✦ Education
Knowledge. Faith.
Preparation.
Our education programme welcomes students, graduates, professionals, families, and the wider community. Through scholar-led courses, open dialogue, and workshops, we explore Islamic teachings and the Shiʿī intellectual tradition rooted in the teachings of the Ahlulbayt — deepening our understanding of faith and practice in an age of intiẓār.
✦ Our educational vision ✦
We do not teach for information alone — we teach for understanding, conviction, and responsible action.
Our approach is rooted in the belief that education is not merely the transfer of knowledge, but the cultivation of wisdom, character, and purpose. We aim to nurture minds that think critically, hearts that remain sincere, and individuals who strive to live by the values of Islam, preparing themselves for the return of the Imam (AJTFS).
“Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.”
Depth over Breadth
True understanding requires depth. We prioritise careful study and mastery, following the scholarly tradition preserved through the teachings of the Ahlulbayt.
Tradition Meets Inquiry
We engage with the classical Shiʿī scholarly tradition while encouraging thoughtful reflection and meaningful inquiry.
Ethics in Action
Knowledge carries responsibility. Inspired by the example of the Ahlulbayt, learning should shape our character and how we live.
Learning in Community
Learning thrives in conversation. Through dialogue and shared reflection, we grow together as a community of seekers.
Lifelong Growth
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey. We encourage a continued commitment to learning, reflection, and spiritual growth.
Accessible Learning
Meaningful religious education should be open and accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.
Our approach
Three doors into learning
Structured Learning
Scholar-led programmes built on careful study, clear progression, and intellectual depth.
- Curriculum-based teaching
- Grounded in the Shiʿī scholarly tradition
- Structured discussion and reflection
Faith & Contemporary Relevance
Connecting Islamic belief to the realities of modern life.
- Identity and purpose
- Character and responsibility
- Living faith in everyday life
Scholar–Community Dialogue
Creating meaningful access and dialogue between scholars and the community.
- Open Q&A formats
- Honest and thoughtful discussion
- Bridging scholarship and community
✦ Ask the Scholar ✦
A space for thoughtful engagement with scholars and the living intellectual tradition of Islam.
Ask the Scholar sessions create an environment where the community can engage directly with scholars through open dialogue and serious inquiry. Rather than one-way lectures, these gatherings encourage participants to ask questions, explore challenging ideas, and engage with the intellectual tradition of Shiʿī Islam in a spirit of curiosity and reflection.
Students, graduates, professionals, and community members examine topics ranging from theology and philosophy to the contemporary questions facing Muslims today — cultivating a culture of thoughtful questioning, intellectual humility, and meaningful engagement with religious scholarship.
Round-table discussion with scholars in an open and interactive setting.
Students, graduates, young professionals, and members of the wider community seeking deeper engagement with Islamic thought.
Theology and belief, the teachings of the Ahlulbayt, identity and contemporary issues, Islamic practice, and philosophical inquiry.
Open Q&A, reflective dialogue, and direct engagement with scholars.
Our scholars & speakers
Voices from across the tradition
Our sessions bring a diverse range of scholars and speakers to the community — because diversity of voice is key to a living, thoughtful tradition.
Previous courses & workshops
What we've delivered
A look at the programmes we've run over the years — many of which return for new cohorts.
The Spiritual Struggle
Refining the self — scholar-led sessions on practical akhlaq rooted in the school of the Ahlulbayt (AS).
Guided by Faith
A six-week journey through the essentials of Islam — belief, practice, and purpose — with Syed Zafar Abbas (online, with open Q&A throughout).
Imamah to Marja'iyah
Tracing the chain of guidance from Imamah, through the ghayba, to the institution of the marja'iyah.
The Saviour of Mankind
The Mahdi (AJ), the idea of a universal saviour, and living with purpose in the West while awaiting him.
Ask the Scholar
Recurring round-table sessions — open dialogue and serious inquiry directly with scholars.
Until Our Final Breath
An evening of reflection, reconnection and renewal — Qur'an, lecture and du'a on staying steadfast in faith, with Sayed Kumayl Hussain.
The Invisible Hijab
Upholding values beyond dress — a discussion on modesty of character and conduct, with Sr Zahra al-Alawi and Sheikh Afzal Merali.
The Secrets of Fatima
An exploration of the life and legacy of Sayyida Fatima (SA) with Sayed Ali Radhawi — hosted at City University in collaboration with City ABSOC.
The Seal of Prophethood
A six-week course on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) — his biography, the miracle of prophethood, the noble companions, and the proofs of successorship — with Sayed Mohammad Kadhim Al-Modarresi.
Understanding Creed
A ten-week in-depth analysis of the five pillars of religion — Tawheed, Adalah, Nabuwwah, Imamah, and Qiyama — with Sayed Hussain Modarresi.
Islamic Theology
A four-week Ramadan course discussing the book 'Islamic Theology' with Ayatollah Sayed Fadhel Milani — free sessions, iftar served.
Identity & the Saga of Hope
An interactive workshop with Hajj Jalal Moughania, author of 'Husayn: The Saga of Hope' — exploring identity and purpose.
Islam's Relevance in the Western Society
A four-part series on faith in the modern West — wilayah and the role of Imam Mahdi (AJTF), morality and preparation, the Ahlulbayt's vision for an ideal society, and the saviour of mankind as a call to action.
✦ Seek knowledge ✦
Start where you are.
Complete beginner or lifelong student — there is a circle for you, and a seat already waiting.
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Enrol in a course
Scholar-led courses — book online, join in person or from home.
The Spiritual Struggle — Refining the Self
A guided course on jihad al-nafs: discipline, sincerity, and growth.
Guided by Faith — A Journey Within Islam
Foundations of belief for new and returning learners.
Imamah to Marja'iyah
How divine guidance continues — from the Imams (AS) to today.
The Saviour of Mankind — Islam's Relevance in the West
The Awaited Saviour and the questions of our time.