PrintBismillah.
As-salamu alaikum,
Alhamdulillah, two SeekersGuidance instructors, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, as well as Imam Afroz Ali of the al-Ghazzali Centre, attended the Seeking the Sacred Retreat that was held in Adelaide, Australia in April 2010. This years program revolved around the importance, etiquette, and benefits of seeking knowledge and was attended by over 100 people from Australia and New Zealand. The program was hosted by the al-Ghazzali Centre and ‘Ayn Academy.
Here are some pictures and videos that were taken during the course of the retreat as well as two talks that Shaykh Faraz delivered in Sydney after the retreat.
“The Importance of Balancing the Seeking of Knowledge and Family Obligations” - Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shaking the hands of children at the Adelaide Mosque - one of the oldest functioning mosques in Australia and a national historical site.
A selected pictorial overview of the 2010 Deen intensive.
Music by Nader Khan, Album: Take My Hand, Song Title: The Sound of Tears
All photography by Zahrah Habibullah-Williams, Souk Collective.
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Imam Afroz Ali, and Shaykh Yahya Rhodus were the three teachers at this year’s retreat.
Shaykh Yahya during a private dinner upon arriving to Australia.
The Adelaide Mosque - the oldest functioning mosque in Australia; it is recognized as a national historic site.
Shaykh Faraz delivering the khutbah at the Adelaide Mosque.
ShaykhYahya and Imam Afroz feeding some kangaroos.
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani feeding some kangaroos.
Imam Afroz giving a talk about the importance of seeking beneficial knowledge.
Shaykh Yahya speaking about the signs of the scholars of the akhirah.
Students listening intently to a talk by Shaykh Faraz.
Shaykh Yahya standing in front of the Pacific Ocean.
Shaykh Faraz listening to Imam Afroz during a question and answer session at a talk on Leadership and Activism in Sydney.
Shaykh Faraz giving a talk on Raising Righteous Children at the al-Ghazzali Centre in Sydney.
Imam Afroz and Shaykh Faraz during a boat ride with the Sydney Opera House in the background.
Imam Afroz, Shaykh Faraz, and Khuram Zaman at the Gallipoli Masjid in Auburn.
absolutely beautiful videos and pictures. Truly a beautiful event. I wish I was there. MashAllah!
Subhanallah….nice pictures..
and nice nasheed also…….Sound of Tears ..
Some wonderful photos and video from a blessed event. It was an honour to be in the company of such knowledgable Shuyookh and inspirational people. The photos of the kangaroo feedings are classic! Jazakhullahu khayr for the summary here, Sidi Khuram
Wasalaam, Hanan.
Masha Allah was indeed a pleasure to be at the retreat with my family. Indeed it was one that will not be forgotten. The shuyookh shared a lot of knowledge and the talks were very inspirational. May Allah swt bless them and their families. Ameen!
Masha’ Allah! Jazakum Allah khayr for the comments. The Australia trip was very memorable indeed, Alhamdulillah.