Between Intention and Action: University Student Retreat
University is a season of growth, important decisions, and discovering who you are becoming. Along the way, you may find yourself navigating uncertainty, balancing competing priorities, wondering what comes next, and trying to bridge the gap between good intentions and meaningful action.
This retreat offers a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most while building meaningful connections and a sense of sisterhood with others navigating the same stage of life. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and personal reflection, you will explore how to make thoughtful decisions, approach uncertainty with tawakkul (trust in Allah), manage your time and priorities with intention, and develop the character and practical skills needed to navigate university life with confidence and purpose.
Led by Dr. Jinan Yousef and Elizabeth Wood, the retreat brings together complementary perspectives on spiritual grounding and personal development, inviting you to reflect on the relationship between effort and trust, intention and action, and how your daily choices can align more closely with the values and aspirations you hold.
If you find it difficult to cover the fees and require financial assistance, please apply for a fee waiver at this link: Al-Mujadilah Fee Waiver Request Form
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Reflect on your values, priorities, and the person you aspire to become.
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Explore practical approaches to decision-making, navigating uncertainty, and cultivating tawakku
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Develop habits and practical skills that support intentional living, effective time management, and personal growth.
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Build meaningful connections and experience a sense of sisterhood within a community of Muslim university women.
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Leave with greater clarity, practical next steps, and personal commitments to help bridge the gap between intention and actio
Elizabeth Wood
Elizabeth Wood, CEO and Founder of Inspire Me LLC, is a visionary in education, consulting, and coaching. Her boundless expertise included working with Qatar Foundation as a fresh graduate, post earning her degree in Public Relations from the UK. After nearly a decade of expertise in the field of PR and Marketing, Elizabeth pivoted to her true passion – Corporate and Life Coaching. Through Inspire Me, she offers transformative coaching to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and teenagers and hosts free personal development workshops for the community of Doha. Her philosophy centers on bravery, stretching comfort zones, and the belief that everyone is the expert of their own life. In essence, Elizabeth Wood inspires positive change, supporting and guiding others to step into their full potential to lead their best lives.
Dr. Jinan Yousuf
Dr. Jinan Yousef is a teacher and writer. She authored the award-winning Reflecting on the Names of Allah (Al Buruj Press, 2020), and also wrote 99 Names Guided Journal (3rd edition, Towards Faith, 2023).
Dr. Yousef has been a student of Tafsir and Hadith for many years, and currently teaches courses and Halaqat on the Names of Allah, Quranic reflections, and other related topics. She also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Yaqeen Institute, a lecturer and writer for Tawasaw Institute, and an instructor for Rabata as well as SWISS online. Dr. Jinan is passionate about helping Muslims connect to Allah.
A reading of selected works from the Islamic intellectual heritage, exploring forms of civility and their ethical and social framework.
A holistic and integrated experience, applying the Prophetic approach to receiving the Qur’an, and reviving the various levels of engagement with it.