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About TaqwaCon

A groundbreaking not-for-profit event uniting Muslim youth in
Waterloo and Greater Ontario to rediscover a fundamental
and balanced understanding of Islam. With international
speakers, academic talks, and community building, TaqwaCon aims to inspire a stronger Ummah and rekindle the spirit
of Islam in the youth.


Who is participating?

Join us for a 2-day convention with world-renowned speakers,
workshops, booths, and games, supported by the University of
Waterloo and partnering MSA's in the region.



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Our Speakers

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Sheikh

Kamil Ahmad

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Kamil Ahmad has been involved in Toronto’s Muslim community, as an Imam, teacher, and councillor at Islamic centres and schools.Studies: A Bachelor's degree from the faculty of Shari'ah in 2009, from the Islamic University Of Madinah. A post-graduate diploma in the faculty of Da'wah & Usul-ud-Din. A Master’s degree in 'Aqidah & Contemporary Ideologies from Qassim University.Experience: Lectured in and appeared on a number of satellite channels such as Peace TV. Has been teaching for the Islamic Online University since 2010 and currently serves as assistant professor for the MAIS program.

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Sheikh

Numan Attique

Sheikh Numan Attique memorized the Qur'an at the age of 13 and continued to study the sciences of the Sharia for approximately a decade in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is currently the imam of the Muslim Association of Hamilton.Experience: He graduated from a 5 year Dawah and Sharia program in Riyadh from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. He also has an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph.Studies: Numan is currently pursuing a 10+ year specialization in Ilm Al-Aqeedah from Makkah under the supervision of Dr. Sultan Alumayri, a well-known Theologian.

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Sheikh

Samatar Mahdi

Sheikh Samatar Mahdi is a recent graduate from the Islamic University of Madinah. Mahdi currently resides in Toronto, Canada where he is active in the community giving classes and Khutbahs in Masjid Khalid Bin Al-Walid.Studies: He studied there from 2014-2021. He graduated from the faculty of Shariah in which he studied many different sciences such as, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Usool al-fiqh, hadith, and many more.

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Brother

Ali Usman

Experience: Ali Usman is an Outreach Specialist at the Islamic Education & Research Academy with 7 years of experience. He is a dedicated Trainer and Daee, having conducted over 120 training sessions, sharing the intelligent and compassionate message of Islam.Studies: Ali's profound understanding of the faith comes from completing Islamic Studies under the guidance of scholars from Morocco, Egypt, Yemen, India, and Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

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Ustadh

Adnan Rashid

Ustadh Adnan Rashid is a historian & international lecturer from London. He specializes in Muslim history and Islamic numismatics.Studies: Rashid has attained a number of ijazas in hadith sciences from reputable hadith authorities. He attained his BA with honours in history from Birkbeck College, University of London. He completed his Master's in history from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London.Experience: Adnan is a peer-reviewed scholar and his research has been published by The Royal Asiatic Society. He has taught seerah, tafseer, hadith and history through social media, TV and other platforms.

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Ustadha

Taimiyyah Zubair

Ustadha Taimiyyah Zubair is an established teacher with a focus on Qur’an. She is currently an instructor at Al Huda Institute and Al Maghrib Institute, and teaching classes within the GTA and internationally.Experience: Translation & Tafseer of the Qur'an. She completed and taught word-for-word translations, along with brief and detailed tafaseer.Studies: She pursued intensive Islamic studies under her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International).

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Ustadh

Hamza Tzortzis

Hamza Tzortzis is a British writer, philosopher, public speaker, and researcher on Islam. He is the founder and CEO of Sapience Institute.Experience: CEO of iERA from April 2017 to February 2020, where he and his team developed sector-leading robust systems, processes and procedures. Author of the best-selling book: "The Divine Reality: God, Islam and The Mirage of Atheism", translated into over 10 languages.Studies: He has an MRes, MA and a PgCert in Philosophy from the University of London and is currently pursuing his PhD on the Qur’ān and its verses pertaining to nature. Hamza has studied Islamic Thought and Theology under qualified scholars.



Frequently Asked Questions

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How much do tickets cost?

Early bird has ended, so tickets cost $30. Buy tickets here.

How do I enter to compete?

You can sign up to compete in different events here.

Are there any overnight accommodations?

Don't want to commute all weekend? With the help of the Waterloo Masjid, we will inShaAllah be hosting both brothers' and sisters' qiyam nights for anyone who would like to attend. A registration form will come out soon. Reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

Can I attend if I'm not part of my school's MSA?

Of course! We have something for everyone, and we encourage everyone to attend — MSA students, non-MSA students, graduates, family members, and friends alike!

Can I compete if I'm in high school?

Yes, all contests are open to high school students!

What if I just want to attend a portion of the conference and not the whole thing?

No problem! Feel free to attend whatever you’re interested in.



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Itinerary: Day 1

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9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
Convention Check-in
 AHS / EXP 1st Floor
Introductory Speech and Nasheed Performance
 STC 1012
Sheikh Kamil Ahmad
Strengthen Iman to Reach Taqwa and Ihsan
 STC 1012
Circles Challenge
 STC 0060, STC 0020
Qur'an Competition
 MC 2017, MC 2054
Drop-in Sports
Field 2: Brothers' Soccer
Field 7: Sisters' Soccer

Brothers' Volleyball: 9 AM - 11 AM
Sisters' Volleyball: 11 AM - 1 PM
 CIF
Dhuhr @ 1:15 PM
Prayer Break
 STC
Bazaar
Food & Shopping
 AHS / EXP
Ustadh Hamza Tzortzis
Taqwa Shields Against Doubts
 STC 1012
Asr @ 4:20 PM
Prayer Break
 STC
Bazaar
Food & Shopping
 AHS / EXP
Sheikh Samatar Mahdi
Unity in Islam
 STC 1012
Muslim Career Workshop
 AHS / EXP 1689
Islamic Trivia
 STC 0040
Maghrib @ 7:10 PM
Prayer Break
 STC
Bazaar
Food & Shopping
 AHS / EXP
Ustadh Adnan Rashid
How Taqwa Cultivates Da'wah
 STC 1012
Isha @ 9:15 PM
Prayer Break
 STC



Itinerary: Day 2

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All events will begin ~15 minutes later than the scheduled times.

9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
Convention Check-in
 AHS / EXP 1st Floor
Brother Ali Usman
Da'wah at Work | iERA
 STC 1012
Panel Discussions
 STC 1012
Ustadha Taimiyyah Zubair
Taqwa - Foundation for Family
 STC 1012
Spoken Word Poetry
 STC 0040
Inter-MSA Meeting
For official MSA members from all schools
 MC 2017
Debate Competition
 STC 0060
Dhuhr @ 1:15 PM
Prayer Break
 STC
Bazaar
Food & Shopping
 AHS / EXP
Ustadh Adnan Rashid
Taqwa Makes Effective Leaders
 STC 1012
Asr @ 4:20 PM
Prayer Break
 STC
Bazaar
Food & Shopping
 AHS / EXP
Ustadh Numan Attique
The Middle Nation & the Best Nation
 STC 1012
Calligraphy Workshop
 STC 0040
Scavenger Hunt
 STC 0060
Maghrib @ 7:10 PM
Prayer Break
 STC
Bazaar
Food & Shopping
 AHS / EXP
Ustadh Hamza Tzortzis
The Timeless Principles of Success
 STC 1012
Closing Ceremony
 STC 1012
Isha @ 9:20 PM
 
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 STC
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