SAUNTERERS PATH

ANNUAL WALK | OVERVIEW

Saunterer’s Path is CEI’s annual summer walk. Since 2012, we have chosen a piece of coast to walk along in the south of England. Along the route we stop to recite verses of Qur’an, poetry, devotional songs, listen to short reminders and absorb the stunning scenery around us to reflect on God’s creation. Scroll down for the programme concept, and click on past saunters for full details of all our previous walks since 2012.

Next Saunterer’s Path: Saturday 24th August 2024.

For full details of this years walk click on St Margaret’s Bay, Dover 2024,. See the FAQs for travel, departure points etc. Click on register to complete the registration process and view ticketing options.

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SAUNTER

Our simple concept stems from the long-held tradition, both Islamic and English, of walking- or rather sauntering. The idea of walking as a spiritual endeavour, through nature and the wilderness, has long been espoused by scholars and composers of poetry and prose alike.

“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving. It doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again, come, come.”

“Indeed! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding”

SCENERY

Every year we choose a piece of coast to walk along in the south of England. Along the route we stop to recite verses of Qur’an, poetry and devotional song whilst amidst beautiful scenery that provides a backdrop and aids in our spiritual endeavour.

INSPIRATION

“Now I yearn for one of those old, meandering, dry uninhabited roads, which lead away from towns, which lead us away from temptation…where you may forget in what country you are travelling…where my spirit is free…where your head is more in heaven than your feet are on Earth…” Henry David Thoreau

“Come forth into the light of thing. Let nature be your teacher.” William Wordworth

“I found him in the shining of the stars.” Lord Tennyson

GOOD COMPANY

Saunterer’s Path is open to all, allowing us to come together to spend time contemplating the Qur’an all in the company of like minded CEI students and teachers.

FISH & CHIPS

We complete each walk with locally sourced fish, chips and mushy peas. A bottle of water is also provided at the start of the walk.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:

Starts 13.01.25: Registration for the new 'Road to Ramadan 2025' short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.

Q-SYMPOSIUM:

starts 12.01.25: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2025’ day course is now open, click on for full course details. Click on register to join.

KID’S ACADEMY:

Registration for term 2, beginning on 11th January 2025, at Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register.

Q-CONNECT:

The Next Session is 14 January 2025. We will continue on Juzz Amma, focusing on Suras al-Qadr (Q. 97) and al-Bayyina (Q. 98). Registration for this online Zoom course is open.

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