The Awakening

a Silent & Tech Detox Retreat for Muslim Men

isn’t it time to consciously reclaim your life?
travel inward to become the man you are called to be

Revive the powerful Sunnah of silent retreat.


Fri, Feb 21 7pm - Sun, Feb 23 3pm
Peterkin Silent Retreat Center
Romney, West Virginia
All Inclusive
Very Limited Space!

When do you take the time to live without distractions, without noise, and experienced….silence?

In a world of constant noise—buzzing phones, endless emails, and nonstop demands—finding silence feels impossible.

But true clarity, growth, and connection with Allah doesn’t happen in chaos.

It’s time to step away, unplug, and realign with your fitra, with Allah and realize the transitory reality of this life by intentionally pushing pause, taking a breath and stepping into silence.

“You must have good character (akhlaq) and observe long periods of silence. By the one in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, no one can behave with deeds more beloved to Allah than these two.” Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bayhaqī)

But, silence isn’t just the absence of sound—it’s the presence and cultivation of inner clarity. By embracing this sacred space of silence and reflection, you will gain the insight to lead a life that is more emotionally grounded, present with yourself and loved ones, and lay the foundation for a deeper Divine connection.

“It is said that observing long periods of silence is the key to worship.” Sufyan al-Thawri

As a Muslim man, you are entrusted with leadership—but true leadership starts within. How can you lead your wife, kids, community and society—and yourself—when your mind is overwhelmed, you react based on triggers, insecurities, and maladaptive patterns, you self-sabotage, your heart is restless and distractions pull you away from what truly matters?

How can you be present for your family if you’re disconnected from yourself and your Creator and connected to a screen or something else? How can you help others regulate emotions and be grounded when you struggle to at times?

You can’t.

Wherever we are in our journey, single/married/divorced, the silent retreat can help us to dig deeper into our patterns that often lie in subconscious and hold us back. We’ll never be perfect, but the goal is to reset to a higher baseline, inshaAllah. The retreat work can start to enable you to lead from a place of clarity and emotional groundedness, with self assurance based on a deeper relationship with Allah.

“You must observe long periods of silence, for it will drive away Satan and help you in the matter of your religion.” Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bayhaqī)

This is your call to step away from the noise and a world pulling you in multiple directions and reclaim the silence your soul inherently craves in a supportive yet challenging environment. The Awakening isn’t just a retreat—it’s a journey back to yourself. And since ‘The one who knows himself knows Allah’, and Allah has placed His signs in you (41:53), it is ultimately a journey back to, and renewal of our relationship with….Allah!

Are You Ready for the Awakening?

“Spiritual prosperity has ten components. Nine of them are in keeping silent and the tenth in remaining in solitude.” – Sheikh Shahabuddin Suharwardi

Elements of the retreat

There are six elements to the retreat, providing the foundation for inshaAllah a blessed and challenging weekend. You don’t need to go backpacking in some exotic location to ‘find yourself’ you just need silence, seclusion, tech detox and guidance and practical exercises from our Islamic Tradition on how to do so. Khushu’ (humble, still submissiveness), tafakkur (contemplation) and more concepts and exercises allow us to create sustainable change. If you have never been in silent or tech detox for extended period, this could be an intense weekend for you, but well worth it. Pre-work will be provided upon registration, it will be challenging but a supportive environment. Contact us if you have any questions!

  • Silence

    An extended time without external conversations paves the way for internal clarity. Who…Are…You…?

  • Tech Detox

    Break the addiction of invasive tech that owns our consciousness, freeing our focus and attention.

  • Seclusion

    Being alone allows deep contemplation (tafakkur) & purposeful meditation to nourish your spirit.

  • Guided Lessons

    Practical, Islamically aligned methods to embody presence & self reflection, in the retreat & beyond.

  • Minimalist Living

    Simple food and accommodations inspires us to realize what’s really important in life and what isn’t.

  • Reconnect with Nature

    Find a space to reconnect with your fitra, and all creation, through connection with nature.

The Urgent Need for Digital Detox

Studies reveal a disturbing reality: 90% of people check their phones within minutes of waking or sleeping, and then using them throughout the day. The consequences are severe – brain scans show tech addiction mirrors substance abuse patterns, with users experiencing genuine withdrawal symptoms. Research links excessive tech use to clinical depression, anxiety disorders, and increased suicide risk, particularly among young adults. Beyond mental health, we're seeing unprecedented cognitive decline, with attention spans dropping sharply and people losing their ability to think deeply. Moreover the ability to think long term is compromised, causing self discipline to evaporate as we can feel overwhelmed by constant impulses.

The physical toll is equally concerning: blue light exposure disrupts sleep, sedentary behavior leads to obesity, and chronic neck and back issues are becoming common. Perhaps most alarming is the social impact – despite constant "connectivity," we're experiencing profound loneliness and breakdown of family bonds. And the inability to focus, be it in prayer, with our spouses/kids, or even work is challenging.

Our silent, tech-free retreat offers more than temporary escape. By Allah's design, disconnecting allows natural calm to envelope us. Through conscious awareness of our habits and patterns, we develop the self-awareness needed to break free from digital dependence and reform our patterns. This retreat helps align your life with Allah's guidance, bringing benefits both in this world and the next. The transformation isn't just personal – it's about reclaiming our humanity and rebuilding genuine connections.

“In the heart are disorders that cannot be remedied but by responding to Allah, in it is a desolate feeling that cannot be removed but by intimacy with Him in solitude.” – Ibn al-Qayyim

Benefits and outcomes

  • Find Clarity in the Silence

    In a world full of distractions, it’s easy to lose your way. This retreat offers the stillness needed to reconnect with yourself and Allah. In silence, you’ll gain clarity, reflect on your life, and consciously decide where you are going.

  • Break Free from Digital Addiction

    Rather than having technology dictate your life, you will be able to break the addiction, reset your dopamine cycles and actually live life, instead of living notification to notification. Be present for yourself and others free from needing tech!

  • Deepen Your Relationship with Allah

    The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through silence, solitude and devotion in Hira was prepared for his mission. You,inshallah, will find the space to deepen your connection with Allah and better align your life with His guidance.

  • Emotional & Mental Resilience

    The noise and pressures of modern life leave us anxious, stressed, and disconnected. This retreat will offer a mental reset, reduce anxiety, and help you find peace, calm, and perspective in a world that never stops, and have tools to sustain it.

  • Reconnect with Your Fitra

    Modern life often drowns out our innate natural instincts and spiritual realities. Through silence, nature, and reflection, you’ll reconnect with the purity of your fitra—the innate goodness and nature that Allah has placed within you, and has never left you.

  • Become the Leader You’re Called to Be

    A man is called to lead with love, strength, clarity, and wisdom. The retreat will help you return to your family, work, and community with an emotional/spiritual grounding, and ability lead and be present with yourself and others.

Registration & Payment

Bismillah.

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“Silence is the language of God; all else is poor translation.” – Rumi

Click the “Register” button below to apply, the all inclusive price. This is all inclusive and single accommodation in the retreat center, i.e. you will have your own room. Please read FAQ below or contact us (sacred@sacredchivalry.com) with any questions!

You will need to answer a few questions in the form before being able to check out. Please note your space isn’t reserved till payment is made.

**If you would require financial assistance to join, email us to discuss options available.

Retreat Coordinator

Yasir Syeed

Founder, Sacred Chivalry

Professionally he is an emotional intelligence(EQ)/mindfulness trainer to Fortune 500 companies, enabling individuals to cultivate emotional self-awareness and self management, while also learning theory, skills and practical tools to improve their lives and show up more present and mindful for themselves, their spouses, kids and society. He has trained executives, conducted leadership programs and given keynotes on mindfulness and EQ. He is also a software sales veteran, and has trained sales teams on how to leverage EQ/Mindfulness is sales cycles.

Through Sacred Chivalry, Yasir has mentored men to show up better for themselves and families as Khalifa/Qawwam/Wali/Shepard they are called to be by Allah, and embody sacred masculinity.

Yasir also has a Masters Degree from Harvard in Environmental Sustainability, with focus on the impact of spirituality towards sustainability and connection with nature. He is currently a Certified Peer Counselor by the Virginia Department of Health Professionals, and pursuing his degree in therapy. He is married and father of seven:

-Certified Peer Counselor (Virginia Department of Health Professionals)
-Certified Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness Instructor (SIYLI)
-Certificate Marriage and Family Therapy Contemporary Theory (Capella)
-Certificate in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Texas Wesleyan)
-Certified Men’s Coaching Training (Men’s Wisdom Work Institute)
-Graduate Men’s Leadership Training (Sacred Sons)
-Certified High Performance Coach (High Performance Institute)
-Khateeb (ADAMS Center)

 FAQs

  • No, your either all in or not in at all.

  • Yes, food will be provided. Note, we will eat sparingly in order to experience a simplified ascetic lifestyle.

  • We’ll start Fri 7pm, till Sun 3pm. The schedule will include lessons, practical guided meditation, techniques for sustaining what we learn, mindful exercises and more, all aligned with our Islamic tradition.

    You will also be alone for good period of the time.

  • Journal and pen
    Comfortable clothes with no logos or pictures
    Towel, toothbrush, toiletries
    Flashlight
    Water bottle
    Warm clothes/coat
    No books or reading material other except a Quran.

    Phones or screens will be taken at beginning of retreat.

  • We will provide you with a phone number for someone on site in case there is an emergency at home. But you should let your family know you will be in a silent retreat and to only call if something important comes up.

  • Yes, for the most part. Everyone will limit talking during the entire time, but if something is needed to be said we can of course discuss.

  • There are few things as powerful for spiritual realignment as a silent retreat, it was what Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) did in hira prior to revelation, and its from his beautiful sunnah; itikaaf is one example And of course it has been part of tarbiya throughout our Islamic tradition.

    That being said, it will be a very supportive environment, but as with anything that provides growth, it can be challenging. And for some people it can be overwhelming, which is why we recommend if someone has had suicidal ideation in the past six month, or presently dealing with acute mental healthy challenges, its best to wait.

    So are you ready to push pause and grow closer to yourself, Allah and for your loved one? Bismillah!

  • Its about 1.5-2 hours from Washington DC metro area. The closest Airport is IAD Dulles, if you are flying let us know we can work to coordinate a carpool for you.

  • No, we will be in a purposefully built silent retreat center. It will be an individual room for each participant with common area for lessons and food area as well.

  • Yes we will share some prework that will be helpful to get the most of the retreat.

    Most important is clarifying your intention, niyya! Bismillah!