Course Details

This is the abridged version of the original course that was run in the Summer of 2022.  

Select elements from the live course will not be available such as access to live classes, the Suhba Circle and the Telegram channel access.

A Union of Souls

Spiritual Secrets For A Fulfilling Marriage

Two souls may unite in will and love. Two bodies do not. May Allah help you discover your “soulness.” -Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui


Let’s not mince words: Our marriages are in trouble. 

There is no fulfilling Muslim marriage without a spiritual foundation.  This course is part one of a three part series that will address marriage through spiritual, emotional and legal principles. 

What will this course cover?

The spiritual axioms of marriage; modern myths of marriage; marriage as “spiritual fellowship;” the effect of the spiritual subconscious on marital behaviour; root causes of marital disfunction; character re-formation; marital entropy; re-spiritualization of marriage; marital tension and discord; and the 10 spiritual laws of marriage.

How will the course be taught?

Students will have access to a recorded, weekly lecture paired with a recorded, evaluative class and detailed course notes. 

There will also be recorded, guided mini-sessions on spiritual techniques on positivity, gratitude and conflict management.

Who are the teachers? 

Shaykh Riad Saloojee, Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi (Founder of the Khalil Centre), Dr. Zuleikha Jamal, Dr. Ali Hazratji, Counsellor Muallima Abeeda Peer, Dr. Amir Abdelzaher, Sidi Moutasem Atiya, Sidi Naeem Saloojee, Syeda Kamrun Nahar

What is the date and cost?

The program is a six-week program with a final reflective class.  It originally ran from run from July 3, 2022 - August 15, 2022. 

Course access: $99 USD.

Questions?
Please read our FAQs below, for common course questions.

FAQ

  • How is this seminar structured? Are the classes live or pre-recorded?

    The 'Union of Souls' Marriage Seminar consists of recorded weekly classes taught by Shaykh Riad Saloojee, Ustadh Moutasem Atiya & Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi. As well, a weekly recorded Review, Fellowship & Practice session led by Dr. Ali Hazratji, Dr. Zulekha Jalal, Ustadh Naeem Saloojee, Ustadh Amir Abdelzaher and Ustadha Kamrun Nahar. Note: Classes are pre-recorded.

  • Are there any prerequisites for this seminar?

    No. This is an introductory seminar.

  • Am I automatically accepted once I apply and pay the tuition fee?

    Yes.

  • What is your refund policy?

    Refunds can be requested within three days of registration.

  • How long will I have access to the materials from this seminar?

    Students will have indefinite access to this course.

Gift 'Union of Souls (On-Demand)' to a Friend

Can I gift this Union of Souls On-Demand course to someone getting married, or a dear friend?

Yes of course! Please send us the full name(s) and email address(es) of whom you would like to gift this course to and our team will reach out to you to complete your gift transaction.

Teachers and Staff

Shaykh Riad Saloojee 

Shaykh Riad Saloojee is a lawyer by training and has worked in the fields of media and political activism.  He studied the Islamic sciences at Dar al-‘Ulum al-‘Arabiyya al-Islamiyya (DUAI), a well-known Islamic seminary of higher learning in Cape Town, South Africa, where he also taught for a number of years after graduation.  He currently lives in Istanbul, where he is continuing his studies under the mentorship of Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui.


Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi

Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi is a licensed psychotherapist who holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology.  He is a visiting scholar for Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul, Adjunct Professor at American Islamic College, Hartford Seminary, and the founding director of Khalil Center – the first Islamically oriented professional community mental wellness center and the largest provider of Muslim mental healthcare in the US.  Dr. Hooman is a student of Shaykh Muhammad Zakariya from Toronto, and has studied the Islamic sciences, both institutionally and informally.


Counsellor Abeeda Peer

Counsellor Abeeda Peer is a counsellor and teacher living in Cape Town, South Africa. She has studied and taught the Islamic sciences, and has extensive practical experience in working with couples to strengthen their marriage and resolve the challenges that they face.


Sidi Moutasem Atiya

Sidi Moutasem Atiya has devoted his entire life to Islamic activism, organization and education, and has spent time and studied Islamic sacred knowledge with many of this century’s luminary scholars.  He is the founder of the Al-Madina Institute whose goal, as he says, is “to forge a truly global, spiritual community, and to bring individuals and families together to live the spiritual reality of Islam in a modern context.”


Dr. Amir Abdelzaher

Dr. Amir obtained his Ph.D from the University of Miami, taught at several universities, and was a teacher and Director of Planning at the Islamic School of Miami. He currently lives in Istanbul, where he is continuing his studies under the mentorship of Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui.


Dr. Ali Hazratji

Dr. Ali, a neurologist by profession, was born in India to a respected family whose lineage reaches to Rasulullah ﷺ.  Since his early years, he has been an avid student of sacred knowledge and studied with various teachers, including Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui, with whom he has enjoyed an intimate companionship for close to two decades. 


Dr. Zulekha Jalal

Dr. Zulekha lives with her family in the United States where she practices is pediatric medicine. She is a lifelong student of Islamic sacred knowledge, has been a student of Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui for many years now, and continues to study under his mentorship. 


Sidi Naeem Saloojee

Sidi Naeem Saloojee left his position as CEO of a start-up company in artificial intelligence to join the Suhba Fellowship Program in Istanbul with his family. Before that, he was the Director of Operations for a successful national Islamic advocacy organization.   He currently lives in Istanbul, where he is continuing his studies under the mentorship of Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui. 


Syeda Kamrun Nahar

Syeda Kamrun was a top-student at a renowned Islamic seminary where she studied full-time for four years. A mother of two, she also has a degree in early childhood education. During her time in South Africa, she worked extensively with women and youth. She currently lives in Istanbul, where she is continuing her studies under the mentorship of Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui.