The Concrete Foundation

For erecting any physical structure, a strong foundation is necessary. Similarly to build on a strong faith in religion, its fundamentals are very vital. This workshop is all about the fundamental principles of our religion, Islaam!

Based on a marvelous book compiled by one of the great scholars this ummah has produced, that is Muhi al-Deen Abu Zakariya Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Hizaami al-Nawawi  a.k.a. Imaam Nawawi

His magnanimous compilation of 42 authentic statements of our beloved Prophet Muhammad(sallallaahu alayhi wasallaam), describing the principles that are the foundation of Islaam... a time tested book written over 800 years!

Come, let's learn our foundation from the works of our classical scholar! Let's make our foundation strong to stand tall with Eemaan.

Why should you attend?

  • To learn the efforts and sacrifices done by our scholars for the sake of this Deen
  • To learn the beautiful statements of our beloved Prophet(sallallaahu alayhi wasallaam) which is going to help you reap rewards in this world and in the hereafter
  • To learn the various principles which is considered as 'the pivots of Islaam'
  • To increase your love for the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet(sallallaahu alayhi wasallaam)
  • To boost your Eemaan
  • To enhance your understanding of this beautiful Deen
  • To follow Deen based on the evidence

What would you get?

  • Well-organized Presentation
  • To learn the beautiful statements of our beloved Prophet(sallallaahu alayhi wasallaam) which is going to help you reap rewards in this world and in the hereafter
  • Concise Handout
  • Q&A Session to clear your doubts with the Shaykh
  • GEMS and advices from the Shaykh

About the Instructor

Tariq Appleby was born and grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. His family background is a mix of Malay, Indian and European descent; his great grandfather was English.

After completing High school Tariq attended the Islamic University of Madinah to pursue Islamic studies. He completed his Diploma in Arabic and then in 2007 graduated with a B.A. in Ḥadīth studies.

Sheikh Tariq Appleby has taught for a number of Islamic centres in Cape Town, and was working as a teacher in the Discover Islam Centre (DIC) with Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick. He also taught at Al-Hijra foundation, which offers short courses and youth programmes in Cape Town.

Sheikh Tariq is married and has three children. His hobbies include hiking and martial arts.

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Fee Structure
  Illume Students* First time to Illume**
Working Professionals INR 600 INR 750
Students, Teachers, Home makers & others not belonging to above category INR 400 INR 500
* - Those who have attended at least 1 workshop of Illume Academy prior to this workshop
** - Those who have never attended even 1 workshop of Illume Academy prior to this workshop

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