Islam and adoption – Friday 7 November 2014

Find out about adoption from a Muslim perspective. In the UK today there are children of all faiths, including Islam, who need families. Brothers and Sisters are welcome to come and hear a personal perspective on adopting from a mother who is Muslim, and hear about why adoption is an important issue for our community.…

Welcome 1436: a new hijri year!

Welcome 1436: a new hijri year!

  Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Quran says, “The number of the months according to Allah is twelve months (mentioned) in the Book of Allah on the day in which He created heavens and the…

Gaza Under Attack

Solidarity between the Christian minority and Muslim majority is growing in Gaza as both suffer under the Israeli offensive, with churches sheltering all religions and prayers being offered up on all sides Mourners gather at the funeral of Palestinian Christian Jalila Ayyad. GAZA CITY – Without prior warning, an Israeli missile hit the house of…

Adoption for Muslims in UK

Adoption for Muslims in UK

Recently the Islam Channel aired a documentary series on adoption. For those Muslim families who are struggling with having a child,  this post offers genuine information and help. General information First4Adoption is the national adoption information service for anyone interested in finding out more about adopting a child in England – from what is involved…

How Islamic inventors changed the world

How Islamic inventors changed the world

From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life. As a new exhibition opens, Paul Vallely nominates 20 of the most influential- and identifies the men of genius behind them More at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/how-islamic-inventors-changed-the-world-469452.html http://www.1001inventions.com/productions

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak!

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak!

Eid Mubarik to all our brothers and sisters. May Allah tala accept your ibada (sacrifice, fasting, Qur’an reading, ziker, Salah, charity and all good deeds) ameen ameen amee Eid-ul-Adha (‘festival of Sacrifice’), also known as the Greater Eid, is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar. The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness…

Muslim Council of Britain Calls for the Release of Alan Henning

Muslim Council of Britain Calls for the Release of Alan Henning 17th September 2014 The Muslim Council of Britain today called for the immediate release of Alan Henning without harm. Alan Henning is a British citizen who travelled to Syria in an aid convoy organised by British Muslims to help innocent civilians. Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary…