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Knowledge
Learn from renowned scholars and teachers in sessions crafted to bring the deen to life and answer the questions that matter most.
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Family Retreat UK · 2026
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Household
One family. One enemy. Multiple battles. Four immersive winter days to reconnect, learn and return home transformed.
Knowledge · Transformation · Inspiration · Family · Faith · Community ·Knowledge · Transformation · Inspiration · Family · Faith · Community ·
The 2026 themeEvery room tells a story.
Every room tells a story.
Every heart faces a battle.
The Muslim household is where faith is lived, tested and strengthened. Explore four pressures shaping modern family life—and the Qur’anic guidance that helps us meet them together.
Despair
Restoring hope, purpose and trust in Allah through hardship.
Distraction
Reclaiming attention, presence and meaningful family connection.
Desire
Building discipline and a home anchored by worship and character.
Doubt
Making space for honest questions, sound knowledge and certainty.
See the retreat come alive
More than an event. A shared family memory.
Experience the warmth, learning, laughter and community of Family Retreat. This 2025 film is being used as the temporary preview for the 2026 event.
Choose your experience
What awaits you
Inspiring learningYouth programmeAmazing Hotel FacilitiesFood & fellowship
Relevant lectures, workshops and Q&A sessions that bring authentic knowledge into family life.
Stay, breathe, reconnect
Amazing Hotel Facilities
Set within the University of Nottingham’s parkland, the retreat combines modern accommodation, conference spaces, prayer facilities and easy access to the heart of the programme.
Choose between the award-winning Orchard Hotel, the Jubilee Hotel and the East Midlands Conference Centre experience. Room, catering and allocation details will follow with booking information.
Immersive retreat
Halal meals
Learning & prayer
Space for sisters
Sisters-only seminars, private Q&A opportunities and a supportive environment for learning, reflection and connection.
Brotherhood with purpose
Lectures, conversations and time with respected teachers—alongside meaningful fellowship with brothers striving for the same growth.
Faith for every age
A youth journey—not childcare on the side.
Every child is catered for with age-specific, engaging and spiritually enriching programming, combining structured learning with play, creativity and friendship.
A safe, caring environment with sensory play, stories and nasheeds. Separate provider booking may apply.
Faith-filled discovery through stories, making and guided play.
Interactive learning, challenges, games and new friendships.
Relevant conversations, confidence-building and practical faith.
Teachers & guides
Meet the speakers
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Haitham al Haddad
Haitham al Haddad
Haitham al Haddad
Jurist and scholar, Chair of the Fatwa Committee at The Islamic Council of Europe, renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and Muslim minority issues.
Sajid Umer
Sajid Umer
Sajid Umer
Mufti, judge, educator and author, committed to community development and Islamic education, known for research and leadership in Islamic jurisprudence.
Asim Khan
Asim Khan
Asim Khan
London-based Imam and Tafsir teacher, author of Simple Seerah and Elevate Your Salah, and a cherished favourite at Family Retreat events.
Shaqur Rahman
Shaqur Rahman
Shaqur Rahman
Educator and Senior Advisor at the Islamic Council of Europe, specialising in Islamic sciences and applied linguistics, with extensive traditional Islamic education.
Fuad Abdo
Fuad Abdo
Fuad Abdo
Holds a Bachelors in Islamic Law and a Masters in Economics and Islamic Banking. An experienced Imam and lead Imam at Al-Ansar Islamic Education Centre, London.
Farid Haibatan
Farid Haibatan
Farid Haibatan
Senior lecturer and khateeb with over two decades of daʿwah, known for Qur’anic themes and personal transformation through the Divine Names.
Mostafa Shaybani
Mostafa Shaybani
Shaykh Dr Mostafa Shaybani
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From previous families
The retreat stays with you.
“The next best holiday after Hajj and Umrah.”SHAYKH SAJID UMAR
“Really helped our family come together.”FAMILY RETREAT GUEST
“Spiritually boosting and life changing.”FAMILY RETREAT GUEST
Charity & learning partners
Growing families. Serving communities.
Family Retreat 2026 is proud to welcome partners supporting faith-led education and practical humanitarian service.
Plan your retreat
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Family Retreat 2026?
18–21 December 2026 in Nottingham, UK. Final arrival instructions and venue allocation details will be supplied with booking information.
Is accommodation included?
The retreat experience is designed around hotel accommodation and full-board meals. Exact packages and room allocations will be confirmed through the booking system.
Is there a programme for children and teenagers?
Yes. Age-specific tracks are planned from crèche age through teens. Provider terms may apply to the crèche service.
Can I attend without staying overnight?
The previous retreat offered day-visitor access. Availability and inclusions for 2026 should be confirmed in the booking information before launch.
Where do I book?
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18–21 December · Nottingham
Build the home your family’s faith can flourish in.
Step away from the noise. Reconnect with Allah ﷻ. Learn, laugh and grow together this winter.
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