Love.

There are so many different kinds. The love between family. The love between friends. The love between a teacher and student and even love between an individual and an institution. And we'd be remiss to not mention highest type of love, the love between Allah (SWT) and His creations.

They are all amazing, but they are not what we are talking about here. And, based on that flyer, we think you already know that. We are discussing the type of love between husband and wife, the type of love so many around us are seeking but not something not every human has. And to add to its mystery, it's a love that not all humans understand even while is it something we crave.

So if not love, then what is it that we are truly searching for? Companionship? Reassurance? Validation? Fulfillment? Something else? What are the false conceptions and illusions we have constructed around love, especially in a Western world where society, culture, and media all have countless even condraticingy narratives for what love it? And can one love again when they've faced love lost?

Join us for as we seek to answer these questions in a special panel conversation featuring the family life expertise of therapist Masumeh Farchtchi, the faculties of marital councilor Sohaira Sultan, and the religious insight of Imam Kebba Sallah.

Designed for both married and unmarried attendees 18+, we will discuss a range of topics including romanticization, gender roles, chemistry, commitment and more, all with the end goal of identifying what true and healthy romantic love looks like, how we can see it out, and how it can be cultivated for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Taking place in the gym, this special event is held in collaboration with the ADAMS Qurtuba Prophetic Families Conference. You may may register for this Qahwa event individually or for the entire Prophetic Families Conference, tickets for which you can purchase here: www.givebutter.com/pf25

Additional donations to allow us to keep this event free and accessible to ADAMS Youth, Young Adults, and Young Professionals! We greatly look forward to your attendance!

About the Speakers

Masumeh Farchtchi

Masumeh Farchtchi is a mental health therapist with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Programs. She holds a master of science in human development and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her work as a family therapist focuses on healing through self-awareness and skillfulness in relationships, including romantic partnership, parent-child, and sibling relationships, as well as trauma-informed care, neurodiversity affirmative therapy, and resilience-based models. Before LMFT, Masumeh enjoyed serving families as a behavior technician, community-based programming organizer, educator, and other adventures with awesome people in the US and overseas.

Imam Kebba Sallah

Imam Kebba Sallah was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area. He graduated from Virginia Tech University and has completed memorization of the Holy Quran and has ijaazah in Qiraat Hafs An Assim. He has been a student of knowledge for many years having studied Islamic sciences with local and international teachers. He is a student of Imam Mohamed Magid and other U.S. based scholars. He has studied classical Arabic language at Qasid Institute in Amman, Jordan for a brief period and then returned to serve the community while pursuing advanced Arabic mastery with local scholars. He studied briefly at the Boston Islamic Seminary before transitioning to his current pursuit of traditional Ijaazaat in the Islamic sciences.

He has led taraweeh, daily prayers, Khutbas, and Halaqaat for over 10 years at ADAMS and other institutions in the Northern Virginia area. He has served on the board of multiple Islamic institutions and has extensive experience with youth development and has led local youth mentoring programs for nearly a decade within the Northern Virginia community.

Sohaira Sultan

Sohaira Sultan is the Director of Wellness Services at the ADAMS Center, where she leads four key divisions: Accessibility Services, Marriage & Divorce Services, Social Services, and Zakat. In this role, she is dedicated to helping the community maintain healthy family relationships and access holistic care.

Sohaira is a Master Certified Coach and the founder of Pieces of Purpose Coaching. As a Mindfulness and Purpose Coach, she works with individuals and couples to help them realign with themselves and each other. With over 19 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she’s a passionate advocate for confident, connected marriages and intentional living. Sohaira's journey—from navigating personal challenges to embracing healing and empowerment—fuels her commitment to helping others find peace, presence, and love in their lives.

The Myth and Madness of Finding Love

By Adams Center

The Myth and Madness of Finding Love

Part of the Prophetic Families Conference