Rumi's Cave

Rumi's Cave Rumi’s Cave is a community third space, and a cultural arts and events space inspired by the legacy of the poet Rumi.

Rumi's Cave is funded and managed by Ulfa Aid, a charity founded by Shaykh Ahmed Babikir in 2004. Rumi’s Cave is a charitable community hub, and a cultural arts and events space inspired by the legacy of the poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi.

Final call for Mexico!There’s just one week left to book your place on our Mexico Retreat at Casa Umar! Join us for a me...
19/08/2026

Final call for Mexico!

There’s just one week left to book your place on our Mexico Retreat at Casa Umar!

Join us for a meaningful journey of service, spirituality, reflection and community, as we step away from the everyday and reconnect with what matters.

The retreat will take place from the 16th –26th Sept 2026. Alhamdulillah, we’ve been able to work with Casa Umar to bring the cost of the retreat down, making this experience more accessible to those who have been hoping to join us.

Booking deadline: Sunday 23 August.

If you’ve been considering joining us, now is the time to secure your place, inshAllah.

Contact: [email protected]

*Final call for Mexico* There’s just *one week left to book your place* on our Mexico Retreat at Casa Umar! Join us for...
19/08/2026

*Final call for Mexico*

There’s just *one week left to book your place* on our Mexico Retreat at Casa Umar!

Join us for a meaningful journey of service, spirituality, reflection and community, as we step away from the everyday and reconnect with what matters.

The retreat will take place from the *16th –26th Sept 2026* . Alhamdulillah, we’ve been able to work with Casa Umar to bring the cost of the retreat down, making this experience more accessible to those who have been hoping to join us.

Booking deadline: *Sunday 23 August.*

If you’ve been considering joining us, now is the time to secure your place, inshAllah.

Contact: [email protected]

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Jumu’ah at Rumi’s Cave
Friday 21st August | 8th of Rabīʿ al-AwwalWe are honoured to host Shaykh Fakhruddin Owaisi al-Mad...
19/08/2026

Jumu’ah at Rumi’s Cave
Friday 21st August | 8th of Rabīʿ al-Awwal

We are honoured to host Shaykh Fakhruddin Owaisi al-Madani at Rumi’s Cave this Friday in this blessed month of Mawlid (the birth) of our beloved Messenger ﷺ (Sallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam – peace and blessings be upon him).

The Shaykh will be leading the Khuṭbah (Friday sermon) and Salah(prayers), as well as conducting a brief Dhikr (remembrance of God) gathering immediately after the prayers at the same location.
All are welcome.

Shaykh Fakhruddin Owaisi al-Madani is a prominent Islamic scholar based in South Africa. He promotes an understanding of Islam based on wasatiyyah (moderation) and raḥmah (mercy).

Shaykh Fakhruddin has learned Islamic Sciences and Taṣawwuf (spirituality) at the feet of various great Mashāyikh (scholars), including the world-famous Muḥaddith (Hadith scholar) and spiritual Master of Makkah, al-Sayyid Muḥammad bin ‘Alawī al-Mālikī (Grand Shaykh of Makkah), Shaykh Ḥāzim Abū-Ghazāleh (Jordan), Muftī Ghulām Sarwar (Pakistan), Shaykh Aḥmad al-Qat’ānī (Libya), and Shaykh al-Islām Imām Ḥasan Cissé (Senegal).

Please come and join us, those who are able.
1:15pm start – inshallah(God willing).

Mawlid with Sheikh Babikir Insha’Allah [God willing], our Mawlid gatherings with Sheikh Babikir will continue from 14th–...
14/08/2026

Mawlid with Sheikh Babikir

Insha’Allah [God willing], our Mawlid gatherings with Sheikh Babikir will continue from 14th–24th August.

Dates: 14th–24th August
Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm

Location: Brent Mosque, 33A Howard Road, London, NW2 6DS

The evening will include:
* Recitation of Surah Yasin [Chapter 36 of the Quran]
* Barzanji Mawlid [poetic praise of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him]
* A short talk from Sheikh Babikir, insha’Allah [God willing]

Prayer times:
Asr Jama’ah [congregational afternoon prayer] at Brent Mosque is currently around 6:45pm. We will also pause the gathering for Maghrib [sunset prayer].
Everyone is welcome, men, women and children.
During the main congregational prayers, women are kindly asked to use the upstairs balcony, in accordance with the mosque’s guidelines.

Parking:
Please check the local parking restrictions before travelling.

Food:
Please do not bring food into the main prayer hall. If you need to eat or would like to provide food for others, please do so outside and ensure that you tidy up afterwards.
If you are bringing food to distribute, please take responsibility for handing it out and clearing up afterwards rather than leaving this to someone else.

Livestream:
We will do our best to livestream the gathering each evening, insha’Allah [God willing].

We look forward to welcoming you for these blessed evenings of remembrance and praise. 🌹

August at Rumi’s , where the soul finds its rhythm.This month, we’re serving up some beautiful events. From stirring Sud...
05/08/2026

August at Rumi’s , where the soul finds its rhythm.

This month, we’re serving up some beautiful events. From stirring Sudanese Madeeh to grounding Fundamentals of Faith, from flea market finds to community gardening there’s a little something for every heart.

Thu 6 Aug – Sudanese Madeeh: bluesy sounds of the Nile, 7-9pm
Sat 8 Aug – Fundamentals of Faith with Ustadh Rakin Niass, 1-3pm
Saturdays (weekly) – Cave Academy
Saturdays (fortnightly) – Canvas & Chords, open to all children from Harlesden and beyond
Sundays (weekly) – Muhammadiyah Dhikr (times to be confirmed)
Saturday, 15th August – Cave Open Mic, 5-9.30pm
Sun 16 Aug – Diwaan of Imam Al Hadad (ladies event), 1.30-4.30pm
Tue 18 Aug – Ustadah Zaynab Book Launch, 2-6pm
Wed 19 Aug – Community Gardening, 11pm-3.30pm
Sat 29 Aug – Harlesden Flea Market, 11am-4pm
Sun 30 Aug – Rumi’s Book Club, 12-2pm
Last Sunday of the month – Salaams Sundays Topic to be confirmed
Fridays – Weekly Sufi Dhikr & Meditation, open to all, led by Ustadh Rakin Niass, starts 7.30pm

August theme: Storms & Stillness – Finding God in difficulty.
Come as you are. Stay for the tea, the talk, or the tranquillity.

All events are open to all because Rumi’s is for everyone.

122–124 Craven Park Rd, NW10 8QD
Register at www.rumis.org/currentevents
See you at the Cave.

STILL SEEKINGYour Sunday learning journey continues Following on from our popular Cave Academy taster courses, we’re now...
15/07/2026

STILL SEEKING
Your Sunday learning journey continues

Following on from our popular Cave Academy taster courses, we’re now launching our full programme designed to take you deeper into Islamic knowledge and spiritual growth. Open to all faiths and academic backgrounds.
We are starting this August from our 8 teachers 2 incredible courses to begin with:

📖 Course 1 (In-Person): Essential Teachings, Imam An-Nawawi’s 40 Hadith with Rakin Niass, exploring the foundations of faith, worship, character and intention through practical lessons for everyday life.

🕋 Course 2 (Online): Triads in the Quran with Simone Dario Nardella, uncover the literary beauty, coherence and wisdom behind why the number three appears so often throughout the Quran and Prophetic Methodology (Sunnah).

Choose 1 course or both and save! Spaces are strictly limited our taster courses filled up fast, so please don’t wait.

🗓️ Starts: 26th July | 4 weeks | Sundays
💷 1 course: £55 | 2 courses: £100
🔗 Book now: rumis.org/currentevents

HARLESDEN MONTHLY FLEA MARKETJoin us for a day of digging, discovering, and connecting.Whether you’re on the hunt for vi...
02/07/2026

HARLESDEN MONTHLY FLEA MARKET

Join us for a day of digging, discovering, and connecting.

Whether you’re on the hunt for vintage gems, pre-loved treasures, or just looking for a relaxed Saturday browse with unique sellers and items, you’ll find it here.

What’s on:
Vintage clothing & accessories
Books, records & curiosities
Holistic skincare and oils
Tea, coffee, and snacks
Good people, great energy

Explore Chiapas A glimpse into our upcoming Mexico retreat with Casa Umar & Rumi’s Retreats.What’s waiting for you:HIKE ...
02/07/2026

Explore Chiapas
A glimpse into our upcoming Mexico retreat with Casa Umar & Rumi’s Retreats.

What’s waiting for you:
HIKE – Trek the Moxiviquil trail and lose yourself in magnificent orchid gardens.
SERVE – Roll up your sleeves and help build the school playground at Casa Umar. Cook, serve, and support the local community.
ROAM – Wander the beautiful streets of San Cristobal, just a short journey from Chiapas. Architecture, culture, and colour at every turn.

This is more than a retreat. It’s a chance to explore, connect, and give back.
📍 Chiapas, Mexico
16th - 26th September
Email [email protected] to book your place

An interactive talk on how to transform through ancestral soul work & lifestyle medicine, lead by Farah Bouguerra and ....
02/07/2026

An interactive talk on how to transform through ancestral soul work & lifestyle medicine, lead by Farah Bouguerra and .
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Do you know the absolute number one question people struggle with in almost every healing session?
Perhaps someone has asked you this very question before.
It’s incredibly brief.

It is: “Who are you?”
The reality is that all of us are shaped by our environment; whether you realise it, or not.
In fact, 99% of us answer that fundamental question using the wrong parameters:
* professional titles,
* conditioned beliefs,
* behaviour copied from others,
* or ways of being that are actually just coping mechanisms.

Sometimes we are so disconnected or confused, that we cannot even find an answer to this question!
But the most dangerous trap of all..... is when we identify ourselves by our physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual states; or (may the Almighty protect us) by our shortcomings, illnesses, disorders, or struggles.
We want to help you break through all of this.
Our aim with this session is to offer you a small piece of transformation across all planes of existence.
We will share insights from ancestral wisdom, seamlessly combined with contemporary lifestyle medicine, to help us all transform back towards who we truly are.
Come, come, whoever you are.

Yours truly, and asalaamu alaykum,
Farah, Bouaziz & Jelle

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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