Al-Ḥikam
al-‘Aṭā’iyyah
Join us in an enlightening fortnightly exploration of Ibn Atā’illah al-Sakandari’s Hikam (Book of Wisdoms)—a timeless masterpiece of spiritual insights that guide us on the path of reliance on Allah, sincerity, and purification of the heart.
Through these interactive sessions, we uncover the deep meanings behind the Hikam, bridging classical wisdom with practical life lessons, and reflecting on how these teachings apply to our modern spiritual struggles. Whether you are a student of knowledge or simply seeking spiritual clarity, this series offers an opportunity to nourish the soul and strengthen your connection with Allah.
Al-Ḥikam
al-‘Aṭā’iyyah
fortnightly exploration of Ibn Atā’illah al-Sakandari’s Hikam (Book of Wisdoms)
1. Deep Self-Reflection & Spiritual Awareness
Reassess Your Relationship with Allah. The series will challenge you to question your reliance on the dunya, false attachments, and anxieties about the future. It will help answer questions like “Why do I worry so much about things beyond my control?” and “What does true contentment look like?”. Through it, you’ll gain clarity on spiritual struggles, learning how to detach from worldly distractions and return to true reliance (tawakkul) on Allah.
2. Balancing Effort & Divine Trust
A central theme in the Hikam is understanding effort (kasb) versus divine will (qadr). This series will help you navigate stress, career worries, relationships, and life’s uncertainties, learning how to work diligently without being consumed by anxiety over results.
3. Purification of the Heart
Detach from the Ego, Attach to Allah. Much of our inner turmoil comes from pride, self-reliance, and attachment to praise or blame. The Hikam teaches us how to purify the heart (tazkiyah), detach from the ego (nafs), and embrace sincerity (ikhlas) in worship and daily life. We will explore questions like “Why do I care so much about others’ opinions?” and “How do I remove arrogance and self-doubt?” – and hopefully try and a move to a place of contentment and improved self-esteem.
4. Practical Spirituality for Modern Life
This series isn’t just theoretical—it’s a practical guide to navigating modern life with an Islamic spiritual framework. You’ll learn how to cultivate contentment (rida), gratitude (shukr), and presence (hudoor) in a world filled with distractions and anxiety. We will address questions like: “How do I stay spiritually grounded in a fast-paced world?” and “How do I turn everyday challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth?”. Students will be challenged to put into practice everything that they learn and commit to self improvement – one moment at a time!
Course Details
Time Commitment
Fortnightly Uploaded
Lesson Duration
1hr
Course Duration
ongoing
Format
Online Recordings
Course Start Date
Started - All classes recorded and available upon joining
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes are fortnightly, beginning at 7:30 PM (Straight after Isha). Live classes take place at the Faizan al-Rasool Institute, 95-97 Drews Lane, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands , B8 2QE.
All classes are recorded and available within 48 hours of the class, so by signing up students have access to these for 12 months.
No prior booking is required! You are welcome to attend in person at any time without needing to sign up in advance. Just walk in and join us!
No, attendance is completely free. There are no charges for attending live sessions.
Yes! All sessions are recorded. By signing up, you’ll get exclusive access to past and future recordings for 12 months, so you can catch up if you miss a session.
Everyone is welcome! The sessions are open to:
- Individuals, families, and children.
- Parents bringing children should take responsibility for them.
- A quieter space is available upstairs if parents prefer.
There is a dedicated space upstairs where women on their menses can sit comfortably during the session.
Yes! plenty of street parking is available near the centre.
Payment Plans
One-Off Payment
£299
- Access all Hikam Classes In person and recordings
- Access to our online whatsapp community
- Dedicated Support 7-days a week via our admin team
- Class Recordings
Monthly 1
£12/mo
£25 up-front (non-refundable)
then payments of £12 per month
- Free Cancellation anytime
- Access all Hikam Classes In person and recordings
- Dedicated Support 7-days a week via our admin team
- Class Recordings
- Bitesize flexible payments
- Access to our online whatsapp community
Monthly 2
£7/mo
£75 up-front (non-refundable)
then payments of £7 per month
- Free Cancellation anytime
- Access all Hikam Classes In person and recordings
- Dedicated Support 7-days a week via our admin team
- Class Recordings
- Bitesize flexible payments
- Access to our online whatsapp community