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A Global Youth Gathering ๐ŸŒ October Conversation A Global Youth Gathering ๐ŸŒ
October Conversation: Dealing with Family

We can love our families and still not always understand each other.
Sometimes we disagree. Sometimes we see things differently. Sometimes it can be hard to explain how we feel or understand where someone else is coming from.

So how do we navigate these moments and still stay connected?

Join Shaykh Ibrahim Ansari and Shaykh Nishaat Ahmed Siddiqi for an open conversation about Dealing with Family.

This is a space to share what you think, ask questions, hear different perspectives, or simply listen.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, 21 October 2026
๐Ÿ•— 8 PM SAST
๐Ÿ’ป Online via Zoom
๐ŸŒ For youth aged 13โ€“25 worldwide

To join, contact Nargis: +27 74 547 5098

Come as you are. Your
perspective matters.

Ya Wadud Ya Salaam Ya Jami Ya Nafi
Love, Peace, Togetherness in Goodness
AQRT South Africa Community Center | Fundraising U AQRT South Africa Community Center | Fundraising Update โค๏ธ

R1,135,040 raised and counting.

Another R53,376 has come in since our last update, through donations and fundraising efforts taking place across our communities.

Every donation, fundraiser and share helps move the Community Center forward. Thank you to everyone playing a part. โค๏ธ

If youโ€™d like to contribute or learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Ya Wadud Ya Salaam Ya Jami Ya Nafi
Love, Peace, Togetherness in Goodness

#AQRT #AQRTSouthAfrica #CommunityCentre #Fundraising #LovePeaceTogethernessInGoodness
LOOKING FOR MUHYIDDIN Who was Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi LOOKING FOR MUHYIDDIN

Who was Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi, and what does it mean to look for him centuries later?

Looking for Muhyiddin, by renowned Tunisian filmmaker Nacer Khemir, is a visually rich and contemplative journey in search of the legacy of one of Islam's great mystics.

Travelling from Oxford to Granada, Fez to Istanbul, Cordoba to Konya and finally Damascus, Khemir meets scholars, seekers and storytellers along the way, tracing the life, teachings and legacy of Ibn Arabi.

On Sunday, 22 November 2026, join us for this special screening, in Cape Town or online from anywhere in the world.
๐ŸŽฌ IN-PERSON | CAPE TOWN
 ๐Ÿ“ Avalon Theatre, Homecoming Centre, District Six
 ๐Ÿ•‘ 14:00โ€“17:30 SAST | Doors open 13:30
 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ R150
 ๐Ÿ“ฑ Bookings: Hamieda Mohamed | 064 903 1518

 Limited seats available
๐ŸŒ ONLINE | WATCH WORLDWIDE
 ๐Ÿ•‘ From 14:00 SAST
 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ R150
 ๐Ÿ’ป Online tickets via Quicket

 ๐Ÿ”— Book online: https://tinyurl.com/LookingForMuhyiddin 

Looking for Muhyiddin is a fundraising initiative in support of the AQRT South Africa Community Centre.

Book your ticket and join us on 22 November.

#AQRTSouthAfrica #AQRTCommunityCentre #LookingForMuhyiddin #IbnArabi
โ€œLove is not fear, because we move away from wha โ€œLove is not fear, because we move away from what we fear."

- Murshida Shaykha Muzeyyen Vargonen Ansari
A Global Youth Gathering ๐ŸŒ Sometimes we just n A Global Youth Gathering ๐ŸŒ

Sometimes we just need a space to connect.

A space to talk about the things that matter to us, ask the questions we carry, hear from others, share our experiences, or simply listen.

*Global Youth Gathering* is a monthly online space for young people aged *13โ€“25 from around the world* to come together and have real conversations about life, our relationships, the things we are navigating and who we are becoming.

Each month, Shaykh Ibrahim Ansari and Shaykh Nishaat Siddiqi will open a conversation around a different theme, with space for your questions, thoughts and experiences too. What you bring to the conversation can also help shape the conversations that follow.

You don't need to have all the answers or even know what to ask. Come share, ask, or simply listen.

This October, the Global Youth Gathering becomes a monthly online gathering, with a new conversation each month.

Our October conversation will be Dealing with Family.

More details coming soon, insha Allah [God willing].

Ya Wadud Ya Salaam Ya Jami Ya Nafi
Love, Peace, Togetherness in Goodness
LOOKING FOR MUHYIDDIN Who was Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi LOOKING FOR MUHYIDDIN

Who was Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi, and what does it mean to look for him centuries later?
Looking for Muhyiddin, by renowned Tunisian filmmaker Nacer Khemir, is a visually rich and contemplative journey in search of the legacy of one of Islam's great mystics.

Travelling from Oxford to Granada, Fez to Istanbul, Cordoba to Konya and finally Damascus, Khemir meets scholars, seekers and storytellers along the way, tracing the life, teachings and legacy of Ibn Arabi.

On Sunday, 22 November 2026, join us for this special screening, in Cape Town or online from anywhere in the world.
๐ŸŽฌ IN-PERSON | CAPE TOWN

 ๐Ÿ“ Avalon Theatre, Homecoming Centre, District Six
 ๐Ÿ•‘ 14:00โ€“17:30 SAST | Doors open 13:00
 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ R150
 ๐Ÿ“ฑ Bookings: Hamieda Mohamed | 064 903 1518
 Limited seats available

๐ŸŒ ONLINE | WATCH WORLDWIDE
 ๐Ÿ•‘ From 14:00 SAST
 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ R150
 ๐Ÿ’ป Online tickets via Quicket
 ๐Ÿ”— Book online: https://tinyurl.com/LookingForMuhyiddin

Looking for Muhyiddin is a fundraising initiative in support of the AQRT South Africa Community Centre.

Book your ticket and join us on 22 November.

#AQRTSouthAfrica #AQRTCommunityCentre #LookingForMuhyiddin #IbnArabi
โ€œPeople receive what they perceive." - Murshida โ€œPeople receive what they perceive."

- Murshida Shaykha Muzeyyen Vargonen Ansari
LOOKING FOR MUHYIDDIN A journey in search of a na LOOKING FOR MUHYIDDIN

A journey in search of a name.

Who was Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi, and what does it mean to look for him centuries later?

From renowned Tunisian filmmaker Nacer Khemir comes Looking for Muhyiddin, a contemplative journey in search of the life and legacy of one of Islamโ€™s great mystics.

Travelling from Oxford to Granada, Fez to Istanbul, Cordoba to Konya and finally Damascus, Khemir meets scholars, seekers and storytellers along the way.

More than an ordinary film, Looking for Muhyiddin invites us to watch, reflect and contemplate.

๐ŸŽฌ COMING TO CAPE TOWN + ONLINE WORLDWIDE
๐Ÿ“… Sunday, 22 November 2026
โฐ 14:00 SAST

This special screening is in support of the AQRT South Africa Community Centre.

Booking details coming soon.

#AQRT #CommunityCentre #fundraising #capetownsouthafrica #LovePeaceTogethernessInGoodness
AQRT Annual Tour 2026โ€“2027 Perceiving Allah with AQRT Annual Tour 2026โ€“2027
Perceiving Allah with the Heartโ€™s Eye

The AQRT Annual Tour returns for 2026โ€“2027 under the guidance of Murshida Shaykha Muzeyyen Vargonen Ansari, with a focus on sincere remembrance, reflection, spiritual companionship and a heart-centered relationship with Allah.

This yearโ€™s tour will visit:
London |  November 2-8, 2026 |  March 11โ€“20, 2027
Tanzania |  November 19โ€“26, 2026
KwaZulu-Natal | November 30โ€“December 14, 2026
Eastern Cape |  December 14โ€“24, 2026
Western Cape |  December 30, 2026โ€“January 11, 2027
Gauteng |  January 11โ€“21, 2027
Mauritius |  January 21โ€“February 2, 2027

Program activities will vary by location and may include Sohbet, Sufi nature walks, congregational Zikr and Sufi healing workshops.

For event dates, venues and registration details, please contact your local AQRT Center.

Ya Wadud Ya Salaam Ya Jami Ya Nafi
AQRT South Africa Community Centre | Fundraising U AQRT South Africa Community Centre | Fundraising Update โค๏ธ

Since our last update, another R58,664 has been raised, bringing our total to R1,081,664, or 36% of our R3 million Phase 1 goal.

Weโ€™re so grateful to everyone who has donated and supported the campaign so far.

With more fundraising initiatives coming up across our communities, there will be many ways to get involved. Donate if you can, support an upcoming fundraiser, and encourage family and friends to get involved too. โค๏ธ

Letโ€™s keep going and make our Community Centre a reality.

๐Ÿ”— Visit the link in our bio for the Funding Appeal and ways to contribute.

#AQRTSouthAfrica #AQRTCommunityCentre #TheNextChapter #Fundraising
๐Ÿšจ SOLD OUT! ๐ŸŒฟ A massive thank you to everyo ๐Ÿšจ SOLD OUT! ๐ŸŒฟ

A massive thank you to everyone who booked! Our Exclusive Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing Experience on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at Knobwood Hill Private Forest Reserve is now officially fully booked. ๐Ÿ’š

We are so looking forward to sharing this afternoon of stillness, connection, and healing with you all.

Missed out? You can still reach out to ๐Ÿ“ฑ 084 285 5584 to be added to our cancellation waitlist or to stay informed about upcoming sessions.

Thank you for your incredible support of the AQRT South Africa Community Centre! โœจ

#AQRTSouthAfrica #AQRTCommunityCentre #NatureTherapy #ForestBathing
โ€œTo be truly human means being a witness to Alla โ€œTo be truly human means being a witness to Allahโ€™s Love. What you witness is who you are and what you become. We think of witnessing as experiencing realities around us. How about the reality, the version of reality, that we create with our words and actions? Strive to be a witness to Allahโ€™s Love."

- Murshida Shaykha Muzeyyen Vargonen Ansari
ArtScribes Global presents English or Arabic Call ArtScribes Global presents

English or Arabic Calligraphy
A Meditative Arts Experience

By Sanabelle

๐Ÿ“… Sunday 20 September 2026
โฐ 11h00โ€“13h30

R450

Your curated experience includes:
โœ’๏ธ Quality calligraphy pen
๐Ÿ“– A4 practice notebook
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Guided exercises & calligraphy notes
โ˜• Refreshments

Hosted by
Antique Cafe
91 Churchill Road
Windermere Durban

Fundraiser for AQRT NPO - 207 691

Bookings: 076 891 1152

Pause. Create. Connect.

Enter the graceful world of calligraphy and experience the calming rhythm of pen and ink. Explore English or Arabic script in a relaxed setting designed to nurture creativity, focus and mindful expression.

Every stroke is intentional. Every word becomes art.

T&Cs apply

#ArtScribesGlobal #AntiqueCafe #AQRT #Calligraphy #ArabicCalligraphy MeditativeArts MindfulCreativity DurbanEvents CreativeWorkshops
Exclusive Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing Experien Exclusive Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing Experience ๐ŸŒฟ

Join AQRT Eastern Cape for an afternoon of nature, stillness and connection at Knobwood Hill Private Forest Reserve.

The experience will include breathwork, meditation, mindfulness and poetry, and a guided nature experience.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, 3 October 2026
๐Ÿ•‘ 14:00
๐Ÿ“ Knobwood Hill Private Forest Reserve, Nelson Mandela Bay
๐Ÿ’š R450 per person

Spaces are limited to just 10 people, so booking is essential.

This is a fundraising initiative in support of the AQRT South Africa Community Centre.

To book or enquire:
๐Ÿ“ฑ084 285 5584

#AQRTSouthAfrica #AQRTCommunityCentre #NatureTherapy #ForestBathing
CHICKEN BIRYANI FUNDRAISER You donโ€™t have to be CHICKEN BIRYANI FUNDRAISER

You donโ€™t have to be in Kariega to support the AQRT South Africa Community Centre.

Order a delicious Chicken Biryani for R65 and, instead of collecting your meal, you can choose to donate it to our AQRT Uitenhage Soup Kitchen.

Whether youโ€™re nearby or miles away, you can help put a warm meal into someoneโ€™s hands while supporting the development of our Community Centre.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, 4 October 2026
โฐ Collection: 11:00โ€“14:00
๐Ÿ“ 65 Winterhoek Drive, Kariega
๐Ÿ’š R65 per Chicken Biryani

To order or donate your meal:
084 285 5584

Wherever you are, you can still be part of making a difference.
Thank you for being part of a very special evening Thank you for being part of a very special evening. โค๏ธ

In the month of Rabi al-Awwal, we came together for our Gala Dinner, Living With The Divine, Now, an evening of remembrance, reflection and connection.

To our guest speakers, artists, supporters and everyone who joined us, thank you for your presence, generosity and for helping make the evening what it was.

The Gala Dinner also supported the vision for the AQRT South Africa Community Centre, a permanent space for service, learning, wellbeing, youth development and community outreach.

If you would like to continue supporting the Community Centre, visit the link in our bio for the different ways you can help.

With gratitude and love,
 AQRT South Africa
โ€œAllah is the very fabric of our existence.โ€ โ€œAllah is the very fabric of our existence.โ€

- Murshida Shaykha Muzeyyen Vargonen Ansari
More than a building. A home for all of us. Shayk More than a building. A home for all of us.

Shaykh Nishaat Ahmed Siddiqi, Shaykh of AQRT South Africa, shares his vision for the AQRT South Africa Community Center: a place for love and peace, for learning, growth and service, and a place that can serve both the community of today and the generations to come.

As Shaykh says, the vision is bigger than a physical building. It is about what can happen within it and what can grow from it.

We are currently raising funds towards our R3 million Phase 1 goal to make this possible.

If you share this vision and would like to help, you can support the Community Center through a donation, by taking part in our fundraising initiatives, or by sharing the project with others.

Visit the *link in our bio* to read the full Funding Appeal and find the different ways to contribute.

The Next Chapter

#AQRTSouthAfrica #AQRTCommunityCenter #TheNextChapter
GALA DINNER & FUNDRAISER โœจLiving with The Divin GALA DINNER & FUNDRAISER

โœจLiving with The Divine, Nowโœจ

Join AQRT SA for an evening of remembrance, reflection, connection and celebration with Shaykh Nishaat Ahmed Siddiqi.

This Rabi al-Awwal, let us gather in love and conscious connection with Allah, reflecting on His Most Beautiful Names and experiencing His Presence in the here and now.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
๐Ÿ’ซ Nicholas Goliath, Master of Ceremonies (MC)
๐Ÿ’ซ Special Guests, including groups:
- Ladies Moulood Jamaah (Imaam Ekeraam Legacy Foundation)
- Naqshbandi Aliyah 
๐Ÿ’ซ Recitations in Various Languages and Styles
๐Ÿ’ซ Live Set by Zack Mia
๐Ÿ’ซ Auction
๐Ÿ’ซ Surprise Launch & More!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, 4 September 2026
๐Ÿ•‘ 6 PM
๐Ÿ“ Villamoura Ballroom by Pigalle
Nelson Mandela Square | Sandton

Dress Code: Semi-Formal

Tickets
R750 pp | R1 450 per couple | R6 500 per table of 10

Your support will contribute towards the establishment of the AQRT South Africa Community Centre.

Bookings are Essential
Contact 079 346 2057 to secure your seats and for sponsorship opportunities.
โœจBookings close on 1 September 2026โœจ

Please share with family and friends who would love to attend.

Ya Wadud Ya Salaam Ya Jami Ya Nafi
Love, Peace, Togetherness in Goodness

#AQRTSA #LivingWithTheDivineNow #GalaDinner #Fundraiser #RabiAlAwwal #CommunityCentre
Weโ€™ve Reached R1 Million This is a special one Weโ€™ve Reached R1 Million

This is a special one to share.

R1,023,000 has now been raised towards our R3 million Phase 1 goal for the AQRT South Africa Community Center, taking us to 34% of our goal.

Behind that number are so many people who have chosen to support this project in different ways. Some have donated, some have supported our fundraising events, some have shared the project with others. It has all helped us get here.

Thank you. ๐Ÿ’š

We still have R1,977,000 to raise, but reaching R1 million gives us good reason to keep going.

Visit the link in our bio to read the Community Center Funding Appeal and find out how you can support the project.

#AQRTSouthAfrica #AQRTCommunityCenter #CommunityImpact #BuildingCommunities
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OUR MISSION

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