Join Shaykh Ammar Shinqiti and Shaykh Mohammed Mahmoud for an in-depth and transformational study of Islamic Creed (Aqeedah)
Date and time
April 4 · 6:30pm – April 6 · 3pm GMT+1
Location
The Markfield Institute of Higher Education
Ratby Lane
Markfield
LE67 9SY
United Kingdom
THE ESSENCE OF CREED (Aqeedah) Connecting to Allah through Belief
📚 Source Material: Al-Murshid al-Mu’een – Abd al-Wahid ibn Ashir
👤 Instructor: Shaykh Mohammad Mahmoud & Shaykh Ammar Shinqiti
Aqeedah: Connecting to Allah through Belief
This course is not about debate or controversy. It is about connecting to Allah through understanding His divine attributes (Sifat), His oneness, and His message. Using Al-Murshid al-Mu‘een as our guide, we will explore what it truly means to believe in Allah, His messengers, His angels, His books, and the Hereafter—not just as concepts, but as a practical way of living.
Rather than diving into abstract theology, we will focus on how these beliefs shape our hearts, actions, and relationships. How did the Prophet ﷺ embody these truths? How can we manifest them in our daily lives? How do we prepare for the Afterlife with conviction?
Join us in this essential journey of faith, with an emphasis on spiritual connection over argumentation.
What You Will Learn
📖 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Introduction to Aqeedah – The necessity of knowing Allah and belief in the unseen
🔹 Tawheed: The Oneness of Allah – Understanding Allah’s divine attributes
🔹 Belief in the Messengers – The role of prophets and their characteristics
🔹 The Six Pillars of Iman – Faith in Allah, His angels, books, messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree
🔹 Eschatology (Matters of the Hereafter) – Resurrection, judgment, paradise, and hell
🔹 The Islamic Creed and Its Importance – Following the belief of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah
Date: Friday 4th – Sunday 6th APRIL 2025
Location: Markfield Conference Centre (Islamic Foundation), Ratby Lane, Markfield, LE67 9SY
WHAT TO EXPECT & WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Expert scholars delivering interactive workshops and classes
- Private room accommodation and access to common rooms
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Unlimited tea/coffee and refreshments
- Outdoor nature walks and other activities
- Special night gathering of worship (qiyam-ul-layl programme)
- 24/7 access to onsite masjid
- Study materials
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- Busy Muslims who want to learn casually to gain a better understanding and grounding in Islam, to ultimately get closer to Allah Azza-wa-Jal
- This retreat is for brothers and sisters (aged 16+)
- This is aimed at beginner to intermediate level students
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of these fundemental components of the religion, grow spiritually, connect with like-minded individuals and with our Salik Society teachers; Shaykh Ammar Shinqiti and Shaykh Mohammed Mahmoud. See you there!
Contact: 07760724606
Email: SalikSociety@Gmail.com
Shaykh Ammar Shinqiti (Mauritania)
Shaykh Ammar Salim al Shinqiti is a classically taught Mauritanian scholar, and is the Principal of Salik Society. Shaykh Ammar studied for decades under the pre-eminent scholars of Mauritania such as Shaykh Muhammad Faal and Shaykh Muhammad Salem, and memorised all of the major poems of every branch of knowledge and the seven books of Hadith.
The Shaykh is a member of the International Union of Islamic Scholars; Professor of Islamic Legal Theory (Usūl) & Maxims (Qawa’id) at As-Salam Institute. He is also the Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence at the European Institute for Human Sciences & also the Senior Imam of the “Muslim Welfare House” in London.
Shaykh Ammar is committed to the revival of traditional Islamic scholarship through the study of classical texts, with a focus on the Maliki School of Jurisprudence. He is also one of the few English-speaking Mauritanian scholars in the World and is able to teach the Islamic Sciences to the highest level, in various languages (Arabic, French, English and Spanish).
Shaykh Mohammed Mahmoud (UK)
Shaykh Mohammed Mahmoud, a London-based scholar and Imam, studied Shari’ah in the UK under a number of esteemed scholars after earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology from University College London (UCL).
Serving as the Senior Imam at the Muslim Welfare House Mosque, Finsbury Park (2011-2018) and the East London Mosque (2018-2023), he provided religious guidance, led Friday sermons, and engaged in interfaith projects.
Currently, Shaykh Mohammed serves as the Shari’ah and Ethics Officer for a UK-based Islamic Finance Institution and co-founded the Salik Society with Shaykh Ammar Shinqiti, focusing on traditional Islamic sciences and spiritual development.
Shaykh Mohammed Mahmoud is also the Head of Sacred Compass, a London based da’wah organisation focussing on spiritual development and purification through providing a free mentoring programme.
ABOUT SALIK SOCIETY
Are you like most Muslims: interested in learning more about Islam, but don’t know where to start? Have previous courses demanded too much time from your already busy life? Do you want a connection to the authentic sources of Shariah but can’t make a full-time or even a part-time commitment? Have you always wanted to learn from classically trained scholars but found them inaccessible or sometimes out of touch?
Then Salik Society is just the right fit for you. Whether it’s a weekend intensive retreat or a short course, Salik Society caters to casual learners who seek to be anchored in religious orthodoxy while receiving the practical outcomes of knowledge, without having to go far or spend much time.
Our mission is to help busy Muslims develop a firm grounding in the sciences of the Shariah and translate that into a beautiful character mirroring that of the Messenger, peace be upon him.
Please take note of the following:
There’s a separate pricing option available for those opting to stay off-site. Previous attendees have stayed at the nearby Premier Inn and Travelodge. Even if you choose to stay off-site, you’ll still have full access to our activities, classes and meals. Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable as we reserve your place with the venue, and once booked, it cannot be cancelled.