A London-born radical Islamic preacher who praised deceased Hezbollah figures is organising a fitness and religious education programme in the Peak District this week.

Sayed Hussein Makke previously grieved for associates of the Lebanese organisation, including a British national who perished whilst serving with Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

The Australian government cancelled his entry permit earlier this year following reports that he had described Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah chief eliminated in an Israeli bombing operation in 2024, as among the globe's "greatest freedom fighters".

Reports suggest Makke participated in Nasrallah's memorial service and viewed the large attendance as proof the "resistance" remained "alive and well".

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The five-day programme, called the Spiritual Warrior Project, runs from today until August 3 at Darwin Lake in the Peak District.

Activities combine "Olympic-level wrestling" with Islamic teachings delivered by religious instructors.

Marketing materials emphasise "God-centric masculinity" and "man psychology", whilst potential participants face questions about their commitment to "discipline" and "brotherhood".

The camp's promotional content states: "Brotherhood is to trust your comrades to know that you and your mission go further together than you could ever do by yourself. Spiritual Warriors live, eat and breathe brotherhood."

Britain classified Hezbollah's armed branch as a terrorist entity in 2008, extending the prohibition to include its political operations in 2019.

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Sayed Hussein Makke had described Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah chief eliminated in an Israeli bombing operation in 2024, as among the globe's 'greatest freedom fighters'

Religious instructor Sheikh Salman Zaarour features amongst the event's speakers, having previously led sessions where he stood beside a bonfire after dark, encouraging participants to contemplate their futures.

A social media account belonging to Jafar Hammoud displayed an image of Zaarour alongside theological students in Lebanon on 7 October 2024, marking 12 months since Hamas's assault on Israel.

The accompanying text read "war nights" and declared that "victory is near".

Beyond the camp, Makke provides individual coaching through his "One-on-One King Programme", which examines "the masculine archetypes king, warrior, magician, lover" whilst addressing personal limitations and developing capabilities.

The preacher additionally markets oil-derived merchandise, featuring tablets designed to enhance sexual desire for those pursuing the "spiritual warrior path".

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Hassan Nasrallah had led Hezbollah for 32 years before his death at the hands of an Israeli strike

Makke's legal representatives maintain he holds no membership in banned groups and has never assisted any outlawed organisation.

Through a legal firm, Makke responded to press coverage by alleging that reporting about the Spiritual Warrior Project constituted an "attempt to stir up hatred against our camp attendees".

The cleric continues promoting his Peak District programme despite controversy surrounding his connections to individuals affiliated with Hezbollah.

His representatives have not addressed specific claims about his statements regarding Nasrallah or his attendance at the Hezbollah leader's funeral proceedings.