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PAST SAUNTERS

Click on a year below for full details about the location, route and theme for the walk in that particular year.

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2023 - BEACHY HEAD: A SAUNTER TO THE SEVEN SISTERS

Our tenth annual walk took place along the chalky white cliffs of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, East Sussex. A four-mile walk along the coast was broken up with short inspirational talks and reminders from CEI teachers. Against a back-drop of rugged natural beauty, a dars (lesson) of Qu’ran, prophetic traditions (ḥadīth), and relevant chapters from Imām al-Ḥaddād’s Book of Assistance to explore this theme in a meaningful way. taught in London Academy

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2022 - HASTINGS: A SAUNTER THROUGH PHASES

Our ninth annual walk was in Hastings, Sussex, completing our return journey across the coast from Eastbourne, through Birling Gap, Cuckmere Haven, to Seaford. Hastings offered a unique and exciting experience in both scenery and physicality.

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2019 - CUCKMERE HAVEN: UPS & DOWNS AT SOUTH DOWNS

For our eighth annual walk, we head to Seven Sisters, Sussex, completing our journey across the coast from Eastbourne, through Birling Gap, Cuckmere Haven to Seaford. As we walk up and down the seven peaks and troughs (and wade through Cuckmere river!) surrounded by stunning panoramic views of the English Channel, we will stop along the route for short talks, Qur’an recitation, ending with live nasheeds at the golf club by the Kenyan group Al Birru Wattaqwa. With the stunning backdrop, we will explore the concept of life’s ups and downs, using related Qur'an ayahs.

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2018 - STUDLAND: SAUNTER ON THE ROCKS

For our seventh annual walk, we headed to Studland Beach and Old Harry Rocks, completing our journey across the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, in Dorset. As we crossed the beach and ascended the cliffs, surrounded by green hills on one side and the open sea on the other, we stopped along the route for short talks and Qur’an recitation. With the stunning Old Harry Rocks as our backdrop, we explored the concept of rocks and hearts, using related Qur’an ayahs.

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2017 - LULWORTH COVE: A SAUNTER THROUGH DOORS

For our sixth annual walk, we headed to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, in Dorset. As we walked along the steep chalky slopes, surrounded by green hills on one side and the open sea on the other, we stopped along the route for short talks and Qur’an recitation. With the stunning Durdle Door as our backdrop, we explored the “Doors” of Paradise, and who will go through them.

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2016 - LOVEMORE EXMOOR: A SAUNTER WITH USAMA CANON

Our fifth CEI annual walk, took us to the beautiful Somerset coast at Exmoor. We celebrated FIVE years of sauntering along the coast with guests, including Usama Cannon on an exclusive 2 day UK trip. The weekend will kicked off on Friday evening with the CEI Annual Dinner at Royal Nawwab.

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2015 - DOVER: A SAUNTER WITH RUMI

St. Margaret’s Bay near Dover, provided the backdrop for this year’s annual walk. Our diverse group of students, teachers, performers, singers-and all those between- walked along the grassy clifftops, celebrating and reflecting upon the work of the great 13th century spiritual master and poet, Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi. The walk took us through St. Margaret Bay’s sloping hills, flanked with dramatic chalky cliffs, and to the Pines Garden where we were joined by Jumana Moon, a storyteller from award winning theatre group Khayaal for a special performance based on a short story written by Rumi. Further stops were made along the route for short inspirational talks...

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2014 - HASTINGS

With the bar being set at the Isle of Wight, this year’s walk was much anticipated. Sights were casted towards Hastings as it offered a unique and exciting experience in both scenery and physicality. With its steep inclines, fresh streams and woods, along with breath-taking views of the coastline, this walk was one for the hikers and photographers alike!

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2013 - ISLE OF WIGHT

After the successful debut of the Khatam on the Coast in Eastbourne in 2012, the Isle of Wight was geared up to take the khutam experience to new heights, and it did just that. With the luscious and truly splendid views of the Needles as a back-drop, along with the picturesque coastal scenery, this island saunter truly lived up to expectations.

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2012 - EASTBOURNE

Khatam on the Coast 2012 took place along the chalky white cliffs of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, East Sussex. A three-mile sponsored walk along the coast was broken up with short inspirational talks and reminders from CEI teachers. Against a back-drop of rugged natural beauty, a dars (lesson) of Surah al-Nas formed the khatam (completion) of the Tafsir of Jus Amma course, previously taught in Crawley.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:
Starts 20.05.24: Registration for the new 'Remembrance' short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details. Click on register to join.
Q-SYMPOSIUM:
starts 28.04.24: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2024’ day course is now open, click on for full course details. Click on register to join.
Q-CLUB:
We will continue our study of Q. 71 in term 3, starting on 30th April 2024, 7.15pm. Click on Q-Club for dates and details.
LONDON ACADEMY:
Term 3 will start on Friday 19 April 2024. Registration for this academic year is sold out! Click on London Academy for the term 3 timetable and details on our website for all other course details.
RAMADAN SHORT COURSE:
Forty Hadith on The Excellence of the Clear Qur’an by Mulla ‘Ali al-Qari. Click on Short Course for full details and to register.
KIDS ACADEMY:
Registration for term 3 beginning on 13th April 2024 in Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register, including ticketing options for siblings.
Q-CONNECT:
The next session is on 17th April 2024. We will continue to study Juzz Amma, focussing on Suras al-Tin (Q. 95) and al-‘Alaq (Q. 96). Registration for this online Zoom course is open. Click on Q-Connect for more details and register to join.  
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