In the creation of the heavens and the earth,
And in the shifting of night and day,
Are signs for those of insight—Who remember God while standing, sitting, and
lying down, and reflect upon the wonders of the heavens and the earth, saying:
‘Our Lord, You did not create this in vain; Exalted are You!...’
(Quran 3:190-191)
Join us for Ramadan
An invitation from Shaykh Abdallah Deeb and Dr Imam Ahmad Deeb to join us for 30 days of Ramadan on a beautiful farm in Northern California, walking distance from the beach. Enjoy a month filled with activities designed to connect you with Allah:
- 5 Daily Congregational Prayers
- Nightly Taraweeh Led By Shaykh Abdallah Deeb
- Farm to Table Sunnah Inspired Meals
- Khatam of Quran in both English and Arabic
- Evening Wird al-Latif followed by Open Q&A
- 4 Themed Weekend Retreats
- Eid Weekend Celebration & Retreat
- Weekly Jummah
- Daily Activities: Hiking, Horse Riding Lessons, Farming Activities, and more
- Time for rest and reflection
- Daily time made available for remote work with robust wifi network and beautiful co-working space
Nature Inspired Workshops To Connect With Your Fitrah
We are an active farm dedicated to teaching regenerative agricultural practices. All month long, we will be teaching classes on everything from seed saving, compost making, organic farming practices, to star gazing, prayer time calculation from shadows, animal tracking, and more! Come put your hands in the soil as an intentional practice for purifying the heart.
Increase Your Iman With
Four Incredible Weekend Retreats:
For those who cannot join for the entire month, these self contained weekend retreats are designed to bring you closer to Allah, insha’Allah.. Join us for one retreat, pick your favorite two, or come every weekend to uplift your spirits, connect with beautiful community, and share in the barakah of knowledge. All this while staying on a beautiful farm, watching sunsets over the ocean, and engaging in fun educational activities to connect with our fitrah.

Beautiful Beginnings: Towards the Sunnah of Holistic Living
February 28th to March 2nd with Dr. Imam Ahmad Deeb & Shaykh Abdallah Deeb
One of the most neglected Sunan of the Prophet ﷺ is the art of holistic living. In this weekend retreat, we will explore what holistic living looks like from the life of the Prophet ﷺ, and prepare for Ramadan—the ultimate tool for fixing our lifestyle imbalances.

Know Thyself: The Art of Becoming Beautiful
March 7th to March 9th with Dr. Heba El Haddad, Dr. Imam Ahmad Deeb, & Shaykh Abdallah Deeb
A famous sayings of Muslim sages has been: “whoever knows themself, [will] know their lord.” We will explore the fundamentals of self-knowledge as a path to healing and growth from Islamic Psychology, as well as the Islamic Spiritual Tradition, joined by special guest scholar Dr. Heba el-Haddad.

Processing Pain: Qur’anic Foundations for Healing from Trauma
March 14th to 16th with Dr. Mazen Atassi & Shaykh Abdallah Deeb
Shaykh Abdallah Deeb and Dr. Mazen Atassi will guide us through Qur'anic teachings on healing from emotional and psychological pain. He will explore key concepts from the Muslim tradition, as well as introduce somatic healing practices, offering a holistic approach that integrates spiritual guidance and body-based techniques to support recovery and resilience in the face of trauma.

The Greatest Companion: Reviving our Relationship with the Qur’an
March 21st to 23rd with Shaykh Abdallah Deeb, Ustadha Hosai Mojadeddi and Sama Wareh
The Prophet ﷺ was described as the “walking Qur’an.” In this weekend retreat, we hope to guide you in deepening your connection with the Qur'an, rediscovering its transformative power and timeless relevance, joined by guest scholar Ustadha Hosai Mojadeddi and Sama Wareh, Naturalist and Co-Founder of the Art and Wilderness Institute.
Eid Weekend Celebration & Retreat
End Ramadan with Community, Inspiration, and Beauty
March 28th through April 1st
Final Nights of Taraweeh and Moon Sighting
Join for the final nights of Taraweeh prayer led Shaykh Abdallah Deeb. On the nights before Eid, we will revive the sunnah of sighting the moon in sha Allah, in addition to incredible star gazing!
Eid Prayer and Day of Celebration
Eid prayer with community and a beautiful view, followed by celebrations, amazing food, and fun, engaging, educational content for the whole family!
Knowledge Retreat for the Whole Family
We are developing a program that brings together amazing activities that include the whole family. More details to come.

Shaykh Abdallah Deeb
Senior Resident Scholar and President of Itqaan Institute
Shaykh Abdallah memorized the Qur’an at the age of 16 and became a world renowned Qari’ at the age of 18. Upon memorizing the Qur’an, he received his ijaza from Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar, who held one of the most authoritative ijazas (licenses) in the world before he passed, God have mercy on Him.
In addition to graduating from the Da’wah Faculty of Abu Nour Institute in Damascus, Syria, Shaykh Abdallah studied under some of the world’s most prestigious scholars of Syria for over two decades, and has travelled all over the world to share his beautiful recitation and mastery of the Qur’an. He currently holds one of the shortest sanads (chain of transmission from the Prophet ﷺ) in the world for teaching Qur’an.
He immigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1999, working as an Imam and Qur’an teacher in various cities. He is the senior scholar and co-founder of Itqaan Institute. He currently resides in Toledo, Ohio with his family, where he devotes his time exclusively to teaching Qur’an. His greatest passion is to spread the beautiful message of Islam, and hundreds have accepted Islam through him.

Dr. Imam Ahmad Deeb
Imam and Community Leader
Dr. Imam Ahmad Deeb has been serving communities in multiple capacities from an early age under the training and mentorship of his father, Shaykh Abdallah Deeb. He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, received formal seminary training in Cape Town, as well as private tutelage under several scholars, and holds an M.A. in Islamic Studies and Leadership. His academic interests and love of community work led him to community psychology, recently completing his PhD in the field.
His dissertation was titled: “Remosqued: Loneliness, Governance and Psychological Sense of Community Towards Holistic Wellbeing in the American Masjid.” He is Vice President of Itqaan Institute, a premier Qur'an learning institute founded and led by his father. He is co-founder and teacher at Pillars Seminary—a part-time educational institute focusing on formal, structured and relevant Islamic education for the general public. He is also the co-founder of Shifaa Community, a virtual holistic wellness community.
Meet our Scholars and Guest Teachers:
We have an incredible line up of dedicated teachers to fill out this blessed month.

Dr. Heba El Haddad
Psychotherapist
Dr. Heba holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently pursuing her doctorate in the same field. She has extensive experience working with diverse Muslim populations through roles at OMID Multicultural Institute, Anaheim Family Justice Center, and ICNA’s first transitional home for Muslim women in Southern California.
As an affiliate of Stanford's Muslim Mental Health Lab and a mental health instructor at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Heba is passionate about psychoeducation, delivering seminars and workshops on topics like anxiety and anger management. She has also contributed to a publication introducing Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) to Muslim practitioners nationwide. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Heba strives to empower individuals and communities through awareness and education.

Dr. Mazen Atassi
Naturopathic Doctor, Homeopath, Somatic Trauma Counselor & Hikma Educator
Dr. Mazen Atassi received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the National University of Health Sciences in 2018. He received further training in somatic and relational counseling methods, advanced training in nutrition and food intolerances (Carroll Method), classical homeopathy, acupuncture, and more. Dr. Mazen has sat and learned from some of the world’s greatest doctors, healers, and therapists, including Hakim Archuletta.
He is also involved in teaching on the Islamic Psychology diploma at the Cambridge Muslim College where he teaches the module titled “Hikma: Vitalism & Somatic Medicine”. Dr. Mazen travels regularly, in the U.S and abroad, for talks and retreats and has lectured at universities including Harvard and Princeton.

Sama Wareh, M.S
Naturalist and Co-Founder - Art & Wilderness Institute
Sama is a naturalist, university instructor, artist, and author of How to Draw 60 Native CA Plants and Animals: A Field Guide and The Legend of Redwood Raven (2023). With over 18 years of experience as an environmental educator, she holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies from CSUF and a Bachelor’s in Filmmaking with a minor in Art. Sama has led thousands of hikes, taught students from TK to university level, and conducted workshops for arboretums, museums, and nature centers nationwide. She has spoken at the UN, delivered a TEDx talk, and earned certifications in Tracking, Project WILD, and Project Wet.
Sama’s accolades include OC Register’s 40 Under 40, OC Weekly’s People of the Year, and the “Top Southern California Educator Award.” A co-founder of the Art and Wilderness Institute, Sama is passionate about connecting communities to the outdoors through immersive, meaningful experiences that inspire awe and learning.

Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Teacher, Public Speaker, Author
Hosai Mojaddidi has served the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, speaker, author, spiritual counselor, and mental health advocate. She began her Islamic studies at Zaytuna Institute, where she studied various sacred sciences, including aqeeda, seerah, Hanafi fiqh, and tazkiyyah, with esteemed scholars. Hosai delivers local and international talks on spirituality, self-development, women’s issues, mental health advocacy, and more.
She teaches weekly and monthly tazkiyyah classes for adults and youth and offers workshops on social-emotional learning from an Islamic perspective. A wife and mother of two, she lives in California and uses her social media platforms to promote emotional and spiritual well-being.

Jibreel Adams
Rancher, Cowboy, Horseback Riding Instructor
Jibreel Adam is a rancher, cowboy, and horseback riding instructor whose journey from the inner cities of California to the open fields of farming and ranching has transformed his life and deepened his connection to Islam. A professional rodeo-cowboy permit holder and 2022 winner, Jibreel is passionate about raising livestock, training horses, and embracing the western lifestyle and history.
Through patience, prayer, and resilience, he overcame the challenges of urban life to own and operate a halal farm, where he now mentors youth and adults, instilling values of character, self-sufficiency, and faith. Jibreel also treasures time with his daughter, teaching her and others the lessons of the land, while continually seeking knowledge and building with his hands. Today, he is a respected community figure who shares the blessings of his journey with others.

Zion Davidson
Food as Medicine Chef and Farm-to-Table Educator
Zion is a chef and farmer dedicated to cultivating peace, health, and wisdom through the art of growing and preparing food. He believes that stepping into a garden or kitchen is a sacred opportunity to create harmony, vitality, and beauty.
Zion is passionate about inspiring others to see farmers and chefs as guardians of biodiversity, healing, and community resilience. He offers cooking classes and coaching sessions focused on reducing inflammation, boosting energy, healing the gut, balancing blood sugar, and living in harmony with the seasons—all while nourishing the soul.
With a background in Religious Studies from Columbia University and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Healing Nutrition, Zion is committed to spreading peace through the simple and beautiful acts of growing, cooking, and sharing food.
Farm to Table - Halal and Tayyib
All month long our talented chef is going to be cooking a fresh, farm to table sunnah inspired menu. Enjoy hand selected high quality halal food that will both excite your spirit and enliven your body. Everything we do here at Fitrah Farm Retreats is inspired by the concept of Ihsan. This concept is reflected in the food we will be sharing. During the weeks, we will have simple, healthy, and delicious meals, while our weekend retreats will have a more exciting and special iftars.
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Eat together and do not eat separately, for the blessing is in being together.’”




Connecting with Nature in Style and Comfort
Join us for the weekend with your very own Glamping Experience, bring your own tent, or stay nearby with our local partner.
“The entire earth has been made for me a means of healing and a place of prayer…” - Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Registration Opens Soon
We are opening Registration to this event in just a few more days, in sha Allah. Until then, please sign up to be notified as soon as tickets are available.
You can join us for the whole month or just for our weekend retreats!
We are hosting 4 separate weekend retreats, and a 5th Eid Weekend Celebration & Retreat!

Still Have Questions?
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Email: info@fitrahfarmretreats.com