Mawlid | Journey of Hearts | Wasat x Bustan | Portland

What is 'Journey of Hearts'?

Journey of Hearts: Poems & Songs of Remembrance

5-8:30PM

Ned Space

A community gathering for spiritual nourishment through poems, praise, and remembrance of the Prophet ﷺ. Come early for check-in and stay for heartfelt connection and reflection. Breezes of the Elect, a compilation of traditional qasidah in Arabic with both translation and transliteration.

Date: November 15th, 2025

Times are subject to change based off of prayer times

5 PM Welcoming Remarks & Social

5:30-6:15 PM Community Check in

6:15-7:15 PM Mawlid from "Breezes of The Elect"

7:15-7:45 PM Questions and Wrap up

~8:30 Prayer and Light Refreshments

Wasat was conceived in 2012 by three American converts to Islam who wanted to create space for Seattle-area community members to connect, grow, and learn together. Many dreams and cups of coffee later, it is has grown into a vibrant community beloved by many and a resource for those exploring Islam.

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Breezes of the Elect

Info: Venue is set up to have floor seating with back rests for support and chairs for those who prefer. Lighting is dim and shoes are to be taken off before sitting down. Light refreshments include water, turkish tea, bread, gluten free crackers, seasonal produce and hummus/artichoke dip. (Optional) feel free to bring snack to share if you'd like.

Info: Community check in led by Chaplain Yasin Ahmed, Breathing and mindfulness to start then a prompt is asked and it ends with a dua (supplication). Light refreshments such as turkish tea will be served. Community members of all ages are welcome: children, families, women, men, those interested in learning about Islam, new muslims.

Info: Magrib prayer led by Imam Sharief Yusuf. Details about prayer: The Adhan (call to prayer) will be called in Arabic, a few minutes are alloted to make Wudhu (Ablution) and then rows will be formed for Magrib prayer. For those not praying you can sit or stand near the food area, we ask that you refrain from loud conversation during this time. Once prayer is over there will be duas (supplications) read in Arabic for people to follow along as well as dhikr (words of remembarance).

Info: What is a Mawlid? Why do we do it? - Reciting the Mawlid is a collection of poems about who the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him) is - Scholars wrote mawlids in poetic forms - Speaks about noble attributes, lineage and more - Breezes of the Elect is the collection of poems we will be going over in arabic with english translation. You are welcome to join in or listen. The way the mawlid is read is there is a chorus line in the beginning that often gets repeated after each line. The daf is played. Men and women are welcome to read along or listen.

Info: Reflection shared by Imam Sharief Yusuf and Chaplain Yasin Ahmed. Upcoming event announcements are shared as well as a closing dua (supplication). People are welcome to stay to assist with clean up and to pray Isha together.

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