1. The Shamā’il:

15th June 10-5pm

The Shamā’il provides a detailed record of the Prophet’s ﷺ physical description, habits, and conduct. In this one-day seminar, Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad will lead a study through a selection of these traditional narrations to bridge the gap between abstract knowledge and practical following.

In this one-day seminar, Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad will lead a study through a selection of these traditional narrations. The day is designed for those who wish to move beyond a general knowledge of the Seerah and focus on the specifics: how he spoke, how he dealt with people, and how he carried himself in various settings.

Understanding the Prophet’s ﷺ specific traits, from his manner of speech to his composure in difficulty, turns his example into a lived reality.

• Precise Knowledge: Gain a clear understanding of his description as recorded by his companions.

• Practical Implementation: Identify specific behavioural traits to apply in your own life.

• Scholarly Guidance: Study classical texts directly to ensure a correct and contextualised understanding of the Prophetic model.

2. Islam and Modernity:

15th June 10-5pm

Modernity presents a unique set of challenges to the traditional Muslim worldview, often leaving believers caught in between. This seminar offers an exploration of how to navigate these tensions without compromising the core faith. 

We are joined by Shaykh Abu Aaliyah, author of Islam and Modernity, alongside Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad. Together, they will discuss the frameworks necessary to understand the modern world, not just as a series of external changes, but as a distinct philosophical shift that impacts our worship, ethics, and identity.

To live as a Muslim today requires more than just knowing the rules; it requires an understanding of the environment we live in.

• Contextual Clarity: Understand the historical and philosophical roots of "modernity" and how it differs from the Islamic worldview.

• Balanced Perspective: Learn how to engage with modern life critically and constructively, avoiding both total isolation and total assimilation.

• Scholarly Dialogue: Benefit from a live discussion between two thinkers who have dedicated years to reconciling traditional texts with contemporary challenges.

3. Keys to Understanding the Qur'an:

15th July 10-5pm 

Many of us read the Quran regularly but struggle to connect its meanings to our daily lives. This seminar is designed to move beyond surface-level reading by providing the foundational principles and frameworks needed for deeper engagement.

Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad will outline intellectual and spiritual lenses through which we can approach the Divine Word. The focus is on developing a versatile understanding of how to draw consistent insight and wisdom from the text.

• General Principles: Learn the overarching frameworks used by scholars to interpret and reflect on the Quran.

• Informed Insight: Gain the tools to transition from passive reading to active, grounded contemplation (Tadabbur).

• Broad Application: Understand how to apply these frameworks to different parts of the Quran to develop a close relationship with the words of Allah. 

4. Quranic Reasoning:

15th July 10-5pm

The Quran not only provide commands and stories; it also presents a sophisticated system of proofs and persuasion. 

In this seminar, Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad will examine a selection of verses to highlight the various logical devices employed by the Quran. This is a study of how the Quran speaks to the intellect to establish truth and dismantle falsehood.

Why Attend? This seminar offers a different way of examining the Quran, by studying how the it provides proofs for its claims, you will learn to recognise the specific ways it addresses the human mind. 

• Logical Frameworks: Identify specific argumentative styles used in the Quran, such as analogy, reductio ad absurdum, and empirical appeals.

• Intellectual Confidence: See firsthand how the Quran addresses doubts and provides rational foundations for faith.

• Strengthened Articulation: Learn how the Quranic mode of debate can help you explain and defend Islamic truths in a clear, logical way.