Tour by Sheikh Belal Assaad - First Time in South Africa
Home Sweet Home: Strengthening Bonds and Finding Peace
Allah says, “Believers, guard yourselves and your family against a Fire…” (66:6). The ummah is made up of communities, which in turn are built on family units and individuals. If individuals are righteous, so are families, communities, and ultimately the ummah. This highlights the importance of focusing on family relationships and their challenges. The family is a sacred trust from Allah, who will question us about how we handled it—whether as parents, children, spouses, or relatives.
Family ties are fragile yet precious, as shown by the name ‘Ar-Rahim’—derived from Allah’s name for mercy. Connecting family ties is a way of connecting with Allah, while severing them means distancing ourselves from Him. Family members are a gift and a trust, with the potential to bring happiness in both this life and the hereafter, or to cause misery. Allah promises, “Gardens of Eternity, which they will enter along with the righteous among their parents, spouses, and descendants… Peace be upon you for your perseverance. How excellent is the ultimate abode!” (13:23-24).
About the Event
Welcome to Home Sweet Home, a transformative tour by Sheikh Belal Assaad designed to strengthen family bonds, nurture relationships, and help you build a peaceful home. In a time when families are struggling with communication, generational clashes, and balancing rights with love and mercy, this tour offers a chance to reconnect, heal, and create a sanctuary of happiness rooted in Islamic teachings.
This tour will provide valuable insights and practical advice on nurturing healthy family relationships to prosper in both this life and the hereafter.
TOPICS
1. Rights and Duties vs Love and Mercy
What makes a house a home? Is it fulfilling obligations or fostering love and mercy? This topic explores the essential balance between rights and duties in the family, alongside the compassion that binds us together. Drawing on examples from the lives of the Prophets as family men, Sheikh Belal will dive deep into how our homes can become places of sukoon (peace), reflecting the ideals of love, mercy, and harmony. Relationships at all levels—husband and wife, parent and child, sibling to sibling—are in trouble, and this talk is your guide to re-establishing that connection.
Key Takeaways:
- The true Islamic perspective on family life.
- How to balance duties with affection and create a home filled with love and mercy.
- Examples from the lives of the Prophets on being a loving spouse, nurturing parent, and supportive family member
2. The Clash of Generations
As parents, are you finding it hard to connect with your teenagers? Do you feel like your values at home are being overshadowed by external influences? The Clash of Generations addresses one of the biggest challenges faced by families today. Many parents are burnt out, while their children seek refuge in distractions far from home values. This session will give you the tools to mend broken communication lines and foster a positive relationship with your children. Drawing on insights from Our Children, Our Legacy, this talk will also focus on understanding the pressures teenagers face and how to bring the family unit closer.
Key Takeaways:
- How to understand and connect with your teenagers in today’s world.
- Building a nurturing home environment where Islamic values can flourish.
- Practical advice to rekindle family ties and bridge the generational divide.
From Sh Belal
Message
On this tour to the beloved people of South Africa, I am delighted and honored to share insights on the Islamic, social, and psychological nurturing of our families and children. Our goal is to prosper in this life and the next, and to experience the promise of paradise, which can begin through healthy family relationships in this world. I will address key topics on family dynamics and the challenges we all face, offering solutions and fostering love and mercy through the Quran, Sunnah, and the lives of our prophets and their families. This includes discussions on teenage relationships, parent-child challenges, husband-wife connection and love, and the necessary framework to sustain them, inshaAllah.
May Allah bless, protect, and elevate the ranks of my brothers and sisters in South Africa, and make them among the leaders of the righteous. Ameen.
Sh. Belal Assaad
Meet Sheikh Belal Assaad
Sheikh Belal Assaad is a globally renowned Islamic speaker with over 27 years of experience delivering da’wah and community lectures. He holds a Degree in Shari’ah and Da’wah from the Ad-Da’wah Wal-Irshad University Institute in Tripoli, Lebanon. Additionally, Sheikh Belal has pursued studies in Biomedical Science, Teaching Science and Welfare Counseling, and Migration Law and Practice. With over two decades as a secondary school teacher and counselor, Sheikh Belal is also a registered Imam and Marriage Celebrant with the Australian Federation of Islamic Council and the Australian Governor General’s Office. Born and residing in Melbourne, Australia, he continues to inspire audiences locally and internationally.
Get Your Tickets
Sunday
CAPETOWN
20th of October
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
CTICC, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town
Friday
Pretoria
25th of October
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Al Ghazali Hall, Van Leenhof St, Christoburg, Centurion, 0183
Saturday
Johannesburg
26th of October
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Qurtuba Grand Hall, 31 2nd Road, Linbro Park, Johannesburg
Sunday
Durban
27th of October
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
The White Boxx, 369 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Berea, Durban
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- Age Limit: This program is suitable for ages 8 and older. Children below 8 are not permitted to attend this event on the day. Please be mindful of this before purchasing a ticket for a child as we have a no refund policy.
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