Every one of us has been given a limited number of years, unique abilities, and opportunities that will never come again. The question isn’t simply how long we will live — it’s what our lives will leave behind.
In a world filled with distraction, endless busyness, and short-term goals, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We often have good intentions, meaningful ideas, and sincere ambitions to benefit our families, communities, and the Ummah — yet many of those aspirations remain unrealised.
Built for More is an invitation to think differently. Throughout this South Africa tour, Sheikh Ali Hammuda will explore how we can make the most of the time that has been given to us, build lives centred around purpose rather than routine, and leave behind a legacy of deeds that continue to benefit them long after they return to Allah.
Rooted in the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the insights of our scholars, these lectures combine timeless Islamic guidance with practical frameworks that can be applied to everyday life.
How can a believer maximise the value of a lifetime that is naturally short? Discover practical guidance from the Qur’an and Sunnah on making the most of the years Allah has granted us, increasing the reward of our deeds, and pursuing actions whose benefits continue long after we leave this world.
Every meaningful life is built around something greater than itself. What does it mean to have a life project for the sake of Allah? Sheikh Ali will explore practical principles for identifying, developing, and sustaining projects that leave a positive legacy for generations to come.
Many of us know what we should be doing — but struggle to act. Drawing upon the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the guidance of our scholars, Sheikh Ali will examine the roots of laziness, distraction, and inconsistency, sharing practical spiritual strategies that help cultivate discipline and purposeful action.
Ali Hammuda is Islam21c’s Tarbiya Editor. A UK national of Palestinian origin, he gained Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture & Planning from the University of the West of England, before achieving a BA in Sharī’ah from al-Azhar University in Egypt. He also holds a Masters in Islamic Leadership Theory from Swansea University.
Shaykh Ali is the author of several books including The Daily Revivals, The Ten Lanterns, The Friday Reminder, Married Ever After, and A Life with Allah. He delivers sermons, lectures, and regular classes across the country. He is currently based in Wales and is a visiting Imām at Al-Manar Centre in Cardiff, and also a senior researcher and lecturer for the Muslim Research & Development Foundation in London
You want to make better use of the time Allah has entrusted to you.
You want your life to leave behind a legacy that continues to benefit others.
You have ideas to serve the community but struggle to turn them into reality.
You want to overcome procrastination and become more consistent.
You’re looking for practical Islamic guidance that you can apply immediately.
You want to become someone whose efforts continue to earn reward long after you’ve returned to Allah.
Every believer leaves something behind. The question is whether it will be wealth that fades, memories that disappear, or deeds that continue to benefit them before Allah.
“Built for More is about living intentionally. It’s about building habits that strengthen your relationship with Allah, pursuing work that benefits His creation, and investing in projects whose rewards continue long after your final breath.”
Because the greatest legacy isn’t measured by what you accumulate in this world. It’s measured by what continues to speak for you in the next.
| Date | City | Venue | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 16th August | Cape Town | Islamia College Hall, 409 Imam Haron Road, Lansdowne 7764 | 2PM – 5PM | |
| Friday 21 August | Pretoria | Al Ghazali Hall, 421 Van Leenhof St, Christoburg, Centurion, 0183 | 6:30PM – 9:30PM | |
| Sunday 23rd August | Johannesburg | Qurtuba Convention Centre, 44 2nd Rd, Linbro Park, Sandton | 2PM – 5PM |
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