Africa’s bewitching seaside playground in the sun, Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm...a certain mystique that adds ‘something extra’ to the meeting of warm Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery.

The Three-Day “Discover Yourself” Workshop was held at Heartly Road School, Durban, South Africa on 7, 8, and 9, April 2006.

Despite the best of materialistic assets around them, humans are confused and crave for peace. Participants at this Workshop experienced an inner peace and contentment after the three- day session.

Here, some of them share the wonderful effects of this amazing Workshop which transformed their lives for the better.

Junitha: I am the only non-Muslim attending the workshop on invitation. It would have been nice if this workshop would have been inter-denominational, as I do believe that there are many people out there who will benefit out of this workshop as I have. I thank my Muslim friends for the invitation. My approach to people has changed tremendously and what I have learnt from this workshop will help me in many areas of my life.

Ayesha: When I went home after the 2nd day of the workshop I started to cry recollecting the inspirations I received at the workshop. I discovered things about myself that I did not ever think existed. I brought up my pain and finally I let go. I realised my self worth and forgave myself. Inshah Allah, this is just a beginning. I thank Mr Sadathullah Khan as he is such an inspiring personality that he is definitely a gift from God.

Shana: Total transformation in my life! For the past 16 years, I have been searching for what I have found today! Every word spoken was powerful; it opened my heart, mind and soul and affected me deeply forever. I will never be the same person again. Past 16 years, my life has been a total disaster, divorce, and physically abused, violence. Single mother of two, with problem at work, home, health and finance etc. I realised today I was a “drama Queen” creating my own misery being depressed, sad, negative every day of my life But I was searching for answers, for help, to get out of this and today Allah (swt) has accepted that Dua. I am eternally grateful to Allah and Mr Khan for transforming my life. I have never felt lighter, happier or more hopeful than at this point! I have found the real, true me. A dynamic, motivating and inspiring workshop. Allah (swt) has truly blessed with a gift of inspiring others. Thank you very much! My duas are with you.

Razia: Life was confusing, full of meanings and negative thoughts and words. This workshop helped me get rid all of it for the rest of my life. I will teach my kids and to all, what I learnt in this workshop. May Allah make you grow from strength to strength and reward you abundantly for the time and efforts and the sacrifice of leaving your family and teaching us in such simple and easy way of living a happy life.

Tabassum: From day one, I experienced a difference in myself. My concentration in my salah and zikr has improved. I am generally an impatient person, but I have found a sense of calm. This feels good. I started looking at everything in a new perspective and have a greater sense of peace and joy. The content of the workshop was excellent.

A. Randar: The workshop helped me to see my own faults and remove them. I had been judgemental, ill tempered and non-forgiving. I have forgiven and buried the past and look forward for a new future. I found the way you have presented the qualities of Allah was a real eye opener me, may Allah reward you and give to every Muslim the ability to fulfill the ámanat’, the trust of being Allah’s Vicegerent by adopting His attributes into our lives.

Sarah: I have done numerous workshops and I have attended numerous talks by motivational speakers, what I enjoyed about this workshop was bringing in the Islamic perspective into things. I also enjoyed the humour used and I felt the last day of the course was absolutely fantastic.

Z.Ismail: The workshop was powerful! Full of positive energy. It was brilliant, basic, and elementary yet struck the chords straight in the heart. The workshop has reinforced certain principles for me that I have learnt since I have embarked on my journey.

Ebrahim: Found a direction and a way of life. Found out what is the purpose of life. Made sense, to see what the Prophet (Pbuh) mission’s to the whole of humanity is.

Noor: Three days before the workshop, my wife had suspected me of having an affair and it was not true, but suspicion had grown and I was in the state of agitation and I was prepared to leave her, but Allah had stepped in at the right time. I thank almighty for the workshop.

Workshop Diary