A Heart Connected to Allah

A 5-day residential immersive journey into the Names of Allah, designed to deepen our understanding of who Allah is — and how knowing Him transforms the way we live.

Shaykh Shaqur Rehman
Shaykh Dr Mostafa Ash-Shaybani
Shaykh Farid Haibatan
Shaykh Dr Ali Ahmed
24–28 August 2026Wokefield Estate, Berkshire
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The Retreat

Learn How Allah Introduced Himself to Us

Names of Allah calligraphy

Allah ﷻ has not left us to wonder who He is. Through His beautiful Names, He has introduced Himself to His servants — as the Most Merciful, the All-Knowing, the Protector, the Provider, the Near, the Responsive, the Wise, the Forgiving.

But the Names of Allah are not simply meanings to memorise. They are truths to live by. A Heart Connected to Allah is a 5-day retreat designed to help you understand the Names of Allah ﷻ and how they shape your heart, choices, worship, relationships, and character. This is an invitation to move beyond knowing about Allah — towards living with a heart deeply aware of Him.

5 DaysOf Immersion
40+ HoursOf Learning
FullProgramme Access
All MealsIncluded
As Though You See Him

The heart of the retreat

"That you worship Allah as though you see Him; and if you do not see Him, then indeed He sees you."— The Prophet ﷺ, defining Ihsan

To know Allah is to live differently. To trust differently when life becomes uncertain. To repent differently when you fall short. To worship differently when no one else sees. To walk through life with the awareness that your Lord is near — watching, knowing, providing, guiding, and responding.

The aim of this retreat is not only to study the Names of Allah, but to cultivate the reality of Ihsan: a heart that lives in the presence of Allah.

Lecture during the retreat
What You Will Explore

Know Your Lord. Transform Your Life.

Knowing Allah

How Allah introduced Himself to us through His beautiful Names and Attributes

The Heart

Deepening love, hope, and reliance — letting the Names transform how you feel

Daily Life

Letting His Names guide your choices, relationships, and character each day

Ihsan

Cultivating the awareness of Allah in all that you do — to live with Ihsan

Your Instructors

Scholars. Teachers. Guides.

Shaykh Shaqur Rehman

Shaykh Shaqur Rehman combines traditional Islamic learning with academic expertise, holding a PGCE and an MA in Applied Linguistics. He began his Islamic studies in Egypt before continuing in Syria and Saudi Arabia, memorising the Qur'an and gaining ijazah in recitation and various Islamic sciences, including theology and jurisprudence.

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Shaykh Dr Mostafa Ash-Shaybani

Shaykh Mostafa Shaybani is an Islamic teacher known for delivering practical reminders that connect classical Islamic knowledge with everyday life. His work focuses on strengthening faith, character, and community through teaching, lectures, and community engagement.

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Shaykh Farid Haibatan

Shaykh Farid Haibatan studied Electronic Systems Engineering at the University of Essex before continuing his Islamic studies at the Islamic University of Madinah. Since returning to the UK, he has taught Arabic and Islamic Studies for many years, translated well-known Islamic works such as Fortification of the Muslim, and currently serves as an Islamic studies lecturer and head of development.

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Shaykh Dr Ali Ahmed

Dr Ali Ahmad Shaykh has been actively serving the Muslim community since 2000. After completing a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, he travelled extensively to pursue Islamic studies and later obtained a PhD in Islamic Judiciary, specialising in arbitration and mediation in Muslim family law in the UK. He has also authored academic papers on fatwa, Muslim family law, and Islamic judiciary.

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What You Will Gain

Outcomes

Understand the meanings and realities of the Names of Allah ﷻ
Learn how Allah's Names shape belief, worship, trust, and character
Cultivate the reality of Ihsan: worshipping Allah as though you see Him
Strengthen your relationship with Allah through reflection, discussion, and practical application
Step away from daily distractions and reconnect your heart with your Lord
Connect with fellow students and the mashayikh, while strengthening your Eman through salah and worship
Brothers &
Sisters Sessions
Direct Access
to Scholars
Dedicated
Q&A Sessions
Congregational
Prayer
All Meals
Included
Accommodation
Included
The Setting

De Vere Wokefield Estate

Goodboys Lane, Reading, RG7 3AE · Berkshire

Wokefield Estate aerial view
Prayer and learning space
Hotel room

Nestled in the Berkshire countryside, De Vere Wokefield Estate is a grand manor house set within 250 acres of peaceful parkland. Just outside London, the estate offers a rare balance of seclusion and accessibility — making it an ideal setting for deep spiritual focus and community connection.

With elegant ensuite rooms, purpose-built conference facilities, and dedicated prayer spaces, it provides the perfect environment for students and scholars to learn, reflect, and recharge.

250Acres of Parkland
4★Hotel Standard
5Days of Immersion
From Our Previous Immersion

More Than a Course.
An Immersive Experience.

Hear from attendees who joined us for Ta’seel’s previousfive-day residential immersion.

I have attended various seminars and courses over the lastdecade. This has been the most beneficial for me.
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It was transformative, uplifting and eye-opening. The extensivework behind the scenes was simply amazing.
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The experience gave me the spiritual push I needed to take myIslamic learning more seriously.
Retreat AttendeeTa’seel Immersion 2025
The teachers were incredibly talented and conveyed the messagein such a thoughtful and sophisticated manner.
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The scholars went the extra mile and gave attendees theirpersonal time whenever it was requested.
Retreat AttendeeTa’seel Immersion 2025
Excellent course and excellent teamwork. I really enjoyed andbenefited from the experience, and the atmosphere was incredible.
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Five days of learning, worship and meaningful connectionin an environment designed to help you step away from everydaydistractions and focus on what matters most.

Draw Near to Allah.
Live with Ihsan.

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Retreat Packages

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Shared room, single room, or day delegate. All packages include full access to the programme.

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  • Course Notes
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*Full Board Meals run from Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 5.

⏳ Only 15 spaces remain. Due to the intensive nature of this retreat and our commitment to personalised mentorship, spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Once these places are taken, registration will close. Secure your space today with a £95 deposit.
Questions

FAQs

When is the event?

Monday 24th August – Friday 28th August 2026.

Where is the event?

De Vere Wokefield Estate, Goodboys Lane, Reading, RG7 3AE, Berkshire.

Does the accommodation price include lectures?

Yes. When you book the accommodation, the price includes full board meals and all lectures over the week.

What type of rooms are available?

All rooms are standard hotel rooms. Twin rooms will have two single beds (shared between two participants); sole occupancy rooms will have either a double or single bed depending on availability. We are unable to guarantee specific bed types as room allocations are done by the hotel.

Will towels and toiletries be provided?

Yes. The hotel is a 4★ property fully serviced daily, with towels, bed sheets, and amenities replaced as required.

What is your cancellation policy?

All bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your place to a family member or friend. Please inform us of the change by email — name changes are permitted up to 72 hours before the event begins.

Will the retreat be streamed online?

No. We will not be streaming the lectures live. This is a fully residential in-person experience.

Is this retreat open to brothers and sisters?

Yes. The retreat is open to both brothers and sisters. Accommodation will be arranged accordingly — sisters will share rooms with other sisters, and brothers with other brothers.

Have more questions? Email us at enquiries@taseel.org.uk