About us
السلام عليكم / Greetings!
About Us:
This group is for people who want to get active, love to be active, love the outdoors & love nature. Whether through hiking, biking, walking, kayaking, or simply volunteering, sharing and caring. A group to resonate with like-minded people, to enjoy activities together, share positive and enlightening experiences, make meaningful connections and create great memories. Making such activities consistent and a habit to foster your sense of overall well-being and enable you to feel resilient and powerful.
This group is open to all, including non-Muslims, we simply ask that you are considerate and respect the traditions, values and culture of the group and each other.
“Your body has a right over you” - regular activities are an investment in your mind, body, and soul.
📺 Intro video
🎦 Why it matters
Why We Are Passionate About Our Approach
“It is often the case, that one is likely to have a more meaningful conversation, whilst walking beside someone, looking forward, then facing each other in a coffee shop, trying to make small talk.”
Our aim is to focus on getting more people active (particularly from within the Muslim communities), through outdoor activities such as walking, hiking and other fun events that usually involve some movement! We try to share events with many facets, from facilitating quality connections between people by limiting numbers, to making an extra effort to incorporate as many elements and points of interest as we can.
Why do we limit numbers (even for outdoor events)
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We genuinely wish to provide a pleasant experience to each individual that attends our events and we believe that smaller groups achieve this in a better way. In our experience, a group under 30 works best (e.g., for walking, hiking).
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A smaller group for a 4-hour hike for example, allows participants to have enough time to properly talk to each other (if they wish) – this often results in making even stronger connections for any social get-together after the event. However, our focus remains the main activity, so that it does not become just another mingling event (where the activity becomes the excuse). Remember, it is easier to move on to the next person on a walk, than sitting face-to-face at a dinner table ;)
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There are often first timers or newcomers that have had to build up the confidence to attend, it can be overwhelming with larger groups for some people - we wish to make it an easier, comfortable and a welcoming experience for them to join us.
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We limit numbers, but we also repeat events frequently (walks/hikes in particular), this allows further opportunities to attend the same activity and/or meet different people.
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It can often be for safety and consideration to other pedestrians (particularly for walks with narrow paths/busy areas).
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Larger groups also tend to be slower, spread out further, take longer for toilet breaks and this can somewhat disrupt the flow of an activity.
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RSVPs matter! No-shows or late removals can hinder others from attending. Those who consistently RSVP but fail to show or continually remove themselves very late, may prevent more reliable attendees from participating - If an event is full with a waitlist, we will try and give priority to new and reliable attendees.
We are therefore trying to do our tiny bit, to instil and encourage everyone to be more mindful, considerate, consistent and reliable towards others.
“Time is always beyond its value. Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone, is your time*.”*
(والله أعلم)
Active Muslims 🟢🟡🔴
https://www.meetup.com/active-muslims
Upcoming events
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🟢🏃🏽♂️ Active Muslims does Parkrun 🏃🏽♀️
Mile End parkrun, London, GB🏃🏽♂️ Join us for a 5k run, jog or walk @ Mile End parkrun
And post run tea, coffee and/or brunch!
📍 Mile End Park, in front of Mile End Stadium
⌚ Meet 08.30 for details and warm up
09.00 start. End time: 11.00🚇 Closest tube: Mile End (Central Line 11 mins walk). Limehouse (DLR 14 mins walk)
🎟️ Cost: FREE. Register online for a barcode to scan and track your time
⬅️ Prerequisite: must have some running experience to run, otherwise walk!
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
course | Mile End parkrunReminder: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, the climbing (and be aware that all physical activities carry a risk of injury) which is a enjoyable but challenging discipline. Therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset
🧗♀️ This will be an informally led session including a warm up, the run is facilitated by Parkrun
Belongings can be left whilst running but it is not secure and left entirely at owners’ risk.
3 attendees
🟠 🚶Hike: Sevenoaks via Knole Deer Park & Ightham Mote in Winter
Charing Cross Railway Station, Information Desk, London, GB⛰️ A slice of the Kent countryside and passing through and by the Knole deer park, Knole House and Ightham Mote (pronounced "I-tam").
🟠 HIKE:
📏20km (12.4 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 470m
💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h
🚥 View Walking/Hiking Levels Here✊ Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a paced walk/hike (and not a stroll), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset, intention and purpose.
🔄 Starts/Ends: Sevenoaks Station
📍 Charing Cross Station (near platforms display)
⌚Meet from 8:41am, our train departs at 9:01am [arrives at 9:59]. Return train estimate 4:29pm
🚉🚗 All regular walks/hikes are free and you are welcome to purchase your own ticket/make your way to the destination station. It is best to purchase tickets on the day as an open return ideally with a Network Rail card or with a group discount.
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🎟️ If you would like me to help purchase your group ticket (3+ must travel together). On the condition you aim to arrive before the platform is announced.💳 TBC (by Thursday/~£12 with group)
PLEASE MAKE SURE NO FEE IS CHARGED (Send as Friends & Family / otherwise ask for bank details).Deadline: Friday: 9:01pm
Use your own meetup name as the reference/DM via meetupℹ️ I cannot issue refunds once I've purchased your ticket.
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🚻 Charing cross, on train, Sevenoaks station and Igtham Mote cafe.
🧎 Prayer: If you are praying, please have/keep wudu (make it within other breaks) and be prepared to join at short notice.
🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, packed lunch, water bottle (1.5-2L) & snacks to keep you going.
👕 Advisable to have layers.
🥾 Hiking boots recommended.
🧦 Hiking socks/double socks advised (reduces chance of blisters)
🔦 Headlight (winter)
📱 Fully charged mobile + portable charger
🔔 Emergency Whistle🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.
📊 [why it matters]⛑️ Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.
🌐 @Active.Muslims
(Follow for latest events updates)🚦 Walk/Hike Levels:
🟢 Easy
🟡 Average
🟠 Moderate
🔴 Challenging
⚫ Very Challenging🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳
Seven trees, or their ancestors, had stood in the town for centuries and had given Sevenoaks its name since perhaps 800AD. The trees surrounded one side of what is today a cricket ground called the Vine: it was thus named because the Archbishop of Canterbury had a vineyard thereBack in October 1987, the broadcaster uttered the infamous words that there was no hurricane on its way to the country. Within hours the Great Storm wreaked havoc across the country. Kent was among the worst hit with Sevenoaks losing six of its seven oaks.
16 attendees- £6.00
💪 Strength & Movement Session by Sacha
Paddington Recreation Ground,, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale W9 1PD, London, GBJoin us for a strength and movement training session in an outdoor setting. The session will be a blend of strength, coordination, balance and fundamental movements
Limited numbers.
The session is open to all abilities, bring water, a snack and energy!And join us for post training coffee
📍 Paddington recreation ground, W9 (exact location will be provided once registered)
Cost: £5 + Transaction Fee.
With Sacha Syed: Qualified UK Level 3 coach and leader in running fitness. Former academy football coach and currently 1-2-1 and small group coach.
⛑️ Disclaimer: Over 18s only. You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.
4 attendees 
Track Running session
Paddington Recreation Ground,, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale W9 1PD, London, GBJoin us for a track running session at Paddington Rec.
Suitable for all levels of runners but best suited to those regularly running 5k or longer distances.For those wishing to try out track running and improve their speed, endurance or technique.
Limited numbers.
The session is open to all abilities, bring water, a snack and energy!And join us for post training coffee
📍 Paddington recreation ground, W9 (exact location will be provided once registered)
Cost: Free
With Sacha Syed: Qualified UK Level 3 sports coach and leader in running fitness. Former academy football coach and currently 1-2-1 and small group coach.
⛑️ Disclaimer: Over 18s only. You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.
6 attendees
Past events
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