Holding onto the deen and constantly making the right choices has never been more difficult.
Allah ﷻ brought us forth on this earth to make a journey, a journey that every single one of us has to make. Allah ﷻ also wants us to make it to Jannah, which is why He gave us a “roadmap”—His Arabic language Qur'an—to guide us to success in this life and the next.
In times when decency and righteousness are mocked and the challenges of faith are more severe than ever, it is essential to hold on to the Qur'an, connect with Muslims who share your ambitions for the deen and love of Al-Qur'an.
You may be:
- Young men who are ready to stay consistent, grow in discipline, and build a meaningful relationship with the Qur’an.
- A young man struggling with the temptations of the modern world around you or obeying the commands of Allah ﷻ .
Paradise Pearls offers you a community of young men who share your passion for progressing in their faith, personality and living with the Qur'an; Young Men Halaqah.
We aim to provide a focused space for young men committed to building a strong relationship with the Qur’an through consistency, discipline, and brotherhood.
Through structured recitation, memorisation, and guided learning, the halaqah supports steady progress and personal growth.
''Do they not reflect on the Quran, or are there locks upon their hearts'' (Q47:24)
Young Men Halaqah is a community for Muslim men and youth to reflect, connect with, support and motivate each other while building life-long relationships inspired by our common deen and the Qur'an.
Don’t take our word for it…
Here’s just a glimpse of the feedback we’ve received from the hundreds of students who have taken this journey:
“Your workshops are very beneficial to me, and I think it will be for a lot of people. This session showed me that we can all strive to be like the bees and encourage people to do good and showed us how we are all beautiful in our own way. I think it would also be very beneficial to those who are interested.”
Yusra
“The Friday sisters’ circle in the Believers' Hub is an amazing initiative by Paradise Pearls. May Allah accept it from her. It is one of the main highlights of my week. The focus is clear – it is all about the Qur’an. I like how we personalize the topics encouraging us to constantly strive to be the best version of ourselves; How we can live a happy, contented life through the Qur’an, no matter the storm that is going on in and around us.
It is my happy place. I get to meet sisters from different parts of the world. We reflect. We laugh and you can feel the love and bond of sisterhood even though it is a virtual session. I always leave with a deeper connection with Allah and the Qur’an as well as a better understanding of myself and the world around me.
Love it!”
Lateefah Binuyo
“The Friday Halaqahs opened my eyes and heart to Qu’ran reflections, completely changing my relationship with it forever! I had moved from London to Northamptonshire and longed to meet Muslim Sisters and join a Halaqah or Islamic class. After making a lot of duaa, I came across a poster advertising the Friday Halaqah and it was from that point on I discovered the incredible work of Paradise Pearls and its founder- Sister Rahmah. It was a dream, or I should say, Duaa come true!
Sister Rahmah is truly a pioneer in bringing Qu’ran reflections to the masses! Her insights, reflections and pure love for the Qu’ran inspire and motivate you to build a deeper relationship with the Book of Allah ﷻ. Through the Friday Halaqahs, I developed a stronger and more loving relationship with the Qu’ran, as it transformed the way I connected with the Book of Allah ﷻ. No longer was I reading the Qu’ran simply to fulfil an obligation, but rather I was enjoying and cherishing this blessed time and able to apply my personal reflections and insights.
The Qur'an has become a source of light, guidance and comfort in my life, for which it was revealed to all of mankind. I’m so glad I found you sister Rahmah!”
Aminah
“The weekly Friday circle by Paradise Pearls has been a vital source of reconnecting me to the Qur’an. The chapters and verses of the Qur’an are perfectly selected to stimulate deep thinking and reflections. Meeting with other sisters and hearing their thoughts has changed my perspective. This is a session I always look forward to at the end of the week and would hate to miss it.”
Nafissa
“I really enjoyed the sessions and there was always something to think about. The live demonstration really put things into perspective.”
Zariya
“The sessions on surah Nur forced me to think a lot, about etiquette and modesty. And more importantly how I am parenting my kids”
Aisha
Meet The Facilitator
Hafidh Bayan Ali
Hafidh Bayan Ali, whom many of the young men met during our Ramadan sessions.
Al Akh Bayan is a dedicated young student of the Qur’an who completed his Hifdh at the age of 12. He began his memorisation journey at just 7 years old, studying under respected teachers within his community and demonstrating remarkable commitment from an early age.
Alongside his Hifdh, Bayan has pursued foundational studies in Arabic through the Madinah Arabic Programme. He is currently advancing his recitation by studying multiple Qira’at, including Ibn ‘Aamir, Shu‘bah ‘an ‘Asim, Al-Kisa’i, and Khalaf Al-‘Ashir.
He regularly leads Salah and Taraweeh at NMIC and is passionate about teaching, helping others develop a strong connection with the Qur’an and guiding them on their own memorisation journeys.
He is deeply inspired by the hadith: “The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
When asked about the secret to strong Hifdh, he emphasises consistency:
“Even if it’s one ayah a day, as long as it’s consistent, it’s enough.”
In his free time, Bayan enjoys spending time with the Qur’an and socialising with like-minded friends who share his passion for learning and growth.
He will be leading a one-year Qur'an Halaqah focusing on:
Completing the tilawah of the entire Qur’an.
Hifdh of Surah Yusuf, which will complement our current weekend "Qur’an and Me" tadabbur sessions
