Lighting the Spark Within ME Longing for My Creator

WORKSHOP

Date & Time

Saturday, 19 September 2026

10:30

Location

Carlton, Victoria

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

10:30 AM

Lighting the Spark Within ME Longing for My Creator

185 Pelham Street Carlton, Victoria 3053 Take the lift to Mezzanine Level

Carlton, Victoria

About This Event

Assalamualaikum Wr Wb 🌙 *One week to go* ─────────────── 🌙 *FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER — COMMUNITY SESSION* 🕐 7:00 pm 📍 KUM Centre Halaqah Session - Lighting the Spark within : Longing for my Creator All welcome · Free ─────────────── 🌟 *SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER — LIGHTING THE SPARK WITHIN ME* _Longing for My Creator_ — a Tadabbur Workshop 🕥 10:30 am–2:30 pm (break 12:00–1:00) 📍 David P. Derham Theatre, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton (Take lift to Mezzanine level) ─────────────── Saturday is not another talk to sit through. Ustazah will teach us tadabbur skills — how to sit with the Qur’an and let it speak to what we are carrying — and we practise them together on Surah Al-Kahfi. The skills come home with you, for yourself and your loved ones, in shaa Allah. ✅ Brothers, sisters and families welcome 🧸 Young children’s activity corner on Saturday 🎟️ Both sessions free Come to one, or come to both. The theatre seats 200 and there is still room on Saturday — so please don’t come alone. Bring your spouse, your children, a friend, a neighbour. 👉 Register: https://kum.community/spark-rsvp-page Please register by Wednesday so we can finalise numbers. ☎️ Sr Marinah (KUM): 0434639514 Sr Lenny (PERGAM): 0493024789 KUM & PERGAM, for the ummah 💚

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KUM (Kampung Utara Melbourne) & PERGAM (Persatuan Guru-guru Al-Quran Melayu Victoria / Association of Malay Al-Quran Teachers of Victoria)

Who's it for

Brothers, sisters & families. A young children's activity corner will be set up.

Topics

Surah Al-Kahfinavigating life's challengesreflection skillstadabbur skills

Good to know

The theatre is named after Sir David Plumley Derham, a former Professor of Jurisprudence at Melbourne Law School.

The event is titled "LIGHTING THE SPARK WITHIN ME Longing for My Creator" and is a Tadabbur Workshop. It features Ustazah Shameem Sultanah, who holds a BA (Islamic Jurisprudence, Al-Azhar), PGDip (Counselling Psychology), and Dip (Arabic & Islamic Studies, Gontor). [cite: poster, 5, 7] Admission is free, but places are limited. The workshop takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with a break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The venue is the David P. Derham Theatre, Melbourne Law School, located at 185 Pelham Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, on the Mezzanine Level. For enquiries, contact Sr Marinah (KUM) at 0434 639 514 or Sr Lenny (PERGAM) at 0493 024 789. The event is jointly organised by KUM & PERGAM for the Ummah. There is a fundraising goal of $4000 to cover the costs of bringing this program to the community.

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Fact 1:Islamic Significance

Tadabbur, deep reflection on the Quran, is a cherished practice in Islam, encouraging Muslims to ponder Allah's words and apply them to life. Engaging in such workshops strengthens one's spiritual bond with the Creator and fosters a deeper understanding of divine guidance, essential for navigating modern challenges.

Fact 2:About Workshop Events

Islamic workshops like this offer more than just lectures; they provide practical skills and interactive learning. Participants actively engage with the Quran, developing personal reflection techniques. This hands-on approach empowers individuals to continue their spiritual growth independently and within their families, fostering lifelong learning.

When is Lighting the Spark Within ME Longing for My Creator?

The main Tadabbur workshop, 'Lighting the Spark Within ME,' is on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with a break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. There is also a free community session on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where is Lighting the Spark Within ME Longing for My Creator held?

The main workshop on Saturday, September 19, will be held at the David P. Derham Theatre, Melbourne Law School, located at 185 Pelham Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053. Attendees should take the lift to the Mezzanine level. The Friday community session is at KUM Centre.

Is this event free or do I need to register?

Both sessions of this event are free to attend. Registration is required for the Saturday workshop to help finalize numbers. Please register by Wednesday via https://kum.community/spark-rsvp-page.