I AM NEAR

When Life Feels Distant, Allah Remains Close.

The opening seminar of our new Eeman Series, exploring the profound reality of Allah's nearness. Through reflection, Qur'anic insights, and practical guidance, discover how to strengthen your connection with Allah and find comfort, hope, and certainty in every season of life.

"We are closer to them than ˹their˺ jugular vein." (Qur'an, As-Saff 50:16)

Delivered by Mufti Amir Isap
Friday, 26th June 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
London Muslim Centre (ELM), Ground Floor, Main Hall

In our journey through life, there are moments when we feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or alone. Yet Allah ﷻ reassures us in the Qur'an:

"And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near..." (Qur'an 2:186)

This reflective seminar explores the reality of Allah's nearness, helping us strengthen our connection with Him through faith, worship, du'a, and remembrance. Together, we will explore how to draw closer to Allah during both life's blessings and its challenges, finding comfort, hope, and certainty in His presence.

Seminar Objectives:

• Develop a deeper understanding of Allah's nearness as described in the Qur'an and Sunnah

• Reflect on the factors that strengthen or weaken our connection with Allah

• Explore the role of du'a in building a meaningful relationship with Allah

• Understand how hardship can become a means of drawing closer to Him

• Gain practical tools to nurture and strengthen their eeman

• Find comfort in Allah's mercy, wisdom, and companionship through life's challenges

• Leave with a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and connection to Allah

Course Outline:

1. Allah Is Near

• Understanding the Qur'anic concept of Allah's nearness

• What does it mean when Allah says, "Indeed, I am near"?

• Common misconceptions about closeness to Allah

2. Why Do We Sometimes Feel Distant?

• The impact of distractions, sins, and worldly pressures

• Spiritual highs and lows

• Recognising barriers to connection

3. The Power of Du'a

• Calling upon Allah with certainty

• When du'as feel unanswered

• Trusting Allah's wisdom and timing

4. Finding Allah Through Hardship

• Trials as opportunities for spiritual growth

• Patience, hope, and reliance upon Allah

• Lessons from the lives of the Prophets عليهم السلام

5. Strengthening Your Connection with Allah

• Salah, Qur'an, dhikr, and reflection

• Building consistency in worship

• Small actions that bring hearts closer to Allah

6. Living with the Awareness of Allah's Nearness

• Finding peace in everyday life

• Turning to Allah in moments of joy and difficulty

• Carrying the message of "I Am Near" beyond the seminar

SPEAKER PROFILE:

Mufti Amir Isap is a prominent UK based scholar, educator, and director who specializes in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), legal theory, and educational development. He began his formal studies in Arabic and traditional Islamic sciences at the Jamiatul Ilm wal Huda seminary in Blackburn, UK. To complement his traditional education, he pursued higher academic studies, ultimately earning a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies from SOAS University. Additionally, he completed postgraduate training focusing heavily on Islamic Fiqh and Legal Maxims, alongside further seminar work at Middlesex University.

Currently, Mufti Amir Isap serves as the director of Zidna Foundation, an institution dedicated to Islamic education and community development. He is actively involved in teaching advanced religious curriculum, including specialised courses on the foundational books of the Hanafi Madhhab through platforms like Islamic Knowledge. Alongside his formal teaching, he frequently travels across the UK to deliver community workshops, seasonal lectures, and practical seminars on essential practices like Zakah compliance and Hajj preparation.