Ihsan Institute Summer Courses 2026
A series of one-day intensive courses on essential topics with Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad and guest speakers
We know not everyone has the time to commit to a 6-month course.
We’ve designed these one-day intensives to bridge the gap between your desire for knowledge and the lack of time modern life affords us.
Gain a clear and meaningful framework without requiring months of commitment, while ensuring you walk away with the knowledge and tools needed to continue your journey in the future.
Keys to Understanding the Qur'an
£65
Sunday 28th June, 10-4pm
210 Church Rd, London E10 7JQ & online via Zoom. In-person tickets are limited.
Many of us read the Quran regularly but struggle to connect its meanings to our daily lives. This course will provide you with 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.
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General Principles: Learn the overarching frameworks used by scholars to interpret and reflect on the Quran.
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Informed Insight: Gain the tools to transition from passive reading to active, grounded contemplation (Tadabbur).
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Broad Application: Understand how to apply these frameworks to different parts of the Quran to develop a close relationship with the words of Allah.
Walking with the Prophet ﷺ: Selections from The Shamā’il & Hamziya
£65
Sunday 23rd August 10-4pm
210 Church Rd, London E10 7JQ & online via Zoom. In-person tickets are limited.
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 take us through a selection of traditional narrations to help us foster a true connection with our Prophet ﷺ.
This course will help you to focus and understand the more specific traits of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: how he spoke, how he dealt with people, and how he carried himself in various settings, ﷺ.
Understanding these specific traits and actions helps us turn his example into a lived reality.
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Precise Knowledge: Gain a clear understanding of his description as recorded by his companions.
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Practical Implementation: Identify specific behavioural traits to apply in your own life.
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Scholarly Guidance: Study classical texts directly to ensure a correct and contextualised understanding of the Prophetic model.
Islam and Modernity: Celebrating Tradition, Asking the Right Questions
£65
Sunday 13th September 10-4pm
210 Church Rd, London E10 7JQ & online via Zoom. In-person tickets are limited.
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 A Muslims Guide to Modernity, alongside Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad whose academic work on modernity includes his PhD. 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.
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Contextual Clarity: Understand the historical and philosophical roots of "modernity" and how it compares to a traditional worldview.
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Balanced Perspective: Learn how to engage with modern life critically and constructively, avoiding both total isolation and total assimilation.
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Scholarly Dialogue: Benefit from a live discussion between two thinkers who have dedicated years to reconciling traditional texts with contemporary challenges.
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Meet your Instructor
Dr. Shaykh Ahmed Saad: With over two decades of rich scholarly experience and practical wisdom, Shaykh Ahmed brings a unique perspective to his teachings. His educational background combines rigorous traditional Islamic learning with Western academia, providing profound and relevant insights to modern Western contexts. Shaykh Ahmed holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University and a PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Birmingham, UK. With his engaging delivery and deep empathy, Shaykh Saad excels at making complex concepts accessible and relevant to his audience.
Why Study at Ihsan?
Community
Become part of Ihsan's global community, join like-minded students, and open doors to further your knowledge.
Clarity
The Islamic tradition is one of clarity. By the end of this course, you will clearly understand how to perform the sacred Pilgrimage.
Character
At Ihsan we believe knowledge is for perfection. We aim to provide transformative knowledge to help you develop in your journey as a Muslim.
