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Tawasaw Institute · San Francisco Bay Area

Together we’re better.

A Muslim learning community where older students mentor younger ones, and every mentor keeps learning.

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  1. The Prophetic wayWe follow the Prophetic Suhbah method: mentors guide, companions support, and faith is practiced every day.
  2. Small circlesLearning happens in small Suhbah Circles, where each lesson is put into practice.
  3. Every generationEach generation is guided by the one before it and guides the one after, toward success in Deen and Dunya.

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Happening this season

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  1. KidsAges 6 to 12
    Camp Iqra Fall 2026 flyer. Ages 6–12. Saturdays, September 5 to December 12, 10 AM to 2 PM PT. No camp November 21 or 28. MCA Rizq Halal Eats, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054.
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    Learning series

    Camp Iqra Fall 2026

    When
    September 5 to December 12, 2026Every Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
    Where
    MCA Rizq Halal Eats3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    Includes
    Series registrationSee the full schedule before registering

    $200Price awaiting confirmation

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    Camp Iqra Fall 2026

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  2. KidsAges 6 to 12
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    Learning series

    Qur’an Seeds

    When
    September 19 to December 12, 2026Saturdays, after Zuhur 1:45 PM to 3:15 PM PT
    Where
    Yaseen Burlingame CenterYaseen Foundation, Burlingame Center, 1722 Gilbreth Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
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    Series registrationSee the full schedule before registering

    $149Price awaiting confirmation

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    Qur’an Seeds

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  4. Young professionals
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    Learning series

    Tafseerah

    When
    September 20 to December 27, 2026Every Sunday, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM PT
    Where
    MCA Youth Lounge3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
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    Series registrationSee the full schedule before registering

    Free

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    Tafseerah

    Booking and payment are handled by Ticket Tailor, Tawasaw's box office. Your confirmation email comes from them.

  5. Community
    Qur’an for Life with Shaykh ElBakri flyer. High school and college students. Sundays, 5:30 to 6:30 PM PT. Choose a date online. MCA Youth Lounge, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Free; reserve a Sunday session.
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    Learning series

    Qur’an for Life with Shaykh ElBakri

    When
    Next: Sun, November 1, 2026Every Sunday | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM PT
    Where
    MCA Youth Lounge3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    Includes
    Series registrationSee the full schedule before registering

    Free

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    Qur’an for Life with Shaykh ElBakri

    Booking and payment are handled by Ticket Tailor, Tawasaw's box office. Your confirmation email comes from them.

  6. Community
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    Learning series

    Ascending Through the Seekers Ranks

    When
    October 14 to December 16, 2026Wednesdays, October 14th to December 16th · 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
    Where
    Lighthouse MasjidLighthouse Mosque, 620 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
    Includes
    Series registrationSee the full schedule before registering

    Free

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    Ascending Through the Seekers Ranks

    Booking and payment are handled by Ticket Tailor, Tawasaw's box office. Your confirmation email comes from them.

Teachings

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Search 1,769 talks, clips and posts. 95 sessions have transcripts, so you can go straight to the minute a subject comes up.

The Tawasaw Way

“At Tawasaw, every mentor is a mentee.”

Tawasaw builds a chain of mentorship where every generation is guided by those ahead of them and committed to uplifting those who come after them, allowing growth in Deen and Dunia to spread throughout the community.

Explore mentorshipSee the learning pathway
  1. Seedlings
  2. Adventurers
  3. Pioneers
  4. Junior MentorBegin guiding younger students
  5. Certified Mentor
  6. Legacy

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