Note: Event postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Many of our hearts sink when we think about our pasts. But know that our history is filled with tales of drunkards, prostitutes, murderers, thieves and sinners who became awliyā (Friends of God) within the blink of an eye due to a sincere supplication and a teary eye.
This potential lies within each of us too. With God’s mercy and power, anything can be turned around, especially the life of a believer who desires proximity with God.
Join us at our Spiritual Intensive on Saturday 17 June with Dr Mohamed Ghilan and Ust Saara Sabbagh where we will learn more about the untapped spiritual potential within us and how we can unlock it.
Dr Mohamed Ghilan
For the past 5 years, Dr. Ghilan was included in The Muslim 500, a list of the most influential Muslims in the world today.
In 2007, Dr. Ghilan began his full-time studies in the Islamic Tradition under the tutelage of traditional teacher. He has taught various courses such as The Creed of Deliverance, Imam Al-Ghazali’s Dear Beloved Son, the Inner Dimensions of Fasting and others, he founded Al-Andalus Academy in 2020 and he also has a podcast since 2016 where he discusses a wide breadth of issues related to religion, philosophy, science, society, and culture.
Dr. Mohamed Ghilan holds a Bachelor of Science (honours) with a major in microbiology and a minor in business administration, and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Victoria, BC. In 2020, Dr. Ghilan earned an M.D. from the University of Queensland where he is currently practicing medicine. Dr. Ghilan has published works in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Behavioural Brain Research, Brain Research, and Neurobiology of Disease.
Ustadah Saarah Sabbagh OAM
Saara Sabbagh is the Founder and Chair of Benevolence Australia; a non-for-profit faith based community organisation established in 2008 which provides education and support to converts and reconnecting Muslims in Melbourne.
Saara’s visionary leadership has seen her establish many successful programs and initiatives over the past three decades. She has worked across various sectors including youth, education, women’s wellness, faith and spirituality.
Her recent and most joyous accomplishment is the curation of Good Beginnings – the first of its kind pre-marriage mentoring program for Muslim couples in Australia.
Saara has been the gracious recipient of many awards for her community service and leadership, including Australian Muslim Achievement Award – Role Model of the Year in 2013 and the Order of Australia Medal in 2021.
Saara has been married for thirty-three years, the mother of three children and grandmother of four young toddlers – alhamdulilah.
