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2025 Appalachian Muslim Youth Retreat

Light upon light

August 1-4

Reconnect with the quran. Our guiding light in times of darkness.

“Light upon light! Allah guides whoever He wills to His light.”

Surah An-Nur Ayah 35

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Discover dates, agenda, and register now for an enriching retreat experience.

Programs and Activities

From outdoor activities to Qur’an recitation, learn how we engage our youth.

Speakers and Staff

Our youth mentors, organizing team, reciters, and speakers who help to make our retreat possible.

Location and FAQ

Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Montvale Retreat Center is sure to keep you engaged in Allah’s creation.

Driven by a purpose

At this retreat, we remove ourselves from the dunya for a short period of time in order to disconnect for a few days and reconnect with Allah. This was the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, as he would retreat to the Cave of Hira and reflect on his life, his purpose, and his connection to The Creator.

We all need a break.

We are so bombarded at every moment with endless amounts of information, images, entertainment, music, news, work, school, and life in general, that we must intentionally seek moments to disconnect, detox from the dopamine, and reconnect with good people, the Quran, and ultimately with Allah.

Open to Boys and Girls, Ages 13-18

This retreat is open to Muslim youth in middle school and high school between the ages of 13 and 18.

Unwind and reConnect

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our retreat center nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Our program features amazing Quran reciters and engaging speakers to inspire and educate. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy fun activities every day, including hiking, swimming, bonfires, rock climbing and more. Our group cabins offer comfortable accommodations, perfect for building new friendships and making unforgettable memories. Join us for a memorable retreat in a beautiful environment.

in the Foothills of the smoky Mountains

We’re hosting at Montvale Springs Retreat Center in Maryville, TN. This space offers a variety of amenities for all ages including cabins, lodges, a prayer hall and dining hall, swimming pool, hiking trails, campfire pits, covered awnings outdoor meeting areas, and more.

“As for the earth, We spread it out and placed upon it firm mountains, and produced in it every type of pleasant plant - ˹all as˺ an insight and a reminder to every servant who turns ˹to Allah˺.”

Qur'an 50:7-8

2025 Appalachian Muslim Youth Retreat

Light upon light

August 1-4

Registration is Closed

The Muslim Youth of Knoxville empowers our youth to lead, serve, and develop good character while fostering an unwavering Islamic identity rooted in a life lived for the Akhirah, in devotion to Allah ﷻ and the Prophet ﷺ.

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