Sanad Body & Soul Fitness Club: Remembering the Inward and Outward Blessings
Sanad Body & Soul Fitness Clubs for men and women respectively are designed to be a reminder for us to maintain our outward and inward blessings of body and soul. We select activities that connect the physical body to Allah’s creation. The following is a reflection of Sanad Preparatory parent, Mariam Al-Husseini from our Women’s Body & Soul meet-up in March. She is an amazing volunteer who coordinates this activity for us quarterly.
“An invitation was extended this weekend to our sisters in South Florida to join Sanad Trust’s Body and Soul Club meeting. We met at the scenic West Lake Park in Hollywood for a kayaking adventure, potluck picnic, and dhikr circle. Experienced and first-time kayakers alike dashed out of their houses bright an early; leaving behind the daily stresses and to-dos, to join us on a special 3 hour getaway with loving sisters.
We paired up in double kayaks, armed with life jackets and paddles and followed a trail that crossed West Lake and took us deep into a breathtaking mangrove path. We could see birds resting on branches, no doubt digesting their morning meal. Little black crabs scurried on Mangrove branches, and flying fish entertained us in our journey. Most of us stayed dry, but a couple experienced the thrill of accidentally flipping their boat and getting safely back on. Memories that will surely be remembered with fond laughs.
The clouds embraced us in a beautiful breeze that kept our hearts thankful. Thankful for the breeze, the beautiful creation of Allah, our health, and our sisterhood.
Afterward, we shared a meal together and enjoyed the delights made by everyone. We wrapped up with a refreshing walk near the water and sat down on the green grass for a dhikr circle. Sr. Attiqa shared a hadith close to her heart that reminded us of the value of reflection and knowledge. We ended with group remembrance and dua. We went our separate ways having formed new friendships or solidified existing ones. Some of us were achy from the exercise, or still damp from their adventure. But we all left with souls enriched by this sisterhood and the uplifting presence amidst Allah’s creation. Alhamdulillah.”
If you are interested in joining our quarterly Men and Women Body & Soul Fitness Clubs please contact Humayun Khan, humayun@old.sanadtrust.org.
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