Ramadhan Regime | Sisters' Islamic Reminders

published by Hummus on 30 April, 2015 - 23:45
Event Date: 
Saturday, 16 May, 2015 - 16:30 to 17:45

Ramadhan is a gift that arrives once a year and departs almost as soon as it arrives. It is an annual opportunity to gain unparalleled reward, forgiveness and proximity to Allah, Most High. The Ramadhan of the following year is not guaranteed for any individual therefore it is incumbent upon us to strive wholeheartedly to reap the full benefits of this blessed month that will soon grace us with its presence, in sha Allah Azzawajjal.

Join the As-Suffa Sisters for our 3-week series in order to appreciate the sanctity of Ramadhan by educating ourselves on its significance and rulings. We will be learning about the sanctity of the blessed month of Ramadhan with advice on how to prepare for it, how to reap its full benefits and how to continue our 'imaan high' well after Ramadhan departs- gaining taqwa of Allah must be treated as a life-long marathon not a one-month sprint.

Allah says: 'All of the deeds of the sons of Adam are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.' (Hadith- Sahih al-Bukhari)

Dates:

Saturday 16th May 2015
Saturday 23rd May 2015
Saturday 30th May 2015

Duration: 3 week series

Time: 4:30pm-5:45pm

Venue: As-Suffa Institute, 25 Park Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5DA

For sisters only

For further information contact: sisters@as-suffa.org

What your MP can do for you

published by Beast on 17 April, 2015 - 02:26

Inside the House of Commons

Inside the House of Commons
Inside the House of Commons
Author: 
Irfan Jalil

There are 646 MPs. Each of them represents about 70,000 people. But if you thought all you had to do for your MP was go and vote once every four or five years, you were wrong. It turns out you're having to fork out for MPs' electricity and water bills, digital TV subscriptions, new kitchens and much more (just flick through a John Lewis catalogue).

The war in Yemen

published by Contributor on 8 April, 2015 - 01:00

Yemen

Yemen
Yemen
Author: 
Helen Lackner

International media talk constantly of Huthi forces, but in reality the main military force in Yemen is now that of ex-president Saleh who, wherever he is, is doing what he promised: destroying as much as he possibly can.

The war which has now started is what many of us feared for so long and hoped, against all rational thinking, would be avoided. And this time, let us not fool ourselves with misguided optimism, this will be long and as awful as any war can be. While political and even military internal struggles are hardly a novelty in Yemen, the new element is that the conflict has now added a major layer of international ‘proxy’ features which will only worsen the situation, making it reminiscent of the Lebanese civil war in the 1970s-80s. 

The Revival Digest - March 2015

published by You on 1 April, 2015 - 21:07

Another month has passed, one in which the Saudi's, probably afraid of a deal between America and Iran decided to bomb the impoverished Yemen and a Muslim organisation in the UK "Declared Jihad on ISIS and other extremist groups".

While the headline and articles in places such as the Independent may sound a lot like marketing and not everyone will agree with how they are framed, the bigger message rings true and has for a while.

Single Muslim Marrriage Events London

published by stareventsteam on 29 March, 2015 - 21:34
Event Date: 
Sunday, 19 April, 2015 - 11:30 to 16:30

We are holding the next single muslims marriage events on Sunday 19th April 2015 at Al-Qasr Restaraunt, Ilford, Barking.

21 & Over Event

The event is acting as an intermediary for people who are seeking marriage partners. The setting is very much open to all individuals to speak with each other. However, we will have advisors that will support individuals who feel shy or need an intermediary between their discussions. Inshallah we will also be supporting women who feel they need to be in a segregated environment.
The age group that has currently shown a high interest in coming to the event has been between 21-45.

Please bear in mind these events are going to be conducted in a professional manner.

An attempt to ensure that there is an equal ratio of the sexes, hence spaces are limited to first come basis. Should you feel you need to speak to someone and arrange for bookings please contact one of our advisors, details are as below. Please forward to all Muslim brothers & sisters who are looking for marriage.
3 course Buffet Meal and soft drinks Included.

For more info please call Mo on 07738638325

Single Muslim Marriage Events Manchester

published by stareventsteam on 29 March, 2015 - 21:30
Event Date: 
Sunday, 10 May, 2015 - 11:30 to 16:30

We are holding the next single muslims marriage event on Sunday 8th March 2015 at Royal Nawaabs in Manchester.

The event is acting as an intermediary for people who are seeking marriage partners. The setting is very much open to all individuals to speak with each other. However, we will have advisors that will support individuals who feel shy or need an intermediary between their discussions. Inshallah we will also be supporting women who feel they need to be in a segregated environment.

 

The age group that has currently shown a high interest in coming to the event has been between 21-50.

Please bear in mind these events are going to be conducted in a professional manner.

An attempt to ensure that there is an equal ratio of the sexes, hence spaces are limited to first come basis. Should you feel you need to speak to someone and arrange for bookings please contact one of our advisors, details are as below. Please forward to all Muslim brothers & sisters who are looking for marriage.

3 course Buffet Meal and drinks Included For further details and bookings please contact:

Alisha on 07737309349

Mo on 07738638325

Did the British Security Services create "Jihadi John"?

published by Contributor on 2 March, 2015 - 02:20
Author: 
Ben Hayes

Why Britain won’t talk about crucial elements of Jihadi John’s story?

In “Suspect Community: People’s Experience of the Prevention of Terrorism Acts in Britain”, professor Paddy Hillyard produced what remains the world’s most detailed ethnographic study of the impact of repressive laws and state policies on what we now call “radicalisation”. That was 1993.

The Revival Digest - February 2015

published by You on 28 February, 2015 - 23:49
Deah, Yusur and Razan - three young Muslims killed in America

February was the month when crimes against Muslims hit the media spotlight - or rather the lack of media spotlight when Muslims are victims hit the media spotlight.

Three young Muslims were murdered in America and due to the initial lack of media spotlight the message got taken up in social media. It is still denied that the victims were targetted because they were Muslims, but because "there was a parking dispute".

Unfortunately there is a media narrative when the perpetrator is white, a "reason" must be provided for the lone act, while if the perpetrator is non-white, the ethnic or social grouping must be mentioned.

A Blaze of Anger, a Curse of Regret

published by UniteTheUmmah on 20 February, 2015 - 01:20

Angry Man

Angry man being angry
Angry man being angry
Author: 
Jannah As-Sabil

“Haven't you done the ironing yet? I need my shirt ironed for tomorrow.”

“I've only just finished the cooking.”

“You've had the whole day to do it, what have you been doing?”

“You want a run-down? Got the kids ready for school, had to speak to the headmaster about Ahmad's low grades, went to the doctor, got my prescription, did the weekly shopping, hoovered the house, had to pop round to a sisters...”

“You're always popping round sisters' houses, I reckon that's what distracts you. Once you lot get chatting, before you know it, the whole day has passed. ”

“For your information, I was visiting a sick sister. why can't you iron your own shirt for once?!

"Iron my own shirt-"

A Nightmare On Wedding Avenue

published by Contributor on 11 February, 2015 - 00:48

Wedding Ring

Wedding Ring being put on finger
Wedding Ring being put on finger
Author: 
Anonymous Submission

At one point or another, you’ll get the Time To Get Married card and either you’re one of those lucky few who instantaneously finds someone and lives, as happily-ever-after as possible or you’ll be in position countless people are in today – struggling to find someone.

So how does a person go about finding someone? Is it the, more traditional, family members or friends ask around approach or do we take things into our own hands and find somebody ourselves. Let’s say we do, do the latter. What are our options? Dating – hmm, now that’s a no no. Going to places to mingle? Again, a no no. Ah how about online?

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