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Elderly Well-Being Project: Event

Assalamu Alaykum,
“Please forgive me if I have done you any wrong in any way. I am going to Hajj”. A sentence heard by friends and family, said to oneself or whilst waiting when the time comes to perform the Hajj (Pilgrimage).

Some members of the Elderly –Well Being Project community had the opportunity to attend a preview of the “Hajj: Journey to the heart of Islam” exhibition organised by the British Museum in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Public Library.

The exhibition examines three key strands: the pilgrim’s journey with an emphasis on the major routes used across time (from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East); the Hajj today, its associated rituals and what the experience means to the pilgrim; and Mecca, the destination of Hajj, its origins and importance.

The exhibition brings together a wealth of objects from a number of different collections including important historic pieces as well as new contemporary art work.

For more information on the exhibition: http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/hajj.aspx

For more information on Elderly Well-Being Project activities and events please contact Sister Intlak on 020 8964 1496.

Another Appeal for Toys!

Assalamu Alaykum,

St Mary’s Hospital Paddington is one of the hospitals local to Al Manaar. St Mary’s is well known to many of us who have received treatment there, who have visited family or friends there or whose children have been born there.

The Play Team at St Mary’s desperately needs toys for the children’s wards. They can accept any used items in good condition, provided they are wipe-able. They cannot accept soft toys (unless brand new with tags).

They need DVDS (no videos) PS2 games XBOX/ XBOX 360/Wii games Plastic toys; i.e. pretend food, cars, trains Baby toys Board games and Puzzles Games consoles.

Donations will be gratefully received. If you have items you would like to donate please contact the play team on 020 3312 6666 (ask for Bleep 1818) or hand your donation in at Al Manaar’s Reception or to any staff member and we will make sure they get it.

Elderly Well-Being Project: Health Activities

Assalamu alaykum,

Insh’Allah, on Monday 9 January 2012, the Elderly Well Being Project will re-start all their activities including

Arabic Classes in the Centre from 10am to 1pm (Mondays and Thursdays)
Gym Classes at Westway Sports Centre from 10.30am to 12 noon (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Sauna Classes at Portobello Green Fitness Club from 12.30pm to 1.30pm (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Swimming Classes at Westway Sports Centre from 10.15am to 11.30am (Mondays)

For more information on Elderly Well-Being Project activities and events please contact Sister Intlak on 020 8964 1496.

Dr Syed Aziz Pasha

Assalamu alaykum,

We note with sadness the passing of Dr Syed Aziz Pasha, a pioneering and distinguished leader of the British Muslim community. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajioon - to God we belong and to Him we return.

The Janazah Prayer will be on Friday 25 November 2011 after Jummah Prayers at Regents Park Mosque.

The Muslim Council of Britain says "...Dr Pasha, who was 81 years old, dedicated his life to public service following a promising career as an international lawyer. He led the Union of Muslim Organisations (UMO) – an umbrella association of many Muslim organisations – and was active in many other prominent Muslim bodies.

Dr Pasha founded the UMO in 1970, after serving as President of the Indian Muslim Federation (from 1967) and leading the Knightsbridge Mosque (1967). As leader of the UMO he fought for common cause between Britain's diverse Muslim communities and promoted public policy issues that helped Muslims play a fuller role in British society. Dr Pasha had an indomitable character and his uncompromising stance for the interest of the Muslim community drew widespread respect from the community and wider society.

Celebrating his contribution, Farooq Murad, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, said: "Dr Pasha paved the way for a vibrant British Muslim civil society and was an inspiration to us all. He was determined that Muslims should play their full part in mainstream life, identifying policy issues that affected British Muslims as a faith community and championing issues such as state funding for Muslim schools."

For his dedication to the community, he was honoured OBE in 2005 and was a recipient of many awards including MCB's first ever 'Lifelong Service to the Muslim Community' award in 2006.”

Muslim Deaf UK @ Al Manaar

Assalamu alaykum,

Signing the Friday Khutbah
A female representative from Muslim Deaf UK will be in the Women’s Prayer Hall at the Centre on Friday 24 November, 2011 during the Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from 12.15pm to 1.45pm to translate the English section of the Khutbah into sign language for those who are deaf or have hearing difficulties. After the Friday Prayers have finished, she will be in the Education Room from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, with other members of Muslim Deaf UK, to communicate more detail of the Khutbah to men and women from the deaf community.

We are working with Muslim Deaf UK to ensure that future Friday Khutbahs are signed by men and women in the men’s and women’s Prayer Halls respectively.

Social and Educational Club
As previously announced, Muslim Deaf UK will shortly be starting a social and educational club here at the Centre on Mondays and Tuesdays in the evening from 6.45pm to 9pm in Conference Hall 1. We will make announcement when those classes are to start. Ahead of that, you can contact Muslim Deaf UK or Al Manaar for more details.

About Muslim Deaf UK
Muslim Deaf UK is “...the first national Deaf organisation to support Deaf Muslims in the development and learning of their faith and culture. MDUK has pioneered to make Islam accessible to the Deaf community in BSL. Our team's commitment is to enhance the lives of Deaf Muslims. Muslim Deaf UK is open to all Deaf people regardless of all faith and cultural backgrounds. Both our indoor and outdoor activities and projects include seminars, workshops, trips, Eid parties, and translation and distribution of learning resources in BSL...” http://www.muslimdeaf.org/

Al Manaar's "Open House" during Inter Faith Week

Assalamu alaykum,
Al Manaar is holding an “Open House” for all members of the community as part of Inter Faith Week.

We are inviting visitors to the Centre to see an exhibition, have a guided tour and find out more about Islam.

The event runs from Monday 20 November 2011 to Thursday 24 November between 10am and 12.15pm.
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The aim of Inter Faith Week is to:

Strengthen good inter faith relations at all levels
Increasing awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK, in particular celebrating and building on the contribution which their members make to their neighbourhoods and to wider society
Increasing understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs

Events in and around London are listed on the Inter Faith Week’s website at http://www.interfaithweek.org/index.php/events/events/main-events-calendar.

Further details can also be obtained from MINAB (Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board) website at http://www.minab.org.uk/.

BBC Children in Need

Assalamu Alaykum,
BBC Children in Need
Insh'allah, there are volunteers here on Friday 18 November 2011 making a collection for the BBC’s Children in Need fundraising campaign.

BBC Children in Need provides grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. The campaign supports small and large organisations which empower children and extend their life choices.

We would ask you to please give generously.

Al Manaar Children’s Eid Party

Insh’Allah, on Saturday 12 November 2011 from 1.30pm to 5pm we will be holding the Children’s Eid Party at the Centre. There will be lots of activities for children including face-painting, henna, bouncy castle and a variety of other inflatables at just 50 pence per go. Refreshments will be on sale in the canteen and there will be a free party bag for each child. The Party will end with a firework display after Maghrib Prayer in front of the Centre.

All children under 12 welcome!
Please note that some of the rides are age-restricted.

Elderly Well-Being Project

Insh’Allah, on Monday 14 November 2011, the Elderly Well Being Project will start

·        A 6-week swimming course at Westway Sports Centre from 10.30am to 11.30am each Monday

·        A 6-week “Cook and Taste” programme by Iman Ismail Community Food worker at K&C Primary Care Trust. The programme will take place in the canteen-restaurant at Al Manaar from 12.30pm to 2.30pm each Monday.

Insh’allah, on Thursday 17 November 2011, there will be a health session entitled “Continence and Constipation” by Ava Williams of  K&C Age Concern in the Conference Hall from 12.30pm to 2pm.

For more information on these and other programmes or to reserve your place please contact Sister Intlak on 020 8964 1496.

Eid-ul-Adha 1432

Assalamu Alaykum!

We pray that all those making the Hajj will have a successful journey and that their Hajj is accepted.
We pray that the Ummah had a blessed Eid.

Iftar on Day of Arafah

Insh’Allah, on Saturday 5 November 2011 after Maghrib Prayer everyone is warmly welcomed to the Iftar.

If you would like to sponsor or contribute towards the cost of the Iftar can you contact the Liaison Team at Reception.

Day of Eid   - Eid Prayer Times

Insh’Allah, on Sunday 6 November 2011 the following Eid Prayers will be offered

7.30am          Shaykh Mohammed Ahdash

8.30am          Shaykh Abdurrahman Al Zaedi

9.30am          Shaykh Ahmed Dahdouh

10.30am       Shaykh Ahmed Abdulkhaliq

Please come to the Centre not earlier than 20 minutes before the specific prayer time. Once prayer has started, those arriving will be asked to wait outside for the next prayer to avoid congestion inside the Centre.

Muayadah

Insh'Allah, there will be a Muayadah at the Centre on Eid Day, Sunday 6 November 2011, starting after Salat-ul-Maghrib. Everyone is warmly welcomed.

We pray that all those making the Hajj have a successful journey and we pray that the Ummah has a blessed Eid.

Children’s Eid Party
Insh’Allah, on Saturday 12 November 2011 from 1pm to 5pm we will be holding the Children’s Eid Party at Westway Community Transport next to the Centre. There will be lots of activities for children, refreshments and fireworks after Maghrib Prayer.

All children under 12 welcome!