“Praise be to God, who has given me Ishmael and Isaac in spite of my age: my Lord is indeed one who hears prayer. My Lord, make me constant in prayer, and descendants of mine as well. Our Lord, please accept my cry. (Qur’an 14:39-40)
“And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall beget twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation” (Genesis 17:20)
Abraham’s Other Son: The Messenger ﷺ of the Final Covenant
Over four thousand years ago, God made a great covenant with Abraham’s other son, Ismail — one which was realized hundreds of years later with the coming of the Best of Creation ﷺ. With his prophethood, the final covenant came not to one nation but to all peoples and all nations, so long as they sincerely embrace God’s final revelation and His final Messenger ﷺ.
In these times of sectarian violence and religious extremism, the universal message of the final covenant is the light of guidance that can unite hearts, heal old wounds, and bring a much-needed peace to lands torn apart from divisive doctrines.
We welcome you to join us this Rabi’ al-Awwal, the blessed birth month of the Prophet Muhammad, the Messenger of the Final Covenant ﷺ, as we explore the miracle of the Abrahamic family and its culmination in the sublime life and teachings of God’s Beloved ﷺ.
Register | Saturday, August 26 for a Mawlid Event on Upper Campus
In honor of the birth month of the Prophet ﷺ, you are invited to a commemoration of his blessed life and legacy with the Zaytuna community. President Hamza Yusuf and Dean Ali Atie will offer their reflections on Abraham’s Other Son: The Messenger ﷺ of the Final Covenant. Dinner will also be served.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
3 - 8 pm PST
2750 Marin Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94708
Please join us as we renew our commitment to follow his blessed guidance and emulate his sublime character.
Program Details
3 pm: Doors open for registration and campus tours.
4 pm: Remarks from President Hamza Yusuf and Dean Ali Ataie.
Dinner will be served after ‘asr prayer.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Please note that childcare services are not available for this program. However, a designated room will be available where parents may sit with their children and view the program on a large screen. Admission tickets are also required for children, and they must be supervised by an adult at all times.
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This Rabi al-Awwal, join Zaytuna College as we celebrate Abraham's Other Son ﷺ who brought us the Final Covenant.
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Rabi al-Awwal Faculty Lecture Series
The Significance of the Abrahamic Covenant
DR. ALI ATAIE
In this video, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Ali Ataie, offers knowledge on the significance of the Abrahamic Covenant and how it is more relevant today than ever before.
Prophetic Advice for the Latter Days
DR. ABDULLAH BIN HAMID ALI
Listen to Associate Professor and Director of the BA Honors Program, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali, as he shares nasiha from the Best of Creation ﷺ for the latter days.
The Resilience of Lady Hagar
USTADHA HOSAI MOJADDIDI
Listen to Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, lecturer and student mentor at Zaytuna College, as she discusses the incredible resilience of Lady Hagar.
The Extraordinary Lineage of The Prophet ﷺ
SHAYKH FARAZ KHAN
Shaykh Faraz Khan, lecturer at Zaytuna College, shares insights into the lineage of The Prophet ﷺ and the wisdoms we can glean from this sacred lineage.