The Guiding Light: A 4-week detailed study of Surah An-Nur
By Nakheel Women’s Group
The Tafseer will be taught and delivered by Shaykh Shaqur Rehman.
When: Every Saturday in Ramadhan from 11 am to 1pm
Where: Online
Nakheel have partnered with HHUGS to provide the attendees of the course the opportunity to reap rewards upon rewards, as funds raised from the course will go towards supporting HHUGS
To learn more and get your Early Bird discount: https://theguidinglight.eventbrite.co.uk
[Early bird discount available until Wednesday 7 April and will be £12.00 thereafter]
Who are Nakheel Women's Group?
Nakheel is a women-led community-based organisation that serves as a platform for engagement, development and enlightenment of Muslim women. We take inspiration from the wives of the Prophet (saw) and other female companions who inspired women to seek knowledge and remain firm in faith through exemplifying such characteristics.
In today’s society where there is a shortage of personal growth and Islamic development of Muslim women, we aim to provide a long term Tarbiyyah programme in a female-friendly environment where Muslim women can learn and find belonging, unity and ultimately sisterhood. For the past few years, Nakheel has been successfully running regular classes, seminars and projects whilst catering for the needs of mothers with children by providing crèche facilities.
Alhamdulillah we have a growing team of sisters who help to expand our work every year, from organising public conferences, to charity fundraising bazaars and many other sisters lead initiatives for the community.
The name ‘Nakheel’ takes inspiration for the Arabic for date palm tree. The date palm is known for having strong foundations, which can withstand tough conditions. On top of providing sisters with a space to learn, we aim to build sisterhood, provide tarbiyyah and develop firmly grounded sisters, the nurturers of generations.
We welcome all sisters who are eager to learn about the deen and seeking a sense of unity and sisterhood.
The Prophet (saw) said, “Verily, Allah will say on the Day of Resurrection: Where are those who love each other for the sake of my glory? Today, I will shelter them in my shade on a day when there is no shade but mine.” (Sahih Muslim)
Testimonials about Nakheel Women's Group
“I am truly grateful to Allah for bringing me together with you amazing sisters in Nakheel. SubhanAllah, I feel the sisters in Nakheel have the element and the love of Allah that brings us together….” April 2020
“Coming to Nakheel classes is my break from the busy week. It’s like my ‘me-time’, I am able to focus on nourishing my mind and soul while in the company and comfort of other sisters in similar situations as me” August 2019
Who is Shaykh Shaqur Rehman?
Shaykh Shaqur Rehman has completed a PGCE along with an MA in Applied Linguistics. He preceded his secular studies with a traditional Islamic education beginning in Egypt in 1999-2001 which he further developed in Syria and Saudi Arabia whilst teaching English in various universities and institutions. During his Islamic studies, he managed to memorise the Holy Qur’an and attain authorisation (Ijaza) in recitation and various Islamic Sciences including Theology and jurisprudence. Shaykh is currently a Senior Advisor at the Islamic Council of Europe.
When and where will this course take place?
Will we get course notes?
Where will funds from ticket sales go?
As well as learning about this beautiful Surah, this course will be an amazing opportunity for you to reap rewards upon rewards, as funds raised from the course will go towards supporting HHUGS (Helping Households Under Great Stress). A portion of the profits from ticket sales will be allocated to HHUGS.
If I sign up to fundraise, where will the funds go?
As part of this partnership, HHUGS and Nakheel have agreed that besides the ticket sales profits, those that wish to fundraise for HHUGS can and the funds raised from all those that have signed up through Nakheel Women’s Group course will be totalled and split between the two institutions with 65% of funds to be allocated to HHUGS and 35% of funds to be allocated to Nakheel Women’s Group’s projects.
HHUGS will be using these funds as part of their Ramadhan campaign to help support families impacted by counter terror legislation. We currently provide financial, pastoral and practical assistance to over 200 families facing fear, poverty and isolation. We aim to relieve hardship, restore hope and rebuild lives.