God and in the Hereafter? The retreat will be mainly taught by the Quranic scholar Dr. Yamina Bouguenaya. Additional speakers such as Dr. Faraz Sheikh and Isra Yazicioglu will also present. The teaching format includes lectures, discussions and short guided meditations. ***RETREAT SCHEDULE pdf*** Join us
Basic Schedule The retreat starts on Dec 21 Saturday morning with check-in and ends on Dec 24 Tuesday at 2 pm. The schedule includes morning Quranic reflection/discussions, main lectures with Q&A, and interactive sessions. Five daily prayers in the mosque, tea breaks, time for meals, rest/socialization are also part of the daily schedule. Venue The retreat will be at the Diyanet Center of America in 9704 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706. The center is 40 min away from three airports: DCA, IAAC, BWI. The retreat center includes mosque, meeting halls, guesthouse, restaurant and parking garage (and other amenities, such as swimming pool, gym, Turkish hammam which require separate entrance fee). |
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registrations are complete only after payment. Please note that registration fees are for covering costs. Individual program registration per Adult: $70 Individual registration + dinners+ shared accommodation*: *Sharing a room with same gender, up to 5 people in a suite (two rooms + bathroom). Super Saver Price until Oct 15: $210 Early Bird Price - Oct. 16- Nov. 15: $250 Regular Price - Nov. 16- Dec. 2: $290 Registration After Dec 2: $310 Family Registration Super Saver Price: This option is for adult(s) with children. You will be given a separate room with its own bathroom. Accommodation (for entire family): $390 Registration + Dinners Per Adult: $110 (Children's meals are to be purchased separately at the cafe) Childcare/Children's program: Children's program will be arranged if there is interest and according to the number and age of children coming. TBA. Please indicate in the registration form if you need childcare/ children's program. Accordingly, you will receive a separate email for childcare/ children's program registration. Youth Program: Teenagers above age of 15 are allowed to attend with their parents in the retreat without additional registration fee. In addition, partial youth program might also be available, depending on interest. Please indicate in the registration form if you are interested. |
