Dear Imams and Colleagues, 

 The ILM Foundation, in collaboration with its Research Institute of Los Angeles, is delighted to announce the 2024 Annual Chaplaincy Retreat, to be held in Los Angeles, California. After thorough consultations with our esteemed presenters and instructors, we have scheduled the retreat to take place over three days, from September 5 to September 7.

FIRST DAY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5

Topic: Ilm Foundation Overview by Imam Naim Shah, Jr 4 to 5PM EST

Topic: Recruitment Into the Federal Bureau of Prisons by Imam Zubair Yousif 5:15 PM

Topic: Overview Of Endorsement and Ilm Foundation Research Institute Of Los Angeles, by Imam Mustapha Kulungu 6:15 pm – 7 pm  

SECOND DAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6

Topic: Islamic Healing and Wellness (Ruqyah) by Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim Murtala

Time: 6 pm EST– 7 pm  

Topic: Cultural Competency and Sensitivity by Imam Zubair Yousif

Time: 7:15 pm – 8: pm

Topic: Theological And Jurisprudential Issues by Imam Ayub Harun

Time: 8: 15 pm – 9: pm

THIRD DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7

Topic: Community Resources and Connecting Inmates with Outside Community by Imam Abu Ishaq

Time: 12 Pm EST– 1pm

Topic: Military Endorsement and Its Benefits by Brother Qaseem Ali Uqdah

Time: 1:15 – 2: pm

Topic: Teaching, understanding and applying Quranic Readings in the prisons’ and military settings by Dr Mukhtar Belem, 

Time: 2: 30 -3:30 pm

Time: 3:45 – 4:30 pm Closing Remarks and Comments