IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

Faith & Fun
This is the constant Motto of NAFIS Retreats. We mean by “Faith and Fun” to have the kind of fun that strengthens your faith in your Lord and so prepares you well for the greatest day of joy: return to Him Most High!

NAFIS 20th Anniversary
This is this year’s retreat theme. Through the myriads of retreat activities, we celebrate the success of NAFIS community, such as:

  • 20 Success Stories: throughout this NAFIS retreat, you will be presented 20 individual Success Stories that capture the positive impact of NAFIS on the lives of our brothers, sisters, and youth.

  • 20 Kids Reflections: explore 20 special reflections that focus on kid learning moments throughout the retreat activities from deepening their love for God’s sake to developing fellowship bonds!

General Program
This is the general schedule of the major events happening during this retreat. For more details about each program, please refer to the specific program pages (Spiritual Program, Brothers and Sisters Program, Youth Program, and Kids Program).

Spiritual Program
The Spiritual Program is the core of this retreat! It offers you the opportunity to join your brothers and sisters in congregational prayers, Dhikr sessions, and spiritual reminders that uplift and rejuvenate your faith with a single goal: to draw you closer to Almighty God!

Brothers and Sisters Program

Separate and parallel educational seminars focused on healthy lifestyle, and entertaining nights exclusively for “brothers and youth brothers” and “sisters and youth sisters.”

Youth Program
The heart of this retreat is the Youth Program! The goal of this program is to build strong American Muslim leaders. This daily program caters to the needs and challenges of Muslim youth in the USA. It includes discussions on relevant and controversial educational and spiritual topics, and entertainment activities that cultivate knowledge, enlighten the mind, and revive the soul!

Kids Club * Kindergarten – 5th Grade ONLY
This is a daily safe space for kids, where our Muslim children can feel that they truly belong! Unlike other kids’ clubs, this club is designed and developed with the American Muslim child in mind. Whether it's collecting shells from the beach, watching an inspiring movie, making Islamic art and crafts, or discussing a relevant topic such as why Faith and Fun go together, every activity aims first at instilling Islamic values, strengthening one's identity, and providing guidance from the Qur'an and the Prophetic Method. Additionally, it fosters self-confidence, independence, leadership, collaboration, and sportsmanship.

Night Prayer
Qiyamullayl, Tahajjud, or Standing in Prayer at Night—all refer to the same thing. Following the prophetic method, which is the way the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to perform it, we stand in congregation during the last third of the night to get closer to our Lord, the Most High.

Fajr Prayer
The first daily congregational prayer, is held in room EXPO ABC, 1st floor.

Dhuhr and Asr Prayers/Maghrib & Isha Prayers
These two prayers are combined and shortened according to the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Short Talks/ Success Stories
A brief 5-7-minute reflection on their personal Success Story. These success stories will be presented either right after congregational prayers or at the closing night. Thy serve as gentle reminders, including motivational verses and prophetic traditions that will inspire you to become the best version of yourself!

Sunrise Dhikr Session
This is a daily session of remembrance of God the Almighty between Fajr Prayer and Sunrise. Join us to learn and practice the most authentic forms of Dhikr.

Jumu’ah & Asr Prayer
The Friday sermon and “Jumu’ah” prayer followed by Asr prayer offered in room EXPO ABC, 1st floor.