It is said: “He who know himself, knows his Creator”. It is also worth that Allah says in the Qur’an (13:11), “…Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves…”

“This Ramadan, join us for an enriching workshop, ‘The Art of Reflecting: Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Acceptance.’ Embark on a transformative journey through a guided therapeutic art process designed to deepen your understanding of yourself and your purpose. With a focus on practical applications of Islam, we will explore Qur’anic verses and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), combined with cutting-edge coaching principles and tools.

By delving into the themes of forgiveness, gratitude, and acceptance, you will draw closer to Allah and cultivate practical skills to bring positive change into your life. This unique workshop is an opportunity to experience the power of art as a therapeutic tool, while gaining a deeper understanding of the Islamic faith.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and embark on a journey of personal growth. Register now for ‘The Art of Reflecting: Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Acceptance.'”

Topics covered:

1. Pause and reflect

2. Mind, body and soul

• Stages of belief – Islam, Imaan, Ihsaan
• Feeding the mind, body, and soul

1. Understanding who we are:

A look at the 6 components of the whole self:

• Self-expression
• Our bodies
• Our energetic self
• Mental wellness
• Emotional
• Spiritual

1. Forgiveness:

• Names of Allah: Al-Ghaffaar; Al-Ghafoor; Al-‘Afuww
• The tawwaabin and awwaabin (the one who seeks forgiveness)
• Benefits of forgiving
• Forgiving ourselves and others

1. Gratitude

• Principles of gratitude
• Application of gratitude

Further aspects that will be discussed:

• Connecting to Allah
• Understanding acceptance
• Art and dealing with overwhelming emotions
• Why we are tested
• Principles of gratitude

The art exercises will include:

• Compass drawings: seed of life aka the compass flower and the hexagon
• Tessellation
• Spirals and its meaning
• A Paisley art design

We will also explore colour therapy and brief explanations

Participants are to bring along their own compass, ruler, pencil crayons, and eraser