View Classes

Community

Enrollment Open

Classes

Open-enrollment classes and recurring study circles. No prerequisites; register and attend.

A hand reaching for a book on an open shelf.

Offerings

Current and upcoming classes

People standing in a circle, holding one another's hands in a warmly lit room.
Community ClassEnrollment Open

Serving Humanity: Shared Values in Faith and Community Care

A five-week course on service, compassion, and mercy across five faith traditions.

A five-week, in-person course exploring the shared values of service, compassion, and mercy across Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Students examine how these traditions call people of faith to care for the vulnerable, and gain practical tools for serving communities of every background in hospitals, schools, prisons, and shelters. Designed for chaplains, counselors, educators, and community leaders committed to compassionate, cross-faith service. The course culminates in a Community Care Plan project and a Certificate in Faith-Based Community Care and Chaplaincy.

Schedule
Meets Sundays · 10:00am to 12:00pmAugust 2 to August 30, 2026
Format
In person
Location
Al-Misbaah, Sacramento, CA
Instructors
  • Dr. Sherif AhmedFounder & Lead Scholar, SIRAT
  • Shaykh Furhan ZubairiDean, Institute of Knowledge
  • Rabbi Seth CastlemanFounding Director, Exodus Project
  • Pastor Rob BenardoSeventh-day Adventist Church
  • Shaykh Yasir KhanFounder & CEO, Al-Misbaah
Register

Areas of Study

Subjects the community classes cover

Specific classes rotate through the year within these areas of study.

Foundational Islamic Sciences

Theology, law, Qur'anic recitation, and devotional practice, taught for community formation.

Prophetic Studies

The life and example of the Prophet, peace be upon him. Often the first entry point into formal study.

Family and Relational Studies

Marriage, parenting, and family life in Islamic frameworks.

Character and Spiritual Formation

Prophetic ethics, purification of the soul, and contemplative practice.

Leadership and Professional Development

Leadership, ethics, and presence for professionals in their work.

Workshops and Intensives

Weekend retreats, one-day workshops, and short series for concentrated study.

Recurring Circles

Study and companionship, week to week

Alongside the classes, ongoing circles gather the community for regular study, recitation, and remembrance.

Lives of the Sahaba

A monthly halaqa on the lives, character, and legacy of the Companions of the Prophet, peace be upon him.

Qur'an circles

Weekly reading and reflection sessions, held in person and virtually.

Study circles

Small peer circles for guided study and reflection over several weeks, under mentorship.

Enrollment

How to register for a class

1

Choose a class

Browse the current offering. Every community class is open enrollment.

2

Register

Registration runs through the Seminary's class platform.

3

Attend

Classes meet in person. Details arrive with your registration.

New classes and circles open through the year.

Join the Mailing List