10 Practical Spiritual Rules for CURRENT DAY CHALLENGES

10 Practical Spiritual Rules for CURRENT DAY CHALLENGES
Forgotten Women invites you to a half-day seminar with
Sheikh Surkheel Abu Aaliyah
— ten practical, grounded spiritual rules for meeting the challenges of life today.
This is a morning and early afternoon set aside to step back, listen and reflect. Not theory for its own sake, but practical guidance you can carry into your work, your home and your own routine.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 18th October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: X and Why Building, 20-30 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1EW
Tickets: £10 per person
Featuring Sheikh Surkheel Abu Aaliyah
Sheikh Surkheel Abu Aaliyah leads the full session, taking each of the ten rules in turn and drawing out what it looks like in practice.
What to Expect
Ten practical spiritual rules, taught one by one
Guidance aimed squarely at present-day pressures and distractions
Time to reflect between sections
A calm, welcoming space in the heart of east London
The chance to meet others and learn about the work of Forgotten Women
Who Should Come
Everyone is welcome. Come on your own, bring a friend or bring your family — whether you have been looking for this kind of reminder for a while or are simply curious.
Getting Here
The X and Why Building sits on Whitechapel Road in the heart of east London.

Closest stations:
Whitechapel and Aldgate East

By bus:
Well served by routes along Whitechapel Road
Reserve Your Place
Book your ticket below and join us on Sunday 18th October.
About the Speaker: Shaykh Surkheel Abu Aaliyah
Shaykh Surkheel Sharif (Abu Aaliyah)
is widely regarded as one of the most thoughtful and balanced Muslim scholars in the English-speaking world. A public speaker, author, translator, and teacher of Islamic law, theology, and spirituality since the late 1980s, he has dedicated decades to educating Muslims through a principled adherence to the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the rich classical scholarly tradition. As founder and director of the
Jawziyyah Institute
, he has played a significant role in cultivating a generation of students who combine sound scholarship with intellectual depth, wisdom, and spiritual refinement.
Renowned for his ability to address contemporary challenges without compromising orthodox Islamic teachings, Shaykh Abu Aaliyah has earned respect across diverse segments of the Muslim community. Through his extensive writings, lectures, translations, and educational initiatives, he has consistently championed a balanced and authentic understanding of Islam that is both deeply rooted in tradition and responsive to modern realities. His widely read platform,
The Humble I
, together with his published works on faith, law, spirituality, and contemporary issues, reflects an exceptional ability to make complex scholarly discussions accessible, relevant, and transformative for today's Muslims.
What particularly distinguishes Shaykh Surkheel is his rare combination of scholarship, humility, clarity, and spiritual insight. For decades he has been a trusted voice calling Muslims towards knowledge, intellectual honesty, sound methodology, and purification of the heart. Whether teaching matters of creed, jurisprudence, ethics, or personal development, he consistently demonstrates a profound concern for the wellbeing of the Muslim community and a commitment to preserving the integrity of the Islamic scholarly tradition. His influence extends far beyond the classroom, making him one of the most respected and impactful contemporary Islamic educators in Britain today.