
2026
"MARRIAGE MATTERS"
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
AUGUST 14 - AUGUST 16, 2026
"MARRIAGE MATTERS: Strengthening Sacred Bonds in Al-Islam"
An Interactive Pre-Marital & Marital Event inviting everyone to learn how to
Create, Cultivate & Maintain a Successful, Peaceful, Loving Marriage from the start!
All events are Family-Oriented and are for those who are
Unmarried/Single, Engaged, Newlywed& Married
ALL CONFERENCE EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT "THE NEXUS AT 1214"
1214 E. Lenoir St., Raleigh, NC
Detailed Information & Links to Registration, Hotel Group Rate, Presenters, and the
Sisters Only Session Questionnaire and Brothers Only Session Questionnaire
can be found by visiting the
"MARRIAGE MATTERS " Linktree.
https://linktr.ee/marriagemattersnc
Planned by MARRIAGE MATTERS MOVEMENT, MUSLIM MARRIAGE MAKEOVER (MMM),
M.A.R.I.A.M. & IWDM Mid-Atlantic Section
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
“MARRIAGE MATTERS CONFERENCE” SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026: NETWORKING & COMMUNITY SOCIAL
*Vendors On-site All-Day*
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM – Jumuah Prayer - Khateeb Imam Faheem Shuaibe
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2:30 PM – On-site Registration & Check-in
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2:30 PM – Lunch ($ Fundraiser for As-Salaam Islamic Center - NOT Included with Registration)
BREAK – Networking & Visit with Vendors, Prepare for Evening Activities
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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Community Game & Karaoke Night with Heavy Hors d’oeuvres (included with Registration)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026: LEARNING & ENTERTAINMENT
*Vendors On-site All-Day*
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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Onsite Registration, Check-in & Continental Breakfast (included with Registration)
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9:30 AM – 09:50 AM – Welcome and Opening
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10:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Session 1: Presented by Imam Faheem Shuaibe (M.A.R.I.A.M.)
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11:25 AM – 12:40 PM – Session 2: Presented by Aqueelah Nafeesa Rasheed (MMM)
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12:40 PM – 1:50 PM – Lunch (included with Registration) & Thuhr Prayer
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1:50 PM – 3:05 PM – Session 3: Presenter TBD
10-MINUTE BREAK
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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM – Session 4: Separate Facilitated Brother & Sisters Breakout Sessions
BREAK – Networking & Visit with Vendors, Prepare for Evening Gala
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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Evening Gala & Entertainment with Live Music & Comedy (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 - NOT Included with Registration)
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM – Closing Q&A Panel Discussion with all invited presenters
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12:45 - 3:00 PM –Networking, Visit with Vendors & Thuhr Prayer
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3:00 PM – Event Concludes
"MARRIAGE MATTERS CONFERENCE" HOTEL GROUP RATE
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
4100 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Group Name: Marriage Matters Conference
Booking Link: https://group.doubletree.com/4x1ne2
Please note, the entire URL must be copied and pasted for it to work properly.
Arrival Date: 8/14/2026
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*
