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Sep 22 - 23

2018-09-22 0:00:00 2018-09-22 0:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Zaytuna Outdoor Enrichment One-Night Two-Day Camping Trip For many people, venturing out into nature is akin to venturing out into the unknown. Through the Zaytuna Outdoor Enrichment program, you can learn to embrace the majesty of nature in your heart. You will also learn the basics of camping; practical necessities such as how to pack and wear a backpack, how to plan for food and proper hydration, how to select a campsite, setting up tents, procuring water, building a fire, the basics of hygiene and the fiqh of purity and prayer in the outdoors. You will also engage in reflecting upon previously selected passages, including verses from the Qur’an, selected hadith, and classical texts from the Islamic tradition. COST & REGISTRATION$350.00 per individual. Includes:FoodGear (tent, sleeping bag and pad, backpack, limited hiking clothing, rain gear)Transportation to and from the trail.Reading materials, both Islamic and conventional Availability is limited, reserve your spot below. Mumford Bar Trailhead, Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA, USA Zaytuna College

Sep 25 - 29

2018-09-25 9:00:00 2018-09-25 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang: Harmony Ten original calligraphic works will be on display and available for purchase in the main lobby of Zaytuna College’s campus at 2401 Le Conte Avenue in Berkeley.  Fusing the distinct arts of the Arabic and Chinese calligraphic traditions, Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang has created a calligraphic style of his own. A world-renowned master calligrapher, his works grace galleries and museums across the globe, from the British Museum to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. The first iteration of Islamic Art and Aesthetics at Zaytuna College, a new initiative, presents the series “An Inspiration of Faith” for the 2018-2019 academic year. Islamic Art and Aesthetics at Zaytuna College is coordinating an ongoing series of lectures, workshops, and installations focusing on a diverse range of Islamic art, artists, and beauty inspired by faith. 2401 Le Conte Avenue, Berkeley, CA, USA Zaytuna College

Sep 28 - 30

2018-09-28 0:00:00 2018-09-28 0:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Zaytuna Outdoor Enrichment Two-Night Three-Day Backpacking Trip For many people, the outdoors can be an intimidating place. Zaytuna College faculty member Imam Dawood Yasin will help you embrace the adventurer inside of you and find comfort in the beauty of nature. You will also learn the basics of camping; practical necessities such as how to pack and wear a backpack, how to plan for food and proper hydration, how to select a campsite, setting up tents, procuring water, building a fire, the basics of hygiene and the fiqh of purity and prayer in the outdoors. You will also engage in reflecting upon previously selected passages, including verses from the Qur’an, selected hadith, and classical texts from the Islamic tradition. This program will leave you with a solid foundation and basic skills to backpack comfortably and responsibly. Experience the beauty of the outdoors in a rustic wilderness setting.  COST & REGISTRATION$550.00 per individual. Includes:FoodGear (tent, sleeping bag and pad, backpack, limited hiking clothing, rain gear)Transportation to and from the trail.Reading materials, both Islamic and conventional Availability is limited, reserve your spot below. TBD Zaytuna College