socials

Find out more about our social activities and gatherings. We host yearly Eid parties, in-person and online, trips, and discussions.

Soul Café

Soul Café

An open and relaxed space for conversation, reflection, and connection. Soul Café is a welcoming environment where you can ask questions, share experiences, and meet like-minded people…

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Finding Our Place

Finding Our Place

This free afternoon is for anyone looking to connect, reflect, and share, over a warm, delicious lunch at Shiruku Restaurant in Manchester. Whether you’re a recent convert, or you are not Muslim and simply exploring Islam, you’re welcome.

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Umrah 2025

Umrah 2025

Join us on our yearly visit to the holy lands. Our journey begins in Manchester taking us first to Medina and then Mecca for a life-changing spiritual journey.

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Eid Online

Eid Online

We know from first-hand experience how hard it is for converts around Eid time, a time that should be filled with joy and togetherness. To ensure that no one is alone, we have organised this online gathering of reflection, games, poetry, and discussion on every evening of every Eid.

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Eid al-Adha 2025

Eid al-Adha 2025

Join us for our annual Eid Party. An exciting opportunity for converts to Islam to network, socialise, over a table-served meal and interactive fun and games to celebrate the blessed day of Eid al-Adha.

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Retreat 2025

Retreat 2025

Join us for our summer retreat. We will spend 3 days praying, learning, connecting with our Creator, nature, and others, and nourishing ourselves in the beautiful locations of Buxton and Hurdlow in the heart of the Peak District.

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Past Social Events

becoming a
muslim

Once you believe that Islam and the Quran
are the truth, the only step is to declare
that belief by stating, “I bear witness that
there is none worthy of worship except
Allah and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah.” This is called the
“Testification of Faith (shahadah)”…

certificate of
conversion (shahadah)

This will be issued only to those people who
take their shahadah and convert with us. Proof
of identity and address will be required as well
as a signature. If you cannot be present to
provide a signature, then we can post the
certificate to you…

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