We’re delighted to inform you that we’ve reorganised the Family Tarbiya Retreat for November this year! It will take place on Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2025, taking place at the Hollowford Centre in Derbyshire.
Why do we hold the Family Tarbiya Retreat?
We hold the Family Tarbiyya Retreat so that like-minded people can get away from their usual daily chores, relax and enjoy the countryside. It’s an opportunity for spiritual development and provides children of all ages with diverse activities to develop their confidence, teamwork and communication skills. This retreat also gives you the opportunity to meet other people and create a network of families.
What is Tarbiya?
Tarbiya means training and learning Islamic manners, morals and education. The retreat is open to all families who are keen to develop life skills and deeper moral and spiritual knowledge.
What are the aims of the Family Tarbiya Retreat?
The aims include:
- To develop the five moral virtues of Honesty, Compassion, Justice, Patience and Humility.
- To provide an overall Islamic environment where moral and spiritual values are practised and lived by.
- To develop a spirit of teamwork through the serving of others.
- To provide an opportunity for both education, recreation and to spend quality time with family and friends.
What are the activities at the Family Tarbiya retreat?
- Group recitation of Surah Yaseen (with translation) and Hizbul Bahar Dua after Fajr salah, ending with ishraq prayer.
- All Salah prayed in congregation with Dhikr before Maghrib.
- A range of workshops and presentations on leadership, Islamic lifestyle and society.
- Debates that create an energetic and passionate atmosphere, as well as wonderful entertainment.
We arrange separate classes for children during the morning, including:
- Junior classes for 5-10 year-olds
- Senior classes for 11-15 year-olds
Recreational activities include:
This is an important part of the retreat where children of all ages are encouraged to partake in professionally organised activities by qualified staff. The activities are designed to educate, excite, inspire, test and reward in an outdoor setting that can challenge, motivate, exploit potential and change lives! Recreational activities in previous years included:
- Abseiling
- Zip wire
- Canoeing
- Rock climbing
- Raft building
- Sports (Football, Cricket, Basketball)
This is a great opportunity for us all to have a relaxing and spiritual getaway break. We can assure you that previous retreats have been a huge success and you will have a brilliant time InshaAllah!
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