About MLD
Muslim Learning & Da'wah (MLD) brings trusted scholars and teachers to youth and families across the DMV — helping Muslims learn their deen with clarity, building real brotherhood and sisterhood, and inviting others to Islam with wisdom.
Our story
MLD is based in Northern Virginia and works across the DMV. We started with a simple goal: give young Muslims access to scholars and teachers who speak with knowledge, clarity, and compassion — close to home.
Alhamdulillah, that has grown into conferences like The Legacy of the Sunnah and Tests of Faith, weekly series on the seerah and the manners of seeking knowledge, a three-night DMV tour, sisters' gatherings, and community days — alongside a weekly online Q&A with Shaykh Hamad As-Surayh.
None of it happens alone. We work with local centers and organizations including the Hawa Center, Iqra Learning Center, Madinah Institute, Baseerah Center, Tanzil Seminary, and the Imam Al-Kisai Institute.
Our focus
Evening lectures, weekly classes, and multi-day conferences on iman, character, the seerah, and navigating modern challenges.
Brothers' halaqahs, sisters' programs, and community days that build lasting brotherhood and sisterhood.
Da'wah tables with free Qurans, new-Muslim support, and content that invites others to Islam.
Preparing brothers and sisters to share Islam with knowledge, wisdom, and good character.
Our history
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
An evening of halaqah, sisterhood, and refreshments with The Digital Sisterhood — a precursor to the Sisters Farm Retreat. Presented by Madinah Initiative with The Muhsineen, NextGen Somalis of the DMV, and MLD.
Hawa Center, 4401 Fair Lakes Ct, Fairfax, VA
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
How Shaytan tries to mislead Muslim youth — recognizing his traps and doubts, and practical ways to protect your iman. With Shaykh Ibrahim Al Hoori and Ustadh Rubeellion Mansoor, hosted with Iqra Learning Center.
Iqra Learning Center, 5703 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
An evening of sisterhood and connection — lattes and matcha from Dostie Cafe, meeting new sisters, and good conversation.
Shared in the sisters' WhatsApp group
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A night of reflection with Ustadh Rubeellion Mansoor on how Umar (RA) first opened Palestine for the Muslims. Food from Bawadi served after.
JC Room G
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
BBQ, a soccer match open to all skill levels, and a brief reminder from Shaykh Adam Hilow — with Imam Al-Kisai Institute.
Van Dyke Park
Come to a program, suggest one, or help fund the next conference, in shaa Allah.
