Ustadha Fatima Lette

Ustadha Fatima Lette is the Associate Director of Academy at Qalam. She is a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary, where she teaches ʿUlūm al-Qur’an, Uṣūl al-Tafsīr, and Tafsīr. She also teaches at the Roots Community Space, conducts classes and workshops online, and is a regular instructor at Qalam Intensives.

Ustadha Fatima graduated from Kennesaw State University with a B.A. in Psychology and later completed the ʿĀlimiyyah program at the Qalam Seminary. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, she continues to serve her community through teaching and educational initiatives.

Ustadha Sally Elhousieny

Ustadha Sally Elhousieny holds a degree in Media and Communications from the University of Washington (2018) and is a graduate of the Qalam ʿĀlimiyyah program (Class of 2024). She has over ten years of experience teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies across all grade levels, from preschool to high school, and has delivered numerous halaqāt and classes at MAPS in Washington. Now based in Dallas, she serves as an instructor with Qalam Academy and works with the Admissions team at the Qalam Seminary. A lifelong book enthusiast, Ustadha Sally is known for her joyful energy and ability to light up a room with her warmth and engaging teaching style.

What’s Included in Your Stay:

• Comfortable shared accommodations in a private retreat setting in St. George, Utah

• Daily halal meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared together by the group

• Yoga sessions included on selected days

• Entrance fees to Zion National Park

• Stargazing and guided reflection experience

• Craft and bonding activities

• Daily sessions led by Ustadha Fatima Lette and Ustadha Sally El-Hossainy

• Transportation between airport and retreat lodging on scheduled arrival and departure days

• Transportation between retreat lodging and scheduled activity sites 

Getting Here:

• Closest Airport: St. George Regional Airport (SGU)

  • St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is the closest and most convenient airport, located just minutes from the retreat accommodations. It offers direct and connecting flights from major hubs including Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Denver. Airport ride coordination will be arranged for arriving guests on Thursday and departing guests on Sunday.

• Next Closest Airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

  • Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the next closest major airport, approximately a 2-hour drive from the retreat accommodations. It offers a wide range of direct flights from major cities across the U.S. and international destinations, making it a convenient option for many guests.  Airport ride coordination for LAS will also be arranged for arriving guests on Thursday and departing guests on Sunday.

Daily Itinerary

• THURSDAY

  • Afternoon

    • Airport rides & guest check-in

  • Evening

    • Welcome dinner together

  • After Dinner

    • A brief opening session to set intentions for the retreat

  • Night

    • Get-to-know-each-other activities 

• FRIDAY 

  • Morning

    • Yoga session

  • Afternoon

    • Surah Al-Kahf reading

    • Daily reflection session

    • Body butter-making activity

  • Evening

    • Stargazing and guided reflection

• SATURDAY

  • Morning

    • Yoga session

  • Afternoon

    • Hike and picnic at Zion National Park

    • Daily reflection session

  • Evening

    • Bonding activity

• SUNDAY

  • Morning

    • Final daily session — closing reflections and du'a

  • Late Morning

    • Pack, check-out, and departures

  • As Needed

    • Airport drop-offs and ride coordination