HEART Community Gathering: Promoting Healthy Relationships and Communities of Care

This August, we released our very first book, The Sex Talk: A Muslim’s Guide to Healthy Sex and Relationships! To celebrate this long-awaited offering, we’re taking the book on tour! Join us for our first in-person book reading in Oakstop! Thank you Qalbu Maryam Women’s Mosque and California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom for making this event possible

When: Saturday, November 12th at 12 pm

Where: Oakstop, 1721 Broadway #201, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

What to expect the day of:

  • Book reading
  • Discussion between HEART Co-Executive Director Aliza Kazmi and Ustadha Rabi’a Keeble of Qalbu Maryam Women’s Mosque
  • Q&A for audience
  • Food will be catered by Kamdesh Afghan Kabab House!

COVID Safety

Out of an abundance of caution, we are requiring all attendees to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival and remain masked for the event when they are not eating. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms or otherwise feel unwell.

Register Today

Books available for purchase here.

The first 20 college students to register for this event get a *FREE* copy

We want to make sure this event is as accessible as possible. Please email us at for reduced pricing or special accommodations at info@heartwomenandgirls.org.