Join us for a special gathering in the heart of the Peak District, based at the beautiful YHA Ravenstor, created for Muslims seeking marriage in a halal, natural, and relaxed setting. Inspired by the Qur’anic reminder that Allah places love and kindness between spouses, this expedition is about creating the right environment for meaningful connection to grow — through shared experiences, time in nature, praying together, workshops, and gentle Qur’an-based reflections and reminders throughout the weekend.
“Another of His signs is that He created spouses from among yourselves for you to live with in tranquillity: He ordained love and kindness between you. There truly are signs in this for those who reflect.”
The expedition is offered in two formats to suit different needs.
The Full Expedition runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, allowing participants to immerse themselves fully in the experience.
For those unable to join the entire weekend, the Part Expedition (Saturday Day Visit) offers the heart of the programme — outdoor activities, workshops, communal meals, and opportunities to meet others — all within a single, focused day.
At its heart, this expedition is a space for deep learning and self-discovery. Attending offers participants the opportunity to learn profoundly about themselves, marriage, and family life — making it a valuable pre-marital experience, as well as a source of reflection and renewal for those who are already married and attending with their families. Through nature, shared living, workshops, and prayer, participants are encouraged to reflect on character, intention, responsibility, and what it truly means to build a home grounded in love, patience, and gratitude.
Why This Matters for Marriage
Marriage is built on character, self-awareness, and the ability to live and grow with others — not just compatibility on paper. This expedition creates space to learn about yourself, to reflect on what it means to build a family, and to experience community life in a real, grounded way. Through shared activities, prayer, workshops, and time in nature, participants gain insight, maturity, and clarity that support marriage well beyond this weekend. For many, this becomes an important step in their wider journey towards marriage and family, whether or not a match is found immediately.
At the heart of the expedition are three interwoven aspects.
First, we spend time outdoors in nature as a community, walking and reflecting together in the valleys and trails of the Peak District, allowing hearts to soften and conversations to flow.
Second, we take part in workshops and activities focused on self-discovery and relationship readiness, encouraging humility, patience, gratitude, and honest reflection on character, intention, and responsibility.
Third, the weekend is intentionally designed to create genuine opportunities to meet potential suitors — not through forced interactions, but in an environment that feels human, respectful, and real, where character shows itself gently and connections are rooted in faith, love, and kindness.
Why Families Are Welcome
Marriage does not exist in isolation — it grows within families and communities. Welcoming parents, siblings, and relatives helps create a supportive, grounded environment where relationships are approached with sincerity, care, and perspective. Families bring wisdom, warmth, and stability to the space, while also benefiting from shared time in nature, reflection, and learning together. Their presence supports a healthier approach to marriage, rooted in connection, trust, and community, rather than pressure or haste.
The entire weekend is facilitated by Aisha Jasuleviciute (Aisha’s Sukūn) and Faisal Khaffar (MFA). Aisha is a marriage and relationship coach known for her work on sakīnah (tranquillity), emotional readiness, and inner calm, helping individuals approach marriage with clarity and presence. Alongside group workshops, marriage-seeking participants also have the opportunity for private 1-to-1 consultations, offering a confidential space for reflection, guidance, and support.
The expedition also forms part of a longer-term journey. Muslim Family Adventures is intentionally building a trusted community and database of individuals seeking marriage, grounded in real-life interaction rather than profiles alone. A key part of this approach is that participants have attended an MFA expedition, allowing us to get to know people through shared experiences, character in action, and community life. Even if someone does not find a potential match during this particular expedition, attending becomes a meaningful stepping stone in their journey towards marriage and family.
Why Community Matters
Marriage is strengthened when it grows within a community of care, accountability, and shared values. Being part of a wider community allows individuals to be seen, supported, and understood beyond first impressions, and helps relationships develop with patience and sincerity. Through shared experiences, service, prayer, and time together, community creates a sense of belonging that supports healthier marriages and families — rooted not just in connection between two people, but in a network of trust, faith, and mutual responsibility.
Whether joining the Full Expedition or the Part Expedition, this is a thoughtfully facilitated, heart-centred experience where those seeking marriage — alongside friends and family — can grow, connect, and move forward with greater clarity, sincerity, and trust in Allah, grounded in love, kindness, and tranquillity.
Accommodation
The Full Expedition is based at YHA Ravenstor, a peaceful countryside hostel perched above Millers Dale, offering some of the most beautiful views in the Peak District. Surrounded by rolling hills and limestone valleys, it’s a setting that naturally encourages calm, reflection, and meaningful conversation — an ideal environment for a heart-centred matrimonial experience.
Accommodation is simple, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged, with shared rooms for brothers and sisters, as well as family rooms for those attending with their families (subject to availability). The hostel’s welcoming communal spaces are where much of the weekend unfolds — from cooking and shared meals to prayer, workshops, reflections, and relaxed conversation.
For the duration of the expedition, the centre will be reserved exclusively for our group, giving everyone the space, privacy, and ease to fully engage in the programme and enjoy time together without distraction.
(Please note: Part Expedition (Saturday Day Visit) participants do not stay overnight but are fully included in the Saturday programme and activities.)
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This expedition is ideal for Muslims who are intentionally thinking about marriage and would like to approach it in a faith-centred, calm, and human way.
It is especially suited for:
Individuals seeking marriage who want to grow in self-awareness, clarity, and readiness, while meeting others naturally
Those at an early or reflective stage of the marriage journey, looking for a meaningful starting point
Families and friends who wish to support loved ones, or benefit themselves from shared time in nature, learning, and reflection
Married couples and families who want to reconnect, reflect, and strengthen their understanding of marriage and family life
Whether you join for the Full Expedition or the Part Expedition (Saturday Day Visit), this experience is about growth, sincerity, and connection — not pressure or outcomes.
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This expedition may not be the right fit for those looking for a fast-paced or outcome-driven matchmaking experience, or for anyone who prefers brief introductions without time for reflection, shared living, or community interaction.
It may also not suit those who are unable to engage respectfully within a faith-centred environment, or who are not comfortable with a calm, modest, and intentional approach to meeting others.
If you’re seeking something unhurried, reflective, and rooted in character, community, and trust in Allah, this experience is likely to be a good fit.
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Friday – Arrival, Grounding & Intentional Beginnings
Arrive at YHA Ravenstor from 4:00pm and settle in with tea and a warm welcome. The evening begins by gently grounding ourselves as a community, with space to meet one another, set intentions, and pray together.
As night falls, we head out for a gentle night walk through Millers Dale and the Wye Valley, pausing for stargazing and reflection under the winter sky. This quiet, shared experience helps slow the pace, soften hearts, and set a calm and reflective tone for the weekend ahead. We return to Ravenstor for hot drinks, informal conversation, and a relaxed wind-down.
From 4:00pm – Arrival at YHA Ravenstor
Settle in, unpack, and enjoy tea and light refreshments.5:00pm – Prayer Together
Maghrib and Isha’ prayers followed by a short Qur’an-based reminder to ground the weekend in faith, humility, and presence.5:30pm – Preparing Dinner Together
Participants work in small teams to prepare the evening meal. A relaxed, communal space for cooperation and connection.7:30pm – Dinner Together
Shared meal and unhurried conversation.8:45pm – Night Walk & Stargazing (Millers Dale & Wye Valley)
A gentle guided night walk, pausing for reflection and stargazing. A calm, shared experience to slow the pace and open the heart.10:00pm – Welcome & Introduction
A gentle introduction to the weekend, setting intentions, outlining adab, and getting to know one another as a group.11:00pm – Quiet Time & Sleep
Saturday – Self-Discovery, Connection & Meaningful Interaction
Saturday is the heart of the expedition. We begin the day outdoors, exploring Dovedale, one of the Peak District’s most beautiful and gentle valleys. Walking together in nature creates space for natural conversation, observation of character, and shared experience. We then spend time in Buxton to rest, eat, and warm up.
Back at Ravenstor in the afternoon, the focus turns inward with workshops and activities centred on self-discovery and relationship readiness, facilitated by Aisha Jasuleviciute (Aisha’s Sukūn) and Faisal Khaffar. Through guided reflection, Qur’an reminders, and group activities, participants are encouraged to reflect on humility, patience, gratitude, emotional awareness, and what it means to build a marriage rooted in love and kindness.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, there will also be time for free 1-to-1 consultations with Aisha (for marriage-seeking participants), offering a private and supportive space for personal reflection and clarity.
The day concludes with communal cooking and dinner, followed by relaxed shared time. These moments are intentionally unstructured, allowing meaningful connections and potential matches to unfold naturally, supported by the environment, facilitation, and shared intention.
6:45am – Fajr Prayer & Morning Reflection
7:15am – Breakfast/Lunch Preparation Together
Participants work in small teams to prepare breakfast and packed lunch.8:15am – Breakfast Together
9:15am – Morning Briefing
9:15am – Preparing the Heart for Marriage
A reflective premarital session focused on intention, purification of the heart, and drawing closer to Allah before seeking marriage. Participants are guided to consider how inner healing and sincerity shape lasting love.
10:00am – Depart for Ilham Park
10:30am – 1:30pm – Ilham Park, Dovedale and White Peak Walk
A scenic group walk allowing space for natural conversation and shared experience.1:30pm – 2:15pm – Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
Eating with Presence and Gratitude
A mindful eating reflection linking nourishment, gratitude, and grounding in the present moment. Participants are invited to slow down, appreciate provision, and reconnect food with thankfulness and awareness.
2:15pm – 3:00pm – Lunch Break
Packed lunch, toilet stop at Ilham Park or Dovedale Car Park, and Dhuhr/Asr prayed together (outdoors or nearby open space).3:30pm – 4:30pm – Buxton Break
Time for tea/coffee, warm up, rest, and explore at an easy pace.4:45pm – Return to YHA Ravenstor
5:00pm - Magrib/Isha Prayer Together
5:30pm – Preparing Dinner Together
7:00pm – Dinner Together
8:30pm – 9:30pm – Marriage Readiness Beyond Attraction
An honest premarital reflection on character, emotional responsibility, and ihsan in marriage. This session invites participants to reflect on who they are becoming, not just who they hope to marry.
11:00pm – Quiet Time & Sleep
Sunday – Integration, Clarity & Moving Forward
After breakfast and checkout, we head out for a scenic walk along the Longshaw Estate and Paddley Gorge. The wide, open paths and gentle pace create a spacious setting for reflection, conversation, and integration of the weekend’s experiences.
We close the expedition with final reflections, duʿāʾ, and a gentle farewell, leaving participants with greater clarity, calm, and intention as they move forward in their journey. The programme concludes in the Peak District by around 4:00pm.
6:45am – Fajr Prayer & Morning Reflection
7:15am – Breakfast Preparation Together
8:15am – Breakfast Together
9:00am – Cleanup Together
10:00am – Checkout & Depart for Longshaw Estate
10:30-11:00am Walking Forward with Trust
A gentle closing reflection on clarity, tawakkul, and releasing outcomes to Allah. Participants leave with a calmer heart and renewed trust in Allah’s timing and wisdom11:00am – 1:30pm – Paddley Gorge Walk & Reflection
1:30pm – 3:00pm – Lunch Break & DhuhrAsr Prayer
Packed lunch and Dhuhr/Asr together at Longshaw Estate Cafe3:00pm – Closing Circle & Duʿāʾ
By 4:00pm – Departure & Farewell
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Throughout the weekend, we’ll take part in carefully designed workshops and group activities that support self-discovery, relationship readiness, and personal growth. These sessions are woven gently into the flow of the expedition and are grounded in Islamic values, reflection, and real-life application. The focus is on cultivating the inner qualities that sustain marriage — humility, patience, gratitude, emotional awareness, and responsibility.
Alongside guided reflections, the activities create natural opportunities to observe character and interact meaningfully with others. Whether through walking together, shared tasks, or facilitated discussions, these moments are designed to feel human, unforced, and purposeful, helping participants gain clarity about themselves and what they are seeking in a spouse.
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Participants will have the opportunity to book private 1-to-1 consultations with Aisha Jasuleviciute (Aisha’s Sukūn) or Faisal Khaffar (MFA) during the weekend. These sessions provide a confidential and supportive space for personal reflection, helping individuals explore readiness for marriage, emotional patterns, inner calm, and next steps — all grounded in faith and sakīnah (tranquillity).
As part of the expedition, each marriage-seeking participant is offered a free 15-minute 1-to-1 consultation with Aisha, included within the overall price. This time is intended to offer clarity, reassurance, and gentle guidance. If booked separately, a session of this nature would normally cost £180, making this a valuable part of the experience.
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The expedition is intentionally designed to create meaningful opportunities to meet potential suitors in a way that feels respectful, natural, and aligned with Islamic values. Rather than structured introductions, matchmaking unfolds through shared experiences — walking in nature, praying together, communal meals, workshops, and relaxed group time — where conversations arise organically and character is seen gently over time.
This approach allows connections to form without pressure, encouraging sincerity, good adab, and thoughtful consideration. By placing people in a calm, faith-centred environment, the expedition supports participants in getting to know others in a way that feels real, grounded, and intentional, with love, kindness, and tranquillity at the heart of the process.
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Food is an important part of the Love & Kindness Expedition. Meals are prepared and shared together as a community, creating relaxed, natural moments for connection, conversation, and teamwork. Communal cooking is woven intentionally into the weekend, offering opportunities to observe kindness, cooperation, patience, and generosity — qualities that matter deeply in family life and marriage.
MFA will provide fresh, high-quality ingredients, prioritising local and organic options wherever possible. Participants will work in small teams to prepare meals, with clear guidance to ensure the experience feels welcoming, organised, and enjoyable rather than pressured.
Breakfast
We’ll prepare nourishing breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, including a selection of:
Eggs, tuna, cheese, and beans
Bread, cereals, and spreads
Fresh fruit
Tea, coffee, and hot drinks
Breakfast is a calm start to the day, allowing time to gather, eat together, and ease into the programme.
Lunch
Lunch will be simple and flexible. We’ll prepare packed lunches using the provided groceries, with the option to supplement with personal snacks if desired. This allows us to eat comfortably while out walking and exploring during the day.
Dinner
Dinners are a key communal highlight of the weekend. Participants will work in mixed small teams to prepare themed evening meals:
Friday: Arab / Turkish-inspired chicken dishes
Saturday: Asian-inspired lamb dishes
These shared meals are about more than food — they create space for teamwork, conversation, and shared responsibility in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate will be available throughout the weekend, providing natural moments to pause, warm up, and connect.
Kitchen Facilities
The hostel’s fully equipped kitchen includes all essential cookware, utensils, cutlery, and crockery, making communal cooking smooth and accessible for everyone.
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This expedition is primarily designed for those seeking marriage, and we warmly welcome and encourage families and friends to join as well. All prices below are all-inclusive, covering accommodation (where applicable), food arrangements, and the full programme.
Expedition Options
Full Expedition: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon
Part Expedition (Day Visit): Saturday morning to evening
Marriage-Seeking Participants
Full Expedition (Friday to Sunday)
£147 per adult
Part Expedition (Saturday Day Visit)
£97 per adult
This rate is for individuals attending with the intention of seeking marriage.
Full expedition participants may stay in shared male or female rooms, or in a family room if attending with their family (subject to availability).
Places for marriage-seeking participants are limited to maintain a balanced and respectful environment.
General Participants
Full Expedition
£107 per adult
£87 per child (ages 6–17)
Children aged 5 and under attend free
Part Expedition (Saturday Day Visit)
£67 per adult
£47 per child (ages 6–17)
Children aged 5 and under attend free
This rate applies to family members, friends, or anyone joining without the intention of seeking marriage.
What’s Included
Your place includes comfortable accommodation at YHA Ravenstor (for full expedition participants), all communal food arrangements, and a thoughtfully planned programme of walks, prayers, Qur’an reflections, workshops, and group activities. We aim to create a safe, welcoming, and faith-centred environment where individuals and families can connect and reflect together.
What’s Not Included
Travel to and from the Peak District is not included. All activities are guided and facilitated by the MFA team — no specialist equipment or prior experience is required.
Need Support?
If cost is a barrier, please feel free to reach out to us in confidence. We genuinely want this experience to be accessible and will do our best to support you where possible.