AUGUST 14 - AUGUST 16, 2026

​"MARRIAGE MATTERS: Strengthening Sacred Bonds in Al-Islam"

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An Interactive Pre-Marital & Marital Event inviting everyone to learn how to

Create, Cultivate & Maintain a Successful, Peaceful, Loving Marriage from the start!

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All events are Family-Oriented and are for those who are

Unmarried/Single, Engaged, Newlyweds, Married & Looking to Re-Marry 

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ALL CONFERENCE EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT "THE NEXUS AT 1214" 

1214 E. Lenoir St., Raleigh, NC

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Detailed Information & Links to Registration, Vending, Hotel Group Rate, Presenters, and the

Sisters Only Session Questionnaire and Brothers Only Session Questionnaire

can be found by visiting the 

"MARRIAGE MATTERS " Linktree.

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https://linktr.ee/marriagemattersnc

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Planned by: IWDM Mid-Atlantic Section, M.A.R.I.A.M., MUSLIM MARRIAGE MAKEOVER (MMM) & MARRIAGE MATTERS MOVEMENT

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Sponsored by As-Salaam Islamic Center of Raleigh  (ASIC)

*All proceeds benefit the ASIC Building Fund*

Please contact Aqueelah or Luqman Rasheed, II with questions:

919-824-8725 (cell)/aqueelah.rasheed@writing4peace.com

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“MARRIAGE MATTERS CONFERENCE” SCHEDULE​

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026: NETWORKING & COMMUNITY SOCIAL 

*Vendors On-site All-Day*

• 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM – Jumuah Prayer - Khateeb Imam Faheem Shuaibe 

• 2:30 PM – On-site Registration & Check-in

• 2:30 PM – Lunch ($ Fundraiser for As-Salaam Islamic Center (ASIC) of Raleigh - NOT Included with Registration)

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       BREAK  – Networking & Visit with Vendors, Prepare for Evening Activities

• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Community Game Night & Karaoke with Light Hors d’oeuvres (included with Registration)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026: LEARNING & ENTERTAINMENT 

*Vendors On-site All-Day*

• 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Onsite Registration, Check-in & Continental Breakfast (included with Registration)

• 9:30 AM – 09:50 AM – Welcome and Opening

• 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Session 1: Presented by Imam Faheem Shuaibe (M.A.R.I.A.M.) - "Muslim American Institute Advocating Marriage"

• 11:25 AM – 12:40 PM – Session 2: Presented by Aqueelah Nafeesa Rasheed (MMM) - "LOVE IN ACTTION: Creating & Sustaining a Healthy Marriage with the R.I.P.P.L.E. Effect" (TM)

• 12:40 PM – 1:50 PM – Lunch (included with Registration) & Thuhr Prayer 

• 1:50 PM – 3:05 PM – Session 3: Presented by Imam Dr. Edrees Bidges (House of Beautiful Patience) - "MAWADDAH: Understanding Affection Styles in Marriage." (TM)

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       10-MINUTE BREAK

• 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM – Session 4: Separate Facilitated Brother & Sisters Breakout Sessions​​

  • Brothers ONLY Session Facilitated by Imam Faheem Shuibe & Imam Dr. Edress Bridges

  • Sisters ONLY Session Facilitated by Kamilah Shuaibe & Aqueelah Rasheed​

     

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       BREAK – Networking & Visit with Vendors, Prepare for Evening Gala

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• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Evening Gala & Entertainment (TBD) (dinner included with Registration)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026: REFLECTION & CONCLUSION 

*Vendors On-site All-Day*

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• 11:00 AM - 12 PM – Brunch ($ Fundraiser for As-Salaam Islamic Center (ASIC) of Raleigh - NOT Included with Registration)

• 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM – Closing Q&A Panel Discussion with all invited presenters

• 12:45 - 3:00 PM –Networking, Visit with Vendors & Thuhr Prayer 

• 3:00 PM – Event Concludes​​

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REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 

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• FRIDAY, Aug. 14: Community Game Night + Light Hors d’oeuvres

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• SATURDAY, Aug, 15: (3) JOINT Learning Sessions with Guest Presenters + Brothers ONLY & Sisters ONLY Break-Out Sessions + (3) Meals (Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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• SUNDAY, Aug. 16: Q & A Panel Discussion with Guest Presenters

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REGISTER HERE

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​https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/marriage-matters-strengthening-sacred-bonds-in-al-islam

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"MARRIAGE MATTERS CONFERENCE" HOTEL GROUP RATE

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Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley

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            4100 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC

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Group Name: Marriage Matters Conference​

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• Before Wednesday, July 15 (5:00 PM): Book online via the DoubleTree Hotel Reservation Link - https://group.doubletree.com/4x1ne2

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• After July 15: Call 1-800-HILTONS and ask for Audrey Rodriguez. Mention the Marriage Matters Conference or group code 905.​

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Arrival Date: 8/14/2026

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Departure Date: 8/16/2026

PLEASE NOTE: Another way to book a reservation is by calling Hilton Reservations toll-free number at 1-800-HILTONS. Please mention the "Marriage Matters Conference" or the unique code 905 to receive the group rate. If you need to book additional days before August 14 or after August 16, please ask when you call.

*This hotel is a 16-minute drive to the "Marriage Matters Conference" Venue - Nexus at 1214, 1214 E. Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27610*