SUHBA 2012

SalamAlaikum,

A Youth Initiative is proud to present an opportunity to learn from the experience of British born Scholars &

teachers who have spent time in the Middle-east studying sacred knowledge.

TEACHERS:

Shaykh. Abdul Karim Morris (Syria, Damascus)

Ustadh. Ahmed Shaist (Yemen, Tarim)

Ustadh. Naveed Arif (Yemen, Tarim)

THEME:

Knowledge, Taqwa & Piety.

THE DATE:

Saturday 8th September & Sunday 9th of September 2012

VENUE:

Reading Islamic Centre 50/52 South St Reading Berkshire RG1 4QU

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE ‘A YOUTH INITIATIVE’ TEAM?

A Youth Initiative or AYI was formed by members of the Muslim community in Reading. Currently in its

embryonic stages A Youth Initiative is a Dawah project aimed at the brothers and sisters ranging from 14years -

30years old. In these times of turmoil, A Youth Initiative aims to re-connect the believers’ hearts to the Quran

and the Ahl-e- Bait. As from the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) “I leave behind two weighty

things, the Qur'an and the Ahlul Bayt” (Sahih). This Ilm (knowledge) will be brought to you by leading

Scholars and teachers of the Ahl-e-Sunnah wa'al Jamah (As sawad al-azam) as the wise saying goes

“Knowledge is taken from the presence of Scholars, not the pages of books.”

“Preparing a generation of leaders who embody a combination of sincerity and high morals with an aspiration

to realise their knowledge, envision the bigger picture and have a true conceptualisation of the contemporary

context” Habib Ali 'Zain Al- Abideen' Al- Jifri.

SUHBA 2012

WHAT IS A SUHBA?

Suhba meaning companionship, is a practice which is from the Sahaba (may Allah be pleased with them), the

Sahaba would crave the Suhba of the messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and would prefer

the Suhba of the Prophet (P.B.U.H) over anything and everything, such was their love and craving. The

Prophet (P.B.U.H) said “Honour the Scholars as they are the Inheritors of the Prophets,” therefore in order to

inherit the light of the Prophet (P.B.U.H) one must at study at the feet of the Scholars.

WHO ARE THE SHAYKHS?

Shaykh Abdul Karim Morris: Born in Liverpool, England. A revert Muslim, after successfully completing an MSc in computer science and also

a PGCE, in 1998 he embarked upon the pursuit of the Islamic disciplines, studying for over seven years in the

blessed land of Damascus, initially at the Abū Nūr Institute. Whilst there he undertook the study of a number

of classical disciplines, including Tajwīd, Arabic Language, Grammar, Morphology, Rhetoric, Hadīth,

Jurisprudence and Theology. He studied Tajwīd under Shaykh Anas Al-Hibry and Shaykh Māhir Munajjad.

USTADH NAVEED ARIF Born in Woking, England. After successfully completing his studies he embarked upon the pursuit of the Islamic

disciplines, studying for over a year in the blessed land of Damascus, he undertook the study of a number of

classical disciplines, including Tajwīd, Arabic Language and Grammar. He studied Tajwīd under Shaykh Anas Al-

Hibry. He now continues his studies in the blessed lands of Tarim, Yemen studying at Dar al-Mustafa.

USTADH SHAIST KHAN: Born in London, starting his studies with various Ulema including the notable Shaykh Muhammad Abu Bakr

Bashuaib, the pursuit of knowledge took him to blessed lands of Yemen, in the city of Tarim where he has been

for 8 years and is currently still studying.

COST, IF YES, WHAT DOES THE COST COVER?

£40 covers 2 days of learning, accommodation, learning material provided, 3 scholars, 2 meals on Saturday, 2

meals on Sunday as well as providing light refreshments throughout the two days. In addition, a

complimentary gift will be given to the attendees. The Suhba will ensure a life changing experience through

the characteristics and knowledge of the Shaykh and Ustaadh’s. Furthermore, the money that is carried over

will be used for future events by AYI to benefit Reading’s Muslim community.

HOW DO YOU PAY?

Arrive promptly at 9:15am and register and please bring the correct amount in cash on the day, which is, £40.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE OF THE SUHBA?

Listed below in Appendix 1.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

1. A sleeping bag/ duvet

2. Toiletries (toothbrush/Miskwaak, shampoo, towel)

3. Additional pair of clothes

SUHBA 2012

Appendix 1: Timetable

Saturday 8th September 2012 Sunday 9th September

4:00am 4:30am 5:00am

The Night Prayer- Qiyam ul Layl with Imam. Sher Afzal

5:30am Fajr Fajr

6:00am

Surah Yasin/ Wadhaif

7:00am

8:00am

9:00am 9:30am

Registration

Breakfast

Introduction to Suhba

10:00am Divine Key 1

Divine Key 8

11:00am Divine Key 2

Divine Key 9

12:00pm Lunch Lunch

1:00pm

1:30pm Zuhr Zuhr

2:00pm Divine Key 3 Divine Key 10

3:00pm 3:30pm

Divine Key 4

Divine Key 11

Rest /Break Rest/ Break

4:00pm Divine Key 5

Divine Key 12

5:00pm Divine Key 6

Concluding Dars.

6:00pm Dinner Key 7

Asar

7:00pm Dinner

8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9: 45pm

Maghrib

Q/A Contemporary Issues

Isha

10:00pm

11:00pm Sleep