Join us for an exclusive three-day Hanafi knowledge-intensive in which we’ll embark on a journey covering works in law (fiqh), theology (ʿaqida), and ethics (adab), participate in guest seminars, and bask in the wondrous secret of Divine guidance gifted to Imam Abu Hanifa, as extracted from the pure Muhammadan shariʿa. (NO LIVESTREAM | LIMITED SPACES)

The intensive will comprise readings of multiple short works from across the Hanafi scholarly tradition, and its purpose is to supplement and support ongoing madhhab studies and the development of students. The programme is primarily geared towards those who have previous exposure to studying classical texts, and thus it is not recommended for beginner students.

The intensive is open to both men and ladies, and spaces are limited. Participants will be expected to attend all sessions live and uphold proper decorum, as is befitting of a student of knowledge. Unfortunately, there is no livestream available for this course.

• Classes will be segregated.
• The fee includes snacks, lunch, and dinner (where applicable) which will be served on-site.
• There are no childcare facilities available.

Location: The City Retreat: 70-74 Church Gate, Leicester LE1 4AL, UK

(Early-Bird Rate ends on 31st May 2026)

Course Texts

[1] Tuḥfat al-mulūk (TBC: Ṣayd wa al-ḍabāʾiḥ)
The Gift of Kings (TBC: Hunting and Sacrifices)

[2] Najāt al-arwāḥ fī aḥkām al-nikāḥ
The Salvation of Souls in the Rulings of Marriage

[3] Risāla fī al-farq bayna al-Ashʿarīyya wa al-Māturīdiyya
A Treatise on the Difference between the Ashʿarīs and the Māturīdīs

[4] Dafʿ al-ḍarar fī al-tarakhkhuṣ fī taʾkhīr al-ṣalāt fī al-safar
Repelling Harm Regarding the Dispensation in Delaying Prayer during Travel

[5] Waṣiyyat Abī Ḥanīfa ilā Yūsuf b. Khālid al-Ṣamtī
The Counsel of Abū Ḥanīfa to Yūsuf b. Khālid al-Ṣamtī

(* The study of the Tuhfat al-Muluk is ongoing from previous years.)

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE*

Day 1 (Fri July 24th):
Morning Sessions:
9:00 am – 9:30 am: Registration & Welcome
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Session 1
Lunch Break:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:15 pm: Salat al-Jumuʿa (Discretionary: On-site or Off-site)
Early-Afternoon Session:
3:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Session 2
Break:
4.45 pm – 5.00 pm: Refreshment Break
Late-Afternoon Session:
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Session 3
6.45 pm: Salat al-ʿAsr
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm: Dinner
Evening Session:
8.00 pm – 9.00 pm: Session 4
9.10 pm: Salat al-Maghrib
[Optional] Late-Night Session
9.20 pm – 10.00 pm: General Nasiha and Q&A

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Day 2 (Sat July 25th):
Morning Sessions:
9:00 am – 10:45 am: Session 5
10:45 am – 11:00 am: Refreshment Break
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Session 6
Lunch Break:
1:15 pm: Salat al-Zuhr
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Lunch
Early-Afternoon Session:
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Session 7
4.30 pm – 4.45 pm: Refreshment Break
Late-Afternoon Session:
4:45 pm – 6:30 pm: Guest Session 1
6.45 pm: Salat al-ʿAsr
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm: Dinner
Evening Session:
8.00 pm – 9.00 pm: Guest Session 2
9.09 pm: Salat al-Maghrib
[Optional] Late-Night Session
9.20 pm – 10.00 pm: General Nasiha and Q&A

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Day 3 (Sun July 26th):

Morning Sessions:
9:00 am – 10:45 am: Session 8
10:45 am – 11:00 am: Refreshment Break
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Session 9
Lunch Break:
1:15 pm: Salat al-Zuhr
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Lunch
Early-Afternoon Session:
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Session 10
4.30 pm – 4.45 pm: Refreshment Break
Late-Afternoon Session:
4:45 pm – 6:30 pm: Session 11 & Farewell
6.45 pm: Salat al-ʿAsr
7:00 pm: [Optional] Dinner Outing

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*N.B. The schedule is subject to change at the organiser’s discretion.