Presenters: Zahid Maqbool, Sajid Iqbal
Guests: Shaykh Bilal Brown & Shaykh Haroon Hanif
Broadcast Date: 21 June 2015 on Radio Ramadan Oldham
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Ramadhan is one of the greatest blessings of Allah (SWT) upon the Ummah of his beloved Prophet (saw). In the Quran it is stated 'Ramadan is the month in which was sent down the Qur'an as a guide to mankind, also Clear Signs for guidance and judgment between right and wrong." (Suratul Baqara, 2:185).
This is especially an important month for muslims across the world; in an era in which we are constantly struggling with the idea of up keeping the Remembrance of Allah, due to complications of modern day life.
A discussion about what is Islam
Presenters: Zahid Maqbool, Sajid Iqbal
Guest: Shaykh Bilal Brown
Broadcast Date: 20 June 2015
Duration: 57 minutes
Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him the path to Jannah.[Bukhari]
The Alimiyyah course is an intensive study programme for those brothers and sisters who are able to make a serious commitment to studying sacred knowledge. The course is taught by teachers qualified with a sanad (chain of narration) through which sound knowledge of the Islamic sciences is transmitted, allowing students to gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of the religion.
After completing the course, students are formally qualified as ‘alims/’alimahs and are equipped to put their knowledge to use for the benefit of the community at large. Our full-time curriculum includes detailed study of the Arabic language, including sarf (morphology), nahw (grammar) and spoken and written skills. This then opens the doors for a student to dive into the vast ocean of Islamic knowledge, studying fiqh (jurisprudence), hadith, Qur’an recitation and tafsir (exegesis), as well as legal studies, aqida (theology) and much more. An enrichment programme also provides students with an insight into the broader context of Islam in history, in our current context and equips them with the skills they need to become ambassadors for the Muslim community.
The Alimiyyah course is a long-term, full-time programme that requires considerable effort, commitment and most importantly sincerity, with a view to acting upon the knowledge gained and using it for the benefit of the ummah throughout one’s future life.
Enrolment Date: Tuesday 4th August 2014
Enrolment Time: 7:40pm
Enrolment Fee: £60.00
Open To: Brothers and Sisters
Minimum Age To Enrol: 16
Course Taught by: Shaykh Zahir Mahmood, Mufti Liaquat Zaman, Mufti Muhammad Imran, Mufti Muhammed Islam and graduated Alimahs.
Course Days: Monday to Friday
Course Timings:
Sisters (9:15am-2pm)
Brothers (9am-2pm)
Course Format: Full Time
1st Year Subjects:
Arabic
Sarf
Nahw
Arabic Language
Qasasun-Nabiiyyeen
For more information contact
email: alimiyyah@as-suffa.org
Brothers:07804 636290
Sisters: 07932405054
Registration is required in order to reserve your place on this course.
Who is this course for?
All Muslims with a desire to learn what Allah wants from them in order to help them draw closer to Him by implementing their learning.
All Muslims who have a desire to elevate the name of Allah in their community and beyond, which can only be achieved if they themselves know the Deen first.
All Muslims who have the desire to identify the truth by themselves in face of so many different viewpoints and ideologies so they are able to recognise the true pathfrom amongst the false paths.
For those Muslims who have an earnest desire to be able to read and understand the words of Allah and His messenger sallallahualaihiwaslaam in the original language of revelation without an intervening medium.
What will you gain from this course?
The ability to differentiate between truth and falsehood
The ability to read, translate and understand the original text of the Quran and ahadeeth
The ability to understand the science behind the ahadeeth and fiqh, andthe context behind Quranic verses and ahadeeth in order to fulfil the right of the passage so it is applied in its proper context and not misinterpreted.
Companionship of those who strive hard to implement the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah and benefit from them directly.
Motivation to implement and spread the deen of Allah in your life and closeness to Allah as a result.
What you will be learning?
Arabic: (Grammar, Rhetoric & Literature)
Qur’an: (Tafsir and Introduction to Qur’anic Studies)
Aqeeda: (Islamic Belief & Doctrine)
Hadeeth: (Introduction to Hadeeth Studies – Bukhari, Muslim and more)
Legal Studies: (Fiqh & Usul al-Fiqh)
Islamic History: (Life of the Prophet (SAW), The companions, General Islamic History)
Course Essentials
Sincere intention to earn the pleasure of Allah
A long term commitment
A recognition that this is an amaanah- a trust and therefore an attitude to fulfil this amanaah properly is essential, thus you will uphold a good record of attendance and punctuality, good mannerisms and respect throughout your studies.
Writing equipment
Remain motivated and committed always.
"Whoever gives iftaar to the one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest" [Tirmidhi]
Ramadhan is a time of celebration around the Muslim world- a time when families and friends rejoice in the favours of Allah upon us and strengthen bonds of unity by breaking the fast together. Unfortunately for many Muslims who have reverted to Islam they do not have this option, often spending Ramadhan and Eid alone.
At As-Suffa Institute we have been offering Ramadhan Iftaars for New Muslim Sisters for a number of years and will be extending this tradition to this Ramadhan in sha Allah whereby New Muslim Sisters can open the fast with our volunteers and other revert sisters every Friday and Saturday in sha Allah. Please support this cause by remembering us all in your duaas. If you would like to make a monetary donation please visit our JustGiving page and include Ramadhan Iftaar in the comments.
Please spread the word so we can reach as many New Muslim Sisters as possible and ensure they too experience the full love and sisterhood of Islam in this month.
When: Every Friday and Saturday during the month of Ramadhan
Where: As-Suffa Institute, 25 Park Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5DA
Contribute: https://www.justgiving.com/As-SuffaTrust/donate
Note: Please arrive half an hour prior to the opening time of the fast.
Info: For more information or to donate food, please contact: sister6@as-suffa.org
"Whoever gives iftaar to the one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest" [Tirmidhi]
Ramadhan is a time of celebration around the Muslim world- a time when families and friends rejoice in the favours of Allah upon us and strengthen bonds of unity by breaking the fast together. Unfortunately for many Muslims who have reverted to Islam they do not have this option, often spending Ramadhan and Eid alone.
At As-Suffa Institute we have been offering Ramadhan Iftaars for New Muslim Sisters for a number of years and will be extending this tradition to this Ramadhan in sha Allah whereby New Muslim Sisters can open the fast with our volunteers and other revert sisters every Friday and Saturday in sha Allah. Please support this cause by remembering us all in your duaas. If you would like to make a monetary donation please visit our JustGiving page and include Ramadhan Iftaar in the comments.
Please spread the word so we can reach as many New Muslim Sisters as possible and ensure they too experience the full love and sisterhood of Islam in this month.
When: Every Friday and Saturday during the month of Ramadhan
Where: As-Suffa Institute, 25 Park Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5DA
Contribute: https://www.justgiving.com/As-SuffaTrust/donate
Note: Please arrive half an hour prior to the opening time of the fast.
Info: For more information or to donate food, please contact: sister6@as-suffa.org
"Whoever gives iftaar to the one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest" [Tirmidhi]
Ramadhan is a time of celebration around the Muslim world- a time when families and friends rejoice in the favours of Allah upon us and strengthen bonds of unity by breaking the fast together. Unfortunately for many Muslims who have reverted to Islam they do not have this option, often spending Ramadhan and Eid alone.
At As-Suffa Institute we have been offering Ramadhan Iftaars for New Muslim Sisters for a number of years and will be extending this tradition to this Ramadhan in sha Allah whereby New Muslim Sisters can open the fast with our volunteers and other revert sisters every Friday and Saturday in sha Allah. Please support this cause by remembering us all in your duaas. If you would like to make a monetary donation please visit our JustGiving page and include Ramadhan Iftaar in the comments.
Please spread the word so we can reach as many New Muslim Sisters as possible and ensure they too experience the full love and sisterhood of Islam in this month.
When: Every Friday and Saturday during the month of Ramadhan
Where: As-Suffa Institute, 25 Park Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5DA
Contribute: https://www.justgiving.com/As-SuffaTrust/donate
Note: Please arrive half an hour prior to the opening time of the fast.
Info: For more information or to donate food, please contact: sister6@as-suffa.org
The heat is on! Once a year a dramatic change occurs in the Muslim community. Once a year Icky baby and the Sams becomes Iqbal and Sameera.
Off come the baggy jeans, the Nike 180's and the Raiders cap. On come the yellow Shalwar Kameez (clothes most Pakistanis wear), the brylcreamed hairstyle which glues on that terribly uncool Towpee(cap) and in comes the miswak in the top pocket, making you look like something like "Karachi cops".
It's during this HOLY month of Ramadan that we ditch the daytime raves and the frequent visit to the library (and we don't mean for the reference section) and begin to act it out. Icky baby becomes temporarily religious.
Wearing the Hijaab isn't just a matter of simply putting a piece of cloth on your head, it is an attitude, a way of thinking and behaving, and accepting yourself for who and what you are. Basically it constitutes an Islamic way of life, it is a statement which indeed should portray a certain attitude.
A woman may indeed wear a long skirt and a scarf, but if she flirts constantly, then she can't be really described as wearing the Hijaab (Indeed clothes should be long, loose and not see through, after which any style of clothing is applicable).
Yes, its that time of year again when we taste the wonderful variety of our family's home cooking. Never in such a short space of time do we encounter such scrumptious meals.
Every evening there will be a knock at the door and the aunty (or a liberated uncle) from next door will oblige with a sample of his or her delicacies and vice versa. Yes you've guessed it- its Ramadhan!
There is feverish activity during this month that is truly unsurpassable. Young children will eagerly get up for Sheri (the morning breakfast) bright eyed and excited for they have been allowed to fast. There will be competitions amongst the youngsters as to who can keep the most fasts, as they never seem to tire.
