PAST SAUNTERS

2013 – ISLE OF WIGHT

After the successful debut of the Khatam on the Coast in Eastbourne in 2012, the Isle of Wight was geared up to take the khutam experience to new heights, and it did just that. With the luscious and truly splendid views of the Needles as a back-drop, along with the picturesque coastal scenery, this island saunter truly lived up to expectations.

THE JOURNEY

The journey began at Portsmouth docks with a ferry trip to the Isle of Wight. Once on the island, the walk got underway starting at the Needles Park. From there walkers moved towards Alum Bay and on to Tennyson Monument, which marks the highest point of the chalk cliffs of West Wight at 482ft above sea-level. The poet Alfred Lord Tennyson lived in the area in the 1870’s and was known to walk daily on the downs, composing his works. The granite cross was erected in his memory in 1897.

After a long day of walking, cod and chips provided participants with a true English coastal dinner! On the following day, the group took part in activities including horse riding and archery, and made a final stop at the Needles, before it was time to head back home.

THEME

Along the way, walkers stopped to recite Qur’an and sing nasheeds, as well as hear short Islamic talks and reminders by our resident teachers. The programme included the Khatam (completion and supplication) of the Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi course as well as a reflection upon the meanings found in the last 10 verses of Surah al-Imran (Q3.190 -200). These verses mention the creation of the heavens and the earth, dhikr (remembrance of God), resurrection, Heaven and Hell, the People of the Book, taqwa (God consciousness) and patience, amongst other topics.

TEACHERS

- Sh Thaqib Mehmood
- Dr Saquab Ashraf
- Dr Ibrahim Harvey
- Al-Birru Wal Taqwa (Nasheeds)

KIDS ACADEMY:

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Q-CLUB

We are excited to announce that we will cover a new Sura Joseph (Q. 12) at our new venue Waterstones in Central London this academic year 2024/25. The next Q-Club of term 1 will be on 29 October 2024. Click on Q-Club for details.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:

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