​SEEDS OF WISDOM: IRVINE, CA

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Dates: Aug 7th - 10th, 2026

Location: Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (2 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869)

Registration Fee: $429 (including lodging and meals)

Title: Your Compass - The Prayer Retreat

During this unique out-of-town weekend retreat, we invite you to evaluate your relationship with one of the five pillars of Islam, Salah/Prayer. As humans, we can all relate to the feeling that our Salah can become a mundane part of our daily routine, a mindless action from time to time. This retreat serves as your opportunity to reflect deeply on the words of Salah from the first Allahu Akbar to the last Salam to strengthen your connection with Allah (swt) and allow your prayer to be the ultimate compass for navigating life.

The last three surahs of the Quran otherwise referred to as "The Seal" are integral to this weekend’s discussion. In addition, there will be time set apart for Thikr and meditation, camp fire w/ s'mores, and a choice of additional activities.

This retreat is part of a transformative 9-part series designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the 30th Juz’ (section) of the Holy Quran, empowering participants to connect with the timeless teachings of the Quran in a personal and impactful way.

Join us for a weekend of reflection, growth, and connection as we journey together to answer life’s most important questions.

Backed by 20+ years of teaching experience, Dr. Nadia Katrangi, Good Tree Chairman and head instructor, leads the group in an engaging, interactive style group discussion. Referencing the Quran from a linguistic, scholarly, and historical perspective, each retreat has an overarching objective to highlight the relevance of the Quran in the context of current times.

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WHY COMPLETE ALL 9 RETREATS?

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Based in Arizona, the 9-part series of weekend retreats are designed to convey a comprehensive understanding of the 30th Juzu’ (section) of the Holy Quran, which contain Surahs (Quranic Chapters) embodying a thematic principle. Come away with an understanding of basic foundational Quranic and the ability to critically reflect upon profound ideas such as the purpose of creation, how we view ourselves, and our role in society.

Upcoming Retreats:

April 18 & 19, 2026 - SOW #2 - Spiritual Health and Fitness

Aug. 7-10, 2026 - SOW #0 - Your Compass - The Prayer Retreat

Nov. 7 & 8, 2026 - SOW #4 - Why Am I Here?