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SUMMARY:New Muslims Program
DESCRIPTION:\nNew to Islam? Start Your Journey with Confidence.\nConverting to Islam—or seriously exploring it—can feel overwhelming.\nYou may have questions about prayer, beliefs, daily practices, or how to build a meaningful relationship with Allah.\nThe New Muslims Program was created to guide you through that journey with clarity, compassion, and authentic scholarship.\nSince 2006, this program has provided new Muslims and curious non-Muslims with a structured, step-by-step introduction to Islam in an interactive online classroom where questions are encouraged and support is always available.\nYou will leave each session with practical knowledge, greater confidence, and a stronger connection to your faith.\nTopics explored this semester:\n\nSession 1: Fasting, Zakat, Hajj, & Important Historical Figures\nSession 2: Marriage, Friends, & Family\nSession 3: Manners, Social Interactions, Money Matters, Clothing & Food\nSession 4: Dealing with Controversy and Review\n\nTo fully embrace this transformative learning journey, we wholeheartedly recommend that students who complete Part 2 also consider enrolling in the Part 1 of our New Muslims Program at a later semester, whereupon they will receive a graduation certificate.\nWhy Students Love This Program\n\nA structured and beginner-friendly approach to learning Islam\nLive interaction with experienced teachers\nA welcoming community of students from around the world\nOpen discussion and answers to your questions\nTrusted guidance rooted in traditional Islamic scholarship\n\nFREE GIFT: Students enrolled in the program receive a free Quran and prayer rug shipped to their home as a welcome package.\n\n\nRegister here:\nhttps://events.meccacenter.com\n\n\nInstructor and Timing\nClass will be taught by Ustadh Tariq Ameer. Check out our teacher bios here:\nhttps://meccacenter.com/about/teachers/\nSchedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET\nDates: May 23 and 30; June 6 and 13\n\nPayment Options\nPlease note that the registration fee covers all sessions of this class. No discount codes applied on top of bundle offers. Fees depend on the date of registration. See below:\nRegular registration fee until May 2:\n\n$40 per class\n$80 for bundle of 3 classes (this price gives you one class free!)\n\nLate registration fee from May 3 and thereon:\n\n$50 per class\n$100 for bundle of 3 classes (this price gives you one class free!)\n\nFinancial aid is available to cover the entire cost of the class. Simply apply during registration.\n\n\n\n                (function(d,s,id) {\n                    var js;\n                    var fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n                    if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s);\n                    js.id = id; js.src = "https://forms.aweber.com/form/77/782943077.js";\n                    fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n                    }(document, "script", "aweber-wjs-436181891"));\n                \n\n \n
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