2 Day UK Lecture Series
SATURDAY, June 28, 2025
Back to the Basics: Allah and His Messenger as Sources of Comfort in a Troubled World
What would it be like to have full confidence that everything is going to be okay? What about having clear guidelines on what you need to do to make things better? As Muslims, we have easy access to such support and comfort. We just need to relearn how to get there.
3pm: Introductions
3:15-4pm TALK by FK, “Knowing Allah as Master of a Secular World”
4-4:45pm TALK by IM, “The Relevance of the Basic Sunnahs for Contemporary Life”
4:45-5pm Tea Break
5-6pm TALK by FK, “A Prophetic Checklist for Social Success”
6-7pm Q&A
SUNDAY, June 29, 2025
Going Deeper: Making Your Home Your Haven
In a turbulent world, our greatest investment should be in a home where one finds serenity, confidence, and a sense of social and spiritual well-being. This workshop will talk specifically about the things men and women can do to make this happen.
3pm: Introductions
3:15-4pm TALK by IM on “The Real Man has a Clear Plan”
4-4:45pm TALK by FK “Accepting Vulnerability as a Moral Virtue”
4:45-5pm Tea Break
5-6pm Gender-separated session, led by FK and IM
6-7pm Q&A
SPEAKERS
Sheikh Ibrahim Mansoor
Dr. Ibrahim Mansoor is a pathologist trained at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic. He is chair of the department at King’s College London-Jeddah, and also holds expertise in clinical informatics and AI. Dr. Ibrahim has benefited from keeping company with many pious ‘ulama and spiritual masters, including Mawlana Abrarul Haq (Hardoi) and Sheikh Dr. Hafeezullah (Sukkur).
Dr. Fareeha Khan
Dr. Fareeha Khan is a scholar of Islamic intellectual history, trained at the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan. She actively publishes academic work on modern Islamic legal and spiritual practice, while also maintaining regular study and contact with ‘ulama in the Muslim world. Dr. Fareeha is founding member of the Sila Initiative. She writes articles for thesilainitiative.org and co-hosts the CONNECTIONS podcast.
