How to Approach the Sunnah — a free course on Hadith and the Sunnah
“Is the Qur’an alone enough?” It’s a question many of us have come across — in a clip on social media, a conversation at work, or a quiet doubt of our own. And it opens onto others: what exactly is the Sunnah, why does Hadith matter, and how are we meant to make sense of it all today?
On Saturday 28 November, Mufti Abdul-Malik Sheikh will lead How to Approach the Sunnah, a free afternoon course at IANL that takes these questions seriously and answers them with knowledge, clarity and care.
What the course covers
Across the afternoon, we’ll explore:
- Is the Qur’an alone enough?
- What is the role of Hadith in understanding Islam?
- What is the Sunnah, and why does it matter?
- How do we understand and evaluate Hadith?
- How should we approach Hadith and the Sunnah in our age?
- How did the early generations approach the Qur’an and Sunnah?
- What should we do when a Hadith appears to conflict with our understanding of the Qur’an?
- How can we navigate doubts and contemporary challenges with knowledge and confidence?
The aim isn’t to win arguments — it’s to build understanding, so that you can approach the Qur’an and Sunnah with confidence and respond to doubts, your own or other people’s, from a place of knowledge. Whether you have questions you’ve never quite found answers to, or simply want firmer footing, this afternoon is for you. No prior study is needed.
About your teacher
Mufti Abdul-Malik Sheikh pursued studies in Shariah and Islamic studies in Syria, Jordan and the United Kingdom. He has been actively engaged in teaching the traditional Islamic sciences throughout the UK and has served as an imam and khatib at various mosques. He has completed the Ifta Programme and is a qualified social worker practising in London, where he lives with his family. He also serves as a council member of the British Board of Scholars & Imams (BBSI), contributing to the advancement of Islamic scholarship and the development of Muslim religious leadership in the UK.
📅 Event details
- Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Venue: Second Floor Hall, IANL, 683–685 High Road, North Finchley, London N12 0DA
- Cost: Free (registration required)
- Open to: Brothers and sisters
- Booking: Free registration via Eventbrite
Refreshments will be served, Insha’Allah.
How to register
The course is free, but registration is required, so please book your free ticket on Eventbrite — it helps us plan the room and refreshments.
Please aim to arrive a few minutes before 1:30 PM. Parking around High Road is limited on Saturday afternoons — you can check our parking page for nearby parking locations.
If you have any questions, call us on 020 8492 0028 (1pm–5:30pm, Monday to Friday) or email info@ianl.org.uk.
We’d encourage you to bring family and friends — and to share this with anyone who has been wrestling with these questions.
