The Scholars’ Retreat

A scenic escape. A scholarly sanctuary.

The Scholars’ Retreat offers a rare opportunity for scholars, imams, and duʿāt to step away from the demands of public service and immerse themselves in meaningful connection, rejuvenation, and peer-led growth. Set in remote and beautiful natural settings, this multi-day gathering combines spiritual enrichment, informal scholarly exchange, and immersive learning—all within an atmosphere of calm, sincerity, and brotherhood.

About the Scholars’ Retreat

The Scholars’ Retreat is a unique initiative under the Legacy of Knowledge project that focuses on deepening relationships and strengthening scholarly unity through immersive, multi-day experiences in inspiring natural environments.

This isn’t a conference. It’s not a seminar. It’s a carefully curated retreat—a calm and intentional space for scholars, imams, teachers, and duʿāt to reflect, connect, and recharge.

Whether hiking through scenic trails while discussing theological ideas, or sitting around a fire unpacking personal reflections on leadership, the Retreat is designed to allow hearts and minds to open through the blessing of nature, time, and sincere companionship.

Objectives

The Scholars’ Forum aims to:

✔ Foster Deep Relationships

Strengthen trust, companionship, and collaboration between scholars across generations, schools, and regions.

✔ Create a Space for Informal Exchange

Move beyond the formality of lectures to allow ideas to emerge organically—through conversations over meals, shared walks, and unstructured time.

✔ Enable Peer-to-Peer Growth

Allow attendees to learn from each other’s strengths, experiences, and insights in an honest and nurturing environment.

✔ Dedicated Upskilling & Study

Some sessions may involve the close reading of selected texts—either among peers or guided by a senior scholar with subject matter expertise.

✔ Personal & Professional Rejuvenation

Provide a much-needed pause from daily responsibilities to reflect, re-align, and return to service with renewed clarity and energy.

Retreat Format & Experience

– Duration: Typically 3–4 days across a long weekend
– Location: Remote, scenic, and serene—close to nature and away from distraction
– Group Size: Small and intimate to preserve focus, confidentiality, and quality of interaction

Structure:

✅ Informal discussion circles

✅ Outdoor activities with reflective prompts

✅ Shared meals, salah, and reflections

✅ Optional focused study sessions with a senior scholar or among peers

✅ Open space for duʿāt and imams to share field experiences and solutions

✅ Time for solitude, journaling, and spiritual reset

Who Is It For?

– Active scholars across various Islamic disciplines
– Imams serving local communities
– Duʿāt engaged in daʿwah or teaching
– Postgraduate students with active public or institutional engagement
– Educators, chaplains, or leaders seeking renewal and connection

Whether you carry a minbar, a pen, or a mic, the Scholars’ Retreat is your space to reconnect—with nature, with your peers, and with the purpose behind your service.

Part of the Legacy of Knowledge Family

The Scholars’ Retreat is one of three interconnected initiatives under the Legacy of Knowledge umbrella:

1. The Scholars’ Forum – A half-day event for wider networking and collaborative discussion
2. The Scholars’ Retreat – A multi-day immersive experience focused on depth, reflection, and relationship-building
3. The Scholars’ Symposium – A platform for public presentations and the dissemination of scholarly insights

Together, these offerings create a comprehensive framework to support the life and legacy of today’s scholars.