Soulful Salah: Practical Steps to Cultivate Deep Khushu in Prayer
Course Description
Imam Al-Ghazali reminds us that to focus in prayer (khushu ‘) is all about how much we value it. If connecting with Allah is truly important to us, our hearts will naturally stay focused during Salah. The heart pays attention to what matters most, so if prayer is not seen as a top priority, the heart will wander to other things. When we make Salah our highest priority, Allah helps us stay consistent and focused. But if we find our minds distracted during prayer, it’s a sign that we need to work on strengthening our faith (iman).
With this goal in mind, we are launching “Soulful Salah” a course that is designed to bring you closer to Allah by deepening your understanding of the beautiful words in Salah, enriching your spiritual practices, and fostering a practical path to achieving khushu’ (focus and humility) in your prayers.
Our vision is to go beyond theoretical knowledge and bring practical transformation to your worship. We have often h eard about attaining khushu ‘ (focus and humility) in Salah, but this course aims to help you achieve it practically.
What You’ll Learn From This Course
- Session 1: Learn the meanings of everything we say in Salah, making each word a source of connection with Allah ✅ Secrets of Surah Al-Fatiha
✅ Ways to Develop Khushoo in Salah
✅ Key Lessons from Ihya Ulum al-Din - Session 2: Understand the last few Surahs of the Quran, reflecting on their profound messages.
- Session 3: Memorize and internalize powerful Duas (supplications) from the Sunnah.
- Session 4: Explore the meanings of Allah’s Most Beautiful Names (Asmaul Husna) and how they can inspire us daily.
Benefits:
- Achieve Practical Khushu’ in Salah: Understand the words of Salah and Duas to strengthen focus and confidence in prayer.
- Deepen Spiritual Understanding: Reflect on Quranic Surahs,Duas, and Allah’s names for mindfulness and tranquility.
- Strengthen Accountability: Build consistency through Salah tracking and feedback.
- Experience Barakah: Gain Allah’s blessings through learning and growing with others.
- Be Part of a Supportive Community: Share insights and encouragement with like- minded participants.
- Foster Lifelong Habits: Develop tools and habits to enrich worship and daily life.
Instructor
Founder & Educator | Islamic Academic Writer | Youth Mentor
📍 Brisbane, Australia
📧 nasibaakhter101@gmail.com
About Nasiba:
Nasiba Akhter is a dedicated Islamic educator, academic writer, and founder of The Sacred Institute and Sacred Halaqa, both platforms committed to nurturing spiritual, intellectual, and emotional well-being among Muslim youth. With a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from Charles Sturt University, she combines classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary pedagogy to create transformative learning experiences.
Through her innovative courses like Soulful Salah, Juz Amma Explorers, and the upcoming ‘Light within” inspired by Gazzali children project, she helps students deepen their understanding of faith, build resilience, and apply Islamic principles to modern life. She is also known for organizing youth-centered discussion circles featuring renowned scholars, focusing on relevant topics such as mental health, faith challenges, and spiritual growth. In addition to her teaching roles, Nasiba contributes scholarly research in Islamic spirituality and modern-day application, with publications on Academia.edu exploring topics like purification of the heart, faith struggles, and historical analysis.
Key Roles:
Founder & Lead Educator, The Sacred Institute (2023–present)
Founder & Host, Sacred Halaqa (2024–present)
Academic Writer, Islamic Studies & Spiritual Development (2021–present)
Core Expertise:
Islamic Curriculum Development
Youth Empowerment & Mentorship
Academic Research & Islamic Writing
Community Engagement
Mental Health & Faith Integration
Event Design & Halaqa Facilitation
Education:
Bachelor of Islamic Studies, Charles Sturt University (Islamic Sciences and Research Academy)
(2021–2024)
Masters of Teaching, Charles Sturt University (2025)