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.
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, April 25th, 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 5th 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.
If you would like to participate, please note that there is a pre-selection process that must be completed before the main event. The pre-selection process will take place on Sunday, April 19th at 11:00 am at Annoor Academy. To register for the pre-selection process, please follow these steps:
1. Choose your age bracket: Level 1 (7-11 years), Level 2 (12-14 years), Level 3 (15-17 years).
2. Students must be between 7 to 17 years of age.
3. Select a surah or part of it (of your choice) to share with the judging committee.
4. The final date to register is Friday, April 15th.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, join us to recite for 2-3 minutes to help the judging committee decide if you qualify to participate in Al-Mizmaar. Recitation will be assessed based on quality of memorization, rules of tajweed, and voice.
Participants in the selection process will be reviewed on first come, first serve basis.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference and wish you the best of luck in the Al-Mizmaar competition.
A number of young Qaris in our community elevate the speech of God in this unique competition. Join us for a special presentation, inshaAllah!
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Sheikh Nady Kishk is a contemporary Egyptian Qari (Quranic reciter), Imam, and community leader based in the United States, specifically known for his work in New Jersey. Sheikh Nady Kishk hosts Quran nights, leads prayers, and conducts community events at the Fusion Community Center.
Shaykh Abdelhamid Askam is a contemporary Moroccan Qari (Quranic reciter) in the United States. He currently serves as an imam at the Islamic Center of Passaic County (ICPC) in New Jersey. In the meantime, he acts as the director of Ihsan Academy, which is part of the center. He also participates in conferences and Qur’an Nights across the US.
Amal Kassir is a Syrian American poet, born and raised in Denver Colorado. She has performed & taught in 13 countries and cities all over, in venues ranging from orphanages and refugee camps to youth prisons. At the University of Colorado Denver, she designed her own undergraduate major, titled Community Programming in Social Psychology, where she has been able to create programs for a range of causes and people. She is the founder of House of Amal, a global writing community that sits at the intersection of creativity, introspection and literature.
Dr. Michael 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. Hassan Lachheb completed his M.A. in Islamic Theology, Islamic Legal Theory, and Maliki Jurisprudence at Dar al-Hadith al-Hassaniyyah for Higher Islamic Studies in Rabat, Morocco, in 2000. He holds a Ph.D in Religious Studies from the University of Indiana, Bloomington. His research is focused on the intellectual history and religiosity of the Muslims in the Maghreb and Andalus. .Dr. Lachheb is the founder and president of Tayseer Seminary.
Imam Rafiq Mahdi pursued his Islamic Education at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he earned a diploma in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. Imam Mahdi is a co-founder of the Muslim Community of Knoxville. He served as Imam in various communities, including Miami, FL, FT. Lauderdale, FL, and Knoxville, TN. Currently, Imam Mahdi serves as the Director of Disaster Relief Services for ICNA Relief USA.
Dr. Salmaan Toor is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He has been working as a licensed professional with individuals and families to improve their lives since 2009. He opened The Family Center of Knoxville (TFCknoxville), which provides individual therapy, play therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and parental guidance.
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.
Maha Ayesh is an Assistant Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at LMU. In this role, she is responsible for LMU Law’s extensive Externship program, as well as developing the school’s experiential learning course offerings and teaching courses such as Employment Law and Trial Advocacy. She also acts as the MCK president for many years.
Br. Mohammad Harithi is a well-respected figure in the Knoxville and Maryville community. With a passion for education and business, he has made a significant impact in the lives of the youth and residents of the area. Br. Harithi is affectionately known as Mike by locals and has been instrumental in shaping the Annoor Academy and his car business in Maryville.
Ustadh Nadeem Siddiqi graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Economics in 2002 and from Tayseer Seminary in 2016 in its first class. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Muslim Community of Knoxville, Tayseer Seminary, and the Association of Muslim Chaplains. He serves as adjunct faculty for Tayseer Seminary where he teaches a course in community activism.
Br. Abdalla Husain has a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of Tennessee and a graduate of Tayseer Seminary. He currently serves as the Muslim Community of Knoxville Youth Director and Arabic & Islamic Studies teacher at Annoor Academy, where he helps with extracurriculars, field trips, counseling and life skills.
Raiyan Abumayaleh is the chair of the Muslim Student Association at the University of
Tennessee-Knoxville and a member of the MCK Operations team. She aims at serving the Muslim students on campus and engage them with the greater UTK and Knoxville community through weekly halaqas, monthly community service, bonding activities, discussion panels, annual retreats, Fast-a-thons, and so much more!
The event will be all day at Annoor Academy (724 Foxvue Road, Knoxville, TN 37922) on Saturday, April 25th 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. Tickets purchased prior to event will be discounted, but tickets the day of the event will be full price $50 per person.
To help cover our expenses including honorariums, workshop materials, and refreshments, we are charging a nominal fee of $50 per person. Financial aid is available upon request at admin@muslimknoxville.org.
We welcome your children at this event. For children ages 3-7, we provide childcare for free. Please select the correct option when registering for the event.
We are happy to help! Please reach out to the MCK Administrator at admin@muslimknoxville.org with your questions, comments, and suggestions.
The registration form is now closed.