Nous offrons un service d'interprétation simultanée en français à tous les participants en ligne via Zoom (cf. *"Online Offering"* ci-dessous).

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We humans carry a deep longing in our hearts to belong to something bigger. It is our most innate, instinctive desire. Yet sometimes, when we find it—whether in a friend, beloved, family, group of people, or community—the euphoria of finding it quickly turns into a struggle. There is something about belonging to something bigger that threatens our notion of who we are as individuals. The struggle comes from knowing that to belong to something bigger, we have to let go of some parts of who we are. Sometimes these are parts we cherish and find safety in. Nowadays, we live in a society that is focused on the individual, which, over many generations, has forgotten how to be together as a collective being.

Are you ready to explore how to become a collective "us" rather than just an individual "me"? Join us at our weekend workshop, where we delve into the journey from the singular "I" into the expansive "We."

Discover how to navigate the world through nourishing and fulfilling relationships, whether they are one-on-one interactions, family bonds, or community connections. Learn to walk in harmony with others, enriching both your life and theirs.

Embrace the quality of wisdom, and uncover how to carry it in the face of conflicts and challenging relationships. This retreat offers you the tools and insights to foster deeper connections and bring peace into your life. 

We invite you to a special weekend workshop to explore the power of unity and collective wisdom, led by Fawzia Al-Rawi at Nanpantan Hall From 14-17 November, 2024. Secure your spot by booking your ticket today

Our Teacher

Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi Al-Rifai was born in Baghdad and spent her childhood in Iraq and Lebanon. Her grandmother initiated her into the culture and traditions of the Middle East where belly-dancing played a major part as an expression of the world of the feminine.

Fawzia Al-Rawi holds a PhD in Islamic studies. She completed her Arabic, Islamic and ethnological studies at the Universities of Vienna and Cairo. She then spent 12 years in Jerusalem where she brought up her children and worked at the Institute for the Promotion of Palestinian Agriculture and at the University of Jerusalem, while deepening both her theoretical and practical knowledge of Sufism under the guidance of Sidi Shaykh Muhammad Al-Rifai. She has been living in Vienna with her husband and their three children since 2001.

Fawzia Al-Rawi has been teaching Sufism for over 20 years. She holds workshops in various countries and works particularly with women. Her teaching draws on a wealth of experience from a bicultural environment which uniquely enables her to build a bridge of understanding between different cultures, open a space where these can meet and thus contribute to peace.

She has published several books in Arabic, German, English and French.

Event Details

Where

Nanpantan Hall, Nanpantan Road, Loughborough LE11 3YF, UK (Google Maps Link)

Participants are free to explore Nanpantan’s delightful woodland estate. There are several walks, a hidden dell ideal for quiet contemplation, a well kept garden and means of entry to public footpaths for those wishing to explore the local countryside. There is a garden terrace along the back of the house overlooking the lawns and far reaching picturesque views of the Leicestershire countryside. Wheelchair access is available from the house onto the terrace.

How to get there?

Situated in the heart of England Journey times vary by car, rail (2-hour train ride from London St Pancras Station to Loughborough Station, followed by a 10-minute taxi ride) or air (Birmingham airport or any London airport), yet nestled in the forest, guests can have a genuine and authentic experience of peace and stillness.

If you are planning to fly from abroad and would like to discuss logistics further, we would be delighted to help! Please email: info@thelaylacalling.com

Schedule (For in-person Attendees)

Based on demand, we have expanded this weekend workshop to 4 days and 3 nights. Please note that this is a tentative schedule, as some teachings may be longer or shorter than the set times, depending on the needs of the group. All times are Greenwich Mean Time 'GMT' (for more information, please click here). For online participants, please scroll down for more information.

📅 Day 1: Thursday 14 November, 2024 Evening Schedule (GMT)
05:00-06:00 pm Arrival & room check-in
06:00-07:00 pm Dinner in Dining Hall
07:30-08:30 pm Evening Session 

📅 Day 2: Friday 15 November, 2024 Schedule (GMT)
08:00-09:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall
09:00-09:30 am Al Wird (teaching room)
09:30-12:00 am Morning Session (with 15-minute breaks depending on teaching)
12:00-01:30 pm Lunch Break 
01:30-03:00 pm Personal time /optional guided walk 
03:00-05:00 pm Afternoon session (with 15-minute breaks depending on teaching)
05:00-06:00 pm Personal time/Music
06:00-07:00 pm Dinner
07:30-08:30 pm Evening Session

📅 Day 3: Saturday 16 November, 2024 Schedule (GMT)
08:00-09:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall
09:00-09:30 am Al Wird (teaching room)
09:30-12:00 am Morning Session (with 15-minute breaks depending on teaching)
12:00-01:30 pm Lunch Break
01:30-03:00 pm Personal time /optional guided walk
03:00-05:00 pm Afternoon session (with 15-minute breaks depending on teaching)
05:00-06:00 pm Personal time/Music
06:00-07:00 pm Dinner
07:30-08:30 pm Evening Session

📅 Day 4: Sunday 17 November, 2024 Schedule (GMT)
08:00-09:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall
09:00-09:30 am Al Wird (teaching room)
09:30-12:00 am Morning Session (with 15-minute breaks depending on teaching)
12:00-01:30 pm Lunch Break
01:30-02:00 pm Closing
02:00-03:00 pm Reorganising the Venue
03:00-04:00 pm Departure from Nanpantan Hall

Note: this is a community event and we invite everyone to participate in the upkeep of the venue during our stay.

Food

Meals provided (& included in ticket): Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch (as part of the weekend workshop). Food will be simple and vegetarian. Please notify us if you have any allergies/dietary requirements on the registration form.

Accommodation

The venue has various bedrooms sizes available, from single bedrooms to large triple rooms some with ensuite and some with shared bathrooms. Rooms will have towels and basic soap/shower gel. If you wish to book a double or triple room with your friends, please note the names of your friends in the comments section on the Registration Form, when purchasing your ticket. Otherwise, we will match you randomly.

Tickets 

In-person Tickets

The ticket price includes tuition, room and board for 4 days and 3 nights.

It’s likely this event will sell out, so please register now to reserve your place. Registration closes on the 1st of November, 2024.

Online Offering

We are delighted to offer the weekend workshop on Zoom too. Please select the relevant ticket, and we will be sending you the link and details two days ahead of the event (Noting that the time zone will be Greenwich Mean Time 'GMT' -for more information, please click here). Sessions will be recorded and shared after the weekend. 

*Simultaneous interpreting into French and Spanish will be available to participants via Zoom for all the sessions with Fawzia Al-Rawi (teaching, Q&A, dhikr, etc.).

Online Participants Schedule

Please note that this is a tentative schedule, as some teachings may be longer or shorter than the set times, depending on the needs of the group.

📅 Day 1: Thursday 14 November, 2024 Teaching Session
- Evening: GMT 07:30pm-08:30pm / EST 02:30pm-03:30pm

📅 Day 2: Friday 15 November, 2024 Teaching Sessions
- Morning Al Wird: GMT 9:00am-9:30am /EST 4:00am-4:30am

- Morning*: GMT 9:30am-12:00pm / EST 4:30am-7:00am

- Afternoon* GMT 3:00pm-05:00pm / EST 10:00am-12:00am

- Evening: GMT 7:30pm-8:30pm / EST 2:30pm-3:30pm

📅 Day 3: Saturday 16 November, 2024 Teaching Sessions
- Morning Al Wird: GMT 9:00am-9:30am / EST 4:00am-4:30am

- Morning* : GMT 9:30am-12:00pm / EST 4:30am-7:00am

- Afternoon*: GMT 3:00pm-05:00pm / EST 10:00am-12:00am

- Evening: GMT 7:30pm-8:30pm / EST 2:30pm-3:30pm

📅 Day 4: Sunday 17 November, 2024 Teaching Sessions
- Morning Al Wird: GMT 9:00am-9:30am / EST 4:00am-4:30am

- Morning*: GMT 9:30am-12:00pm / EST 4:30am-7:00am

- Closing Session Afternoon*: GMT 1:30pm-2:00pm / EST 8:30am-9:00am

*Please note that there will be several 15-minute breaks during this session depending on the length of the teaching

Scholarships

A limited number of partial, need-based scholarships are available. If interested, please email us at: info@thelaylacalling.com

Donations

We have kept the tuition fees as low as possible to ensure maximum participation. We welcome any further extra donations you would like to provide, which will be used to support those who would otherwise be unable to attend the workshop.

If you would like to send an extra donation, you could do so in the tickets section. 

Refunds

No refunds are available after 6th September 2024. Please email info@thelaylacalling.com to request a refund, noting that Ticket Tailor fees are non-refundable.

FAQ

Who are we?

The Layla Calling is a Community Interest Company (CIC), who is dedicated to spreading the message of love, peace, freedom, justice and mercy. In recent years, we have organised workshops on Sufi healing led by Wadude and Nura Laird and Samah Ross, Fawizia Al-Rawi as well as Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe. Based on the success and positive feedback from these events, we are delighted that Fawzia Al-Rawi will be returning to lead this workshop.

Who is this event for?

We welcome other like-minded and like-spirited participants for this event, which is dedicated to your own spiritual growth and transformation. We also welcome those who have no previous experience with Sufism who are interested in the topic.

What is the purpose of this event?

Its intention and aim is to create a safe and conducive physical and spiritual space for participants to discover the beautiful secrets and divinity in your own hearts through divine love. This knowledge will allow you to discover your own beauty and holiness as well as to connect to the reality of who you truly are.

What is the approach used?

The weekend workshop is interactive and experiential, working individually and in groups. Participants will benefit from the support of community and interaction with other participants in this small group. There is no end to the journey, but along the way there is replenishment and sustenance in numerous way stations to refresh and nourish you for the journey ahead. If God wills this workshop will be such a place.