About Us

About Us
Al Hujjah retreat was an idea conceived and put into action by 10 active youth from different areas in the LA and SD areas. Our goal is to bring together the youth of our communities with the prupose of preparing ourselves for the Imam of our time, Imam Mahdi (ajtf). We hope to foster bonds of unity amongst the youth in our region; to promote reflection, contemplation, spirituality and finally to provide direct leadership skills in order to initiate positive change within the respective communities through dialogue, discussions, and interactive workshops and activities.

How to Apply
The retreat is geared towards youth ages 18-26 that reside in the Southern California area*. Applications are available on the website, and are due by Friday April 11th, at 5:00pm. We highly encourage all interested youth to apply as soon as possible as admission to the retreat is on a first come first serve basis.

*although the retreat is geared towards southern California youth, if space permits, exceptions will be made to those outside the area.
*some exceptions may be made to the age limit

Dates and Times
Al Hujjah retreat is set to take place from April 25-27th 2008. We will start Friday at Maghrib and end Sunday afternoon. A program will be posted on the website soon inshAllah.

Location
Al Hujjah Retreat is planned to take place in Camp Tanda, in the beautiful mountainous region of Big Bear. All eight acres of greenery are for our group to enjoy and explore during the stay. The retreat brings the individual back to the basics of life where one can enjoy the natural experience and attain the tools necessary to build their community. The campsite has 2 large dormitory areas where brothers and sisters will be separately grouped.

Cost
The cost of the camp is $100/person for the weekend which includes all meals and stay.

Speakers

Sayed Abidi has been the resident alim at SABA center in San Jose for the past six years. SABA is one of the most diverse masjids in America, and houses programs in English, Arabic, Urdu, and Farsi throughout the year. Sayed Abidi studied in an Islamic Seminary (Hawzah) in Qum for 15 years. He also has his PhD in Theology and Philosophy form Tehran University. He currently resides in the Bay Area with his wife and 5 children.

Brother Ghaith Mahmood has been an active member in the Los Angeles community for several years. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles for his undergrad where he was served as MSA president and was actively involved in several community service projects such as: Mentors for Academic and Peer Support (MAPS), Incarcerated Youth Tutorial Project (IYTP), and UMMA Free Clinic. Brother Ghaith was also elected Vice President for the Muslims Student Association West, in which he served on the executive board for two years. He recently graduated with a law degree from NYU and resides in Southern California with his wife.

Brother Haider Sabri is one of the founders of Yaseen Educational Foundation and has been heavily active in the Los Angeles area for the past 10 years. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was an active member of the Muslim Student Association (MSA). Brother Haider has held weekly classes for the youth on a variety of topics, and speaks regularly at Yaseen Educational Foundation in Orange County. Those that have attended his classes have truly benefited from his knowledge, energy, and his passion for Islam. He currently resides in Southern California with his (wife and daughter.

Last Speaker: TBA

Contact
If you have any questions feel free to email us at alhujjahretreat@gmail.com
Los Angeles Representative: Sr. Sukaena- 714-272- 0284 (sukaena@gmail.com)
San Diego Representative: Br. Abbas - 631-241-5155 (naqvia@gmail.com)