Assalámu `alaykum wa rahmatulláhi wa barakátuhu.

Utrujj - Knowledge & Creativity Presents:

FORTHCOMING UTRUJJ COURSES AND EVENTS

1) LOVING THE PROPHET: LEARNING FROM HIS EXAMPLE
2) ONE DAY INTENSIVE COURSE ON "ISLAMIC FINANCE"
3) A MUSABAQA NIGHT (COMPETITION NIGHT)

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1. LOVING THE PROPHET: LEARNING FROM HIS EXAMPLE

Taught by Shaykh Haythem Tamim [The Utrujj Foundation]*

Date: Every Tuesday until Tuesday 23rd May 2006
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: The Muslim World League, 46 Goodge Street, London W1T 4LU

In light of recent events, okay you may have attend demos but
how much do you really know of the Prophet Muhammad (saw)?

‘None of you truly believes until I am dearer to him than his ownself,
his children, his parents and all people.’ (Al Bukhari and Muslim)

Prophet Muhammad came to perfect good character. His
character (peace be upon him) is undoubtedly the best of all characters
and is the perfect example we are all obliged to love and follow. This
course provides students an opportunity to discover the true character
and personality of the Prophet (peace be upon him) with an aim to increase
our love and a desire to emulate his way

Objectives:
By the end of the course students will be able to;
• Outline the main distinguishing characteristics of the Prophet (saw).
• State examples from the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) of his
good conduct and manners.
• Realise the influence and effects of the character of the Prophet
on his companions and followers.
• Recognise the individual duty and obedience owed to the Prophet (saw).
• Know how to improve personal character.

Contents:
• Definition of Ash-Shamail
• Virtues of Prophet Muhammad
• Obedience to the Prophet
• Love for the Prophet
• Practical ways to emulate the example of the Prophet (saw))

Suitable For: Anyone wanting to improve personal character by following the
example of the Prophet and develop a deeper love for our ideal role model.

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2. ONE DAY COURSE ON "ISLAMIC FINANCE" [Fiqh al-Muamalat]
Sponsored by HSBC Amana

Date: Saturday 6th May 2006
Time: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Venue: Khalili Lecture Theatre, School of Oriental & African Studies
(SOAS), Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG

A one-day intensive course on Fiqh al-Mu'amalat delivered by
Dr Muhammad Imran Usmani (International Shariah Advisory Board
Scholar), Mufti Abdulkadir Barkatulla (UK Shariah Advisory Board
Scholar), and Shaykh Haytham Tamim (Utrujj Foundation Scholar).

The Shariah based finance industry is one of the fastest-growing
markets in the world and is estimated to be worth between £200 to
£300 billion globally. Just recently, Treasury Officials announced
plans to make UK and London 'a leading centre for Islamic Finance'.
In a globalising world, British Muslims have a unique position as
the "Gateway for trade with the Islamic world" and to prepare for
this, Utrujj have organised an introductory course covering basic
elements of Islamic Finance for students of finance and those
Muslim professionals within the financial sector.

Course Contents: Contents: General Introduction to Contracts and
Islam, Divisions in Islamic Fiqh, Ijarah (lease/rent), Bay'ah
(selling), Mudarabah, Musharakah (partnership), Common Errors
in Rransactions, Islamic Banking, Etiquettes of Business, Rules
of a Business Contract, Basic Rules of Sale, and the Issue of
Riba (interest) and its various strands.

About the teachers:

Dr Muhammad Imran Usmani
Dr. Imran Usmani holds a PhD in Islamic Finance.
He has also obtained degrees of Alimiyyah and
Takhassus (specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence)
from Jamia Darul Uloom, Karachi. His area of
expertise is Islamic Finance in which he has carried
out extensive research and is one of the leading
experts in this area. Dr. Imran is a faculty
member/teacher of Jamia Darul Uloom, Karachi
and Institute of Business Administration (IBA),
Karachi. He is author of various books on Shariah
(Islamic law). His book 'Meezan bank's Guide to
Islamic Banking' is well-known in the industry. Dr.
Imran is a member of many Shari’ah Committees,
regulatory and financial institutions.

Mufti Barakatullah
Mufti Barakatullah is currently the Senior Imam at
Finchley Masjid, North London. He graduated from
Dar-ul-Uloom Deoband, India in a BA Islamic
studies and also has a Bsc Hons in Economics. As
one of Shari'ah Judges at the Islamic Shari'ah
Council, he has a wide experience of dealing with
socio-cultural issues. He has been the guest of a
number of Q & A sessions on various media.
Currently he runs an Islamic helpline service
across the UK and serves on Islamic supervisory
boards of several Islamic financial institutions
in the UK.

Shaykh Haytham Tamim
Shaykh Haytham Tamim is the senior lecturer at
Utrujj Foundation and its founder. He has taught
numerous courses across the UK. He has studied
Islamic law for over 20 years and has accreditation
in interpretation and sciences of the Qur’an,
Prophetic sayings (hadith) and jurisprudence (fiqh)
from reputable scholars. As well as verifying over
20 books, his specialties include comparative
jurisprudence, principles of jurisprudence (usool ul
fiqh) and hadith. He has served as a lecturer of
comparative jurisprudence, Seerah and hadith for
many years at the Islamic University of Beirut, and
at Azhar Lubnan Academy, Lebanon. He currently
offers consultancy to Muslim and non Muslim
organisations and appears on various media. He
has experience in teaching Islamic transactions
and has verified books in this area. He has also
written a dissertation on the concept of Istisna
(manufacturing).

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3. A MUSABAQA NIGHT (COMPETITION NIGHT)

Date: Saturday 29th April 2006
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Venue: Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre (MCHC), 244 Acklam Road, London W10 5YG
Nearest Tube: Westbourne Park

Utrujj events are holding an interactive evening of trivia and fun in a friendly
atmosphere of competitive spirit. So if you feel up to the challenge, why not
spend a fun filled evening, testing your general knowledge from various categories
such as History, Science, and Art.

The evening will also be subject to a dinner and an auction of Islamic items
that have been procured from various countries from around the world, as well
as an opportunity to hear an inspiring talk by Shaykh Haytham Tamim. All proceeds
will go to the Utrujj Foundation.

Price of Tickets:£25 student, £30 for professionals.

Tickets: People may submit teams of 6-8. The seating arrangement will be
according to Islamic etiquette. However, families can be seated together
upon completion of an application and group booking. Please note that the event
is suitable for children over the age of 16.

Tickets are available for purchase by emailing details of the people involved to
events@utrujj.org or tel: 07815628611 until the 25th of April, and proof of purchase
will be via a receipt by email confirmation. This must be presented at the entrance
otherwise places will be forfeited.

Please make cheques payable to The Utrujj Foundation, and send to the following
address: The Utrujj Foundation, P O Box 4428, London W1A 7QL

For more information please email: events@utrujj.org

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Please note for ALL courses:

*Notes will be provided.
*ALL WELCOME
*Book early to guarantee a place.

To book a place or for more information please contact:
Tel: 0845 644 0619
Email: info@utrujj.org
Website: www.utrujj.org

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Wassalaam 'alaikum wa rahmatullaah.

- The blessed Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned
that 'The believer who recites the Qur'an and applies
it is like the utrujja (fruit), whose smell is fragrant
and taste is sweet .' (Bukhari)

Utrujj is based upon the teachings of the above Hadith in
seeking to equip you with the sacred knowledge of Islam,
while simultaneously training you in it's implementation in
your daily lives. As a result of this dynamic approach your
personality should insh'Allah come to personify this
sacred knowledge.

The change this creates will be witnessed by those around you
as they smell the sweet fragrance of your good speech and taste
the sweetness of your exemplary actions. Such a change within
individuals is critical in realising our covenant with Allah and for the
spreading of Islam, especially here in the West.

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- Utrujj is a registered Charity: No: 1099875
Please send correspondence to: The Utrujj Foundation, P O Box 4428,
London, W1A 7QL. Tel: 0845 644 0619. Email: info@utrujj.org,
website: www.utrujj.org London Offices: 2nd/3rd Floor,
48a Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LX