To meet global demand and ensure accessibility for everyone, the Breaking Free events originally planned as in-person gatherings will now be combined into a single online event that anyone can join.
Mark your calendar for 8th February at 5 PM (UK time)
LIBERATING OUR UMMAH | FREEING OUR HEARTS | UNSHACKLING OUR MINDS
The challenges faced by the Ummah today are greater than ever. From spiritual battles within to global political struggles, we find ourselves shackled in ways that threaten our faith, unity, and purpose. The world may try to enslave our hearts and minds, but we know there is a higher calling…
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ARE YOU READY TO BREAK FREE?
Sapience Institute’s 2025 Winter Tour is your opportunity to rise above the noise, liberate your heart, and take actionable steps towards freeing our Ummah. Featuring five powerful talks from renowned scholars and thinkers, this conference will guide you through the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional process of breaking free from all forms of shackles— whether they are doubts, egos, or oppressive systems.
We will have an extensive Q&A Session
ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُغَيِّرُ مَا بِقَوْمٍ حَتَّىٰ يُغَيِّرُوا۟ مَا بِأَنفُسِهِمْ ۗ وَإِذَآ أَرَادَ ٱللَّهُ بِقَوْمٍۢ سُوٓءًۭا فَلَا مَرَدَّ لَهُۥ ۚ وَمَا لَهُم مِّن دُونِهِۦ مِن وَالٍ ١١
"INDEED, ALLAH WILL NOT CHANGE THE CONDITION OF A PEOPLE UNTIL THEY CHANGE WHAT IS IN THEMSELVES."
(QUR’ĀN 13:11)
WHY ATTEND?
TRANSFORM YOUR MIND AND SPIRIT
Equip yourself with the knowledge and spiritual tools to overcome the inner and outer struggles you face daily.
SUPPORT A NOBLE CAUSE
Help us reach our target of £150,000 to continue Sapience Institute’s essential work in educating and liberating hearts and minds.
GET INVOLVED IN THE STRUGGLE
We need enthusiastic volunteers to get directly involved, give us fresh ideas and help take the da'wah to new heights.
CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY
Network with like-minded individuals all while being part of a transformational cause.
KNOWLEDGE FROM THOUGHT LEADERS
Hear from some of the most influential Islamic speakers and intellectuals of our time in the West.
LITERATURE
Opportunity to receive free books by Sapience Institute
ۚ وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُۥٓ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بَـٰلِغُ أَمْرِهِۦ ۚ قَدْ جَعَلَ ٱللَّهُ لِكُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدْرًۭا ٣
"AND WHOEVER RELIES UPON ALLAH – THEN HE IS SUFFICIENT FOR HIM."
(QUR’ĀN 65:3)
TALKS BY
INTELLECTUAL LEADERS
The Free Slave:
Why Allah is The Only Deity Worthy of Worship
In a world filled with distractions and false idols, this talk centers on rediscovering the true essence of worship. We will unpack how submitting only to Allah leads to ultimate freedom.
“Say, ‘Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds.'” (Qur’ān 6:162)
Rising Above:
Dealing with the Ego and Spiritual Diseases
Our egos can be the greatest obstacle to spiritual growth. Discover practical tools to identify and overcome the diseases of the heart, that allow us to rise above our lower selves.
“But as for he who feared the standing before his Lord and restrained the soul from [his] desire, then indeed, Paradise will be [his] refuge.” (Qur’ān 79:40-41)
The Liberation:
Towards a Free Palestine and Ummah
A call for justice and liberation, this talk will focus on the plight of Palestine and how it represents the broader struggles of the Muslim Ummah. Be inspired to remain steadfast in seeking global justice.
“And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and [for] the oppressed among men, women, and children?” (Qur’ān 4:75)
Breaking Free:
Defeating the Godless Worldviews
In a time where secular ideologies dominate, this talk will arm you with intellectual defenses against atheism, materialism, and other godless worldviews. Discover how Islām offers the ultimate freedom.
“So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers.” (Qur’ān 3:139)
The Emancipation:
Being Free from Destructive Doubts
Many believers today grapple with doubts about their faith. In this crucial talk, we will provide you with the intellectual and spiritual tools to clear doubts and solidify your faith.
“O you who have believed, if you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion (to judge between right and wrong).” (Qur’ān 8:29)
JOIN US TO BREAK FREE
Be part of this incredible tour and leave with a renewed sense of purpose, a liberated heart, and a mind unshackled by doubt and confusion. Secure your place now and contribute to a movement that seeks to raise £150,000 for the ongoing work of Sapience Institute.
وَٱعْتَصِمُوا۟ بِحَبْلِ ٱللَّهِ جَمِيعًۭا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا۟ ۚ
"AND HOLD FIRMLY TO THE ROPE OF ALLAH ALL TOGETHER AND DO NOT BECOME DIVIDED."
(QUR’ĀN 3:103)
LIBERATING OUR UMMAH | FREEING OUR HEARTS | UNSHACKLING OUR MINDS
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LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
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INTERACTIVE PANEL SESSIONS
QUESTION & ANSWERS
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EARLY BIRD
£15
Sapience Institute is on the frontline of the battle against falsehood, dedicated to sharing and defending the truth of Islām.
بَلْ نَقْذِفُ بِٱلْحَقِّ عَلَى ٱلْبَـٰطِلِ فَيَدْمَغُهُۥ فَإِذَا هُوَ زَاهِقٌۭ ۚ وَلَكُمُ ٱلْوَيْلُ مِمَّا تَصِفُونَ
“NO! WE HURL THE TRUTH AGAINST FALSEHOOD, AND TRUTH OBLITERATES IT—SEE HOW FALSEHOOD VANISHES AWAY!”
(QUR’ĀN: 21:18)
OUR VISION
A world convinced of Islām.
Our strategic focus is to develop, support and empower individuals and organisations to intellectually share and defend Islām. This includes the Sapience team too.
We’re doing this through our:
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
Free in-depth courses.
LIGHTHOUSE MENTORING SERVICE
Free one-to-one mentorship.
WELL-RESEARCHED BOOKS
Literature on Islāmic thought.
DEBATE & DIALOGUE
Explanation of Islām to today’s thought leaders.
ONSITE TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Face-to-face development of individuals and da'wah organisations.
THE VISIONARIES RETREAT
Empowerment of future leaders of the da’wah
A free package of transformative courses that are designed to empower you and your community to start your journey of intellectually sharing Islam in the modern world.
BE SMART WITH YOUR SADAQAH
ALHAMDULILLAH WE HAVE TRAINED OVER 40,000 INDIVIDUALS AND MULTIPLE ORGANISATIONS SINCE OUR INCEPTION. THE REWARD YOU WILL GAIN FROM WHAT THE NEXT 40,000+ WILL ACHIEVE IS IMMENSE
Every time they give da’wah, share Islām, defend Islām, train others, develop teams, create organisations, gain shahadahs, you get a share in the reward.
The Prophet ﷺ said,
“Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like one who did it.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1893
Sapience Institute are at the beginning of this chain, developing these du’āt. By choosing to support us, you not only gain rewards for one organisation or a few hundred du’āt, but you gain perpetual rewards for the multiple organisations we help develop and thousands of du’āt we train and the work they go on to do.
THE SPEAKERS
HAMZA ANDREAS TZORZIS
Hamza is the founder and CEO of Sapience Institute. He is the author of the best-selling book: “The Divine Reality: God, Islam and The Mirage of Atheism”, which has been translated into over 10 languages. He has an MRes, MA and a PgCert in Philosophy from the University of London. He is currently pursuing his PhD on the Qur’ān and its verses pertaining to nature. He has studied Islamic Thought and Theology under qualified scholars.
Hamza has a professional background in project and programme management, charity governance and operations, and has worked as a consultant for the public and private sector. He was the CEO of iERA from April 2017 until February 2020, where he and his team developed sector-leading robust systems, processes and procedures. He grew the organisation by over 500%, with an international operational growth of over 1000%.
MOHAMMED HIJAB
Hijab is the co-founder of Sapience Institute and is a researcher and instructor for the organisation. He is an author, comparative religionist and philosopher of religion. He has a BA in Politics and a master’s degree in History. He has also acquired a second master’s in Islamic Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies. Hijab has also completed a third master’s degree in Applied Theology from the University of Oxford, where he focused on the Philosophy of Religion in applied settings. Hijab is now doing his PhD in Philosophy of Religion on the Contingency Argument for God’s existence.
YUSUF PONDERS
Yusuf is a researcher and Sapience Institute’s Lighthouse Mentoring manager. He has a 1st class B.A. in Philosophy. His focus has mainly been on Nihilism and the meaning of life, for which he wrote a dissertation and made many videos discussing this subject.
He runs a Youtube channel called “Pondering Soul”, which focuses on Philosophy and Theology. He is also a co-host on the up-and-coming Youtube channel “Thought Adventure Podcast”, as well as regularly featuring on many other da’wah channels.
DR. OSMAN LATIFF
Dr. Uthman is the Senior Researcher and Instructor at Sapience Institute. He has a BA in History, an MA in Crusader Studies, and PhD in the “Place of Fada’il al-Quds (Merits of Jerusalem) and Religious Poetry in the Muslim effort to recapture Jerusalem in the Crusades”. He has delivered many papers in the UK and internationally at renowned academic institutions. His book on the crusades, “The Cutting Edge of the Poet’s Sword: Muslim Poetic Responses to the Crusades” was published by Brill in 2018.
Dr. Lateef is a lecturer and teacher at Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre, Slough, and is a regular speaker at mosques and universities in the UK and internationally.
IMRAN HUSSEIN
Imran Hussein, author of the forthcoming book Dying to Believe, is a public speaker, instructor, and writer dedicated to engaging with new atheism and presenting a compelling case for Islam. Traveling across the UK, Imran addresses local communities and conducts outreach training on university campuses.
His work specifically aims to deepen understanding of atheism and its existential implications, a subject he has formally debated. Imran brings a Qur’an-centered approach to Islamic outreach, regularly delivering talks on topics such as the existence of God, the purpose of life, the existential questions posed by atheism, and the miraculous nature of the Qur’an. He holds a BSc in Engineering and is currently pursuing further studies in Qur’anic Arabic.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Breaking Free Tour will take place in various locations. Exact venue details will be sent to ticket holders 7 days prior to the event.
Tickets are £25.
£20 Discounted Early Bird Offer Ends on 1st December 2024.
Each ticket provides entry to all sessions of the conference.
Food and Drink will be avaibale to purchase.
Yes, esha salah will be prayed with Qunoot for Gaza lead by Muhammed Hijab.
Unfortunately, tickets are not refundable, but they can be transferred to a friend or family member 48 hours before the event. Please email us here with the changes: events@sapienceinstitute.org
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to email us at: events@sapienceinstitute.org
LIBERATE OUR UMMAH, AND UNSHACKLE OUR MINDS, SPACES ARE LIMITED, AND THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW! LET’S BREAK FREE...
