Events

We host gatherings across Southeast Michigan. From bi-weekly dhikr to monthly tafseer and seasonal retreats, each is meant to nurture the heart and strengthen faith.

Weekly/Monthly Gatherings

Seek

A gathering dedicated to the remembrance of Allah through brief reflections and guided dhikr. This gentle and reflective space is designed to encourage spiritual renewal, soften the heart, and renew intention.

Frequency

1st and 3rd Sunday

Next Event

04/05/26

Day/Time

After Maghrib

Location

Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills

Portraits of the Believer

A monthly tafsir session exploring selected verses of the Qur’an with practical lessons for everyday life.

Frequency

Once a month (evening)

Next Event

04/18/26

Day/Time

3rd Saturday of the month, afer Maghrib

Location

Rayyan Center, Plymouth

Retreats

Weekend I’tikaf Retreat

A 36-hour immersive retreat of seclusion, worship, and guided reflection to realign the heart with Allah.

Frequency

Twice a year

Day/Time

Dates announced per retreat

Location

Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills

Ramadan I’tikaf

A spiritually immersive iʿtikāf during the last ten days of Ramadan, featuring a guided program centered on reminders, shared worship, and quiet reflection with Allah.

Frequency

Annually

Day/Time

Last 10 days of Ramadan

Location

Location announced per retreat

Family Retreat

A family-friendly retreat held in a natural setting, bringing together adults and children for meaningful programming that nurtures hearts and deepens family bonds.

Frequency

Annually

Day/Time

3 day weekend each summer

Location

Northern Michigan

Journeys

Umrah Intensive

A guided ʿumrah journey featuring structured pre-trip preparation, spiritual teachings, and a supportive group experience.

Frequency

Annually

Day/Time

Dates announced per trip

Location

Makkah & Madinah (departure city Detroit)

Our team is led by Shaykh Ashhar. Shaykh Ashhar grew up in Troy, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, where, in 1994, he completed the memorization of the Qur’an at eight years of age. He graduated high school in 2004 with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and subsequently enrolled in the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor to complete a Bachelor’s of Science with a dual concentration in (1) Arabic & Islamic Studies and (2) Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences. He graduated from medical school at Michigan State University in 2012 and completed his medical residency in neurology, with a sub-specialization in migraine and facial pain, at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. He is currently a practicing neurologist in Detroit, Michigan, and, as a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, is heavily involved in medical student education and resident training. He has won numerous teaching awards in his career.

During his college years, Shaykh Ashhar began studying Classical Arabic, Fiqh and other Islamic sciences under local scholars, and sought spiritual guidance from Shaykh Husain Sattar. In 2008, he began formally studying the traditional sciences in the Sacred Learning Program, and in 2014, was granted formal authorization (ijāzah) in the spiritual sciences (tasawwuf). He currently resides in Farmington Hills, Michigan with his wife and four children. He spends his free time guiding others on the path of purifying the heart and attaining nearness to Allah ﷻ.