About this Event
Akhirah is the long view: keeping the hereafter in mind while you live this life. This afternoon we look at what happens to your everyday choices when that long view is actually present.
We look at why the mind leans towards what pays off right now, how that pull shapes stress and decisions, and how keeping akhirah in view changes what feels worth doing today.
Who is hosting
This is a mixed group, hosted together by Bilal and Sana. Brothers and sisters are both welcome, and we've set it up so that everyone feels comfortable walking in.
Bilal is a psychologically and neuroscientifically informed coach, integrating that research with the Qur'an and Islam.
What the afternoon looks like
🌱 Bilal opens with a short introduction to Muslim Psychology and the work we do
🌱 An emotion check exercise, takes about 90 seconds
🌱 The topic, introduced and unpacked
🌱 A quiet journalling activity, just for you. Nobody reads it
🌱 A discussion round, in pairs and then across the room
🌱 Open Q&A with Bilal, ask anything
🌱 The same emotion check exercise again, so you can see what shifted
🌱 A warm close
What to bring
We'll hand you the emotion check sheet on the day. Bring a pen for that and the journalling activity. Please don't take notes during the session. We'd love you to be fully present and part of it. Notes from the session are shared afterwards in our WhatsApp community, so you won't miss anything: https://chat.whatsapp.com/K240DgENyLxJZmA9gTQ9EV
Please note
These sessions are not a source of religious rulings. Bilal is not a mufti or an alim. What we share is grounded in psychology and neuroscience research, brought alongside Islamic reflection. For matters of fiqh or religious verdicts, please refer to a qualified scholar.
Before you book
Only 20 spots. First come, first served.
We meet in the John Lewis cafe at Westfield Stratford on Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Please buy a drink or something small while you're there. It supports the space that lets us gather.
There's no pressure to speak or share. Come as you are.
Refunds
We do not offer refunds. If you let us know at least 7 days before the session, we will offer you a free place at a future one.
💬 Join our WhatsApp community group to stay in the loop: https://chat.whatsapp.com/K240DgENyLxJZmA9gTQ9EV
Event venue & nearby stays
John Lewis Stratford, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, London, United Kingdom
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