ROOTS ESSENTIALS ONLINE
Practical Spirituality
Transform Your Inner Self and Build a Lasting Connection with Allah
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Introducing
Practical Spirituality (Tazkiyah)
The second module in the Roots Essentials Online journey focuses on Practical Spirituality, or as it is known in Arabic, Tazkiyah — purifying the soul and transforming our inward state to better align with the way of Allah.
Roots Essentials Online aims to transform the lives of Muslim professionals and university students who are unable to attend in-person courses, through five 10-week online modules with interactive live sessions.
The online format offers flexibility while preserving the interactive nature of in-person sessions. Students can attend from anywhere in the world, either live or via recordings, and will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, activities, and Q&A throughout. Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of all five modules.
You'll Learn How To
Identify and eliminate spiritual diseases such as envy, anger, arrogance, materialism, and many more.
Develop beautiful character traits such as humility, sincerity, tolerance, and others
Develop a daily routine around key forms of dhikr and du'a (remembrance and supplication) despite your busy schedule.
Wrestle with and eliminate addictive sinful tendencies from your life.
“Verily, in the body is a piece of flesh which, if sound, the entire body is sound, and if corrupt, the entire body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart.”
(Sahih Muslim 1599)
Roots Essentials Online
Course Overview:
Tazkiyah - Practical Spirituality
Explore the inward journey to Allah through sincerity, repentance, patience and more.
Introduction to Spirituality & the Psyche
Understanding the heart, self-purification and levels of change.
Sincerity & Knowing Allah
The meaning of sincerity, fighting insincerity, and knowing Allah through His names.
Repentance
Understanding Tawbah and how to return to Allah with sincerity.
Sins & Spiritual Diseases
Identifying and treating the diseases of the heart.
Pride, Envy & Self-Adoration
Understanding destructive traits and how to overcome them.
Pleasure-Seeking, Lust & Shame
Balancing desires and understanding healthy shame.
Wealth & Materialism
Navigating ambition while avoiding greed and material obsession.
Patience (Sabr)
Developing resilience through faith.
Conversing with Allah
Building a relationship with Allah through Du’a and reliance.
Dhikr & Remembering Allah
Embedding remembrance into daily life.
“Only those who come before Allah with a pure heart ˹will be saved˺.”
(Qur’an 26:89)
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a unique learning experience
Why choose Roots?
Flexibility
Participate from anywhere in the world! Our online format is tailored for busy schedules, allowing you to attend live sessions or catch up with recordings at your convenience.
Interactive Learning
Engage in real-time discussions, Q&A sessions, and group activities with fellow participants and the instructor.
Global Community
Join like-minded Muslims from across the world
our mission
What is Roots?
We want to see a generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
And so our mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
We achieve this through:
Employing our unique Roots teaching method, we guide students to absorb the information, engage in reflection, and ultimately apply the knowledge in their lives.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
Do you not see how Allah compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firm and its branches reach the sky. [14:24]
Allah likens the faith of a believer to a tree that is deeply rooted in the ground, and its fruit and branches are far reaching.
Our goal is to strengthen your foundations, allowing you to reap the abundant fruits of this tree of faith.
our mission
What is Roots Essentials Online?
Our flagship Essentials Programme is a 5-module, transformative educational program designed to bring Muslims closer to their creator. Each module re-packages fard ‘ayn (individually obligatory) knowledge in a way that provokes deep reflection and a transformation in both the mindset and behaviour of students.
The five modules are:
Each module focuses on deepening certainty, reflection and action.
Meet Your Instructor
Ustadh Shabbir Hassan
Ustadh Shabbir Hassan is a UK-based Imam, teacher, and author dedicated to making Islamic knowledge accessible and relevant for contemporary audiences. He is a graduate of Ebrahim College in London, where he completed the Alimiyyah programme, focusing on Arabic Language, Islamic Sciences, and Hadith studies. He further pursued an MA in Islamic Education at the University of Warwick.
Having memorised the Qur’an by the age of 15, Ustadh Shabbir has spent over a decade immersed in Islamic scholarship. He is the author of A Beautiful Patience: 40 Life Lessons from Surah Yusuf, which has resonated with readers worldwide. In addition to his teaching and writing, he serves as the host of the IlmFeed Podcast and is the founder of The Nikah Co., the UK’s leading bespoke Nikah service provider, through which he has officiated over 500 Nikah ceremonies both domestically and internationally.
Ustadh Shabbir’s teaching style is known for its clarity, relatability, and depth, making complex Islamic concepts understandable and applicable to daily life. He is passionate about guiding students on their spiritual journeys, helping them connect deeply with their faith and embody Islamic principles in the modern world.
Roots Essentials Online
Key Dates & Registration
Pricing
£55
full course
- 10 Live online classes
- Start Date: 23rd June 2025
- End Date: 25th August 2025
- Lifetime access to recordings
- Unique Roots-style interactivity
- Live Sessions every Monday at 6PM (BST)
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t worry! Recordings will be made available within 72 hours after each session, allowing you to catch up at your convenience.
This course is ideal for young professionals, university students, and anyone seeking to strengthen their connection with Allah and deepen their understanding of Islam — no matter where they are on their journey. Whether you’re a student, a full-time mother, a working professional, or in any other walk of life, this programme is open to all.
You’re right – our in-person classes are free, and will remain so inshallah. Roots Essentials Online is a brand new course, separate to our in-person classes. You’ll get access to lesson recordings.
No, there is no workbook for this module. However, we encourage you to take your own notes during the lessons and share them with your fellow students to enhance collective learning. Where necessary, we will also provide PDF materials to support.
We’re sure you’ll find the course highly engaging, but if for any reason it’s not what you’re looking for, just email us at [email protected] within 14 days of signing up, and we’ll issue a full refund.