27 Safar 1431 / 12th February 2010
Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
Please find a list of Islamic Events and Notices in London.
CONTENTS
– Islamic Circles Events and Courses in Brief
– Events in Londonistan in Brief
– Supported Notices, Jobs, Sports, Structure courses and so on
– Events in Londonistan in Detail
*******ISLAMIC CIRCLES MARRIAGE EVENTS************************
1) THE PRACTICING MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: London, 15 February
2) INDIAN MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: Birmingham, 27 February
3) PAKISTANI MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: Birmingham, 27 February
4) SPECIAL NEEDS MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: London, 13 March
5) OVER 40S MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: London, 13 March
6) SOMALI MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: London, 13 March
7) CONVERTS MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: 20 March
8) AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MUSLIM MARRIAGE EVENT: London, 20 March
Full information can be found on http://www.muslimmarriageevents.org
****************** ISLAMIC CIRCLES TALKS IN BRIEF *******************
1) ISLAM AND THE REBUILDING OF LIFE IN BOSNIA: E London, 19 February – http://www.silkroutetours.co.uk
****************** ISLAMIC CIRCLES COURSES IN BRIEF *******************
1) ISLAMIC HISTORY OF BALKANS – C London, 20 February – http://www.islamiccourses.org
2) CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR MUSLIM WOMEN: E London, 6 March – http://www.muslimyouthnetwork.org
************** ISLAMIC TRAVELS ****************************
In Association with Islamic Travels presents:
OTTOMAN TOURS: 5 DAY ISLAMIC OTTOMAN HERITAGE TOUR
Date: Monday 5th April – Friday 9th April 2010 [Easter Holiday package]
DEADLINE FOR BOOKING : MONDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2010
Following the Islamic History of the Ottoman Khilafah
course held in December 2009 in London which was
delivered by Professor Ilber Ortalyi, Director
of the Topkapi Palace, to solidify what was
learnt, a short tour showing the sights
and sounds of Ottoman Istanbul has been organised.
This unique and different package includes the usual
standard flights and accomodation but also a unique
cultural exchange experience by spending an evening
with a Turkish family and visiting a school.
The package includes: Return flights, all local
transportation, all meals, hotel accommodation.
Entrance fees to sights/museums. Places of visit
include Topkapi Palace Tour with Professor Ilber Ortalyi,
Director of the Topkapi, the Sacred Relics of the
Prophet (saw). Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Tomb of Sahaba
Ayub Ansari, Dolmabahce Palace, Bezm-i Alem Valide
Sultan Mosque, boat tour on the Bosphorus, Jummah
at Suleymaniye Mosque, Lecture on Islamic History
of Ottomans, Panorama 1453 Museum (Conquest of
Istanbul including Mehteran) and more.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0207 436 0278 / 0207 436 0279 / 07971 690 955
E-mail: info@ottomantour.com
Website: http://www.ottomantour.com
******************* EVENTS IN LONDON IN BRIEF *****************************
1) WEEKEND OF UNDERSTANDING LOVE: E London, 12 February
2) SUPPORTING YOUNG MUSLIMS – THE CASE FOR RAISING ASPIRATIONS: C London, 12 February
3) SISTER AAFIA & BROTHER BABAR ‘APPARENT INJUSTICE: S London, 12 February
4) QIYAM & QUNUT EVENT: E London, 12 February
5) THE MANY HIJABS OF A MUSLIMAH: 13 February
6) PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FOR MUSLIM TEACHER: C London, 13 February
7) GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT: C London, 13 February
8) QURAN & TAWEED LESSONS FOR CHILDREN: N London, 13 February
9) EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING WORKSHOP: E London, 13 February
10) BEHIND CLOSED DOORS…….WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?: E London, 13 February
11) EFFECTIVE PARENTING: NW London, 13 February
12) STUPID CUPID: W London, 14 February
13) LADIES & CHILDREN’S CHARITY BAZAAR: E London, 14 February
14) QMTRUST MASJID BAZAAR: E London, 14 February
15) HOW DO WE TREAT OUR PARENTS?: NW London, 14 February
16) DEATH – THE ULTIMATE REALITY: E London, 14 February
17) ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY?: NW London, 16 February
18) FREE MUSLIMS – AUTONOMY AND CREATIVITY: C London, 16 February
19) ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE MEETING: C London, 16 February
20) EXPLANATION OF SURAH FATIR: C London, 16 February
21) MADINAH TOTS CRAFTS AND FOOD BONANZA: E London, 17 February
22) ASSOCIATION OF MUSLIM LAWYERS ANNUAL DINNER: SW London, 17 February
23) ISLAMIC NLP PRACTITIONER TRAINING: NW London, 18 February
24) WOMENS TAJWEED COURSE: NW London, 18 February
25) 1 DAY YOUTH-A REVOLUTION CONFERENCE: W London, 19 February
26) WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC: C London, 19 February
27) ISLAMIC HISTORY OF AFRICA, ANDALUS, AMERICA: London, 19 February
******************* SPECIAL NOTICES *****************************
HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
A devastating earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck
Haiti earlier this month, killing thousands and affecting the lives
of up to three million people. Children, women and the elderly are
most vulnerable in this kind of crisis. It is a hugely traumatic
experience for any child to go through, and we have to make sure
we get help and protection to them as fast as possible.
Chariots For Children are working with Muslim Hands and other UK
based charity organisatons, who have already sent disaster relief
teams to Haiti and started working on the ground. Below are some
simple options for donating to help those who desperately need it.
What your money could buy:
* £15 can provide hygiene kits for two families
* £20 for 3 tarpaulins or plastic sheets to provide basic shelter
* £40 for 24 buckets to help families carry clean water
* £42 can provide temporary shelter for a whole family
* £80 can provide meals for 20 families
Do donate whatever you can and through any reliable organisation
that is focusing on the main priorities in Haiti right now. No
amount is too small.
For more information and donations please contact:
Tel: 0115 911 7222
Website: http://www.muslimhands.org/en/gb/appeals/haiti_appeal
************************************************************************
FAIRTRADE CHAI: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
with Shaykh Abu Muntasir, a Fairtrade tea
farmer and a Fairtrade olive farmer from Palestine
Date and time: Saturday 27 February 2010, 2pm – 4pm
Venue: London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX
So does Fairtrade really make a difference? Does the money
Really go back to the farmer? Is it more expensive to buy?
Do we have an Islamic obligation to buy Fairtrade? Find
out the answers to all these questions and ask your own
and taste delicious Fairtrade snacks – nuts, chocolate,
juice and much more inshAllah
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07541 343 786
Email: faithgroups@fairtrade.org.uk
Web: http://www.thebigswap.org.uk
******************* SUPPORTED NOTICES *****************************
1001 INVENTIONS IN THE SCIENCE MUSEUM LONDON
Dates: Until 25 April 2010
A new exhibition, 1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim
Heritage in Our World, which traces the forgotten story
of a thousand years of science from the Muslim world,
from the 7th century onwards.
The free exhibition, looking at the social, scientific and
technical achievements that are credited to the Muslim world,
whilst celebrating the shared scientific heritage of
other cultures. The exhibition is a British
based project, produced in association with
the Jameel Foundation.
For more information please visit: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
*************************************************************
MAWAH presents:
WOMEN’S ONLY GYM SESSIONS!!!
Date: Saturday 13th – 28th February 2010
Time: 11am – 2pm
Venue: Lampton Sports Centre, Lampton Ave, Hounslow TW3 4EP
First session inducation and rest will be trails depending on
demand.
This is open to ALL women from all faiths and non- faiths.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0845 456 6675 quote ‘ MAWAH’
Email: zaiwal06@yahoo.co.uk
*****************************************************************
MESSAGE OF SUPPORT REQUIRED FOR MUSTAPHA TALEB (DETAINEE Y)
Mustapha Taleb is a 39 year old Algerian with full refugee
status. He was cleared of involvement in the ‘ricin plot’ in
April 2005 but was served a deportation notice following the
London bombings in July 2005. Mustapha has been subsequently
detained under a bail order, severely restricting his day to
day movement since 2008. He has been accused of being a threat
to national security but neither he nor his lawyer has ever
been shown the ‘secret evidence’ against him.
Following his detention in HMP Belmarsh and Long Lartin, he
was eventually released on immigration bail to an area far
removed from friends and community. He is extremely isolated
and receives little support; he is only allowed to leave his
home for four hours a day, 1 hour in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon, although he is not allowed to carry any money
on his person. He is also subjected to constant random searches
of his home by the police. He rarely receives Muslim visitors
and has no family in the UK. Mustapha is denied internet access,
a computer and cannot enrol on any courses on the grounds that
he will meet with other people and influence them. Mustapha has
tried to enrol with the Open University on courses that do not
involve internet use but this has been rejected by the Home Office.
Mustapha is asking you for something more precious than your money
and that is your time. Please volunteer today to help Mustapha Taleb.
“I’m being tortured in this country. I feel I’m living like a ghost.
I have less rights than animals. My life is unbearable.
Please help me.”
(Mustapha Taleb)
HELP MUSTAPHA TODAY – Write to Mustapha:
Mustapha Taleb TT5432, c/o Birnberg Peirce & Partners
14 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ
Alternatively messages of support can be emailed to info@hhugs.org.uk
***************************************************************
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPANY FOR MUSTAPHA BY PHONE.
Contact Hhugs if you would like to visit Mustapha. This will
require Home Office clearance. Help brothers under control
orders like Mustapha Taleb – donate to Hhugs.
Contribute your skills to the Mustapha Taleb Project, a
dedicated network working towards an end to the harsh
bail conditions imposed on Mustapha and eradicating
the threat of deportation to Algeria.
For further information please contact:
Tel: 07931 833 980
Email: info@hhugs.org.uk
Web: http://www.hhugs.org.uk
***************************************************************
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR JIMAS CONFERENCE
We urgently need up to 20 volunteers to help with the
Youth Program (YP) at the JIMAS Conference this year.
The YP is for 8 to 13 year olds and runs on both
Saturday and Sunday.
YP volunteers come for free to the Conference, are
provided meals and accommodation, and a maximum of
L20 towards travel costs or a free place on one of
the JIMAS organised coaches if suitable. Receipts
need to be given to the YP Coordinator for travel
costs.
Please apply with your CV, an up-to-date CRB check,
and contact details of two character referees, and
include a short covering letter.
Send to the following address:
Someera Butt
Youth Programme Coordinator
619-625 Green Lane
Ilford, Essex, IG3 9RP
Each referee’s full name, position, work and how the
volunteer is known to him/her needs to be provided.
Don’t forget to include your own full address, email
address, land line & mobile numbers.
Conference details at: http://www.jimas.org/conf10/conf10.htm
Easter Bank Holiday Weekend: 2nd -5th of April 2010
Leicester University Conference Facilities
**************************************************************
VOLUNTEER MENTORS NEEDED!
The Pathways to Citizenship project at Muslim Aid
is aimed at supporting organisations and people
who work with young Muslims to enable positive
pathways to better citizenship, remove barriers
to participation and reduce disaffection amongst
young Muslims. We work with schools, voluntary
and community organisations and individuals.
Pathways to Citizenship is looking for Muslim
volunteer mentors to work with students from
Islamic schools.
The mentor will provide young people with a positive
role model and be a source of support and guidance.
By being someone to look up to and trust, these young
people will develop and build important social skills,
benefit from your experience and knowledge and you
would be helping to enable a pathway for them to
engage with society and have the confidence to
achieve their full potential.
You will benefit by having the opportunity to help
foster positive mindsets in the next generation of
young Muslim Londoners and being a part of a
positive change in the community.
It is a long term but flexible commitment that can
be worked around a busy lifestyle, study and other
commitments. We provide the CRB check and will
cover travel expenses.
If you think you have what it takes please
contact Pathways to Citizenship on
0207 377 4200 or summereen@muslimaid.org
**************************************************************
THE PLATFORM, LOOKING AT THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN 10 YEARS TIME
The MCB is proud to announce its new project to start 2010.
The Platform, Looking at the Muslim Community in 10 Years Time
This new and dynamic initiative is to be a youth-led blog entitled
The Platform. As the title suggests, the initiative is designed to
channel the views and opinions of the wider community in a positive
and productive way and to provide a platform for constructive debate.
The Platform will circulate around a central theme: “Britain ten years on;
envisioning and structuring progress”. This will be designed to promote a
proactive approach to debate, maintaining a visionary focus on progress,
and also correspond with MCB’s main goal in working towards the common good.
It will also work along the same lines as the Guardian’s popular Comment Is
Free section, where latest news and topical issues are discussed healthily
and creatively in the interest of free speech.
The project will span 5 weeks and encompass 5 key issues during this time.
It will boast articles from leading academics, journalists and politicians
in their respective fields as well as young and talented contributors. The
broad weekly themes selected are Universal Values, Crime & Security,
Politics & Civic Participation, Spirituality and Culture.
For more information please visit: http://www.the-platform.org.uk
**************************************************************
ARTICLE TITLED: “Why Does Adultery Matter in a Secular Society?”
Visit: http://www.radicalviews.org
For more information please contact:
Email: yamin@radicalviews.org
Web: yaminzakaria.blogspot.com
**************************************************************
DIGITAL FILM TRAINING SESSIONS FOR MUSLIM GIRLS
9 workshops for digital film training sessions and
3 sessions for creative writing for young 15 – 19+
Muslim girls in Ilford Islamic Centre. Dates and
times to be determined but most of the sessions
might be on weekends.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07939731543
Email: mwwa786@hotmail.com
************************************************************************
GEMS YOUTH GROUP (FOR GIRLS)
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Venue: The Drive Methodist Church, the Drive Ilford IG1
Age: 10-16 years
Topic: self-defence (Part 1/3) (with fully Qualified female Muslim instructor)
Please arrive in trainers and tracksuit bottoms
Places are limited and therefore please prebook
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07931 669041
Email: fauziakhan365@hotmail.com
*************************************************************
FREE 12-MONTH PLACE FOR MUSLIMS GRADUATES LOOKING TO SET UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS
When a lone sister or brother in an area sets up a new business, they create
employment, they help finance local charities, and they provide positive role
models for the next generation. Enterprise is critical to the growth of our
community and when you look to the past, you can see the great prowess we
had in business. Muslims can play a big part in strengthening the British
economy and supporting their local communities. Please play your part in
making it happen, Insha’Allah.
FlyingStart Make It Happen are joining forces with The Muslim Paper to
offer 1000 Muslim Graduates a free place on a 12-month programme of
support, designed to help them every step of the way as they become
their own boss, strengthening the British economy.
The 12-month programme starts with ‘My Plan,’ an online action plan
to get the ball rolling, followed by one to one mentoring, practical
programme days as well as an online system packed with great
resources including general business information, funding
opportunities, ask the expert and more.
To register online, visit http://www.mihmentoring.com/muslimsmakeithappen
*************************************************************
EMPOWER YOUNG MUSLIMS IN ISLINGTON
To empower young Muslims in Islington by establishing a mentoring project
that not only develops the young people but leads to positive outcomes
for the rest of the community. Mentors will use their stories and
personal experiences to raise the aspirations of this disenfranchised
community.
Deadline : Monday 15th February 2010
To establish 20 new one-to-one mentoring relationships between
young people aged 11-14 and their peers aged 16-25.
Relationships should be focused on the needs of young
people and in essence provide a high quality mentoring
relationship. Mentors will act as role models and give
valuable lessons in a diverse range of areas from
discussing high educational attainment to dealing
with peer pressure.
Young people especially Young Muslims are alienated due to a
lack of understanding from service providers and the attention
attached to Islamaphobia. It is important to ensure that Young
Muslims play a much more active role in Islington and become
part of the solution. Many individuals are already doing
positive work but it is hardly recognised and this needs
to be challenged.
Catch22 is in a perfect position to use its expertise and
understanding to work with a group of people who are
willing to become more active in their communities but
do not know how.
Please free to contact Farhat Amin:
Tel: 020 7561 4822/ 07540 669 112
E-mail: farhat.amin@catch-22.org.uk
********************************************************************
BASEERA – ISLAMIC EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
There are significant numbers of Muslims in the UK who have special
needs. And while many have access to the National Curriculum, very
few have access to any sort of Islamic education. Baseera is the
UK’s first institute dedicated to the Islamic education and well
being of Muslims with special needs. We recognise that people with
special needs play an integral role in society.
We are currently looking for paid and voluntary teaching assistants
who have experience with disabled children and those with special
needs for evenings and/or weekends. There are also places available
at the children’s madrasa, so reserve a space for your child now.
To apply or for more information please contact:
Tel: 020 8471 4051
E-mail: info@baseera.co.uk
Website: http://www.baseera.co.uk
***********************************************************************
Women’s Consortium present:
LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS & DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE & SKILLS
£1000 Funding available for your training
Leadership behaviors and development of leadership style and skills
will ultimately be based on a persons behavior. Leadership is the art
of mobilizing others toward shared aspirations. These traits
can create a virtuous cycle for the management, employees, clients,
stakeholders, and others. Leadership is about behavior first, skills
second. A leader relies on management skills too, but more so on
qualities such as integrity, honesty, humility, courage, commitment,
sincerity, passion, confidence, positivity, wisdom, determination,
compassion, sensitivity, and a degree of personal charisma.
To apply or for more information please contact:
Email: jamila@womensconsortium.org.uk / info@womensconsortium.org.uk
Web: http://www.womensconsortium.org.uk
****************************************************************************
SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Muslim Youth Helpline is running a new and innovative
short story competition for young people in association
with the Muslim Writers Awards. The theme is:
‘Reinterpret Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from the
perspective of a young British Muslim in 2010.’
The competition is open to all young people in
the UK aged 14 – 25.
Prizes are to be confirmed, but will include
substantial cash prizes and mentoring opportunities
from professional rights, along with recognition and the
attention of literary agents.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0207 435 8171 Ext: 224
E-mail: rukaiya.jeraj@muslimyouth.net
Web: http://www.muslimyouth.net
***********************************************************
Nasheed & Arts Academy presents:
SEARCH FOR UK NAAT / NASHEED ARTIST 2010!
Applicants welcome from all over the UK!
Successful auditionees will be shortlisted &
the 20 lucky finalists will be performing at
the Live Final Concert in Nottingham!
Great prizes to be won.. 1st Prize:
Umrah Ticket, Chance to record & Release a
single, Exposure to High Profile Judges &
Nasheed Artists & much much more!!!
Applicants will be divided into Four sub-catergories:
Under 15 (Male Category)
Under 15 (Female Category)
16-25 (Male Category)
Over 25 (Male Category)
How to apply:
Send in your audio/video sample (2 min minimum)
to nna_uk@hotmail.com or for postal address
details/further info, pls contact below:
Email: nna_uk@hotmail.com
Mob: 07731011433
Closing Date for Auditions is the 1st March 2010!!
*************************************************************
FOSIS NATIONAL STUDENT QIRA’AT COMPETITION
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAfgvDxRaFU
Do you have a passion for reciting or memorising the Quran?
Are you motivated enough to develop your abilities?
Does the thought of competing with other students across
the country appeal to you?
If any of these answers is a yes then the FOSIS Regional
/National Qira’at competition is for YOU!
The FOSIS (umbrella for all Islamic Societies in the UK) National
Student Qira’at Competition (NSQC) aims to get students closer
to the Qur’an, its meaning and its stories. This is an
opportunity to spend more time reciting, understanding
and learning the greatest book on Earth.
You don’t have to be experienced to register – this
competition is for people of all levels, and its is
totally upto YOU which level of the competition you enter!
This competition is all about motivating every one of us,
especially the ones who know just a little (or nothing)
about tajweed, or who do not know much about Quran.
It shall be considered as a WAY to MOTIVATE oneself to
START spending time with Quran, making it our COMPANION
and trying to learn tajweed and to start memorising it.
There are UNLIMITED BENEFITS and TEACHINGS in Quran, we
definitely shall keep its recitation, memorisation and
study a regular activity during our studies at university…
The competition would serve as a goal (or deadline) to
achieve this. That is why, we invite YOU, to register,
especially if you are not sure of your recitation or
memorisation, the less you know about Quran,
the more we would like you to enter the competition!
For more information please contact quran.competition@fosis.org.uk
*******************ISLAMIC SERIES ******************************
HARROW MASJID TALKS FOR FEBRUARY 2010
Date and time: Every Sundays, 2pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Harrow Masjid, 36-38 Station Road, Harrow HA1 2SQ
(opposite the Civic Centre, Harrow)
14 February: Life of Ja’far ibn Abi Talib by Sr Bushra
21 February: Tafsir Surah Yusuf by Sr Juwariyah
28 February: Sunnahs and Biddahs of rituals after death by Sr Salma
All women welcome and free entrance
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07947 364842
Email: riyadhuljannah_talks@hotmail.co.uk
************************************************************************
Redbridge Islamic Centre presents:
FAMILY HALAQAS DURING FEBRUARY 2010
Date and time: Every Saturdays, 7.30pm
Venue: 179 Eastern Avenue, IG4 5AW
Themed “The Imaam of the Prophets”. Every Saturday
we will be covering some some aspects of the
seerah of the Prophet Muhammed (saw).
13th February – Al Isra wal Miraj
20th February – Hijra & The Madinan Period
27th February – “Say if you love Allah then follow me”
6th March – His Death (SAW)
Speakers include: Imam Abdur Rahman (South Woodford
Mosque & Islam Channel Q&A), Ustad Asif Uddin (MRDF)
Ustadh Abdullah Al-Hasan (IFE), Ustadh Sohail Gachi,
Imaam Shakeel Begg (Redbridge Islamic Centre)
All welcome and free entrance
For more information please email: ric.halaqa@gmail.com
******************************JOB NOTICES******************************
2 NEW JOBS AT THE COEXISTENCE TRUST
i. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS MANAGER
ii. COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Salary: Up to £25K per annum, commensurate with experience
Closing Date: Monday 15th February 5.00pm
The Coexistence Trust was founded as a parliamentary network
of political leaders to act as a source of international
support in helping governments tackle racial and religious
intolerance, including Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, at
senior levels. Since 2007, The Coexistence Trust has
engaged with Muslim and Jewish student communities on
university campuses across the United Kingdom, through
campus tours and leadership development days, providing
a common platform for student leaders to engage in
collaborative, open and respectful dialogue.
We are currently recruiting for two new posts: a
Communications & Public Affairs Manager and a
Student Engagement Projects Manager to assist
in the delivery of our projects including the
promotion of our work among key audiences.
Salaries up to £25k per annum and both posts
will be based in our offices in the City of
London. For further information about the roles
and a full job specifications please contact:
Tel: 07930 444253
Email: opportunities@coexistencetrust.org
************************************************************************
CITY CIRCLE SEEKS A MEDIA INTERN
Over the last 10 years, the City Circle has held hundreds of
talks by many distinguished speakers. We now want to bring the
talks to an even bigger audience and we are seeking a media
intern to help us do that. The intern will be entrusted with
recording, editing and publishing our talks in video and audio
formats. We are looking for a committed individual with some
experience in media production and availability on Friday evenings
when the talks take place. Equipment and support will be provided
and travel expenses can be reimbursed. This will be a great opportunity
for budding media professionals to gain experience while at the
same time providing a service to the community.
For more information please contact: sid_djerfi@yahoo.co.uk
************************************************************************
SCHOOLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (FULL-TIME) REQUIRED
Schools and Young People’s Development Officer position
within the Children and Young People’s team (full time
– 35 hours p/week). It’s a fantastic, diverse role in
which you’d be delivering our conflict resolution,
mediation and anger management programmes in secondary
schools where Muslims make up a majority and support
TRUCE 20:20 a young peace builders project in partnership
with Peace Direct.
The closing date is FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY at 5PM – if you
do apply then we must have a HARD COPY of your application
by this time. Interviews for the Schools & YP Development
Officer post will be held on 23rd February 2010.
Salary £26,065 plus 3% Pension contribution.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 020 8552 2050
Email: zak@conflictandchange.co.uk
**************************************************************
IHRC VACANCY – RESEARCHER REQUIRED FOR A REPORT ON GERMANY
IHRC is looking to commission a researcher to work on its forthcoming
report on Germany, civil society and citizenship. The researcher
should be available to start at short notice. This position is
not office based and the work can be done remotely.
The role requires fluency in written and spoken German and English,
and requires the ability to research and review existing literature
in the field of citizenship. Applicants should have an educational
background in the social sciences. The commission fee is UK£750.
The final write up should be in both German and English, all working
drafts should be in English.
If you are interested in applying, please email the IHRC office
with your CV, requesting a reference form. Two suitable references
are required before commencing work. Contact huda@ihrc.org
*************************************************************
BENGALI SPEAKING PSYCHOLOGIST – 6 MONTHS PAID OPPORTUNITY
Vacancy Title: WAIS Product Development Assistant
Employer: Pearson Assessment UK
Description: WAIS Product Development Assistant
Post: Product Development Assistant (Sylheti-Bengali)
Salary: £16,000 to £20,000 p.a. pro rata
Working Hours: Full-time, fixed term contract for 6 months
Location: Central London/East London
For further information, including a job description and
person specification, please contact Dr Matthew Jones
Chesters at m.h.jones-chesters@uel.ac.uk.
*************************************************************
VACANCIES FOR GIRLS ISLAMIC NUSERY
(Aged 3 – 5years)
we are looking for 2 girls, aged 3 or 4 year old to start at
our Rainbow house children centre at
the London Muslim centre, 46 whitechapel Road. E1 1JT
For more information please contact:
Tel: 02076503055
Email: rainbowhouse@londonmuslimcentre.org
***********************************************************************
VACANCY FOR ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (London)
Single Muslim Intros is a Muslim marriage agency, and is currently
looking for an administrative assistant in London. Must be computer
literate; have knowledge of Excel, Office and Adobe Photoshop; and
be educated to A-level and above. The salary is £16,000 per annum.
For further details and to apply please e-mail your CV and covering
letter to: info@singlemuslimintros.com
***********************************************************************
VACANCY FOR FEMALE DEPUTY HEAD AT MUSLIM GIRLS’ SCHOOL (E London)
Quwwat-ul-Islam Girls’ School is an independent school based in
Forest Gate, East London. The school caters for pupils of both
primary and secondary age. The school is currently looking to
recruit a female Deputy Head Teacher. The expected start date
is January / February 2010, although a later date would be
considered for a suitable candidate.
The successful candidate will possess the following: Prior
knowledge of the implementation of the National Curriculum;
Practise of one’s Deen; Qualified Teaching Status; Patience;
Excellent punctuality and attendance; Ability to work under
pressure; Excellent teamwork skills. Note that applicants
without QTS will not be considered. Both applicants with a
primary or secondary background will be considered.
Alhamdulilah in our recent OFSTED inspection we achieved an
overall good result. Some of the complimentary comments that
were received are as follows: “Quwwat Ul Islam Girls School
provides a good quality of education and meets its stated
aims. It is led by a cohesive team of dedicated managers
and teachers who are eager to make further improvements …
Its curriculum is good and makes outstanding provision for
pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Pupils have an excellent attitude to learning as shown by
their willingness to participate in lessons, eagerness to
achieve well and their good attendance.”
If you are interested in applying, please e-mail a CV and
covering letter addressed to the Head Teacher.
For further information contact:
E-mail: bmalik@quwwatulislam.com
Tel: 020 8548 4736
***********************************************************************
VACANCIES FOR KEY STAGE 2 TEACHERS AT PRIMARY SCHOOL (Essex)
We currently have vacancies for Key Stage 2 teachers at Apex
Primary School. Apex is an independent Islamic school based
in Ilford. Short term maternity cover and permanent positions
are available.
To apply and for further information please contact:
E-mail: contact@apexprimary.co.uk
Tel: 020 8554 1208
***********************************************************************
SALES EXECUTIVE ROLE AT EMEL MAGAZINE
Sales Executive role at emel magazine Location: Finchley Road
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
Key tasks: * To drive advertising revenue into
emel magazine * Achieve minimum standards as set
by emel media * Exceed monthly set revenue and activity
targets * Report activity through call sheets and
weekly report For full job description and enquiries
Please contact Mahmud Al-Rashid on 020 7328 7300 or info@emel.com
********************************************************
TREASURER ROLE REQUIRED AL ZOHRA EDUCATION TRUST
We are a registered charity based in Slough, Berkshire. Our main
objectives are to relieve poverty (through UK and over
seas projects) and to advance the Islamic education of
women in the Slough community. We are seeking a Treasur
er (male / female) to work with us for a period of 1 y
ear. Requirements: – previous experience in accounts an
d charity work (although latter not essential) – attenda
nce at quarterly meetings – reliability and above all
enthusiasm What we can offer: – opportunity to boost
your CV – a friendly environment where you will learn
about how a charity works – satisfaction of making a
real difference to grassroots community based
projects – (limited) reimbursable expenses Please
contact Mrs Akhtar at zohra08@hotmail.co.uk for further details.
********************************************************
PRIMARY & SECONDARY TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES IN TUNIS (Tunisia)
We are currently recruiting for experienced primary and secondary
teachers in Tunis, Tunisia. Must have a degree, relevant teaching
qualificattion, and 3-5 years teaching experience. All contracts
are iniially for 1 year with free flights, and excellent pay and
prospects. For more information and to apply please e-mail your
CV to education@purekernel.co.uk
***************FORTHCOMING STRUCTURED COURSES *******************************
Oak Education Presents….
CHILDREN’S HIFZ (GIRLS UPTO 16 & BOYS UPTO 10)
Date and time: Every Sunday 12pm – 2pm
venue: 46E Micro Business Park, Greatorex Street,
London E1 5NP
Course Content: Focus on revision technique:
Pair/Group revision : Memorisation technique
Testing: Tajweed correction: Student/Teacher support
For further information please contact:
Tel: 07930 310 243 / 07878 722 810
E-mail: info@oakeducation.com
Web: http://www.beaconinstitute.co.uk
********************************************************
DAR AL RAHMAH TAJWEED AND QURAN COURSES FOR ADULTS
Venue: Gearies Infant school, Waremead Road,
Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6TF
Dates and times: Please visit http://www.daralrahmah.co.uk
Courses:
Brothers Tajweed levels 1 – 3
Sisters First Step to Qur’an Course
Sisters Tajweed Level 1 – 3
Teachers: Ustadha Nasima: Ustadha Najeeba
Ustadha Naima : Ustadh Ahmad Faruq
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07912204928 / 07944664372
Email: mohammed@daralrahmah.co.uk / zeenat@daralrahmah.co.uk
Web: http://www.daralrahmah.co.uk
*************************************************************
MADRASAT AL MU’MINAAT (PART-TIME MADRASAH FOR GIRLS AGED 6-16)
Location: Tayyibun Institute, 8 New Road (Off Whitechapel Road) London E1 2AX
Our aim is to educate and prepare our young sisters of this Ummah
through knowledge, wisdom, good morals and manners using successful
methods existing in the Qur’an & Sunnah. By educating our young
Muslimahs, we will be moulding the future generations, who by the
permission of Allaah, will become beacons of light in our society.
Madrasat Al Mu’minaat is a project of Tayyibun Institute and
provides structured learning for girls aged 6-16. Recognising
that Islaam is a holistic way of life; our students will
partake in Qur’anic Studies, Arabic Language Studies, Islamic
Studies, Authentic Du’a & Adhkaar Memorisation.
Our Madrasah terms run in 3 month periods and take place 3
times per year giving students the opportunity to advance
themselves through levels in their selected discipline.
For more information please visit: http://www.almuminaat.com
************************************************************************
STANDARD ARABIC COURSE FOR ADULTS in WEST LONDON
The course will be delivered by Dr. Imran Hamza Alawiye,
the author of the popular ‘Gateway to Arabic’ series.
Date: Friday evenings – ending on 19th March 2010,
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Greenford Community Centre, 170 Oldfield Lane South,
Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9JS
This course is for absolute beginners who wish to learn Arabic but know
nothing about the language.
This course will teach students how to converse in basic everyday
situations in Arabic.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 020-8575 0430 / 07930 431391
Email: aagimran@dircon.co.uk
*********** WEEKEND / SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS******************************
NEW HORIZON ISLAMIC SCHOOL
Dates and times: Saturday between 10am – 1pm
For children from 3-13 years.
Vacancies available:
Class teachers and classroom assistants.
We have a limited number of places available for children in our
Newbury Park Branch and we are currently enrolling students
for our Wanstead Branch which is to open very soon Inshallah
Subjects taught: Islamic Studies: Quran with Tajweed : Surah and Duas
To apply either for a teacher position or enrol your child please
contact Zeba Yunis on 07525 024598
***************************************************************************
REDBRIDGE SATURDAY ISLAMIC SCHOOL
Date and time: Saturdays, 10am – 3pm
Venue: Redbridge Islamic Centre, 179 Eastern Avenue, IG4 5AW
Saturday Islamic School is a supplementary school where
the children are taught,
Quranic Tajweed: Arabic Language: Islamic Studies
We enrol children from the age of 6 years of age
onwards.
For more information please email: ric.halaqa@googlemail.com
***************************************************************************
SALAAM SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HANWELL (W London)
Time: Saturdays, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Venue: Brentside High School, Greenford Ave, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ
Is your child struggling to connect with Allah? Do you want to
preserve your child’s Islamic identity? Looking to develop your
child’s character and instil Islamic values? Are you fed up with
uninspiring, ineffective and out-dated teaching methods? Isn’t
it time to bring the love of learning Islam into your child’s
life through fun, interactive and effective methods? Do you
want to help prepare your child to effectively interact with
the wider community based upon a firm understanding of Islam?
Salaam Supplementary School has been recently established to
focus on improving educational standards of Muslim children.
Our aim is to provide a professionally run and high quality
Islamic education service for Muslim children. Experienced
educators will follow a structured curriculum making use of
fun, interactive and effective teaching methods. There will
be ability based class groupings together with a strict
behaviour policy. Subjects include: Islamic Studies, Arabic
Language, and Qur’anic Studies. The age group is 5-13 year
olds. Maths tuition is also available
subject. Limited places and applications will be
processed on a first come first served basis.
For further information please contact:
E-mail: salaamschool@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07982 259 630
*************** REGULAR TALKS AND ACTIVITIES ***********************
AGENDA TO CHANGE OUR CONDITION
Sunday Weekly Talk by Sheikh Abu ‘Aaliyah
Date: Every Sundays
Time: After Maghrib
Venue: 76 Danehurst Gardens, Redbridge, Ilford IG2
All welcome
For more information please email: drsaleemhaf@hotmail.com
*********************************************************************
Tayyibun Institute presents:
WEEKLY HALAQAHS
Venue: Tayyibun Institute, 8 New Road, London E1 2AX
Date: Every Thursdays
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Detailed description of Paradise based upon
Ibn Al Qayyim (rh)s work. Delivered by
Sidi Alomgir Ali.
All welcome
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0207 702 7254 / 07949 713 902
Email: info@tayyibun.com
Website: http://www.tayyibun.com
***********************************************************************
EXPLANATION OF THE BOOK: AL UBOODEEYAH
Based on Sh Ibn Tamiyyah
Date and time: Every Wednesday, 6.30pm – 9pm
Venue: Al-Huda Masjid, 91 Mile End Rd, London E1 4UJ
All welcome and free entrance
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0207 780 9495 / 07947 790 371
Email: islamicknowledge.co.uk@googlemail.com
Web: http://www.islamicknowledge.co.uk
***********************************************************************
Redbridge Islamic Centre presents:
STEPS TOWARDS ALLAH by Imaam Shakeel Begg
Date : Every Thursdays
Time : 7:30pm
Venue : Redbridge Islamic Centre, 179 Easten Avenue IG4 5AW
Inshallah we will be begin with the study
of “Dhahirah Da’ful Iman” translated as
“Phenomena of weakness of emaan” by Shaykh
Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid.
The classes will also consist of memorising
Surah Al-Hujraat & begin to memorise the 40
Hadith Qudsi.
For more information please email: ric.halaqa@gmail.com
*****************************************************************
AL-ANSAR CENTRE ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES
Venue: Al-Ansar Centre,833-835 High Road, Ilford IG3 8TD
1. Saturday Circle: Aqeedah Tahawiyah with Shaqur Rehman at 7pm (Isha)
2. Arabic Classes: Saturday and Sundays
3. Tafsir of Quran Circle, Fridays after Isha
4. Mothers classes: Mondays, 10.30am – 11.30am
There are plenty more activities and classes.
For more information please contact:
Email: info@masjidansar.com
Web: http://www.masjidansar.com
*************************************************************
IMANN BOOSTING CIRCLES
Date and Time: Every Thursdays, 10.30- 11.30am
Venue: Islamic Dawah Centre, 398 High St North,
Manor Park, London E12
All sisters welcome including mothers and childen
For more information please email: afshankhan1@hotmail.co.uk
*************************************************************
DHIKR IN MAIDA VALE
Date: Every Thursday Evening from 8.45pm-10.30pm
Everyone is welcome.
Food served after dhikr.
For more information please visit: http://tinyurl.com/yav7afk
*************************************************************
ULAMA ONLY CLASS : SHARH AL-AQA’ID AL-NASAFIYYA
With Shaykh Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf
Venue: Masjid e Quba, 70-72 Cazenove Rd, N16 6AA
Time/Date: Every Wednesday (currently) after Esha
This class will consist of a study of Taftazani’s commentary on
Nasafi’s Aqa’id. More than just a reading and explanation of
the text, it will include detailed discussions on the related
issues of aqida and theology, its history and other relavent
ideas. The purpose is to get a better understanding of the
ideas and benefit from it in a more practical sense rather
than just completing the text. We want this to be more of a
collective reading for maximum benefit so all attendees/ulama
will be free to ask as many (or as few) questions as they want
and to contribute to the discussion.
For more information please email: info@masjidequba.org.uk
*************************************************************
STUDY OF SCHOLARLY WORKS IN SHADWELL (E London)
Times: Every Thursday & Saturday, 8.00 pm
Venue: Shadwell, London, E1
These study classes are aimed at developing students on knowledge,
with a love for the people of knowledge who preserved it for us.
An opportunity for those who want to study Islam from its sources
and works of the seniors. Students who know some Arabic may find
this a useful way of unlocking books of knowledge. The sessions
will also be beneficial for those who are tired of misleading
interpretations of Islam and want to refer back to the works of
leading experts of understanding the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Current subjects taught include: Tafseer Juz Amma – A simple
tafseer of the last part of the Qur’an as taught by Shaikh Ibn
Uthaymeen; Tafseer Ibn Katheer – Introduction & Uloom Al-Quran
by Hafidh Ibn Katheer; Al-Aqeedah Al-Waasitiyyah – A classical
explanation of Islamic beliefs by Shaikh Ibn Taymiyyah; Kitab
Al-Eemaan – Book of Belief by Haafidh ibn Abee Shaybaah, an
important scholar who narrated to Imams Ahmad, Al-Bukhari,
Muslim and Ibn Majah; and The Book of Prohibited Deeds from
Riyadh As-Saaliheen – A look at Ibn Uthaymeen’s commentary
on Imam An-Nawawi’s famous work.
The texts will be read in Arabic and rendered into English by
Brother Ehsan Abdullah. The venue is located near to the DLR
station. The only cost is your time and sincerity; which is
not always easy to give consistently.
For more information and to register please contact:
E-mail: ibnalqayyim712@yahoo.com
Tel: 07529 912 297
***********************************************************
REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT LEWISHAM ISLAMIC CENTRE
Venue: Lewisham Islamic Centre, 363-365 Lewisham High Street
London SE13 6NZ
Adult Activities: As-Sirat (The Straight Path) Circles
Al-lu’lu wal-Marjan (Peals & Corals) Circle
Fiqh Class: Umdat ul Fiqh: Weekly Lectures:
Al-Hawd Sisters Circle: Qur’an Circles:
Fitness training for Sisters: Adab Shar’iyyah:
Swimming for Sisters: Foundations of Faith:
Education & Activities for Children: Olive Tree School
Young Muslim Academy (YMA)
Youth Clubs – Saturdays: L.I.C Youth Club & Waheedah
For any further information regarding the activities
listed above contact Lewisham Islamic Centre:
Tel: 0208 690 5090
Email: info@lewishamislamiccentre.com
Web: http://www.lewishamislamiccentre.com
********************************************************
8 WEEK TAFSIR COURSE ON THE SURAH AL FAATIHA
Dates: Every Thursday, 7pm – 8pm until 25th February 2010
Venue: Al-Muntada Al-Islami, 7 Bridges Place, Parsons Green,
London, SW6 4HW.
Many of us read the Quran, not knowing what we are reciting.
This is a course concentrating on the meaning and benefits
that can be derived from these Surahs. The course is based
on the following tafsirs: Ibn Katheer, Ibn Qayim,
Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn Jawzee, Ash-Shawkaani, Tahir
ibn Ashur, Saadi, Ibn Uthaymeen (rh) and others.
Find out this and more by attending these weekly circles
delivered by Brother Asif Uddin., those who know Arabic
and those who do not are all welcome.
Bring a Quran with translation, notepad and pen.
All welcome and free entrance
For more information please call 0207 471 8271
***********************************************************
ISLAMIC STUDIES 101 COURSE IN CROYDON
Time: Every Saturday, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Venue: Croydon ICT, 89 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 2RF
This is a 12 week structured course covering the fundamental
teachings of Islam in a clear and focused manner. Subjects
include beliefs, worship, sources of Islam and biography of
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Open to brothers and sisters from
all backgrounds.
For more details please contact Imam Abdul-Wahid:
Tel: 020 8760 0552
E-mail: imam@croydonict.com
*****************SPORTING ACTIVITIES *****************************
SISTERS AEROBICS & CONDITIONING CLASSES
Dates and times: Every Friday, 8-9pm
Venue: St. Luke’s Hall, Baxter Road, Ilford IG1
No men – no music!!!
For further information please contact:
Tel: 07961 928 380/ 07775 434 294
Email: ridwana14@hotmail.com
********************************************************
Ilford Islamic Centre presents:
FREE MUSLIM LADIES EXERCISE CLASS
Fully Qualified Muslim Instructor
Every Wednesday, 10am to 11am
Venue: The Ilford Islamic Day Care and Community Centre
Albert Road, Ilford, IG1 1HW
For more information please email: ilford-islamic-centre@hotmail.co.uk
********************************************************************
MUSLIM WOMEN YOGA CLASSES
Dates, times and venues:
Tuesday, 10am-11am: Eton Rd Centre, Ilford IG3
Wednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm: Barking Mosque, IG4
Thursday. 11am-12.30pm: Ley St. Ilford. Punjabi centre, IG2
Wednesday. 10am-11am: Albert road masjid. Ilford IG2
All women welcome
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07842942132
Email: saeeda.khalid@hotmail.com
********************************************************************
CYCLING FOR MUSLIMS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
Tower Hamlets Cycling Club is run by a Muslim family
in East London and aims to encourage all the family
to get on a bike and cycle for exercise, health, fun,
and family leisure time together. We offer a variety
of cycling sessions for children and adults of all
ages and abilities: Beginners (all ages), Childrens’
Go-Ride, Men Only, Women & Girls Only, Family Led-Rides,
Youth Racing, Night Rides, Confidence on the Road and
more. Sessions start in Victoria Park, E3 and can be
arranged at times to suit you. Bring your own bike
and helmet, or we have bikes and helmets you can
borrow during the sessions. All sessions are
currently free.We are a British Cycling Go-Ride
Club and Abu Suleymaan is a British Cycling Level
2 Coach, Ride Leader, and Cycling Instructor.
For more details email: towerhamletscyclingclub@yahoo.co.uk
************************************************************************
EAST LONDON BASED LADIES ONLY BADMINTON SESSIONS
Date: Mondays
Time: 7pm – 8pm
venue: Whitechapel Sports Centre, 55 Durward Street,
Whitechapel, London E1 5BA
Salaam, I have set up a ladies only badminton club in East London.
The sessions will run Monday evenings 7pm-8pm and run with a
professional female trainer and equipments provided. A fun way
for the sisters to stay active and healthy and an opportunity socialize.
For more information please email: emma.khanom@hsbc.com
**************************************************************************
SWIMMING SESSIONS FOR MUSLIMS IN EAST LONDON
Date and time:
MONDAY (evenings)
Girls (Lessons): 7:30pm to 8:15pm
Sisters (Lessons): 8.15pm – 9.00pm
Sunday (mornings)
Girls (Lessons): 9:00am to 09:30am
Women & Children (Open Swimming): 9.30am to 10.30am
Boys (Lessons): 10.30am to 11.00am
Men & Children (Open Swimming) : 11.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: Loxford School,Loxford Lane, Ilford IG1 2UT
Limited spaces so book now!
For more information please contact
Tel: 07946 555 516 / 07817 655 191 / 07932023132
Email: p_dad@hotmail.co.uk / kkhan2@hotmail.co.uk / afzal_730@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.igsoc.org.uk/index.php/Swimming
************************************************************************
10 WEEKS LADIES ONLY KEEP FIT CLASSES AT EMAN FOUNDATION
Dates: Every Fridays for 10 weeks
Time: 7.15pm – 8.15pm
Venue: EMAN Foundation, 2A Ashgrove Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 9XE
This is an excellent opportunity for you all to improve
your fitness levels and meet new sisters in your community.
All sisters welcome but spaces limited
No booking required, just turn up on the day
with suitable clothes to exercise in!
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0208 597 6009
Email: info@emanfoundation.co.uk
Web: http://www.emanfoundation.co.uk
******************************************************************************
BLOSSOM SISTER (ONLY) FITNESS – NW LONDON – HARROW
Venue Details:
Hatch End Pool – Uxbridge Rd, Harrow, HA5 4EA (Bus routes: H14, H12)
Harrow Leisure Centre – Christchurch Avn, Harrow, HA3 5BD (Bus Routes:
340, 140, 185, H9, H10)
Canons High School – Shaldon Rd, HA8 6AN (Bus Routes: 114, 288, 79)
Harrow High School – Gayton Rd, HA1 2JG (Bus routes: 114, 183)
All environments created to be halal with qualified female coaches,
instructors and life-guards. All sessions managed by sisters. Free
car-parking with no joining membership costs. Improve your mind and
body, building confidence and team building strength. Friendly
environment.
Saturday Casual Swimming – 5.30pm-6.30pm – General swim – Hatch End
Pool – free floats with women and children swim. Dress code applies.
Saturday Learn to Swim – 5.30pm-6.30pm – spaces available – for adults
and children, over 1.3 metres tall. 30 minutes tutored swim with 30
minutes free swim. Dress code applies.
Saturday Aerobics/Keep Fit/Circuit Training – 10.15am-11.15am – Harrow
High School Main Hall. Aimed at all ages, from Beginner level to
advanced. No difficult aerobic routines to master, completely aimed
at those who wish to improve their fitness. Interval training to
strengthen muscle.
Monday Aqua-Aerobics – 8.30pm-9.30pm Hatch End Pool – free floats
available. Toning aerobic resistance moves in the pool. No swimming
experience required.
Tuesday Play Basketball – 7.30pm-8.30pm – Canons High School Gym –
Team basketball taught and played.
Wednesday Yoga 1.45pm-2.45pm – Harrow Leisure Centre – Studio – for
adults and children. Gentle moves to improve flexibility and
circulation. Free advice given on health benefits.
Wednesday Self Defence/Martial Arts 7.45pm-8.45pm – Harrow Leisure
Centre – Combat Room – for adults and children. Learn how to defend
yourself from a potential attack. Great for building confidence in
children and adults.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0208 248 9922 / 07908 196 065
E-mail: blossom_fitness@hotmail.co.uk
************************************************************
The Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation presents:
WEEKLY BASKETBALL AND FUTSAL SESSIONS
Venue: The Ellen Wilkinson School for girls.
Queens Drive, Acton W3 0HW
Basketball: 10am – 12pm
Futsal: Noon – 2pm
The sessions are held in a strictly all female
enviornment led by professionals.
For more information please visit http://www.mwsf.org.uk
************* SERIES OF LECTURES OF INTEREST TO MUSLIMS *****************
LSE PUBLIC LECTURES OF INTEREST TO MUSLIMS :
Venue: London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton Street, London WC2A 2A
1. 21st Century Challenges: how global crises
provide the opportunity to transform the world
Tuesday 16 February, 6.30-8pm
Professor Lord Anthony Giddens, Professor David Held,
Professor Mary Kaldor, Professor Danny Quah
2.Barack Obama and the Muslim World
Tuesday 23 February, 6.30-8pm
By Professor Gilles Kepel
3. The Importance of Alternative Financing:
Global perspectives on Islamic finance
Wednesday 24 February, 6.30-8pm
Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House
By Stephen Green
For more information please visit: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/LSEPublicLecturesAndEvents
***********************************************************************
ISLAMIC ART CIRCLE LECTURES
Chaired by Professor Doris Behrens-Abouseif
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Khalili Lecture Theatre (Main School Lecture Theatre),
Philips Building, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street,
Russell Square, London WC1H OXG.
Forthcoming Events
1. Ottoman History as Seen by Baroque Artists
Professor Hans Georg Majer – University of Munich: 17 March
2. Transitions in Late Timurid Painting
Dr David Roxborough – Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Professor of Islamic Art History,
Department of History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University: 21 April
3. Ottoman Art between Asia and Europe: Mr Tim Stanley – Senior Curator,
Middle East Department, Victoria & Albert Museum, London: 12 May
4. The Uses of Landscape in Medieval Persian Painting: Professor Robert
Hillenbrand – Professor Emeritus, History of Art, Edinburgh University 9 June
All welcome and free entrance
For more information please contact:
Tel: 01608 730769
http://www.soas.ac.uk/art/islac/
**************************************************************
CENTRE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES SEMINAR SERIES
Convener: Professor MAS Abdel Haleem
Date and time: Wednesdays 1-2pm
Venue: G51, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell
Square, London WC1H 0XG
The Centre of Islamic Studies Seminar Series aims to provide a
forum in which lectures are presented on a wide variety of subjects
relating to the Arab world and Islamic tradition, both past and
present. Papers address issues of specific academic and general
interest in the field, in combination with topics of relevance
to contemporary Muslim life in Britain and interfaith relations.
The invited speakers are drawn from a range of academic and
professional backgrounds, and include visiting scholars and
associates of the Centre from both within the UK and the wider
international community.
Forthcoming titles and speakers include:
Full list of events: http://www.soas.ac.uk/islamicstudies/events/index.php
Legal Exegesis in Early Imami Shi’ism
Robert Gleave (Professor of Arabic, University of Exeter): 24 February
Honour and Violence Against Women in a Modern Shar`i discourse: a Palestinian Case Study
Lynn Welchman (Professor of Law, SOAS) : 3 March
Ayman El-Desouky (Chair for Cultural, Literary & Postcolonial Studies, SOAS): 17 March
Anna Contadini (Reader in the Art & Archaeology of Islam, SOAS): 24 March
All welcome and free entrance
For more information please contact:
E-mail: cis@soas.ac.uk
**************************************************************
London Middle East Institute, SOAS (LMEI) presents:
LECTURE PROGRAMME ON THE CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EAST 2010
Date and time: Tuesdays, 5.30pm
Venue: Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
23 February: The Global Jihad: Disentangling Myth from Reality?
Fawaz Gerges, LSE
All welcome and free entrance
For more information please e-mail: vp6@soas.ac.uk
****** ISLAMIC CIRCLES TALKS, DISCUSSIONS AND COURSES IN DETAIL ************
1) ISLAM AND THE REBUILDING OF LIFE IN BOSNIA
with Senad Biber & Sehija Dedovic (Sarajevo, Bosnia)
Date: Friday 19th February 2010
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Venue: Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LS
Following the Balkans conflicts during the 1990s that devastated
the region, the countries of the former Yugoslavia have been going
through a period of reconstruction and renewal. Bosnia suffered
particularly badly during the war which left over 100,000 people
dead and nearly 2 million people displaced. It has taken a lot
of courage, effort and determination for the people to uplift
themselves and help rebuild the country. The process is still
ongoing, and the emotional scars often take much longer to heal.
Joining us this evening are two Bosnians who grew up during the
war period and have subsequently been involved in a number of
community rebuilding initiatives over the past 10 years. They
take their inspiration from the teachings of Islam and their
positive outlook has enabled them to share their experiences
with people in other parts of Europe and beyond.
Senad Biber and Sehija Dedovic have considerable experience
of working with young people and women of all ages and
backgrounds in Sarajevo. They have been serving as ambassadors
for reconciliation, peace and creative renewal, and there are
many lessons that we in the UK could learn from them. There
will be opportunities for questions and answers after the talks.
Free admission. All welcome. Nearest tube station is Aldgate East.
For further information please contact:
Tel: 07794 253 856
E-mail: info@silkroutetours.co.uk
Website: http://www.silkroutetours.co.uk
*********************************************
Silk Route Tours & Islamic Circles present:
2) INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM IN BALKANS
Date: Saturday 20th February 2010
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Muslim World League, 46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU
A one day introductory course focusing on Islam in the Balkans. Being
part of Europe and only two and a half hours by plane, the history,
traditions and experiences of this region are important for helping us
better understand the oldest indigenous Muslim communities in Europe
and the future of Muslims on this continent in general.
Topics to be covered include:
• Introduction to the Geography and Peoples of the Balkans
• The Balkans before the Arrival of Islam
• Muslim Communities in the Balkans (Bosnia, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia)
• Expansion of the Ottoman Empire into Europe
• Islamic Leadership Structure
• Trade, Military and Political Relations
• Da‘wah and Migration
• Architecture and Cultural Aspects
• Recent Conflicts in Bosnia (1992-1995) and Kosova (1998-2000)
• Islam Resurgence since the 1990s
The course instructors will be Senad Biber and Sehija Dedovic from Sarajevo.
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in Islamic History, Muslims
in Europe, and related subjects.
All welcome and by bookings only
Silk Route Tours will be launching new Islamic heritage tours to
Bosnia and Herzegovina at the course. One of the tour organisers
from Bosnia will be present to provide more details about what
the tours cover and the travel options available.
For bookings and further information please contact:
Tel: 07794 253 856 / 07956 983 609
E-mail: info@silkroutetours.co.uk
Website: http://www.silkroutetours.co.uk
************ EVENTS IN LONDONISTAN IN DETAIL *************************
Easy-talk presents:
1) WEEKEND OF UNDERSTANDING LOVE
With Shaykh Zia Ullah Khan (Canada), Ustadh Abdul Mumin Yahya,
Ustadh Junaid Ahmed
a) “On The PULL?” : Islam’s take on Love & Romance
Date: Friday 12th February 2010
Time: 6.15pm – 9pm
Venue: London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1JX
b) Heavenly Union – A ONE DAY MARRIAGE INTENSIVE
Date: Saturday 13th Feb 2010
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Queen Mary, University of London,
Mile End Road, London E1 4NS
Course material and lunch provided.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07828 486 128/ 07957 410 842 / 07951 184 216
07957 410 842 / 07507 858 030
Email: easytalk.daroon2@googlemail.com
Web: http://www.easy-talk.org
*************************************************************
City Circle presents:
2) SUPPORTING YOUNG MUSLIMS – THE CASE FOR RAISING ASPIRATIONS
Speakers: Mr Khawar Mann – Mosaic and Jamie Bartlett – Demos
Date: Friday 12th February 2010
Time: 6.45 – 8.30pm
Venue: Abrar House, 45 Crawford Place, London W1H 4LP
This discussion examines the importance of raising aspirations
to improve life chances of young Muslims growing up in our most
disadvantaged communities and Mosaic’s schools mentoring programmes.
In recent years, politicians and commentators have argued for the
importance of raising aspirations of young people from BAME
communities in general and Muslim communities in particular.
Research shows that low aspirations are related to poor academic
attainment and professional achievement, regardless of social or
ethnic group. Low aspirations can also feed into a general sense
of isolation and exclusion from mainstream British life. Despite
this, what actually works and what factors are important remain
little understood in aspiration raising programmes, even within
mentoring programmes. Mosaic, which now provides mentoring programmes
in over 50 schools across the UK, has commissioned the leading
think-tank Demos to undertake a major evaluation of its programmes
to produce a firm evidence base about what works and to set out
practical recommendations and direction for project delivery and
broader social policy.
At this event, Jamie Bartlett (senior researcher with Demos) will
outline the findings of the recently-published first results of
Mosaic’s research programme, a literature review drawing together
all relevant research on the relationship between aspirations and
socio-economic achievement and attainment and emerging evidence
on the success of mentoring and aspiration-raising programmes.
Khawar Mann, Mosaic Board member, will explain how Mosaic’s
secondary school mentoring programme connects successful
Muslims from a wide range of backgrounds with young Muslims
and their peers in deprived areas of the UK in order to
raise aspirations and provide opportunities.
All welcome. Free Entrance
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07733932134
E-mail: rabia.malik.cc@gmail.com
***********************************************************************
3) SISTER AAFIA & BROTHER BABAR ‘APPARENT INJUSTICE
Delivered by Abu Sufyan Ilyas Townsend*
Date: Friday 12th February 2010
Time: 7pm
Venue: Lewisham Islamic Centre, 363-365 Lewisham
High Street, London SE13 6NZ
Brother Ilyas is a teacher in the Young Muslim Academy (YMA) at
Lewisham Islamic Centre. He is also amember of Lewisham Islamic
Centre’sDa’wah Committee.
The lecture for this week will be a powerpoint presentation based
on the cases of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and Brother Babar Ahmed. The
aim of this presentation is just to raise awareness and remind
ourselves of the cases and the dire situation of many Muslims
not just all over the world but also in Europe and America.
All welcome
For more information please CALL 0208 690 5090
*****************************************************************
Redbridge Islamic Centre presents:
4) QIYAM & QUNUT EVENT
Date: Friday 12th February 2010
Time: 7:30pm onwards
Venue: Redbridge Islamic Centre, 179 Eastern Avenue,
Redbridge, Ilford IG4 3AW.
There will be presentations from brothers who
were part of the convoy to Gaza, Friends
of Al-Aqsa and much more.
For more information please email: ric.halaqa@googlemail.com
************************************************************************
The Muslim Coach Presents:
5) THE MANY HIJABS OF A MUSLIMAH
Date: Saturday 13th February 2010
Access: Via phone or Internet
A unique day of online coaching presentations for
sisters who are juggling the various roles and
responsibilities that Allah has given them.
Webinar 1: Balancing The Books
Finding the funds to pay for your Islamic Education
Speaker: Sister Farzana
Webinar 2: Discovering You
Allah will not change the condition of a people, unless they are ready to change
Speaker: Sister Khafayah
Webinar 3: You can NEVER do “Time Management”
Learn the number 1 mindset shift to becoming productive
Speaker: Brother Nahyan
For further information please contact:
Email: themuslimcoach@gmail.com
Web: http://www.themanyhijabsofamuslimah.com
************************************************************************
6) PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FOR MUSLIM TEACHER
Date: Saturday 13th February 2010
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Venue: Hall A & C, The Islamic Cultural Centre,
146 Park Road, Regents Park, London, NW8 7RG
The courses will help your teachers to reflect
on a series of key topics that are core to
professional practice, helping them to reflect
upon their own principles and development as a
teacher and consider how this impacts on their
work in the classroom. The courses will also
explore practical strategies that your teachers
may use to help enhance learning and teaching
in your school. Insha’Allah, we hope that the
courses will build upon your own existing school
based professional development programme.
Course content:
For Secondary teachers: ‘Assessment for Learning’
For Primary teachers: ‘Planning and Assessment’
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07961 047832
Email: info@nidatrust.org.uk
Web: http://www.nidatrust.org.uk
*************************************************************
Utrujj Foundation presents:
7) GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT
By Dr Mamoun Mobayed
Date: Saturday 13th February 2010
Time: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Venue: Muslim World League, 4th Floor,
46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU
A guide on how to improve relations with Parents
and Parents-in-law.
“Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but
Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether
one or both of them attain old age in thy life,
say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel
them, but address them in terms of honour. ”
Surah Isra [17:23]
So many of us unfortunately fail to achieve
the standard set in this Ayah when we deal
with our parents. What are the barriers
preventing us from reaching this ideal?
Conversely others feel their lives are
completely controlled by their parents or
parents in law, so how do they redress
this imbalance?
One of the keys to removing the barriers and
readdressing the balance is to improve our
relationship with our parents / parents in
law. Utrujj invites you to this special
interactive course taught by Dr Mobayed,
a consultant psychiatrist and lecturer.
The course will focus on how to improve
our relationship with our parents /
parents in law drawing on Islamic
teachings and psychological techniques.
It’s a course which will benefit
anyone with parents!
All welcome
For more information visit http://www.utrujj.org
*************************************************************
8) QURAN & TAWEED LESSONS FOR CHILDREN IN STAMFORD HILL
Date: Saturday 13th February 2010
Time: 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Venue: 1-66 Lincoln Court, Bethune Rd, Stamford Hill, London, N16 5EB
The lessons will be delivered by a qualified teacher and teaching
assistant in an easy, interactive and effective way, as well as
in a supervised environment. Our experience has shown that when
children become more engaged in the teachings of the Qur’an they
learn better and it will stay with them for longer inshaAllah.
Limited spaces. You are requested to book in advance to avoid
disappointment. Free on-street parking available.
For further information please contact Tanmeem:
Tel: 07908 159 469
E-mail: Tanmeem@hotmail.com
***********************************************************************
9) EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday 13th February 2010
Time: 1.30pm to 4pm
Venue: Q.M.T – South Woodford Muslim Community Centre
10-14 Mulberry Way, South Woodford, London, E18 1ED
“…And whoever saves a human being, then it is
as if he has saved all mankind.” [Al-Mai’dah:32]
Imagine this: A friend of yours collapses in the street
and stops breathing. Do you:
a) Wail and screech beside them out of sorrow…
b) Start making du’aa, and pray two nafl on the pavement beside them…
c) Put your trust in Allah, and DO something to help (ELS anyone?)
Would you know what to do in order to save someone’s life?
What would you do if your child was choking in front of you?
Could you recognise someone having a heart attack?
FREE Emergency Life Support and Training
Attendees receive a certificate at the the end of the
training session.
What is ELS?
Heartstart Ummah is a Scheme affiliated to Heartstart UK,
an initiative co-ordinated by the British Heart Foundation
(BHF) to teach members of the public what to do in a
life-threatening emergency: simple skills that save lives.
Limited Places
For more information please contact:
Email: heartstart_ummah@yahoo.co.uk
Web: qmtrust.org
**************************************************************
DI Shadwell & Wapping branch presents:
10) BEHIND CLOSED DOORS…….WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
Date: Saturday 13th February 2010
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Darul Ummah, 56 Bigland Street, London E1 2ND
The community we leave in has various hidden agendas from myths,
symbolic statements and worse of all a general acceptance of
negative community issues. We fail to address or understand
that our young people are becoming lost, our sisters engaged
in teenage pregnancy, our brothers/fathers abusing the system
for financial gain, weddings in Islam have become even more
non-Islamic, social services deal with everyday domestic
violence to child abuse within Islamic families.
The community is becoming not only lost but sadly a very
bad role model for non-muslims to even consider becoming
Muslims. This event wishes to draw out from participants
some of those hidden secrets, to divulge the symbolism
and expose the myth.
What Happens . . . Behind Closed Doors!
Teenage pregnancy – Domestic violence – High divorce rates –
Honour killing – Forced marriage – Marital dispute – Child abuse
– Identity crisis – Extremism – Drug addictions – Gang fights
– Out of education – High unemployment rates – Under achieving community.
Who is responsible?
This is your platform – Expose the reality
All welcome – Brothers & Sisters
Speakers/Panellists:
Sheikh Mostahfiz Gani (Imam, Teacher – Kingston & Currently
doing PhD – Exeter)
Sheikh Fahimul Anam (Imam – HMP Grendon, Mediator – Muslim
Mediation Service & Teacher – Beacon Institute)
Maswood Ahmed, (Team Leader – Social Services)
Zoinul Abidin, (Head of Library Service – Barking & Dagenham)
Chaired by: Hasan Faruq
For more information please CALL 07956470778
**************************************************************
Friends of Islamia presents:
11) EFFECTIVE PARENTING TO TACKLE THE CHALLENGES OF MODERN SOCIETY
by Doctor Mamoun Mobayed (pyschologist)
Date: Saturday 13th February 2010
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Venue: Islamia Girls Secondary School, 129 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PE
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07973460793
Email: friendsofislamia@hotmail.com
*****************************************************************
Al Fitrah Events presents:
12) STUPID CUPID
Date: Sunday 14th February 2010
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: North Hyde House, North Hyde Wharf,
Hayes Rd, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5NS
With:
Sh. Abdul Majid (Islam Channel QA),
Sh. Abu Hafs (Islamic Lecturer- Southall)
Br. Jalal Ibn Sa’eed (IQRA – Teen Troubles)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2DWToLyyzA
Got plans this valentines??
Well make a date with Stupid Cupid
Find out the Islamic take on love,
dating and the shirk of Valentine’s day!
This is no Bollywood film…this is
the real story of when boy meets girl
…and what SHOULD really happen.
Topics:
Hai rabba mujeh pyaar hogai ya ( oh god ive
fallen in love) – Bollywood and its
influences – is this really love?
Excuse me sister do you know any hadeeth
because I’d like to study Bukhair with you? –
Free mixing in the name of Islam
We call it love..they call it living in
Sin – “Islamic dating” Vs Marriage
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07958 183 184
Email: events@themvd.com
Web: http://www.themvd.com
***********************************************************************
13) LADIES & CHILDREN’S CHARITY BAZAAR
Date: Sunday 14th February 2010
Time: 12 noon – 5pm
Venue: Praxis Community Project, Pot Street, London E2 0EF
Come & shop & meet other Muslims while the kids get
busy & have fun. A worthwhile cause, all the money
raised will go to Hhugs (A registered charity)
“Wealth never decreases due to charity” (Muslim)
STRICTLY NO BOYS OVER 8 yrs
Stalls,Sweets & cakes,Variety of Foods
Face painting,Art & Craft activities
Henna Artists, Jewellery, Hijab stalls
For more information please call 07903 000 232
***************************************************************
14) QMTRUST MASJID BAZAAR
Date: Sunday 14th February 2010
Time: 12-6pm
Venue: Qur’ani Murkuz Trust, 10-14 Mulberry Way,
South Woodford, London E18 1ED
To raise money for the Victims of Haiti
Earthquake
For further information please contact:
Tel: 020 8989 4759
Web: http://www.qmtrust.org
********************************************************************
15) HOW DO WE TREAT OUR PARENTS? by Sidi Murtaza Khan
Date: Sunday 14th February 2010
Time: 1.30pm
Venue: Wembley Central Masjid , 35-37 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4AE
A lecture discussing the verses in the Quran showing us to be
dutiful to our parents. The lecture also collects Prophetic
statements of the Prophet (SAW) and how they are still applicable
to us in the 21st century of such moral decline towards parents!
All welcome and free entrance
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07525 174 212 / 07951 816 566
Email: asghar.syed@ntlworld.com
***************************************************************
Sunday Family Circle presents:
16) DEATH – THE ULTIMATE REALITY
by Dr Saeed Chaudhury
Date: Sunday 14th February 2010
Time: After Maghrib
Venue: 14 Chichester Gardens, Ilford IG1 3NB
All welcome and free entrance
For further information please email: drsaleemhaf@hotmail.com
********************************************************
17) MUSLIM YOUTH EVENT – ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY?
Date: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Time: 11am-3pm
Venue: Harrow Council, Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2XP
Are you aged 16-24 and want to discuss YOUR views and help
make a change in YOUR Local community, HARROW?
Would you like to have a ‘Safe Space’ to discuss issues
affecting you?
What about the recent anti-Mosque protests in Harrow?
Have you got anything to say?
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07861 698 132
Email: tafazal@me.com / shaban.siddik@harrow.gov.uk /rae@muslimyouthskills.co.uk
Web: http://www.muslimyouthskills.co.uk
*************************************************************
18) FREE MUSLIMS – AUTONOMY AND CREATIVITY
Date: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: SOAS Brunei Gallery, 10 Thornhaugh Street
London WC1H 0XG
We know that in certain Muslim homes, children are strongly
discouraged from partaking in drama, art and music. This message
is reverberating in schools across Europe. Fourteen hundred
years of Islamic contributions to art, culture,
literature, and history have been pushed aside in favour of a hardline
interpretation of religion that denies the legitimacy of any form of artistic
expression whatsoever.
So far, the debate on extremist ideologies has focused on politics and
theology, but the cultural side has been ignored. BMSD are organising a
half-day open conversation to explore this in further detail, with support from
the British Council. It is hugely stifling to deny so many people
especially children access to the arts and humanities, and this has
serious implications for their personal and social development.
Various artists and cultural commentators will be invited from Britain and
other parts of the world. BMSD Chair Yasmin Alibhai-Brown will chair the event,
working alongside Catherine Fieschi, Director of Counterpoint at the British
Council.
Confirmed speakers include:
Razia Iqbal, special correspondent, BBC News, and former BBC senior arts
correspondent
Tahmena Bokhari, professor, social worker and activist who won the Mrs Pakistan World
title in 2010
Saira Khan, businesswoman and former Apprentice star
Ayesha Tammy Haq, corporate lawyer and organiser of Pakistan’s Fashion Week
Joan Smith, novelist and human rights activist
Anwar Akhtar, Director of new online culture and politics magazine The
Samosa and former Director of the Richmix Cultural Centre in East London
Salman Siddiqui, Co-Chair of the Muslim-Jewish theatre company MUJU
For more information please contact:
Email: director@bmsd.org.uk
Web: http://www.bmsd.org.uk
***********************************************************************
The MCB’s Youth Committee present:
19) ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE MEETING
Date: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Time: 6pm
Venue: London
An open meeting for those who are interested in campaigning on
environment and climate change issues.
The meeting is an open invitation for all young Muslims (16-35).
If you would like to attend and interested in joining the MCB Youth
Committee’s campaign on the environment and climate change, please
email for confirmation and further details admin@mcbyouth.org.uk
*****************************************************************
Utrujj Foundation presents:
20) EXPLANATION OF SURAH FATIR
By Sh Haythem Tamim
Date: Tuesday 16th February – 16th March 2010
Time: 6.30am – 8.30pm
Venue: Muslim World League, 4th Floor,
46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU
“Oh mankind! Indeed the promise of Allah is true.
So let not the life of this world delude you, nor
let the chief deluder delude you regarding Allah ”
[Surah Fatir:5]
Surah Fatir takes its name from the opening verse,
describing Allah as ‘The Originator of the heavens
and the earth’. It tells us of the Oneness of Allah
and emphasises His absolute control over everything
that exists. It is a surah in which Allah calls us
to remember the reality of life and be aware of the
delusion of the Dunya and traps of Shaytan. It also
contains the description of the people of paradise
and hell, both in this life and in the hereafter.
Through studying these verses we can learn the
attitude and characteristics of those that please
Allah as well as those that do not, and use this
knowledge to assess and improve ourselves.
Utrujj Foundation invites you to come and learn from
this beautiful and powerful surah, in which Allah
reminds us of the reality of our existence – our
vulnerability as human beings, while reassuring
us that He is the One to turn to for strength
and success in this life and the hereafter.
All welcome
For more information visit http://www.utrujj.org
*************************************************************
21) MADINAH TOTS CRAFTS AND FOOD BONANZA
Date: Wednesday 17th February 2010
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Eton Rd Community Centre, Ilford IG1
A chance to find out more about our toddler group
and to get a voucher for one free session!**
Lots of art and crafts for all ages
Food with cafe style seating.
STRICTLY SISTER & KIDS ONLY (no boys 10 years old or over)
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07843923240 / 07909091482
E-mail: ridwana14@hotmail.com
********************************************************************************
22) ASSOCIATION OF MUSLIM LAWYERS ANNUAL DINNER
Date: Wednesday 17th February 2010
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Jom Makan Restaurant, 5-7 Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square,
London, SW1Y 5BA
This annual dinner features a talk by Shaukat Pirzada, Secretary
of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan. Event will be
followed by a fabulous three course meal at a great halal Malay
restaurant. All are welcome.
For further information please contact:
E-mail: info@aml.org.uk
Website: http://www.aml.org.uk
***********************************************************************
23) ISLAMIC NLP PRACTITIONER TRAINING
Dates: Thursday 18th February – 7th March 2010
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Venue: Evans House, 107 Marsh Road, Pinner, London, HA5 5PA
NLP offers powerful tools to enable clients
to breakthrough challenges to have higher
levels of performance. NLP will give you a
set of specialist coaching skills that will
help you enjoy & appreciate excellence in your lives.
Funding could be accessed to get on to the course.
For further information please contact:
Tel: 078 6866 2812
E-mail: jamila@womensconsortium.org.uk
********************************************************
24) WOMENS TAJWEED COURSE
Date: Thursday 18th February – 29th April 2010
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: 152 Olive Road, Cricklewood London NW2 6UY
The course will teach students to recite the Qur’an the original
way to be read along with Teaching of Tajweed Rules
Practise the Pronunciations of Arabic letters
Exercising the tongue and a lot of repetition
At end of course students will have an understanding of
Alphabets & Knowledge of what rules change in the letters
due to the order of letters
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0780 944 3756
Email: khaleda@womensconsortium.org.uk
Web: http://www.womensconsortium.org.uk
***************************************************************
25) 1 DAY YOUTH-A REVOLUTION CONFERENCE
With Imam Wasim Kempson, Murtaza Khan,
Uthman Lateef, Abu Usama Athaabi
Date: Friday 19th February 2010
Time: 12.30pm – 7pm
venue: Almuntada Alislami Trust, 7 Bridges Place, London SW6 4HW
All welcome
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0207 471 82 67
Web: http://www.almuntadatrust.org
*****************************************************************
The City Circle presents:
26) WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
by Professor Ali Ansari
Date: Friday 19th February 2010
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Abrar House, 45 Crawford Place, London W1H 4LP
Since the results of Iran’s controversial presidential elections
last June, that saw the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmedinajed amidst
widespread concerns over vote rigging and subsequent crackdown on
pro-democracy protestors, a fresh spotlight has been thrown on
the workings of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran became an ‘Islamic State’ in 1979 when some of the ulema (clerics)
took control and Shariah became state law, a law whose ultimate
arbitrator is the unelected Supreme Leader and his appointed ulema.
The Islamist regime accuses the opposition of being agents of
America, Britain and Israel, the opposition meanwhile maintain
theirs is a grassroots movement and accuse the government of
brutally killing and torturing protestors. Iran’s Islamic
government is opposed by many Iranian ulema who accuse it
of being a religious tyranny.
So what is really going on in the Islamic Republic? The Islamic
government claims to be a democracy but how democratic can an
Islamic state really be when ulema, and not the people, are
sovereign? And with its old enemies Saddam and the Talban gone,
what of Iran’s growing regional influence? Both Israel and Saudi
Arabia are opposed to what they see as Iran’s menacing behaviour
in their backyards. Has the regime missed an opportunity to
respond positively to President Obama’s conciliatory tone? Is
the likelihood of a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities
rising or diminishing? And would an attack simply consolidate
the hardliners and allow them to crush the internal democratic
movement even further?
To help us unravel these questions we are very pleased to have
one of the world’s leading authorities on Iran, Professor Ali
Ansari of St Andrews University, where he is Professor of
Iranian History.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07733932134
E-mail: rabia.malik.cc@gmail.com
*************************************************************
AlMaghrib Institute presents:
27) ISLAMIC HISTORY OF AFRICA, ANDALUS, AMERICA
By Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick
Date: Friday February 19th – 28th 2010
Venue: London
History is often told from the perspective of the conqueror:
Ancient maps depicting exaggerated sizes of the European continent;
stories told from a Euro-centric perspective; significant chunks in
timelines distorted or removed entirely to cover up empowering truths.
The timely discovery of a shocking untold story finally unravels
in AlMaghrib Institute’s unparalleled double-weekend seminar
The world will never look the same as you uncover its secrets thought
to have long been lost.
Why even study history? Truly understanding where we come from and the
achievements of Muslims before us strengthens our resolve in the face
of global and individual trials and tribulations. Extracting lessons
with a learned teacher from our very rich history paves the road for
fruitful future for our Ummah, inshaAllah.
Re-establish the bond with your noble ancestry and reconnect with
those who walked these Western lands so long ago.
The footprints in the sand once washed away by the sea will reappear
once again at the dawn of the
For more information please visit: http://www.qshams.org / http://www.almaghrib.org
******************************************************************************
***************************************************
***************************************************
Wassalaam ‘alaikum wa rahmatullaah.
– Islamic Circles
———————————————————————–
This is a responsible information based e-mail. If you DO NOT wish to
receive this, simply contact notices@islamiccircles.org and you will
be removed from the list immediately.
Please NOTE Islamic Circles does NOT take responsibility for any of the
events, notices or comments, presented in this e-mail bulletin,
other than its own. Those who are interested in taking part in
any event or enquiring about a particular notice, should contact
the appropriate organisations or individuals. This e-mail is offered
as a community service, and is compiled on a best endeavours basis.
If you wish to put up an announcement please email Islamic Circles
for the following:
For postings on Londonistan – please e-mail: notices@islamiccircles.org
For postings on the UK Islamic Events and Notices – please
e-mail: uk_islamic_events@yahoo.co.uk and copy Islamic Circles.
We reserve the right to edit submissions and not to include requests.
Mohammed Abbasi 
I will right away clutch your rss as I can’t in finding your email subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Please allow me understand in order that I may just subscribe. Thanks.