From Hadhramaut to Sylhet to Whitechapel: Reflecting on the Dawah of Shah Jalal

Shah Jalal is arguably the greatest and most celebrated Islamic personality of the Bengal region. He is an example of a scholar, saint and leader who balanced spirituality and struggle in a life dedicated to service of others and calling people to Islam's noble and peaceful message. He was also of Yemeni descent and eventually settled in Sylhet, the spiritual capital of Bangladesh and the region from where most of Britain’s Bangladeshi Muslims hail. What lessons do the life of this migrant scholar hold for us today? Can Shah Jalal's magnificent history be made relevant for a new generation of young Muslims? Before and after, Habib Ali will visit a few of the local masjids and also do a walkabout through Whitechapel, of the most interesting neighbourhoods in London.

Partners: This event is co-organised with Islamic Circles.