Join us for Week 6 of our Weekly Women's Halaqa series, focusing on the crucial theme of parenthood and relationships.

This is an essential gathering for sisters seeking guidance, wisdom, and strength in nurturing strong family bonds and navigating the dynamics of personal relationships through an Islamic lens.

The session will be presented by Sister Sarra Ochi in Arabic and will include a complete English translation to ensure a deep and meaningful understanding for all attendees.

Topic: Parenthood & Relationships

Come, connect with your sisters, and enrich your knowledge in a welcoming and supportive environment. We look forward to seeing you there!


Masjid Omar Bin Elkattab (Islamic Society of Central Virginia)

Weekly Women's Halaqa

Masjid Omar Bin Elkattab, also known as the Islamic Society Of Central Virginia, is a Sunni mosque located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Established in 1994, it has been serving as a place of worship, education, and community gathering for over 25 years.

The mosque offers a welcoming environment for all, with English being the primary language used for communication. It is a kid-friendly space, making it an ideal place for families to come and pray together. 

For the convenience of worshippers, the mosque provides wheelchair amenities, including accessible prayer spaces and parking. While some specific details about women's amenities are not available, the mosque is committed to providing prayer space for women without any separators. 

The services at Masjid Omar Bin Elkattab cater to the spiritual needs of the community. Five daily prayers are held regularly, and Friday Jumu'ah prayers are conducted as well. Additionally, the mosque offers a weekly Halaqa session exclusively for women, providing them with an opportunity for spiritual growth and learning. 

The mosque also places importance on nurturing the younger generation's Islamic education. It conducts a weekend school for kids, creating an engaging and interactive learning environment where children can develop their understanding of Islam. Furthermore, the mosque holds Ṣalāt al-Janāzah, the funeral prayer, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the community during difficult times. 

Masjid Omar Bin Elkattab is a vital institution within the Islamic community in Central Virginia. It strives to cultivate a sense of unity, knowledge, and devotion among its members, making it an essential place for Muslims to gather, worship, and connect with one another.

Weekly Women's Halaqa

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