Sunnah Sports Academy

‘A strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than a weak believer, though there is good in each.’

– The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace)
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Sunnah Sports Academy

The Sunnah Sports Academy (SSA) is an initiative that is focused on the physical ‘sunnah sports’. They can be practised by everyone—male and female, young and old. Participation in these sports contributes towards spiritual and physical development, as well as reviving these precious sunnahs. 

Strength of body, spirit, and mind.

Strength for devotion

The physically strong believer has an advantage over the physically weak, as the strong believer is more able to complete physical acts of worship, such as prayer, fasting and the Hajj pilgrimage, with strength and consistency

The ability to serve

Physical strength and agility makes the believer better able to participate in the many spheres of life, including earning a living, supporting those around them, and fulfilling their obligations.

Fortitude and resilience in life

The physical discipline taught by sunnah sports translates into fortitude and resilience—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

  • A horse wearing a bridle for the sunnah academy of sports horse riding
  • a traditional leather case of archery arrows, part of the sunnah academy of sports archery course
  • Children swimming, one of the sunnah academy of sports classes
  • Martial Arts. Two men practising Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the sunnah academy of sports martial arts course

The Sunnah Sports

as practised and encouraged by the Prophet Muhammad (God bless him and grant him peace)
two children practising archery, a sunnah academy of sports archery course

Archery

One of the most revered sunnah sports. A lesson that power only springs forth from tranquility and focus.

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Martial Arts. Two men practising Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the sunnah academy of sports martial arts course

Martial Arts

Self-defence. Fair competition. Physical, mental, and spiritual development. Skills for life.

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a child horse riding outdoors, a sunnah academy of sports horse riding course

Horse Riding

For students of all ages. Horse riding teaches us to gently bridle their force and control their flight.

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Children swimming, one of the sunnah academy of sports classes

Swimming

A lifelong skill. We can only swim when both body and soul are completely at ease with the water. 

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Integrity.

Testimonials

I started archery because it is a prophetic sunna and I wanted to get into a sport. I found within my first few sessions a sense of calm and relaxation everytime I went, and a steady improvement in my technique. Sara is a very experienced teacher with a thorough knowledge of archery.
Sumrana
Archery

Shooting under the guidance of Al Ansaar’s Banu Ismail archery club has been nothing short of oustanding. The combination of the Islamic education on the discipline, in addition to the professional guidance is an absolute pleasure to be involved in. The personal and religious growth the club has facilitated within myself is amazing.
Razwan Butt
Archery

My daughters benefitted tremendously from the jiu jitsu training provided. Not only did they learn self defence, but more importantly they learnt how to push themselves. They also became much healthier, and have remained physically active since finishing the programme.
Umm Yusuf
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

I have attended women only archery classes. I have really enjoyed myself. The teachers are  very friendly and patient. I have learnt so many skills from these classes, not only using the bow and arrow but learning skills like mindfulness and patience. I always come out feeling relaxed. Looking forward to joining them again. 
Farhana
Archery

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Whoever revives a tradition (sunnah) of mine that had died after me, will receive the reward of everyone who practices it, without decreasing their reward at all.

The Prophet Muhammad (God bless him and grant him peace)