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Join Us for a Historic First: Grow MCF Banquet

Our Future, Our Responsibility!

We are excited to invite you to the first-ever Grow MCF Banquet! This is a monumental event in the journey of the Muslim Community of Folsom (MCF) & Folsom Educational Academy (FEA) as we come together to fundraise and finalize the purchase of our new property—a future that will serve generations to come.

Our mission is to build a center that will serve as a beacon of knowledge, faith, and community for Muslims in the Greater Sacramento Area of Northern California. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our children and the generations to follow. To learn more about this project and donate please visit us here.

Friday, November 1, 2024

06:00 PM

Town & Country Event Center
11354 White Rock Rd,
Ste 150, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Renowned Islamic Scholars

Meet Our Guests

This evening will feature scholars, each of whom will share their wisdom and experiences to inspire us toward our collective goal.

Sheikh Yaser Birjas

Sheikh Yaser Birjas is a renowned scholar, speaker, and community leader with a background in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). After completing his Islamic studies at the Islamic University of Madinah, he became widely known for his engaging teaching style and practical approach to Islamic law and personal development. Currently serving as the Imam at Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Texas, Sheikh Yaser is also a popular speaker at AlMaghrib Institute, where he delivers impactful seminars on topics related to family law, ethics, and spirituality. His talks often focus on building better personal and community relationships grounded in Islamic principles.

Ustadha Lobna Mulla

Ustadha Lobna Mulla is an influential speaker and educator who has made significant contributions to community development and Islamic education in the U.S. She holds a degree in Business Administration and a certification in teaching Islamic sciences, and she is passionate about addressing issues related to Muslim women and family dynamics. Ustadha Lobna has worked extensively with youth and women’s groups, promoting a balanced approach to Islamic practice and mental health. She is a board member of several Islamic organizations and a featured speaker at conferences and workshops focused on empowering Muslim women to take active roles in their communities.

Sheikh Dr. Hasan Abunar

Sheikh Dr. Hasan Abunar is an esteemed Islamic scholar and educator with a deep foundation in Quranic exegesis (Tafseer) and Islamic jurisprudence (Sharia). He has served as one of the Imams at Masjid Al-Aqsa Al-Mubarak during Taraweeh prayers, a position of great honor in the Muslim world. His expertise extends to the field of Quranic recitation and competitions, where he was awarded First Place in Jordan’s Quran Recitation Competition in 1988, representing Jordan in the Makkah International Quran Competition in 1989, where he was recognized as the best Qari. In 2010, he was selected as one of the five judges for the Dubai International Quran Competition, further showcasing his excellence in the field of Quranic studies.

Sheikh Yousef Hussin

Yousef Hussin was born and raised in the United States. He traveled to Egypt, where he studied at Al-Azhar University for a time along with studying various Islamic sciences with scholars outside the university. He earned a B.A. and an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the Islamic University of Minnesota. He is currently pursuing another degree in the faculty of Shariah at the Islamic University of Medina.

He has received numerous ijazat (licenses), including an ijazah in several modes of Qur’anic recitation from Sheikh Waleed Al-Meneese and Sheikh Sherzaad Tahir. He studies the modes of recitation at the Qur’an Academy in Sharjah. He teaches with Zidni Islamic Institute. Previously an imam in Sacramento, he is currently an imam at the Muslim Community of Folsom.

The event of the year!

Come ready to be inspired

This is a night you won’t want to miss! Be a part of the growth of MCF. Together, we can ensure a future where our mosque, school, and community center thrive for generations.