We were very fortunate to have Shaykh Idris Watts in Huddersfield on Saturday 17th January, and would like to extend our thanks to those who attended, who helped and to Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghausia for allowing us to use the excellent facility within the Unity Centre.
The Unity Centre is a unique community hall which can be hired by contacting the Masjid.
The talk centred around the how we should approach Ramadan, monitoring our intentions and renewing them.
From the recording you can learn how small, consistent actions can lead to lasting spiritual change, drawing from Prophetic wisdom and insights from Islamic psychology.
Key Themes
Setting realistic expectations for Ramadan
Nurturing a relationship with the Qur’an, not just a routine
Developing mindful habits that last beyond Eid
Understanding the Hadith: “Allah loves consistent small actions, even if few”
Bringing presence, peace, and gratitude into your worship
👤 About Shaykh Idris Watts
Shaykh Idris Watts accepted Islam in 1998 while studying Arabic at the University of Leeds, graduating with First-Class Honours and an Award of Excellence. He then spent seven years in Fez, Morocco, studying at al-Qarawiyyīn University, immersing himself in Arabic, Qur’anic studies, and traditional Islamic learning.
He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Leeds Beckett University, alongside qualifications in Somatic Experiencing and Islamic Psychology, blending classical scholarship with therapeutic insight to help Muslims nurture mindful, balanced lives.
We were also excited to have Akeel Jeraal with us who himself who gave an introduction to his translation of the work by Shaykh ʿAbd-Allāh Sirāj al-Dīn al-Ḥusaynī (d. 2002 CE).
Shaykh ʿAbd-Allāh was an erudite scholar, guide, jurist, and exegete. Born in Aleppo, Syria in 1924 CE, he descended from a distinguished scholarly line tracing back to Imām al-Ḥusayn, the grandson of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
Among the foremost scholars of his era, he specialised in Qurʾānic and Ḥadīth sciences. His legacy lives on through the numerous works he penned, and in the students he nurtured, whom are now guides to many in their own right.
Readers will also benefit from a dedicated treatise by the prolific author, political activist, and Hadith master, Shaykh Muḥammad b. Jaʿfar al-Kattānī [from Morocco, Fez].
Expertly adapted by Shaykh Idris Watts, this section provides a comprehensive framework for visiting the graves of the righteous. It instructs the visitor on the correct etiquettes to observe at every stage, from preparation to departure, to ensure the experience yields the utmost spiritual benefit.
This is also the first time it has been officially published in English.
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