As the ultimate source of guidance and wisdom, the Qur’an holds a central place in the hearts of all Muslims. It is the revealed word of Allah, and through its teachings, we can uncover the path to righteousness.
On Saturday, February 24, we invite you to join us at Annoor Academy Gym in Knoxville, TN for an enlightening conference on the Qur’an. This one-day event will be an opportunity for us to come together as a community to reflect on the blessings and mercy present in the words of Allah.
Throughout the conference, we will have inspiring talks and beautiful recitations of the Qur’an, as well as workshops on Tajwid and live scholarly reflections. Additionally, we will be offering a series of 40 Hadith that reveal the blessings of the Qur’an.
We also invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Al-Mizmaar (flute) competition, as we will be hosting our young Qaris of Knoxville on stage!
As we come together to explore the depth of the Qur’an, we hope to strengthen our connection to Allah and unlock the gems of revelation that it holds. May Allah guide us on this journey.
Inspiring Talks
Our local leaders share their jewels of wisdom inspired directly from verses in the Qur'an.
Recitation of Qur'an
Local and national Qaris will elevate the speech of Allah through their elegant vocals.
Qur'an Seminar
Dive deep into the scripture of God through a collection of narrations of our Prophet ﷺ.
Tajweed Halaqa
Learn to articulate and honor the Arabic letters and words when reciting the Qur'an yourself.
Live Qur'an Reflections
Qur'an reciters and scholars respond in tandem with real time exegesis of the Qur'an's message.
Imam Khalid Shahu is the Imam of Muslim Community of Knoxville. His background includes multiple M.A.s and a Ph.D. in Sociology of Language from GC-CUNY. Inspired by the teachings of Imam Yassine, he is diligently working on the raising of a Prophetic Community that can serve as a model for the Muslim Community, not only in the Knoxville Area, but also in other parts of the US.
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari has served as a member of the full-time faculty of Tayseer Seminary since its inception in 2014 when she joined the Muslim Community of Knoxville in the pioneering role of women’s scholar-in-residence, one of the first women to serve in such a capacity in an Islamic institution in North America.
Dr. Dann studied the traditional Islamic sciences in Egypt with scholars from Al-Azhar University and in Morocco at Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University. He earned his Ph.D. in Religion at Princeton University in 2015, and his B.A. in Arabic and Islamic Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2006. He is currently a faculty member of Tayseer Seminary.
Dr. Bilal Ware is a historian, professor, and out-spoken social activist whose teaching focuses on Islamic thought, anti-slavery movements in West Africa and the African Diaspora, and the broader intersection of Race, Religion, and Revolutionary Thought. He has published several books and led countless discussions on race and religion.
Shaykh Àbdul’Hakīm Dickenson is an on-going student of Shaykh Amin since 2008. He accepted Islām 26+ years ago. Since then he has traveled to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, U.A.E, and Saudi Arabia. After being blessed with a 9 year formal education in Islamic Ùlūm, he was granted permission by his teachers to teach various ùlūm of Islam. He has served as an Imām in NYC, NJ, and Chicagoland for over 15 years and he is currently a lecturer at Darul Qasim Knoxville.
Sh. Qari Abdalla Ibrahim completed his memorization of the Qur’an at the age of 9 and went on to graduate with a BA from Al-Azhar. He has 11 Ijazaat in different Qira’at, demonstrating his expertise in Quranic recitation. He currently serves as the Imam and Director of the Qur’an Program at the MCYC Mosque in California.
Munshid Abdul Adam and Noor Ensemble is a nasheed group that performs melodies such as those to praise the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. They use traditional Islamic music and lyrics to convey spiritual messages. The group is also known for their powerful performances.
The event will be all day at Annoor Academy (724 Foxvue Road, Knoxville, TN 37922) on Saturday, February 24th from 9 am to 9pm.
The location is Annoor Academy (724 Foxvue Road, Knoxville, TN 37922)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in your ticket cost.
Yes, inshaAllah. All events are livestreamed on our YouTube page.
Yes. Registration is required for all participants. There are a limited number of seats so we encourage everyone to sign up as soon as possible.
To help cover our expenses including honorariums, workshop materials, and refreshments, we are charging a nominal fee of $40 per person. Financial aid is available upon request at admin@muslimknoxville.org.
We welcome your children at this event. For children aged 2-6, we provide childcare for free. Please select the correct option when registering for the event.
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