Sabeel

I have never attended a Sabeel retreat before. What do I need to bring with me?
What is included in the price?
Is there parking available?
I have not received a confirmation e-mail regarding my enrolment?
How do I enrol?
I can only attend one day or part of the retreat. Am I required to pay the full price?
Are the retreats for both brothers and sisters?
How long will the sessions last?

Can I pay on the day of the retreat?
Will there be transport available to and from the retreat venue?

What is the Format of a Study Retreat?
What’s the next step and how can I partake in the next Sabeel Study Retreat?
How much will all this cost?

 

Question: I have never attended a Sabeel retreat before. What do I need to bring with me?

Answer: As a student attending any structured and comprehensive course, you will need to ensure you have the usual items as listed below. An e-mail communication will be sent out 5 days before the event to those who have booked on the course providing details of the retreat. You may also bring with you a laptop if you wish.

1. Change of clothes for three nights (Bring something warm - it's likely to be very cold)
2. Sports clothes and trainers
3. Slippers
4. Toiletries (including a towel)
5. Pen and paper
6. Mushaf (Arabic and English)
7. Sleeping blanket / Duvet and pillow
8. Mobile phone charger

Question: What is included in the price?

Answer: Sabeel is a non-profit making organisation and included in the price are notes, lunch and use of the venue/facilities including accommodation.

Question:  Is there parking available?

Answer: All venues for the retreats have parking available.

Question: I have not received a confirmation e-mail regarding my enrolment?

Answer: Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it detailing the steps you took when attempting to enrol.

Question: How do I enrol?

Answer: There are two ways to enrol on a course. You may click 'Enrol Now' on the top menu and view all courses available and select the desired course or you may click 'Enrol Now' on any of the course detail pages. For technical assistance please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Question: I can only attend one day or part of the retreat. Am I required to pay the full price?

Answer: Whether you attend one day, part of the retreat or not stay over, the price is the same. The price has been heavily subsidised and the cost will remain the same.

Question: Are the retreats for both brothers and sisters?

Answer: The retreats are usually only designed to cater for brothers. However, we are trying our utmost to organise a family event where brothers and sisters can attend. We will notify you if and when such retreat is available.

Question: How long will the sessions last?

Answer: The longest session will last 1 hr 30mins. There will be breaks throughout the day allow time for salaat, team activities, lunch and refreshments.

Question: Can I pay on the day of the retreat?

Answer: Yes. However, the cost on the day will be more. To benefit from promotional and discounted prices, the payment in full must be made in advance of the retreat. For methods of payment and further information, please see our payment FAQ.

Question: Will there be transport available to and from the retreat venue?

Answer: Depending of the location of the venue for the retreats, transportation will be made available at extra cost. When booking on the retreat, there will be an option to book transport with price. Simply select the number of places you would like to book. This service is not available for all retreats.

Question: What is the Format of a Study Retreat?

Answer: We believe a Muslim’s development is not only about increasing in knowledge but nourishing the soul. Therefore Sabeel study retreats are normally held over a weekend (2 or 3 days) and require you the participant to be resident spending their time partaking in intensive study sessions, discussions and other activities. Sessions and courses are developed and taught by recognised scholars and students of knowledge. As part of the cultivation programme and brotherhood-building students may be required to partake in various activities such as giving presentations or cooking.

Question:What’s the next step and how can I partake in the next Sabeel Study Retreat?

Answer: To see a list of upcoming retreats and to register your place click here. To maxamise the benefit of the retreats for the participants the number of attendees is limited so book as soon as possible.

Question: How much will all this cost?
Answer: Retreat prices vary depending on the length of the retreat and the cost of the facilities. But at Sabeel we make it an obligation on ourselves to make our retreats and courses as affordable as feasibly possible. We also have a policy that not being able to afford the cost should never deter anyone from attending a retreat - if you find yourself in this situation simply register and notify us of your circumstances and we will do all we can to make it possible for you to attend and benefit insha Allah.