The Truth, or Al Haq, is one of the 99 Names of God in Islam. We live in a world in which truth is obscured by those who wish to sow confusion or discord. We are easily distracted from seeing and hearing the truth and following its guidance.

Truth is not a singular or simplistic concept but rather is reflected in our diversity as microcosms of the macrocosm. How do we protect the values, people, and experiences that represent the truth of our existence and give great meaning to our lives? How do we remember and not forget?

In this two-day or single-day retreat, we will explore the concept of truth and remembrance using a variety of Islamic texts and concepts. Through discussion and writing, we will explore guided questions that help us identify the truths we hold most sacred in our lives. We will make a series of vessels to hold our truths, mementos that provide ongoing visual reminders of our time together and the truths we wish never to forget.

Dates and Details
Friday, November 15, 2024 – Saturday, November 16, 2024
 This weekend retreat is for Muslim Women Only This retreat will begin on Friday at 6:30pm, and conclude on Saturday at 5:00pm.
 The cost of this retreat is $225, which includes two meals, overnight accommodations, and supplies

Partial scholarships are available; please contact Claire Anderson at (262) 898-2588 to arrange for a partial scholarship.

About the Facilitator
Alison Kysia is a socially engaged artist whose work centers Muslims & Islam. She is inspired by the beauty and spiritual sustenance embodied in Islamic beliefs, texts, and rituals, and communicates her love of Islamic traditions in her artwork. She creates abstract Islamic sculpture and functional pottery. She also creates socially engaged art experiences & programming to nurture diverse multigenerational community & spiritual care. She is the creator of 99 Clay Vessels: The Muslim Women Storytelling Project, a multimedia healing arts project that you can read more about at 99clayvessels.com. Alison was a social justice educator for over two decades, which included writing a curriculum on anti-Muslim bigotry and teaching it to educators throughout the country. You can see more of her work at 786arts.com.