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Solace Workshop - Emotional Intelligence: A Faith-Based Path to Emotional Mastery
The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence: A Faith-Based Path to Emotional Mastery
A 2-day workshop with Dr. Sana Khan on emotional regulation, emotional control, and emotional well-being from a neuroscience and Islamic psychology perspective.
Introduction to the Workshop:
Do you ever feel hijacked by your own emotions – snapping when you meant to stay calm, shutting down when you wanted to connect, or carrying stress that drains your soul? In today’s fast-paced world, emotional overwhelm isn’t just common – it’s crippling. It erodes relationships, weakens resilience, and distances us from the peace our faith calls us to.
But there is hope!
Solace has launched “The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence: A Faith-Based Path to Emotional Mastery,” a 2-day workshop with Dr.Sana Khan to help you break the cycle, reclaim control over your inner world, and reframe your emotions as strength.
This immersive weekend workshop explores emotional intelligence through the lens of neuroscience and Islamic teachings. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how emotions are formed, processed, and regulated in the brain. Grounded in Qur’anic guidance and Prophetic teachings, the workshop highlights how Islam nurtures emotional awareness, self-control, empathy, and healthy relationships.
What Will You Learn:
- Fundamentals of emotional intelligence from both scientific and Islamic perspectives.
- Neuroscience of emotions and how the brain influences emotional responses.
- Practical techniques for emotional regulation and calming the amygdala.
- Greater self-awareness, empathy, and emotional control, guided by the Qur’an and Sunnah.
- Faith-based emotional intelligence strategies in daily life and relationships.
You Will Leave With:
- A deeper understanding of your emotions
- Awareness of your emotional triggers
- Emotional control & regulation techniques
- Evidence-based skills for emotional resilience
- Tools to build healthier personal & social relationships
Who is it for?
- Those struggling with emotional control & regulation
- Those navigating strained relationships due to emotional suppression or reaction
- Those wanting to understand the neuroscience of emotions
- Those interested in developing self-awareness, emotional control, & better relationships
- Those wanting to learn faith-based emotional intelligence strategies
- Anyone seeking emotional growth rooted in both science and faith
Dates: 24th & 25th January 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 7 pm to 8.30 pm Makkah time
Investment: $40 $32
Early bird price valid till 20th January 2026
Note: Recordings and resources will be provided.
Certification: A certificate of participation will be provided.
Instructor's Profile
Dr. Sana Khan brings an interdisciplinary academic background that integrates neuroscience with psychology and Islamic thought. She began her academic journey in the natural sciences, earning a BSc in Biochemistry and Life Sciences, followed by a Diploma in Biotechnology, and a Master’s degree in Neurosciences with a research focus on neurodegeneration and neural regeneration. Alongside her scientific training, she pursued formal Islamic scholarship, completing a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Islamic Studies, and later a PhD in Islamic Sciences. Currently, Dr. Sana serves as Joint Faculty in the Departments of Islamic Studies and Psychology at the International Open University. Her research and teaching interests include emotional intelligence from a neuroscientific perspective, neuropsychology, Islamic psychology, religious coping mechanisms, Aqeedah studies, and comparative religious studies. Her work uniquely bridges brain science, emotional regulation, and faith-based frameworks for human wellbeing.