Join us for our monthly series as we create a safe, welcoming, and faith-centered space for Muslims to learn about mental health, discuss common struggles, and build practical tools for healing and resilience.

Led by Imam Kebba Sallah and Ustadha Madeha Baqai this month we will be exploring Loneliness, Isolation, & Building Connections.

We are living in an age of loneliness with more people than ever seeking community, friendships, and connection. What is the cause of this loneliness? What impact does isolation have on our mental and spiritual well-being? How should be seek and build connections, both for ourselves and for others?

A collaboration with ADAMS Sully, ADAMS Wellness, and Qahwa, each month will alternate between ADAMS Sully and Qahwa Cafe, bringing our communities together for meaningful conversations, reflection, and connection.

Mental health challenges are affecting Muslims across all background. These include but are not limited to anxiety, burnout, loneliness, grief, identity struggles, family stress, trauma, and spiritual distress. Many Muslims also face the added pressure of living in the West, where they may feel caught between cultures, misunderstood, or hesitant to seek support.

This series aims to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and connect Islamic values with practical mental wellness tools.

Each month will focus on a different subject under the banner Mental Health and as we:

Normalize Conversations about mental health in the Muslim community.
Provide Islamic guidance alongside practical mental health education.
Supply tools for emotional regulation, stress management, and self-care
Address common misconceptions regarding mental health
Create a safe space for questions, reflection, and honest discussion.
Encourage help-seeking and awareness of support when needed.
Strengthen community connection and peer support.

Designed for attendees ages 18+, each evening will feature a thought-provoking followed by guided discussion and Q&A. Whether you are generally interested in mental health and it's Islamic solutions or are going though personal tribulation and looking for solutions, we hope this series has the answers you are looking for and the resources you need to start your journey towards internal peace and solace.

Tickets are free but donations are greatly appreciated to help support future events! No topic is too taboo, no question is too off-limits! So come with your insights and inquiries and we look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that heavy topics such as addition, self-harm, suicide, and trauma and more may be discussed with frankness but also compassion. Parents are advised to exercise caution and use their best judgement if bringing children or young teens.

About The Speakers

Imam Kebba Sallah

Imam Kebba Sallah was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area. He is the community Imam for the ADAMS Sully branch in Chantilly, Virginia and has completed memorization of the Holy Quran and has ijaazah in Qiraat Hafs An Assim. He has studied Islamic sciences in the traditional method with local and international teachers. He is a student of Imam Mohamed Magid and other U.S. based scholars. He studied classical Arabic language at Qasid Institute in Amman, Jordan and continues to pursue advanced Arabic mastery.

He has led taraweeh, daily prayers, Khutbas, and Halaqaat for over 14 years at ADAMS and other institutions in the Northern Virginia area. He has served on the board of Hidayah Academy and McLean Islamic Center for several years. He has extensive experience with youth development and has led local youth mentoring programs for nearly a decade within the Northern Virginia community.

Ust. Madeha Baqai

Ustadha Madeha Baqai is an Islamic scholar, teacher, and spiritual coach who beautifully connects how the Qur'an speaks to our everyday lives. She graduated as valedictorian in her Alimiyyah program and is also a Chemical & Biomolecular Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the Petrochemical Industry.

She has taught Qur'an and Tafsir across the Northeast, leading workshops, retreats, and lectures with organizations such as Sahara Programs, ICNA, MAV Dar Al-noor, and ADAMS. Today, she balances her career as a Lead Technical Sales Manager in jet-fuel production and her passion for Islamic education and community growth. Her work is rooted in a desire to empower Muslim Americans spiritually, intellectually, and professionally.

Roots to Resilience

This Month's Topic: Loneliness, Isolation, & Building Connections