Preparing for Ramadan - Birmingham

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Friday 21st February 2025

Time: 6:30PM (Doors will open at 6PM)

Venue: The Muath Trust, Stratford Street North, Birmingham, B11 1AR

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Preparing for Ramadan is a significant spiritual journey that can be enriched by following the steps of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). As the holy month approaches, it is essential to engage in self-reflection and increase acts of worship, echoing the Prophet’s practice of intensifying his devotion during this time. This includes establishing a routine of daily prayers, reading the Quran, and performing additional acts of charity, which the Prophet emphasised as vital during Ramadan. Additionally, seeking forgiveness for past transgressions and making sincere intentions to improve oneself aligns with the Prophet's teachings about renewal and repentance.

Preparing for Ramadan in the Footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): A Spiritual and Practical Guide

The month of Ramadan is very special to Muslims. It has a profound significance because it is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and increased devotion. As we prepare to embrace the blessings and challenges of this sacred month, it is essential to begin our preparation both spiritually and practically. This course is designed to guide you through the key aspects of Ramadan in terms of helping you make the most of this special time by getting prepared for it.

SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Spiritual Preparation: Strengthening your connection with Allah, setting intentions, and deepening your faith.
2. Practical Tips: Managing fasting, nutrition, and time to maintain energy and focus throughout the month.
3. Building Good Habits: Creating a meaningful daily routine that fosters both physical and spiritual growth.
4. Ramadan Etiquette: Understanding the significance of prayer, charity, and community.

Our goal is to help you enter Ramadan with a mindset that maximizes its spiritual benefits and enriches your connection with Allah, ensuring that you make the most of every moment of this blessed month.

Let’s begin this journey of preparation and growth together, with hearts full of intention and hands ready to embrace the beauty of Ramadan.

TEACHER - SHAYKH DR. SHAHRUL HUSSAIN

Dr. Shahrul Hussain is the Director & Head of Research at Ibn Rushd Centre of Excellence for Islamic Research. He is also visiting lecturer at Birmingham City University, School of Law

Dr Shahrul Hussain is a graduate of a traditional private Islamic seminary and completed the Dars-e-Nizami course in 1997. After graduating from the Seminary, he won a full scholarship to study at the prestigious University of Al-Azhar, and in 2001 he graduated from the Faculty of Islamic Jurisprudence and Law. In 2009, he completed his PhD at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

During his career Shahrul Hussain has held many posts in the field of education. He is very active in the field of Dawah and Islamic studies and more importantly research in the field of Islamic studies. His primary research focus is applied jurisprudence, Islamic legal theories and contemporary jurisprudence. He also has a keen interest in Hadith studies and Qur’anic studies.

TERMS & CONDITIONS AND EVENT RULES:

1. Strictly no video or audio recording is allowed.

2. Seating will be segregated and is on a first-come, first-served basis, this means if you arrive late, there is a chance you will not be allowed to enter the venue as there is a seating capacity. Due to the number of people who book tickets and then do not turn up to events, we need to oversubscribe for the events.

3. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or evict any individual or group at any time at the organiser’s discretion.

4. We will not provide any cash or financial refunds if you cancel or are unable to attend.

During this seminar, we will have a short fundraising segment to support Islamic Help’s Humanitarian Aid Projects.