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(DIS) CONNECTED
March 15th & 16th
531 W Belt Line Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115
Ramadan is a blessing that can be a turning point in our lives. This is a month of opportunity, take advantage and secure your spot today.
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Reconnect with the Deen Disconnect from the Dunya
About the Conference
The Prophet (SAW) said Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim (Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 224). The purpose of the Ramadan Conference is to bring the community together in the pursuit of maximizing their Ramadan through learning from our powerful lineup of speakers from here in Dallas and around the world.
All Speakers
Meet our inspiring lineup of scholars, thinkers, and community leaders, here to guide you toward a more meaningful and impactful Ramadan.
Dr. Omar Suleiman
Omar Suleiman is an American Islamic scholar and civil rights activist. He is the founding president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an adjunct professor of Islamic studies and member of the Ethics Center Advisory Board at Southern Methodist University.
Sheikh Abdullah Oduro
Shaykh Abdullah Oduro, a first-generation Ghanaian who embraced Islam in 1997, graduated from the College of Islamic Law at the University of Al-Madinah. He serves as the Imam of the Islamic Center of Coppell and Lewisville in Dallas, TX, and as a Scholar at Yaqeen Institute
Sheikh Yaser Birjas
Head of Islamic Law and Theory Department. Pastoral Marriage and Family Counsellor. Imam of Valley Ranch Islamic Center. Graduated as Valedictorian with highest honors from Madinah University. Specialist in Usul, Fiqh, Financial Literacy, and Relationships.
Sheikh Mikaeel Smith
Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith is a faculty member and instructor at the Qalam Seminary. After embracing Islam at 18, he memorized the Qur’an and earned a bachelor’s in Islamic studies. He has authored books on emotional intelligence, including With the Heart in Mind, which explores the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ moral and emotional intelligence.
Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi is the Managing Director of The International Interest, a global risk and intelligence firm. He advises governments and companies on Europe and MENA geopolitics, market entry, and stakeholder management in volatile environments. Sami is also a regular commentator on outlets like Al Jazeera, BBC, and Sky News.
Richard Mckinney
Richard McKinney is a former U.S. Marine turned advocate for peace and understanding. Once planning violence against Muslims, his life changed after encountering a mosque community that welcomed him. Now a Muslim, he shares his powerful story of transformation and promotes interfaith dialogue.
Dr. Marwa Assar
Dr. Marwa Assar is a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), psycho-spiritual teacher, and founder of The H.O.M.E. Institute, which is named after her Heart Over Mind & Ego (H.O.M.E.) Method to psychological and spiritual well-being.
Belal Muhammad
Belal Muhammad is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion.
Dr. Rania Awad
Ahmad Hraichie
Ahmad Hraichie, known as the Muslim undertaker and Aussie Mammoth, has been serving his community in Australia in funeral services, while also serving the greater Muslim Ummah with powerful reminders of how short our time in the Dunya is.
Omar Regan
Omar Regan is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for his uplifting, halal-friendly entertainment. Born in Detroit, he started as a stand-up comedian, using humor to connect with diverse audiences while staying true to his faith
Schedule
Day 1 - Saturday March 15
01:00 - 2:00 pm
Doors Open
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Opening Remarks
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Dhuhr Prayer
5:15 - 5:45 PM
Asr Prayer
5:45 - 6:15 PM
Sponsors Message
7:36 PM
Maghreb
Layali Ramadan
8:43 PM
Isha
9:15 - 10:30 PM
Taraweeh
1:00 - 1:30 am
Break
1:30 - 2:00 am
Qiyam al Layl Prayers
Day 2 - Sunday March 16
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Doors Open
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Opening Remarks
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Dhuhr Salah
5:15 - 5:45 PM
Asr Salah
5:45 - 6:15 PM
Sponsors Message
7:36 PM
Maghreb
Layali Ramadan
8:44 PM
Isha
9:15 PM
Taraweeh & Event Conclusion
Sponsorships
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FAQ's
Many of us are feeling burnt out in different ways, and have been eagerly waiting for the month of Ramadan to rejuvenate our spirits. Our objective is to bring the community together and help foster an impactful Ramadan that can create a positive trajectory for the rest of the year. The lineup of speakers includes some of the best local speakers Dallas has to offer to make it easy for the thousands of Muslims that come to Dallas during Ramadan to benefit from the phenomenal Muslim community, while also bringing speakers from around the globe to bring new perspectives to our local residents. We also will be hosting a variety of vendors at our Bazar to boost Muslim small businesses and have a wide assortment of options for Halal food come iftar time.
The theme this year is (dis)connected, a play on words touching on the disconnected feeling many of us are feeling in our hearts while also touching on our objective - to reconnect. The idea for this conference stemmed from a discussion over a year prior about just how much Ramadan has impacted our lives, bringing us closer to Allah, and how we wanted to share that blessing with others. It's not easy to reconnect with our religion when we have so many distractions in our day to day lives. Disconnecting empties our hearts of the empty affairs of the dunya and reconnect with things that are more beneficial to us in this life and the next
The program is broken down into three parts. The first one begins Saturday afternoon with our speaker lineup lasting up to Maghreb. At Maghrib time the first official conference day will end and the Ramadan nights program begins. Ramadan nights - or Layal Ramadan- is a night program that features Isha prayer and Taraweeh with a guest reciter, as well as a Ramadan Special standup comedy show for some comedic relief before having a late night khatira and Qiyam Al Layl. There will be our standard vendors as well as food vendors throughout the night as well.
Tickets include admission into the lectures, access to the bazaar, and priority access to the Ramadan Nights program.
Yes, we will have standard disability access. If extra accommodations are needed please email [email protected] and we will work to make the necessary adjustments.
Our program is focused during the day as we wish to leave as much of the night to prayer and worship. We limited each day to five sessions with no break out rooms to avoid tiring our honored attendees. RamadanCon is geared towards those who truly wish to benefit during Ramadan, and our hope is to take advantage of the added reward of doing things for the sake of Allah while fasting.
Quran Competition
Register for our annual Ramadan Quran competition for a chance to win a trip to Umrah amongst other prizes!
Vendor Registration
Venue Details
This event will be held at:
DeSoto House of Peace
531 W Belt Line Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115
Parking will be available at Desoto high-school with shuttles running throughout the program to and from the masjid
