Alimat Conference 2026

This year’s Alimāt Conference has been thoughtfully designed as a focused, purposeful morning dedicated to women of sacred knowledge.

Beyond reconnecting and networking, the gathering will include structured scholarly discussion and collaborative reflection around real community needs. The intention is not simply to meet and socialise, but to think, contribute, and strengthen our collective impact.

This event is offered at no cost to attendees, in honour of the ʿilm you carry and the service you continue to give our communities. We look forward to hosting you with the dignity and care befitting that trust.

To preserve the integrity of the environment and respect everyone’s time, attendance guidelines will be strictly observed.

Attendance & Registration

Attendance is by registration only.

Registrations close on 11 September 2026.

Catering will be arranged strictly according to confirmed numbers.

We are unable to accommodate unregistered or additional attendees on the day.

If you register and later become unable to attend, please notify us before the RSVP deadline.

Eligibility

This gathering is exclusively for graduates of recognised ʿĀlimah programs.

Current students are not eligible for this event.

Registration requires the following details:

• Full name

• Year of graduation

• Madrasa graduated from

• City and country of madrasa

Timings

This is intentionally designed as a focused half-day program, 10:00am – 1:00pm.

While many scholarly conferences extend across full weekends, we have kept this to a single morning in consideration of family responsibilities.

If you are registering to attend, we kindly ask that you block this time fully for scholarship, presence, and reconnection with your ʿilm.

The program will begin promptly at 10:00am.
Arriving on time allows the morning to unfold with the focus it deserves.

Children

This is a focused scholarly space and not suitable for children in the main hall.

Please arrange childcare in advance.

If you require assistance with childcare arrangements, this must be indicated during registration. Drop-off to the childcare room available at the venue. Please allow a few minutes to settle your child with the carer on-site for the event begins. Children will not be permitted in the main conference hall.

Conduct

To maintain a dignified and beneficial environment:

• Phones must be on silent.

• Recording is not permitted without prior approval.

• Scholarly discussion should remain respectful and constructive.

Closer to the date, a temporary WhatsApp group will be created for logistical updates and communication. The group will be used strictly for event coordination and will close after the conference.

Program Overview

10:00 – 10:10 AM
Keynote Reflection

10:10 – 10:35 AM
Structured Networking
Guided introductions and friendly accountability to share your ʿilm and current work

10:35 – 11:05 AM
Workshop – Pathways for Alimāt
Facilitated discussion on career and community opportunities

11:05 – 11:35 AM
Break & Refreshments

11:35 AM – 12:20 PM
Community Roundtable
Guided exploration of current community needs and gaps

12:20 – 12:50 PM
Collective Reflection & Action Points
Pulling together insights and identifying realistic next steps

12:50 – 1:00 PM
Closing Duʿā & Token of Appreciation

Each session will be facilitated with prompts to ensure meaningful participation and reflection.

At a Glance

Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Al-Sirat College (musalla)
RSVP Deadline: 11 September 2026
Cost: Complimentary (graduates only)
Children: Not permitted in main hall
Registration: Required

We look forward to welcoming you, in shāʾ Allāh, for a morning of presence, scholarship, and shared purpose.