Al Balagh Academy

Online Masterclass Series

Islamic Counselling for Addictions and Compulsive Sins

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A First-of-Its-Kind Two-Day Online Weekend Intensive Course.

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About

Designed for counsellors, imams, teachers, parents, and every Muslim seeking freedom from harmful habits.

Al Balagh Academy presents a groundbreaking, two-day intensive weekend course offering practical, faith-based strategies to address the growing crisis of modern-day addictions. From substance abuse to pornography, screen addiction, emotional dependency, and status-driven anxiety — this course sheds light on the silent struggles affecting individuals, families, and communities.

Through expert-led sessions, real-life case studies, and Qur’an-centred counselling approaches, participants will learn how to understand, guide, and heal addictive behaviours within a balanced Islamic framework.

Whether you are a counsellor helping clients, an imam or teacher guiding youth, a parent navigating your child’s digital world, or an individual struggling with your own habits, this course is for you.

Duration

2 Days

Video Recordings

Available for Paid LMS Students

Mobile App Access

Available for Paid LMS Students

Format

6 Hours Live Online Weekend Intensive Course

Live Q&A

Interactive discussion session

Supplementary Materials

Presentations & Slides (Paid LMS Students)

Assessment

1 Main Graded Exam

Certificate

Digital Certificate (Paid LMS Students)

LISTEN TO THE

Event Speakers

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Ustadh Kaushar Tai

(Founder & Lead Trainer at Aksaa, UK)

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Imam Mohammed Lockhat

(Principal Imam, The Peace Centre, Leicester, UK)

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Dr Abdul Mutalib Khan

(Founder, eMedicard Global & Medical Practitioner)

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Brother Tabassum Nawaz

(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)

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Brother Munir Muhammad

(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)

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Sister Saima Alvi

(Mother of a Neurodivergent Child & Educator)

LISTEN TO THE

Event Speakers

Kausar Tai

Ustadh Kaushar Tai

(Founder & Lead Trainer at Aksaa, UK)

Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi

Imam Mohammed Lockhat

(Principal Imam, The Peace Centre, Leicester, UK)

Dr Abdul Mutalib Khan

Dr Abdul Mutalib Khan

(Founder, eMedicard Global & Medical Practitioner)

Brother Tabassum Nawaz

Brother Tabassum Nawaz

(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)

Brother Munir Muhammad

Brother Munir Muhammad

(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)

Shaykh Dr Rafaqat Rashid

Sister Saima Alvi

(Mother of a Neurodivergent Child & Educator)

Who Should Attend?

✅ Islamic Counsellors and Therapists

✅ Imams, Khateebs, and Masjid Leaders

✅ Teachers in Maktab, Madrasah, and Islamic Schools

✅ Parents of Teens and Young Adults

✅ Youth Workers and Community Mentors

✅ Individuals battling addictions or supporting loved ones

✅ Students of Islamic Psychology, Tazkiyah, or Tarbiyah

#Objectives

Programme Objectives

By the end of this short course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the major forms of modern addictions affecting Muslims today—including substance abuse, pornography, gaming, social media, habitual sins, emotional dependency, and status-driven anxiety.
  • Understand how addictive behaviours develop and persist by exploring the roles of desire, habit loops, spiritual neglect, and environmental influences.
  • Explore Qur’anic guidance, Prophetic teachings, and principles of tazkiyah and self-discipline as foundations for healing harmful habits and restoring spiritual well-being.
  • Analyze real-life case studies to understand common challenges faced by individuals, youth, couples, and families dealing with addictive patterns.
  • Learn practical Islamic counselling strategies to support Muslims struggling with addiction, including guidance, behavioural change techniques, and spiritual intervention methods.

#OUTCOMES

Learning Outcomes

After completing this short course, participants will:

  • Gain a clear, faith-based understanding of addictive behaviours, compulsive sins, and their emotional, social, and spiritual impact on individuals and families.
  • Identify early warning signs, triggers, and patterns that lead to addiction, relapse, or repeated spiritual stagnation.
  • Confidently interpret case-study scenarios and apply sound Islamic counselling principles to provide support, direction, and practical advice.
  • Integrate Islamic teachings—such as tawbah, muraqabah, muhasabah, and heart purification—with simple behavioural steps to help individuals make meaningful change.
  • Provide compassionate, informed support to youth, parents, couples, and community members struggling with harmful habits, empowering them to move towards healthier, God-centred lives.

#Takeaway

What You Will Gain

✔️ Insight into the psychological and spiritual roots of addiction
✔️ Tools and frameworks for effective Islamic counselling and mentoring
✔️ Guidance for families to support their children and loved ones
✔️ Real-life case studies to reflect and learn from
✔️ Certificate of Completion from Al Balagh Academy
✔️ Access to all materials and recordings via our LM

AL BALAGH SESSION SCHEDULE

11th January 2026

Sunday | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM UK

Understanding Modern Addictive Behaviours

  • Substance Abuse & Drug Addiction – Islamic and therapeutic intervention models.
  • Gaming & Social Media Addiction – Understanding dopamine loops and digital detox.
  • Pornography & Flirting Addictions – Rebuilding from secret sin through taqwa and tools.
  • Panel Discussion & Q&A.

Sunday | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM UK

Healing the Heart, Breaking Cycles, and Rebuilding Stability

  • Habitual Sin Cycles – Breaking spiritual stagnation and behavioural relapse.
  • Emotional Dependency & Toxic Attachments – Freeing the heart from people to connect with Allah.
  • Debt Addiction & Status Anxiety – Healing from the pressure to perform and impress.
  • Panel Discussion and Q&A.

AL BALAGH SESSION SCHEDULE

11th January 2026

Sunday | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM UK

Understanding Modern Addictive Behaviours
  • Substance Abuse & Drug Addiction – Islamic and therapeutic intervention models.
  • Gaming & Social Media Addiction – Understanding dopamine loops and digital detox.
  • Pornography & Flirting Addictions – Rebuilding from secret sin through taqwa and tools.
  • Panel Discussion & Q&A.
Healing the Heart, Breaking Cycles, and Rebuilding Stability
  • Habitual Sin Cycles – Breaking spiritual stagnation and behavioural relapse.
  • Emotional Dependency & Toxic Attachments – Freeing the heart from people to connect with Allah.
  • Debt Addiction & Status Anxiety – Healing from the pressure to perform and impress.
  • Panel Discussion & Q&A.

Reserve Your Place

STANDARD

£9.99

Live Session Access
 
  • Attend Live Sessions
  • Live Q&A
  • Learning Portal Access
  • Session Replays
  • Learning Materials & Handouts
  • Graded Assessment
  • Digital Certificate
  • Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.

STANDARD PLUS

£29.99

Live Session + Full Learning Access
 
  • Attend Live Sessions
  • Live Q&A
  • Learning Portal Access
  • Session Replays
  • Learning Materials & Handouts
  • Graded Assessment
  • Digital Certificate
  • Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.

PREMIUM

£99.99

Live Session + Full Learning Access
+ Additional Live Course
 
  • Attend Live Sessions
  • Live Q&A
  • Learning Portal Access
  • Session Replays
  • Learning Materials & Handouts
  • Graded Assessment
  • Digital Certificate
  • Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.

STANDARD

£9.99

Live Session Access
 
  • Attend Live Sessions
  • Live Q&A
  • Learning Portal Access
  • Session Replays
  • Learning Materials & Handouts
  • Graded Assessment
  • Digital Certificate
  • Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.

STANDARD PLUS

£29.99

Live Session + Full Learning Access
 
  • Attend Live Sessions
  • Live Q&A
  • Learning Portal Access
  • Session Replays
  • Learning Materials & Handouts
  • Graded Assessment
  • Digital Certificate
  • Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.

PREMIUM

£99.99

Live Session + Full Learning Access
+ Additional Live Course
 
  • Attend Live Sessions
  • Live Q&A
  • Learning Portal Access
  • Session Replays
  • Learning Materials & Handouts
  • Graded Assessment
  • Digital Certificate
  • Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.

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