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THEMES & DATES

OVERVIEW

Q-Reflect explores a series of core themes rooted in selected Qur’anic passages, examined through both scholarly insight and practical reflection. Each session moves from text to meaning, and from meaning to lived experience.

THEMES ACADEMIC YEAR 2026

Themes such as provocation, success and leadership approach the Qur’an not only as sacred text, but as a guide for emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and personal growth. Each topic is explored in two parts: a Qur’anic Deep Dive, followed by a group Reflection & Application workshop that connects timeless wisdom to contemporary practice.

Together, these sessions invite participants to rethink familiar concepts through a Qur’anic lens, fostering deeper self-awareness and more purposeful engagement with everyday life.

DATES

Scroll down for sessions details including passage and workshop information. Online registration is compulsory. The registration desk opens at 6.30pm in the cafe in the basement.

Next Session 3: Success: In the Pursuit of Excellence — Wednesday 10th June 2026.

Session 2: Provocation: Don’t Be Triggered — Wednesday 25th Mar 2026.

Session 1: Leadership: It’s All About Perspective — Wednesday 28th Jan 2026.

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Early Bird ends 3rd June 26. Limited capacity.

SESSION 3

Success: In the Pursuit of Excellence

Sura Al-Mu’minun (The Believers) Q. 23:1–11.

What does it truly mean to be successful, and are we measuring success by the same standards the Qur’an calls us to?

This session will consist of two parts: Brief Tafsir and Group Reflect.

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Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026.

Completion Connect

Qur’anic Deep Dive

Part One: Brief Tafsir

The first half of the evening begins with a guided reading and exegetical deep dive into these profound verses.

This introduction will set the stage for a reflective exploration of how the Qur’an redefines our understanding of success, moving beyond conventional measures to reveal the enduring, inner dimensions of true achievement.

Reflection & Application

Part Two: Group Reflect

The second half of the evening consists of an interactive workshop, where attendees will analyse the traits of success described in the verses, compare them with modern rules of achievement, and reflect on their practical application in daily life.

Through small-group discussion, structured exercises, and guided reflection, participants will construct a model of success, uncover key insights, and connect the Qur’anic vision of achievement to personal growth and spiritual fulfillment.

SESSION 2

Provocation: Don’t Be Triggered

Sura Ash-Shu‘arā’ (The Poets) Q. 26:16–29.

How do we move beyond our default reactions and learn to respond with reflection instead of impulse?

In this session, we explore the Qur’anic principle of emotional composure, learning not to be “triggered”, through the profound dialogue between Prophet Mūsā (pbuh) and Pharaoh in Sura Q. 26:16–29.

This session will consist of two parts: Brief Tafsir and Group Reflect.

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Date: Wednesday 25th Mar 2026.

Completion Connect

Qur’anic Deep Dive

Part One: Brief Tafsir

The first half of the evening begins with Dr Ashraf’s insightful overview and commentary on the selected verses.

Reflecting on verses 16 – 29 we will unpack the historical and thematic context of Prophet Musa’s (pbuh) exchange with Pharaoh, drawing out the rhetorical power, moral tension, and spiritual lessons embedded in the passage.

Reflection & Application

Part Two: Group Reflect

Building on the opening discussion, participants will take part in an interactive workshop exploring the dialogue between Prophet Musa (pbuh) and Pharaoh.

Through guided analysis and group activities, we’ll examine how different modes of speech reveal character, intention, conviction and reflect on how these Qur’anic insights can transform our own communication and composure in everyday life.

SESSION 1

Leadership: It’s All About Perspective

Sura An-Naml (The Ants) Q. 27:15–27.

What can we learn about authentic leadership from the Qur’an’s portrayal of Prophet Sulayman (pbuh), the hoopoe, the ant and the Queen of Sheba?

This session will consist of two parts: Brief Tafsir and Group Reflect.

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Date: Wednesday 28th Jan 2026.

Completion Connect

Qur’anic Deep Dive

Part One: Brief Tafsir

The session begins with a guided reading and analytical commentary on these verses by Dr Ashraf, exploring how the Qur’an weaves together multiple perspectives to illustrate the essence of wise and principled leadership.

This segment will reveal how vision, humility, and discernment are presented as central to effective guidance and decision-making.

Reflection & Application

Part Two: Group Reflect

In the second half of the evening, participants will engage in interactive exercises designed to categorise leadership styles alongside their corresponding verses.

Through collaborative analysis, group discussion, and reflective activities, attendees will examine how each character’s actions demonstrate distinctive leadership traits and consider how these Qur’anic principles can be applied to real-world contexts with clarity, purpose, and integrity.

Q-RIDE:
Starts Saturday 25th of July 2026: Registration for ‘ Q-Ride ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-RUN:
Starts Saturday 1st of August  2026 : Registration for  ‘ Q-Run ’  is now open.  Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-REFLECT:
Join us for the next Q-Reflect at Waterstones, Central London (Piccadilly),  Sura Al-Mu’minun (The Believers):  In the Pursuit of Excellence is on Wednesday 10th of June 2026. Click Q-Reflecton for full course details and to register.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: MERCITUDE
Starts 1st of June 2026. Registration for the new Mercitude  short course is now open. Click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
LONDON ACADEMY:
Term 3 starts Friday, 10th April 2026! View the timetable on our website.
Kids’ Academy:
Registration for term 3, beginning on Saturday 25th of April 2026, at Hazelwick School is Sold Out. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to find out more.
Q-CONNECT:
Join the next session of the online Zoom course on 17th of June, 2026. Click on Q-Connect for more details and register to join.
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Q-RIDE:
Starts Saturday 25th of July 2026: Registration for ‘ Q-Ride ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-RUN:
Starts Saturday 1st of August  2026 : Registration for  ‘ Q-Run ’  is now open.  Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-REFLECT:
Join us for the next Q-Reflect at Waterstones, Central London (Piccadilly),  Sura Al-Mu’minun (The Believers):  In the Pursuit of Excellence is on Wednesday 10th of June 2026. Click Q-Reflecton for full course details and to register.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: MERCITUDE
Starts 1st of June 2026. Registration for the new Mercitude  short course is now open. Click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
LONDON ACADEMY:
Term 3 starts Friday, 10th April 2026! View the timetable on our website.
Kids’ Academy:
Registration for term 3, beginning on Saturday 25th of April 2026, at Hazelwick School is Sold Out. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to find out more.
Q-CONNECT:
Join the next session of the online Zoom course on 17th of June, 2026. Click on Q-Connect for more details and register to join.
Q-CLUB POP-UP:
Now’s your chance to bring the Q-Club experience to your community. Check out our Pop-Up JustGiving page and join the fun!
Welcome:
Click on latest to see our latest announcements and follow us on social media.
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