A 3 day spiritual retreat
The Al Rihla Retreat is a three day, brothers only, immersive spiritual program grounded in Islamic teachings and centred on love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It offers a dedicated space for worship, reflection, and learning through scholarly talks, team and sports activities, dhikr, and Halaqahs. The retreat aims to nurture inner purification, moral excellence, and a renewed commitment to living by the Sunnah.
Guest of Honour
Shaykh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri
Shaykh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri is a contemporary Muslim scholar and academic under the mentorship of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. Trained extensively in classical Islamic sciences alongside a distinguished academic career at the University of Toronto and the London School of Economics, he is currently pursuing doctoral research on international diplomacy. Alongside his scholarship, he advises Minhaj-ul-Quran International, lectures globally, authors influential works, and leads initiatives that bridge Islamic tradition with modern academia while promoting peace, inclusivity, and intellectual engagement.
Brotherhood
A sacred bond rooted in faith, compassion, and mutual responsibility. True brotherhood transcends ethnicity and nationality, uniting hearts through love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. It manifests in service to humanity, mutual support, and standing together for justice and peace. A shared commitment, for the sake of Allah.
Moral excellence
The alignment of one’s inner state with righteous outward conduct. True character is refined when the heart is oriented toward Allah, allowing virtues like sincerity, patience, humility, and mercy to emerge naturally in action. Moral excellence, is a expression of an inwardly guided and a spiritually anchored self.
Spirituality
Understanding and the Nafs through conscious struggle and self-awareness. Through Tazkiyah, the inner self is purified from ego and heedlessness, allowing sincerity and humility to take root. This inward refinement is guided by love for His Messenger ﷺ, aligning the heart with remembrance of Allah and purposeful living.
