OVERVIEW
Since 2019, MCE has been running a highly effective training programme that is vital for the development of Madrasah teachers: The Spiritual Development Programme (SDP)
The SDP combines modern interactive teaching methods with classical Islamic scholarship to offer Madrasah teachers practical advice on how they can enhance their spirituality and have a more positive impact on the children they teach.
The course is replete with practical tips, relatable examples, inspirational stories from the lives of pious individuals, and deliberations on carefully selected verses of the Qur’an and traditions.
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To date, 15 SDPs have been conducted:
COURSE CONTENT
The course is usually conducted over one weekend and covers the following topics:
Day 1: Foundations (8 hours)
– What exactly is spiritual development?
– Knowledge and teaching and how they relate to spiritual development
– The soul and its major faculties
– Qur’anic application: How did the Prophets manage these faculties?
Day 2: Five Step Practical Programme for Spiritual Development (8 hours)
– Spiritual wakefulness (yaqẓah)
– Step 1: Repentance (tawbah)
– Step 2: Self-conditioning (mushāraṭah)
– Step 3: Monitoring of actions (murāqabah)
– Step 4: Accounting of actions (muḥāsabah)
– Step 5: Deterring oneself (muʿāqabah)
MANUAL & WORKBOOK
There is no charge for the training. Participants only pay for the Manual (£5). The Workbook is provided free of charge.
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“This manual and its accompanying workbook help the reader advance on the spiritual course step by step. All practical tips in the manual are bolstered by convincing theoretical explanations and supported by helpful examples. I am sure all those who are eager to move further on the path of spirituality will benefit from this work.”
Shaykh Mohammad Saeed Bahmanpour
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“This manual and workbook are blessings which if utilised properly can facilitate generations of spiritual prosperity. The primary aim of the books is to enable madrasah teachers to communicate religion in a state of inner purity and spirituality. The works can also serve as guides for others who aspire to transform themselves. Every house should try to procure them and apply their principles.”
Shaykh Muhammad Khalfan
FEEDBACK
Feedback from the nine SDPs has been consistently positive. Here are some of the comments from the participants:
Meeting Expectations
“It exceeded my expectations.”
“There are so many things that I knew about but did not know how to apply in my life. These sessions have shown me practical ways to do this.”
Teaching Methods
“I have never done anything like this. A great way of learning different aspects to our religion.”
“Alhamdulillah it was delivered very well. The good thing was we were able to question on any issue to the sheikh. And he patiently answered them.”
Interaction and Engagement
“I loved how interactive it was and all the different activities.”
“Very engaging; helped us to share our thoughts and ideas.”
Manual and Workbook
“Very well written. Making a colourful manual helped to keep us focused.”
“The workbook made me reflect on my actions, and I guess taught me ways I can incorporate the Quran in my classes.”
To book your Madrasah’s SDP training or for further information, please email [email protected].
