A Journey Through Islamic History: Faith, Legacy, and Lessons
Weekly Class with Ustadh Shad Imam

📍 Location: ADAMS Ashburn
🕰 Time: Sundays after Dhuhr (Dhuhr iqamah is at 1:30 PM)
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes

Our history as a Muslim community is filled with moments of growth, challenge, and transformation. From the time of the Prophet ﷺ through the rise of powerful civilizations, the story of Islam has left a lasting mark on the world — through scholarship, innovation, values, and the enduring spirit of faith.

This weekly class with Ustadh Shad Imam offers more than just a historical overview. Yes, you’ll learn fascinating facts, key figures, and pivotal events — but this course is not just about dates and dynasties. It’s about seeing history through a spiritual lens — recognizing the wisdom of Allah in the unfolding of events, and drawing lessons that connect our past to our present lives.

Each session is designed to help us reflect:
What can we learn from the lives of those before us?
How does our legacy as an ummah shape who we are today?
Where do we see the hand of God in the challenges and triumphs of history?

What You’ll Explore:

The foundations of the early Muslim community
The rise of major dynasties and civilizations
Muslim contributions to knowledge, science, and society
Islam’s interaction with the wider world
The development of Islamic education and legal thought
The evolving story of Muslims in the West

Each session contains a self-contained, spiritually relevant lesson, and the class is divided into modules focusing on specific periods. Whether you’re brand new to Islamic history or reconnecting with it, you’ll find both knowledge and inspiration.

Class Modules & Dates:

Module 1: Introduction to Islamic History and the Khulafa Rashidun
🗓 May 18 – June 1

Module 2: The Conquests & Contributions of the Umayyads
🗓 June 8 – June 29

Module 3: The Conquests & Contributions of the Abbasids
🗓 July 13 – August 3

🔔 Additional modules will be posted and announced as the class continues.

📝 Registration is free, with no commitment required.
Each class stands on its own, and you’re welcome to join at any time.

Register today and begin your journey through Islamic history — not just to learn, but to reflect, reconnect, and be spiritually renewed.

A Journey Through Islamic History: Faith, Legacy, & Lessons

By Adams Center

A Journey Through Islamic History: Faith, Legacy, & Lessons

Weekly Class with Ustadh Shad Imam