Pureway Ramadan Itikaf 2026

The Ḥikam (الحكم العطائية) of Ibn ʿAṭāʾ Allāh al-Iskandarī is one of the most illuminating works in Islamic spiritual literature. The book is a collection of roughly 264 aphorisms that distill the essence of spiritual purification, addressing core themes like tawakkul, sincerity, the dangers of self-admiration, the nature of divine decree, the proper etiquette of supplication, and the relationship between outward effort and inner surrender.
The Ḥikam’s beauty is that each aphorism packs layers of meaning into a short sentence or two to jolt the reader out of spiritual complacency. We will use the categorization outlined in the English translation by WhiteThread Press titled The Book of Aphorisms [Kitab al-Hikam with Ikmal Shiyam] to cover the deep insights woven throughout this book.

Registration:

Please register here – https://forms.gle/pzm1kUGuvyX8y1uPA

Logistics:

This program is only for those who are planning for Nafl ‘itikaf. All meals and overnight lodging will be on campus, but not in the Masjid.

Donations:

Registration is free, but a recommended donation of $100 is requested towards covering the cost of meals for suhoor and iftar. 

If you would like to contribute towards the itikaf or future programs, please click here.

Donations are tax exempt as PALM is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN # 82-3513097.

Venue:

Masjid Daarusalam | New Tampa Masjid (ISONET) –  15830 Morris Bridge Rd. Thonotosassa, FL 33592

Dates:

Last 10 Days of Ramadan – Maghrib Monday March 9th – March 19th* (pending Eid announcement)

The program is open to everyone (local and out-of-town); however, we request that attendees register online to help the organizers plan and prepare for the event. There is no cost to attendees; however, any contributions to help offset costs would be appreciated. Anyone interested in attending should register as early as possible. If there are any questions, please email info@palmfl.org. The lectures are open to both brothers and sisters and we plan to stream the talks for those unable to attend live.

*Of note, there is no lodging accommodations available for women. Women are welcome to join by listening to the livestream of the talks. We hope to facilitate the audio and area such that women are able to attend the Post – Taraweeh lecture live and onsite.*