Join us at Qahwa Cafe for Strong ENOUGH TO BE GENTLE, the latest session of the Grounding, as we explore the dimensions of GRACE through both a spiritual and a contemporary lens.

We are taught to forgive, to overlook, and to be gentle. But many of us give grace from a place of exhaustion and quietly call it kindness. How do we extend mercy to others without losing ourselves? And what does it mean to be strong enough to be gentle?

Drawing on the Qur’an and the Prophetic example, we’ll consider how rahmah begins with being held by Allah’s mercy, and how that wholeness makes real gentleness possible. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to extend grace without self-abandonment and explore practical ways to begin.

Featuring a talk and discussions, this session offers space to reflect, share perspectives, and consider how these ideas apply in our daily lives.

Open to young adults and working professionals ages 21+. Registration is free and donations are highly encouraged to help support future events at Qahwa. Reserve your ticket, and we look forward to seeing you there, inshaAllah!

About the Grounding

Comprised of a talk and discussion questions, our weekly interactive series for young adults and working professionals ages 21+ examines contemporary issues through a spiritual lens.

About the Speaker

Ustadha Abidah Ali is a teacher of the traditional Islamic sciences and a community leader dedicated to talth-based service.

She holds an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the Bayan Graduate Program at Chicago Theological Seminary and is a graduate of Tayseer Seminary. A former Youth Director at the Adams Center, she has spent years mentoring youth, teaching, and advising organizations and currently works as the Student Life and Wellness Coodinator at Al Fatih Academy.

Her work is rooted in connecting students to the Prophetic tradition while honoring their lived experiences and cultural backgrounds. Ust. Abidah enjoys spending time with her family, all things tea, and being in nature.

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The Grounding: Strong Enough to be Gentle

3-week series