Spiritual Retreat
Set in the scenic backdrop of the Snowdonia National Park, the Guidance Hub Spiritual Retreat aims to create an experience where we can truly connect with Allah Almighty.
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Focusing on:
Worship Spirituality Companionship |
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Our three-day spiritual retreat has been designed around a prophetic schedule of prayers and supplications throughout the day combined with physical activities to cultivate brotherhood and companionship. Over the three days participants will enjoy:
congregational prayers, dhikr gatherings, spiritual reminders, classes and discussions, nature hike, delicious meals and, fun games and activities.
congregational prayers, dhikr gatherings, spiritual reminders, classes and discussions, nature hike, delicious meals and, fun games and activities.
"Indeed, in the creation of the Heavens and the Earth and the alternation of the day and night there are signs for people of reason."
- (Quran 3:190)
Snowdon Lodge
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Snowdon Lodge is large 17th century grade 2 listed Welsh stone house. Set in the picturesque village of Tremadog, the house is perfect for our spiritual retreat. The house is central heated and has a woodburner in the large lounge. There is free broadband WiFi throughout. The ten bedrooms are different sizes with a mix of twins, doubles and large rooms sleeping five or six people. There are wash basins in most rooms and plenty of hot showers and toilets. There is a very large private car park around the property ideal for our activities, barbecue meal and outdoor-dining.
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Activities
Alongside our schedule of worship and gatherings of remembrance of Allah we have arranged a number of activities including: board games, pool tournaments, nature hike, beach sports and gorge scrambling.
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In the company of
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Shaykh Waseem AhmedShaykh Waseem started his search for sacred knowledge studying Arabic in the UK for a more than two years before leaving for Damascus in Ramadan 1426 (Oct 2005) to further his Arabic language studies at the Abu Nur institute.
In 2007 Shaykh Waseem started studying privately under his teachers, Shaykh Ahmad Al-Khatib, a graduate of the Fath institute and faculty of Shari’ah and a Friday speaker in the mosques of Damascus as well as a teacher in various Islamic institutes, and Shaykh Anas Al-Sharfawi, a graduate of the Fath institute, a teacher, Friday speaker and a research scholar. He completed works in Aqidah (Doctrine), Fiqh (Jurisprudence) , Spirituality, Arabic Grammar and Rhetoric. In 2008 alongside his private studies he attended the accelerated programme at the Dawli Institute for Arabic and Islamic sciences in Damascus. He completed a traditional curriculum and graduated in the summer of 2012. He was blessed to meet and study with some of the great scholars of Damascus including, Shaykh Mazin Bakir, Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Al-Shams. Some of the works he studied include the famous Hanafi work Al-Ikhtiyaar (fiqh) of Imam Abdullah Al-Mawsili in its entirety and most of Al-Ashbaah wa al-Nazha’ir (fiqh maxims) of ibn Nujaym, Mukhtasar Manar (fiqh principles) and Sullam Al-Munawraq (logic). Amongst the teachers he was fortunate to learn from was Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi. He studied many texts under him including; the Shama’il of Imam Al-Tirmidhi, the Principles of spirituality of Imam Ahmad Zarrooq, Adab Al-Suhbah of Imam Al-Sha’rani, The Sanusi Creed, parts of Al-Risalah Al-Qushayriyyah and the beginning of Iyha Uloom Al-Deen of Al-Ghazali. He also attended readings of some of the canonical hadith books (Sahih Muslim, Abu Dawud & Tirmidhi) with the Shaykh. He also attended lessons with Shaykh Muhammad Jumu'a, the great Hanafi jurist of Damascus, studying under him several works on fiqh; parts of Al-Ikhtiyaar, the Hidaya, Maraqi Al-Falah and Bada'i Al-Sana'i. He returned to the UK in 2012 and has been delivering lectures and regular courses around the UK since. Shaykh Waseem is a co-founder of ISNAD Insitute, Sacred Vows Introduction Service as well as Guidance Hub. Over the last decade Shaykh Waseem has taught hundreds of students the Sacred Islamic Sciences and has helped many young Muslims to reconnect to their faith and inspired many to establish new initiatives to benefit their local communities. Shaykh Waseem currently resides in Manchester with his wife and two children. You can follow Shaykh Waseem on Twitter and Instagram. |
FAQs
Q. What is included in the retreat fee?
A. The retreat fee includes: three nights accommodation at Snowdon Lodge, breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days, a guided nature trek, on-site activities, and entry to off-site gorge scrambling activity.
Q. Are children allowed?
A. The minimum age for this retreat is 16 years old. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Q. Are ladies allowed?
A. This retreat is for males only. A separate sisters only retreat has been arranged with our teacher Shaykha Noshin Gul.
Q. Is transport provided?
A. Transport is not included in the retreat. Attendees are required to make their own way to the retreat location. If you are not able to arrange transport please get in touch and we will check if anyone else is travelling from nearby.
Q. Can I bring my own food?
A. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided during the duration of our stay. You are welcome to bring your own food and snacks.
Q. Can I leave on Sunday 13th August?
A. Check-out will be at 9.00am on Monday 14th August. If you need to leave early you are welcome to leave after Asr prayer on Sunday 13th August.
Q. Is it ok if I'm a little late to arrive on Friday 11th August?
A. Yes, this is ok. We request that you try your best to let us know in advance.
Q. Can I choose which room I sleep in?
A. We will try our best to accommodate you in your preferred room wherever possible. We cannot guarantee any requests.
Q. Do I have to participate in all the activities?
A. We highly encourage participation in all the activities which have been carefully planned and selected to ensure you have the best experience. Participation in the activities is at the discretion of each individual. If you are not able to partake in any of the activities, we are unable to offer an alternative or offer a discount in the retreat fee.
Q. What is your cancellation policy?
A. There are no refunds available for this event. If you are unable to make it you are welcome to change the name on the booking and transfer your place to someone else.
A. The retreat fee includes: three nights accommodation at Snowdon Lodge, breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days, a guided nature trek, on-site activities, and entry to off-site gorge scrambling activity.
Q. Are children allowed?
A. The minimum age for this retreat is 16 years old. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Q. Are ladies allowed?
A. This retreat is for males only. A separate sisters only retreat has been arranged with our teacher Shaykha Noshin Gul.
Q. Is transport provided?
A. Transport is not included in the retreat. Attendees are required to make their own way to the retreat location. If you are not able to arrange transport please get in touch and we will check if anyone else is travelling from nearby.
Q. Can I bring my own food?
A. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided during the duration of our stay. You are welcome to bring your own food and snacks.
Q. Can I leave on Sunday 13th August?
A. Check-out will be at 9.00am on Monday 14th August. If you need to leave early you are welcome to leave after Asr prayer on Sunday 13th August.
Q. Is it ok if I'm a little late to arrive on Friday 11th August?
A. Yes, this is ok. We request that you try your best to let us know in advance.
Q. Can I choose which room I sleep in?
A. We will try our best to accommodate you in your preferred room wherever possible. We cannot guarantee any requests.
Q. Do I have to participate in all the activities?
A. We highly encourage participation in all the activities which have been carefully planned and selected to ensure you have the best experience. Participation in the activities is at the discretion of each individual. If you are not able to partake in any of the activities, we are unable to offer an alternative or offer a discount in the retreat fee.
Q. What is your cancellation policy?
A. There are no refunds available for this event. If you are unable to make it you are welcome to change the name on the booking and transfer your place to someone else.
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If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch
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admin@guidancehub.org |
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0161 870 6001
07983 432 900 |
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389 Waterloo Road
Manchester M8 9AB |