Community
Gatherings
Gatherings bring Oxford’s community together: to remember the Prophet ﷺ, to learn and to keep good company. Everyone is welcome unless a gathering says otherwise.
Every week
Sirah & Salawat Gathering
A poetic reading of the Seerah, songs of praise, reminders and refreshments. All welcome, every week.
- When
- Every Friday, 7:30pm to 9pm
- Where
- Asian Culture Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford OX4 1GH
Every other Tuesday
How to Be Men: Through the Prophet’s ﷺ Example
Where Muslim men can share their thoughts about current events and the challenges they face, with Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood.
The current series, The women around the Messenger ﷺ, draws inspiration from Sifat al-Safwa (Characteristics of the Righteous), the biographical work of Abdur-Rahman ibn ‘Ali ibn Jafar al-Jawzi, born in Baghdad around 1114 CE, and builds on our previous discussions about the Prophet’s life ﷺ. Each session highlights the life of an esteemed female companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: her virtues, her struggles, and the significant impact she had on the early Muslim community.
Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, we uncover deeper insights into the Prophetic life and the exemplary qualities that defined these righteous individuals. The sessions are an excellent opportunity to connect with others as we deepen our understanding and appreciation of our rich heritage. Please share and encourage your friends and family members to attend!
- When
- Every other Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
- Where
- Cheney School, L1 Common Room opposite the Gym, Brookes Entrance, Gipsy Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP
- Who
- Men of all ages, in person
- From
- Wilaya Trust, Education in Community
Past events
What we have gathered for
Sunday 6 September 2026
Remembering the Beloved ﷺ
Cheney School, Oxford
Celebrating and honouring the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in an inspiring gathering of scholarly reminders and heartfelt poems in his praise ﷺ: qasidahs from Divine Breeze, a reminder from Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood, and a keynote address from Shaykh Ahmad Sa’d al-Hassani al-Azhari, followed by dinner. Presented by Wilaya Trust and Al Ansaar.
Sunday 16 August 2026
The Life Project: book tour and workshop
Asian Culture Centre, Oxford
A book tour and workshop with Zainab bint ‘Umar bin Hafiz, author of The Life Project: Guiding Young Hearts through the Sirah of the Prophet ﷺ. A practical, heartfelt workshop for parents and educators on bringing the Sirah to children, followed by a Mawlid gathering. Sisters only.
Saturday 20 September 2025
Remembering the Beloved ﷺ
Oxford Spires Academy, Oxford
An evening to honour and cherish the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through scholarly reminders and poems in his praise ﷺ, reminding us of the beauty, justice and excellence he ﷺ brought to humanity. With Maulana Ibrahim Mohammad and Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood, qasidas by Divine Breeze, and dinner. With Wilaya Trust.
2024
Remembering the Beloved ﷺ
Oxford Spires Academy, Oxford
An in-person gathering to honour and cherish the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, uplifting hearts and inspiring souls by reflecting on his teachings and legacy ﷺ. With Imam Sa’ad Ahmad and Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood, qasidahs by Divine Breeze, and dinner after Maghrib.
Saturday 23 March 2024
Badr Iftar: The Liberation of Makkah
Oxford Spires Academy, Oxford
Our 12th annual Badr Iftar. On the 20th of Ramadan, in the 8th year of migration, Allah gave the believers a momentous victory by the liberation of Makkah, as mentioned in Surah al-Nasr (Q110:1-3). With the support of Wilaya Trust, Shaykh Mumin al-Anan, Shaykh Talal al-Azem and Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood gave short reminders on its timeless lessons, with nasheeds by Divine Breeze, followed by iftar.
Saturday 8 April 2023
Badr: 11th annual event and iftar
Oxford Spires Academy, Oxford
In the blessed month of Ramadan the people of truth came head to head with falsehood in what is known as the Battle of Badr. We marked it with our 11th annual Badr event and iftar: reminders from Shaykh Talal al-Azem, Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood and Imam Saad, and the qasidah The People of Badr.
Tuesday 19 April 2022
Battle of Badr: Ramadan iftar
Oxford Spires Academy, Oxford
A Ramadan iftar marking the Battle of Badr, in the company of Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood and Shaykh Talal al-Azem. All welcome.
