Tuba Institute

06/03/2026

Build your foundation in Islamic knowledge.

Alhamdulillah, students in the TUBA Islamic Studies Diploma have already completed the fiqh chapters of Purification, Prayer and Fasting — the essential acts of worship that shape a Muslim’s daily life.

Lessons resume Monday 23rd March (inshaAllah) as we begin the next pillar of Islam:

Zakat.

In this module we will explore:

• Who must pay Zakat
• How to calculate Nisab
• What wealth is zakatable
• Who qualifies to receive it
• The deeper wisdom behind Islamic social justice

Alongside this, our Islamic Manners (Adab) classes continue — currently discussing how Muslims interact with non-Muslims, including professional workplaces and modern social settings.

We are also considering hosting a special Ramadan Zakat session open to the wider community.

If you want structured Islamic learning rooted in the classical tradition, this diploma is for you.

Lessons resume soon. Join now.

Register here:
https://online.datrust.org/tuba-diploma/

Read our reflections and lesson previews:
https://tubablog.substack.com

01/03/2026

Why the Proof Feels “Near”: The Earth and Daily Life Are the Argument

Continuing through Tafsir al Nasafi - Madarik al Tanzil on Surah al Naba (78) looking at verses 6-11.

وَجَعَلْنَا نَوْمَكُمْ سُبَاتًا ۝ وَجَعَلْنَا اللَّيْلَ لِبَاسًا ۝ وَجَعَلْنَا النَّهَارَ مَعَاشًا ۝

Starting from the earth - the soil of resurrection - then comes sleep - a moment of intimacy under the protection of night, but also the closest moment to death. One might expect “daytime activity” to be the centre of life, with sleep as an interruption. Yet the Qur’an orders it the other way around, almost as if sleep is an objective in itself—a mercy and a design feature, not merely a pause.

This ordering supports ḥikmah: even what seems passive (sleep) is purposeful. So what about your purpose?

Then it switches to daytime activity and ascends outwards.

The mind is carried from what is underfoot to what is out of this world, from what is daily to what is cosmic, until accepting resurrection becomes the only rational conclusion.

28/02/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/thepolicyminaret/p/the-third-space-in-practice?r=2lg40&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

An inspiring article - something that TUBA aims to build on post-Ramadan in West Yorkshire.

Front line work is hard, and is needed. We all have a part to play. We’re getting too comfy.

Palestine House, Empty Buckets, and the Bridges We’re Losing

06/02/2026

All are welcome to attend in Bradford this Sunday 8th February for Fiqh of Ramadan according to the Hanafi Way covering the following topics:

Types of Fasts
Sighting of the Moon to start the month and end the month
Conditions of Fasting
Nullifiers and doubtful matters concerning validity of the fast
Who should refrain from fasting and why
Invalidation plus expiation (kaffarah)
Disliked actions during fasting
Desirable actions for fasting
Fidya
Miscellaneous and contemporary issues pertaining to the fast
Seclusion (‘iitikaf)
Night vigil prayers (Tarawih)
The Eid Prayer and the day to maximise blessings

The following Sunday will be on perfecting the Fast and spirituality.

We’d like to thank Shaykh Sa’ad al ‘Attas for his support and Ark Academy for facilitating this.

Get a taster of the TUBA Islamic Studies Diploma - reading material using The Gift of the Seeker (Ithaf al Talib by Abu Bakr Mulla al Ahsai - May Allah have mercy upon him and benefit from him and his lineage in knowledge till the end of times)

26/01/2026

How we treat ourselves often becomes how we treat those who depend on us — our children and our spouse.

When religion becomes harsh in the heart, that harshness spills outward. It isn’t sustainable. Either we burn out, or those around us begin to find faith heavy rather than life-giving.

The Prophet ﷺ understood people psychologically. He met them where they were, not where they were expected to be. Growth was gradual, and mercy was central.

Ramadan is not about breaking ourselves into consistency, but learning how to walk towards Allah with steadiness and care.

An excerpt from a talk delivered by Shaykh Idris Watts

🎥 Watch the full recording:
👉 https://tubablog.substack.com/
📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/NmE8QF6qaZI?si=uxs2WRLk6rya_9fx

19/01/2026

A Fruitful Ramadan — A Reflection

JazakumAllāh khayran to everyone who attended A Fruitful Ramadan — In Mind & In Heart. Your presence and attentiveness helped create a calm and meaningful space.

One of the key reflections shared was the difference between intention and resolution.

An intention is something we sincerely aim for, while accepting that the path may change. Circumstances shift, energy fluctuates, and methods need reassessing — yet the goal remains the same.

A resolution, however, can become rigid: pushing forward regardless of cost, refusing to adapt, until burnout sets in and consistency collapses.

This is why intention holds such a central place in Islam. It keeps the heart oriented towards Allah even when we need to recalibrate our approach.

We hope to build on this and humbly ask for your duʿās and continued support, as we intend good for all.

Thanks to Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghausia Official for the venue at the amazing Unity Centre.

18/01/2026

As-salāmu ʿalaykum,

JazakumAllāh khayran for attending A Fruitful Ramadan — In Mind & In Heart.
It was a real blessing to share the space with you, and we’re grateful for the presence, attentiveness, and thoughtful reflections so many of you brought.

While no gathering is ever perfect, we’re genuinely encouraged by the progress made and by the heartfelt verbal feedback shared on the day. We pray that Allah places barakah in what was learned and allows it to carry us through Ramadan and beyond.

Slides will be shared with attendees later today. And later this week we will share the recording of Shaykh Idris’s talk for attendees.

We’d like to thank Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghausia Official for the Unity Centre venue.

It was great to also have Akeel Jeraal’s book translation for book signings.

Jazākum Allāhu Khairan

12/01/2026

Asalaam alaykum, copies have arrived for the event this Saturday where people can get a copy and signed by Shaykh Idris and Shaykh Akeel - it’s more than a talk - a great companion to have this coming Ramadan to reflect and learn some duas and their importance in times and places.

Advanced booking closes this midnight 16th January then there are limited door tickets.

Book here:
tinyurl.com/fruitfulramadan

12/01/2026

This gathering is more than a single Ramadan reminder talk.

We’re honoured to share that those attending A Fruitful Ramadan will also have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive book launch and signing.

The newly released Supplications & Remembrances — a work grounded in Qur’an and Prophetic tradition — will be introduced with reflections on its themes and aims.
Akeel Jeraal from (translator) and (who adapted the second treatise on the etiquettes of visiting graves) will be present to speak about the work and sign copies.

We are grateful to who will be supporting this event.

This is an opportunity not only to prepare for Ramadan inwardly, but to leave with a companion for the month — and beyond.

📍 Unity Centre, Huddersfield (Masjid Ghausia)
📅 Saturday 17 January
🕚 11:00am–1:00pm

This is a focused, in-person gathering.
There will be no livestream.

🎥 Attendees will receive access to the recording first.
The recording will be released publicly later in the year.

⏰ Doors close at 11:00am — no entry after this time.
🎟️ Places are limited and advance booking is strongly recommended.
Advanced Booking Tickets close at midnight on the 16th January.

🔗 Book here: tinyurl.com/fruitfulramadan

01/01/2026

🌙 Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far for
A Fruitful Ramadan — In Mind & In Heart with Shaykh Idris Watts.

We’re grateful for the intention shown by those preparing early — and especially encouraged to see attendees travelling from further afield to be part of this gathering.

📍 Huddersfield
📅 Saturday 17th January | 11am–1pm

🎟 £15 per ticket (advance)
🚪 £20 on the door
🧒 Under 16s attend free with a parent/guardian

Places are filling steadily, and capacity is limited.
If you’re intending to attend, we recommend booking in advance.

🔗 tinyurl.com/fruitfulramadan

29/12/2025

🌙 This January, one month before Ramadan begins, we’re excited to welcome Shaykh Idris Watts to Huddersfield for a reflective and practical session on preparing for a fruitful Ramadan.

This gathering is for everyone — a space to learn how to nurture a consistent, meaningful relationship with Allah ﷻ, beyond just the outward rituals, and how to carry that connection through Ramadan and into the year ahead. 🌿

✨ A Fruitful Ramadan — In Mind & In Heart
📍 Unity Centre, Huddersfield
📅 Saturday 17th January
🕚 11am–1pm

👥 Bring a friend with you offer
🎟 2 tickets for £20 — ends 31st December
(£15 per person thereafter)

🔗 Book your place: tinyurl.com/fruitfulramadan

🤍 Come and prepare together for a Ramadan that truly transforms.