Kawthar Alzurufi

The great thing about Ma’rifa is being able to find and build a community through knowledge. Every year through Ma’rifa I’m able to learn so much about my identity as a Shia Muslim not only from the lectures but also from the students there as well. It's always an experience that I look forward to every year!

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Imran Dharamsi

As an advisor in the Seekers & Scholars program, I had the pleasure of virtually meeting many fellow students in the Ma’rifa community throughout 2020 and 2021. Attending the 2022 conference provided me the incredible opportunity to make new Shi’a friends! Overall, due to the inspiring scholars and peers in attendance, Ma’rifa 2022: Heart & Revival was the perfect way to spiritually recharge before the month of Ramadan.

Attendee, Seekers and Scholars Advisor ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Asiyah Arastu

From the poetry performances on opening night to the interactive workshops that we rotated through during the day (“Islamic Ethics and Aesthetics” and “Abolition and Hope” to name a few), Ma’rifa encouraged me to engage with new people and ideas. To get the most out of Ma’rifa, I would suggest being prepared to meet and approach tons of new people, and ask for clarification from speakers to initiate more fruitful discussions and understandings.

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2022 - Present

Zarif Ladak

Ma'rifa’s annual conference serves as an anchor for North American Shia creatives and academics on the collegiate and graduate level. They strive to create an environment that stimulates spiritual growth with their wide selection of workshops and selected speakers that bridge the gap between the community at large and students living in a secular world that gives us knowledge but leaves us yearning for divine wisdom. This will be my fourth year attending the conference and I've made connections that will last a lifetime!

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Rida Ali

Marifa was one of the most memorable and impactful parts of my development as a Shia student and young professional. I was able to unpack my faith and deconstruct the hurdles that I face as a practicing Shia in the contemporary context. I have been able to push myself to question my passions and interests and how they can intersect with my religion. I was also able to share some of my own personal photography and poetry, which made me feel like a bigger part of it.

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Kawthar Alzurufi

The great thing about Ma’rifa is being able to find and build a community through knowledge. Every year through Ma’rifa I’m able to learn so much about my identity as a Shia Muslim not only from the lectures but also from the students there as well. It's always an experience that I look forward to every year!

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Imran Dharamsi

As an advisor in the Seekers & Scholars program, I had the pleasure of virtually meeting many fellow students in the Ma’rifa community throughout 2020 and 2021. Attending the 2022 conference provided me the incredible opportunity to make new Shi’a friends! Overall, due to the inspiring scholars and peers in attendance, Ma’rifa 2022: Heart & Revival was the perfect way to spiritually recharge before the month of Ramadan.

Attendee, Seekers and Scholars Advisor ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Asiyah Arastu

From the poetry performances on opening night to the interactive workshops that we rotated through during the day (“Islamic Ethics and Aesthetics” and “Abolition and Hope” to name a few), Ma’rifa encouraged me to engage with new people and ideas. To get the most out of Ma’rifa, I would suggest being prepared to meet and approach tons of new people, and ask for clarification from speakers to initiate more fruitful discussions and understandings.

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2022 - Present

Zarif Ladak

Ma'rifa’s annual conference serves as an anchor for North American Shia creatives and academics on the collegiate and graduate level. They strive to create an environment that stimulates spiritual growth with their wide selection of workshops and selected speakers that bridge the gap between the community at large and students living in a secular world that gives us knowledge but leaves us yearning for divine wisdom. This will be my fourth year attending the conference and I've made connections that will last a lifetime!

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Rida Ali

Marifa was one of the most memorable and impactful parts of my development as a Shia student and young professional. I was able to unpack my faith and deconstruct the hurdles that I face as a practicing Shia in the contemporary context. I have been able to push myself to question my passions and interests and how they can intersect with my religion. I was also able to share some of my own personal photography and poetry, which made me feel like a bigger part of it.

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

Kawthar Alzurufi

The great thing about Ma’rifa is being able to find and build a community through knowledge. Every year through Ma’rifa I’m able to learn so much about my identity as a Shia Muslim not only from the lectures but also from the students there as well. It's always an experience that I look forward to every year!

Attendee ~ Ma'rifa 2020 - Present

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