SimplyIslam.sg presents Journey to Ihsan – A SimplyIslam Seekers’ Retreat.

Ihsan means beneficence, performance of good deeds, and it implies the doing of good deeds over and above what is just and fair. It is indicative of the intense devotion of man towards his Creator and Master and his enthusiasm for virtue and piety. The aim of Ihsan is to create a sense of inner piety in man and to train his sensibilities in a way that all his thoughts and actions flow from the fountainhead of the love of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.

Indeed we are living in a period of great technological advancements, colossal political and economic challenges, frequent natural calamities, and personal tribulations.  Muslims are realising that getting closer to the Love of Allah and His Messenger (s) is the way of reconciling the great tribulations of this age.  Young and old, they are turning towards Islamic spirituality. 

Throughout the centuries Islam has always been conveyed in a holistic fashion, through the articles of Islam, Iman and Ihsan.  At SimplyIslam, and at this Seekers’ Retreat, we want to explore the wealth of knowledge in spiritual sciences, and heritage of wisdom written and taught by learned scholars of the past and present.  Several local and international scholars will draw out this treasure of knowledge and scholarship, through which insha’Allah, we can effect great spiritual affluence and refinement of character.

Among the most critical need for Muslims today is to understand and embrace the concept of Ihsan as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his sincere companions and followers.  Through Ihsan we can enhance human values, character, spirituality and our relationship with society, community and the world.  Through the discourses in this Retreat, seekers will learn to manage their lives as a Muslim and assimilate traditional and spiritual values in the modern world. 

Join us in this Seekers’ Retreat, and embark upon this voyage of the soul ~ the Journey to Ihsan.

Journey to Ihsan – A SimplyIslam Seekers’ Retreat
Friday 30 Dec 2011 (9 am - 4.30 pm) & Saturday 31 Dec 2011 (9 am - 2 pm)

Venue:  SimplyIslam
152 Still Road, Singapore 423991
Fee: $60 Adult, $40 Student

Visit www.simplyislam.sg for details and online registration. For enquiries call 65474407 or email saira@simplyislam.sg. Click here to download the brochure.

The Speakers

1. œShaykh Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Kassim
2. œShaykh Ahmed Tijani
3. œShaykh Afeefuddin al-Jailani
4. œUstadh Mohammed Iqbal Abdullah
5. œUstadh Usama Canon
6. œBro Mustafa Davis
7. Bro Micah Anderson

Shaykh Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Kassim

Shaykh Ibrahim, 86 years, is one of Singapore’s most senior and knowledgeable Islamic scholar, and a highly recognised Islamic religious teacher, fluent in English, Malay, Arabic, Tamil and Urdu.  He teaches Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic Spirituality, Qur’anic Exegesis (Tafsir) and Hajj courses at various Mosques and institutions in Singapore.  He is an Assistant Registrar of Muslim Marriages, and an Arbitrator at the Shari’ah Court of Singapore.  He is a dedicated teacher and spiritual guide of the Qadiri and Chisti Sufi orders.  He is a senior member of the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) and also a member of the Asatizah Recognition Board, appointed by MUIS to approve all applications and oversee the professional conduct of all Islamic teachers in Singapore.  He is the Founder and Principal of Al-Fathhu Traditional Learning Centre.  In July 2011, the President of Singapore, Mr SR Nathan, presented the prestigious Anugerah Jasa Cemerlang (Meritorius Service Award) to Shaykh Ibrahim in recognition of his exceptional community service.  He was also listed among the “The 500 Most Influential Muslims” in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 editions. 

Shaykh Ahmed Tijani

Born in Ghana West Africa, Shaykh Ahmed Tijani studied Islamic Law and Jurisprudence, including Comparative Religion, Astronomy, Spiritual Science and Healing, Divine Poetry and Chanting, Singing, Fine Arts and Culture. He took Arabic and Islamic Studies at the Kulliyat Athakaffah Al Arabiyah in Ghana and studied and mastered the Biblical Science and History through the Methodist Missionary High School in Ghana. He specialized in Media Broadcasting and Mass-communications and also obtained a Master of Comparative Religion. He studied and memorized the Holy Qur’an at the age of 15 and the Holy Bible by the age of 20. He consistently advocates spiritual and interfaith interactions from a global perspective. He has traveled to over 105 countries worldwide giving numerous lectures and presentations at conferences, universities and public gatherings around the world.

Shaykh Afeefuddin al-Jailani

As-Sayyid As-Shaykh Afeefuddin al-Jailani is the 19^th direct descendant of the famous scholar and saint of Islam, Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Gaylani (472-561 Hijrah), and the 33^rd descendant of Prophet Muhammad (s).  He is one of the current leaders of Al-Qadriyah Sufi Order and specializes in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Shariah (Islamic Laws) and Tasawwuf (Islamic Spirituality).  Born in Baghdad in 1972, he pursued his academic and Islamic studies in Baghdad, and was the Imam and Khatib in several Mosques.  Shaykh Afeefuddin has many students and disciples throughout the world who are seeking guidance and knowledge from him – from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Iraq, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.  He is the Head of Darul Qadriyah International and the Chairman of Al-Wariseen Trust and has participated and lectured in many humanity and Islamic seminars and conferences in the Middle East, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Sri Lanka, United States, Indonesia, and others.

Ustadh Mohammed Iqbal Abdullah

Ustadh Mohammed Iqbal embraced Islam 25 years ago and is now considered one of Singapore’s most learned (‘alim) Islamic scholar. He studied at the International Islamic University Islamabad (Pakistan) and also at Al-Azhar University (Cairo). He also studied intensively under the tutelage of world-renowned scholar, Allahyarham Sheikh Umar al-Khatib. Ustaz Mohamed Iqbal has taught Islam and Arabic language for more than 10 years.  He is currently the Director at the Azizah Chishty Quranic Centre and has taught at Darul Arqam Singapore, and currently conducts regular classes at his own centre and at several Mosques in Singapore.  He has also written several books among them being: Hajj & Umrah – A Step-by-Step Practical Guide, The Divine Kingdom, The Miraculous Journey Al-Isra Wal-Mi’raj, The Reliance of the Believer in Ramadan and Ramadan Supplications in Singapore Mosques.

Ustadh Usama Canon

Born and raised in California, Usama Canon embraced Islam in 1996 and has been a student of the tradition ever since, studying various Islamic Sciences both stateside and abroad under some of today’s foremost scholars in America, Morocco, Egypt and Yemen. During the last decade, Usama served as the Outreach Director and an Arabic Instructor at Zaytuna Institute, as well as a Muslim Chaplain for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Ustadh Usama Canon is the Founding Director of Ta’leef Collective, a community based non-profit focused on assisting converts to Islam and creating healthy social and sacred spaces. He is also a spiritual advisor to the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN), visiting Chicago monthly in this capacity. In addition to speaking in various communities throughout the United States, Usama leads workshops and retreats worldwide.His professional interests include contemporary issues and solutions related to the American Muslim experience, as well as the development of support systems for ex-offenders. Usama resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and four children.

Mustafa Davis

Mustafa Davis embraced Islam in February 1996. After traveling to many Muslim countries he attended the Badr Institute for Arabic and studied various Islamic Sciences with a focus on Shafi’i Fiqh at Dar al-Mustafa Institute in Tarim, Yemen. In 2003, he returned to the USA where he pursued studies in filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. Upon graduation Mustafa relocated to Abu Dhabi where he established the Media Division of the Tabah Foundation for Islamic Studies and Research. He held the executive positions of Media Division Director, Film Producer/Director and Media Advisor.  In 2008 he relocated to California and founded the award winning production company, Cinemotion Media, producing feature documentary films as well as music videos, commercials, educational films, corporate videos, and short films. His work has been showcased internationally on various channels and at international film festivals, screenings and exhibitions.

Retreat Topics

• œThe Goodly Life: Submission & Spirituality
• œThe Heart’s Call
• œThe Sultan of Saints: Life of Shaykh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani
• œProphet MuhammadH – An Ocean of Serenity
• œManners Maketh a Man… And Woman
• œSpiritual Bypassing
• œCome As You Are

Registration

The retreat fee is only $60 for adult individuals (Student: $40 only) and includes lunch and refreshments on both Retreat days.  Seekers will also receive a translation of the work of Imam al-Haddad’s entitled “Treatise on Discipline in the Path of the Seeker” (Risalah Adab Suluk Al-Mureed), which will be used for discussions in the Retreat. All discussions will be conducted in the English language.

Payment Details

Payment, by cash, cheque or NETS, can be made personally at SimplyIslam during office hours.  For cheque payment, please issue a crossed cheque payable to As-Siddiq Centre for Islamic Studies Pte Ltd.  Please write your name and contact number on the reverse side of the cheque indicating “Journey to Ihsan” and mail the cheque to:

As-Siddiq Centre for Islamic Studies Pte Ltd
152 Still Road
Singapore 423991

For bank transfer payment, please transfer the funds to DBS Current Account 027-902298-1.

Organiser Information 

As-Siddiq Centre for Islamic Studies Pte Ltd
152 Still Road
Singapore 423991
Tel: (65) 65474407 | Fax: (65) 63486023
Website: http://www.simplyislam.sg
Online Registration: http://journeytoihsan.eventbrite.com

Contact Persons

Sis Saira Elley
Tel: 65474407 
Email: saira@simplyislam.sg

Ustaz Muhd Salleh
Tel: 65474407 
Mobile: 84285591
Email: salleh@simplyislam.sg