The Hope Workshop: From Sadness To Peace With Science And Sunnah
A gentle in-person evening for Muslim women who feel stuck with low mood and want to feel supported and get better.
Kingston: Monday 16 November 2026
8:00pm to 9:00pm (doors open 7:45pm)
KMY Centre, Kingston (exact address sent after booking)
30 seats only. Sisters only. No children.
£10 ticket: 100% donated to the Palestine Trauma Centre
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What is The Hope Workshop?
A practical session led by Dr Zakia Akhter, a GP, family therapist and Islamic studies teacher. It brings together medical insight, psychology and prophetic wisdom in a relaxed and supported way, with stories, simple practices and time to connect with other sisters.
Nobody has to share anything or speak in front of the group. You are welcome to simply listen.
Who is it for?
- Muslim women who have felt stuck with low mood, sadness, exhaustion or heaviness.
- Sisters who have not felt like themselves for a while and are not sure why.
- Women who want support without judgement, from an approach that respects both science and faith.
- Anyone who would like a gentle first step. You do not need a diagnosis, and you do not need to label what you are going through.
What you will take away
💛 Understand what your low mood is really trying to tell you.
🌙 Learn simple, soothing practices to calm your mind, body and heart.
🌿 Leave feeling lighter, clearer and closer to Allah.
What happens on the evening
- Compassion
- Warmth
- Connection
- Understanding
- Q&A
Led by Dr Zakia Akhter
GP, family therapist and founder of Hope Cave. For over 20 years, Dr Zakia has supported Muslim women through mental health struggles through the powerful harmony of science and Sunnah. She combines medical insight, psychology and prophetic wisdom to support sisters towards peace and well-being.
Where your £10 goes
100% of ticket sales are donated to the Palestine Trauma Centre (registered charity number 1133560), which supports mental health and trauma work in Gaza.
Good to know
- This is a ticketed event for registered sisters over 16 only. Each sister needs her own ticket.
- Please do not bring children, so that everyone can relax and be fully present. There may be sensitive things discussed at the workshop.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you cannot come, your £10 still goes to the Palestine Trauma Centre.
- The exact address is sent in your confirmation email. Please show that email at the door.
- Wear whatever is comfortable.
- This workshop is not a replacement for medical care or therapy. If you are in crisis or thinking of harming yourself, please contact your GP, call NHS 111 and choose option 2, call Samaritans free on 116 123, or call 999 in an emergency.
Questions
Do I have to share anything?
No. You are always welcome to simply listen.
Do I need a diagnosis to come?
No. The evening is for any Muslim woman who would like a gentle, supportive space.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, as long as she books her own ticket. Unregistered guests cannot be admitted.
What if the workshop is full?
Join the waitlist to hear first when the next one opens near you.
