Food and drinks will will be provided along with supplies and tools for activities. Attendees may bring their own tents, but if they do not have one, tents will be provided. Attendees will need to provide their own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, blanket, towel, bug spray, toiletries, flashlight and water container. A full list of items needed and items provided will be sent after registration.

Our Speaker: Sh. Mohammad ElShinawy

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy is an author at Yaqeen Institute who has written multiple papers in the Proofs of Prophethood series. His works include publications on topics such as the prophecies of Prophet Muhammad, the physical miracles of the Prophet, the inimitable Qur'an, the message of Prophet Muhammad, and an exploration of the Prophet's prophethood as an ethical and historical necessity. Some of his notable publications focus on demonstrating the truth of Prophet Muhammad's prophethood through various evidences, including prophecies, physical miracles, and the moral and intellectual greatness of the Prophet's message.

A graduate of Brooklyn College and Mishkah University, having also studied at the college of hadith in the University of Madinah. A translator and author of multiple beneficial works concerning matters of the heart, Prophetic character, reflecting upon the Qur’an, and more.

He also serves his community as Imam and Religious Director of Jesus Son of Mary Mosque in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Shaykh Mohammad is loved for his beautiful manners and poise, as well as his deep knowledge and care for the sunnah of the prophet ﷺ.

Our Coaches: Dr. Tariq Igram

Sh. Tariq Igram was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, the home of the Mother Mosque of the America. He graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA with a B.A. in Business Administration. He was then very blessed to receive a scholarship from the Islamic University of al-Madinah al-Munawwara in Saudi Arabia where he studied Arabic from the Arabic institute and then graduated from the department of Islamic Jurisprudence, completing a B.A., Masters, and Ph.D. in Shariah (Islamic law). Tariq speaks fluent English and Arabic.

Br. Humza Igram

Br. Humza Igram works as the president of Cedar Graphics, Inc., a family-owned and operated printing company and is involved in his local masjid and Islamic work in general. He has many hobbies and DIY skills and loves spending time outdoors. His skills include gardening, butchering, tree work, hunting, fishing, archery, maple syrup-making, carpentry, sculpting, art, business consulting, tajweed, cooking, sewing, sleeping....did we miss anything?

FAQ’s

• Do I need to bring my own tent? You can bring your own tent, but you don’t have to. We will have 3 and 4 person tents and you will be paired with other attendees. If you are a parent/guardian, we will do our best to pair you into the same tents and at least in the same tent group.

• Do I need to bring food? Food and drinks and snacks will be provided. We will be preparing and cooking our meals as part of the learning process. You can bring your own snacks and food and medication that you need due to dietary restrictions that we can’t accommodate. We will do our best to accommodate those restrictions.

• Will the meat be halal/zabihah? Yes, we follow strict standards regarding meat and we will actually be slaughtering our own meat for one of the meals, so you can see the zabihah in action!

• Why so expensive? The price of this camp is actually heavily discounted for the cost of the activities, facilities and skills provided. All food and tents are provided and each attendee will receive a survival pack along with other items needed for the activities. The level of skills taught in this camp combined with religious teachings has not been offered anywhere before (that we know of).

• Do we need a parent/guardian for each child or can there be a group guardian? You can have a group guardian for multiple minors such as a masjid group, or home school group, or youth group. We recommend having one guardian for every 5 minors if possible.

• Bathrooms and showers? We will have a basic “natural” outdoor bathroom and shower for a realist survival scenario in addition to portable toilets.

• I’m coming from out of state, how do I get to the camp, where should I stay? For those driving in, we plan on meeting after jumuah on September 5th. Jumuah is at 12:45 at the ICCR, the address can be found on this website. We will be sending the address of the camp to those who register. For those flying in, it is recommended to fly into the Cedar Rapids airport (CID). We have many direct flights. The ICCR is about 12 minutes from the airport, and the camp is about 25 minutes from the airport. If you come in Thursday night, there are many reasonable hotels in the area that are close by the ICCR or the camp. Some hotels in Cedar Rapids close to the camp arw the Hilton Garden, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Comfort Inn & Suites. You can also easily rent a car from the airport or get an Uber to the camp. If you fly out on Monday or just want a nice shower on Sunday, you can also get a hotel for that day as well. There will be an opportunity to connect with others from out of state to share hotels or rental cars if needed. Other nearby airports are in Moline, IL and Dubuque, IA.

• What experience do the coaches have? Our coaches have years of experience in survival, outdoor activities, hunting, camping and leading Hajj groups. They also have experience in sports and self-defense like wrestling, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and boxing. Alhamdulillah.

• What is the refund policy? We allow refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of the camp due to the time needed to order supplies and food in time for the camp.