The Chronicles
13th September 2013
Volume 5 Issue 2
Newham Islamic Learning Centre
We will never forget
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What doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger This week is the 12th anniversary of 9/11, I am sure that all of us who are old enough to remember, will remember this day. The day the world changed. Where we were and what we were doing when we saw the Twin Towers fall. My personal memory is the previous day being in a politics lesson learning about super powers and being taught that America is too powerful for anyone to attack. Then the
unthinkable happened. The impenetrable was no longer impenetrable. We will never forget those who lost their lives on that day. We will also never forget those who died in “"this crusade, this war on terrorism” (George W. Bush 2011). Those of our brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Afghanistan. In Operation
Nalini Naidoo Enduring Freedom in Somalia and the Sahara, of those in Iraq, in Pakistan. We will never forget the millions of Muslims massacred in Bosnia, or those fighting right now for survival in Palestine, in Burma. And of course Bilad al Shams. We will never forget the rivers of blood in Syria. All lives are equal, differentiated only by good deeds and actions. We will never forget.
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Farewell Ramadan
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FightTheFitnah
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Islamic Parenting
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Marriage Matters
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Beautification of the Quran
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Souk for Syria NILC will be holding a sale in order to raise funds to buy an ambulance and medical supplies which will be driven on the Human Aid Syria convoy in December. We are asking people to contribute good quality items such as unwanted gifts and Abayahs, and books as well as food and cakes that we will be able to sell on the day InshaAllah.
If you may be able to help please contact sister Naila on 07852882 428
We are also looking for volunteers who can help us with the organisation and delivery of the event, such as face painting, Mehndi, kids games, working on stalls and so on.
May Allah grant the Ummah Unity, strength and victory.
The Souk will be on 21st September from 2.30—6.30 pm and is open to all.
The people of Syria desperately need our help, now is the time to unite, put our differences aside and do our small part in contributing to the aid effort.
Help for Syria
Knitter Natter Winter is coming and as we are warm in our centrally heated houses, with plenty of jumpers, clothes and hot water, lets spare a thought for our brothers and sisters who have been turned out from there homes due to violence and oppression.
Our Knitter Natter club provides the opportunity to learn a new skill in a relaxed and welcoming environment, as well as
benefitting the Ummah. We will be In sha Allah making patchwork blankets for Syria on Thursday mornings 10am-12pm.
If you are unable to make these sessions, you can still contribute to the patchworks by making your own 20cm by 20cm squares which we will incorporate in to the blankets.
Our Children, Our Future Our children are an amanah from Allah. We have a responsibility to care for them, nurture them and teach them Islam in the best manner possible. However often as parents we feel ourselves slipping. We do not have the experience or knowledge to cope with behaviours or situations, or we are not sure the best way to handle things or the reasons why situations escalate. This does not make us bad parents. It does not mean we are failing. Everyone
needs a little help sometimes. At NILC we understand this. Even if currently parents are not facing issues with their children’s behaviours it is always good to feel reassured and prepared. This is why we are offering Islamic Parenting workshops starting with a taster session on Wed 18th September, 1-3pm and continuing on Thursdays from 26th September 1-3pm. Please call Naila on 07852882428 to register.
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Health Services At NILC we work towards the creation of a sustainable and cohesive community. This involves working with partner organisations such as counseling and health. This September we will be hosting Newham’s Maternity Services Liason Committee and Mother’s Support group. The MSG is a forum for mothers to discuss issues that have effected themselves, or those they know during their interactions with the health services during pregnancy and birth. The main issues are then taken forward and presented to health professionals at MSLC meetings.
some opportunities for paid employment in children's centres and community groups. This term the Mother’s Support Group will be on 16th September 10:30—12:30 and the MSLC meeting will be on the 25th of September 10:30—12:30 at NILC. These sessions are open to everyone, so if you are interested please do come along and see how you can help shape the future of health services in Newham. You can contact the chair of Newham MSLC on nalini.nk@gmail.com
Members are also offered regular training and development sessions, as well as
Newham Maternity Services Liason Committee
Madrassah Projects At NILC we aim to extend children’s learning. To teach them how to learn and not what to learn. With this in mind, this term we have given the older children in the Madrassah essays to write on particular subjects. The topics are: Azhar - The importance of being honest. Eshan - The importance of respecting parent. Mumen - The importance of staying calm. Mahim - The importance of respecting
brothers and sisters. Mubeen - The importance of timekeeping. Jawad - The importance of teamwork. Samirah - The importance of correct wudu. Humayra - Essay on Prophet Isa a.s. Mounira - Essay on Prophet Yunus a.s. We will be publishing these in future editions of TC
Islamic Art Due to the prohibition on drawing living things in Islam, much of Islamic Art has always been based on calligraphy and geometry. We will be continuing this tradition by offering a calligraphy workshop run by renound calligraphist Artistic Alauddin Fatima. These workshops will cover basic calligraphy techniques and canvas making, and also help you to develop your unique style, so you are able to put your own stamp on your art.
These workshops will be £10 a session and materials will be provided. Starting 20th September, 10am-12am.
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Fatima’s trademark Roses canvases with Ayatul Qursi calligraphy.
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Miraj Audio BooksYunus and the Giant Fish One very rainy Friday morning, two children and their mother didn’t know whether they would be able to go outside. They wondered if the rain would stop in time to go to Jumuah (Friday) prayers. They waited and waited and waited for the rain to stop but alas! It kept falling!
Muslims narrating Islamic themed stories or even the translation of the Qur’an due to the pronunciation of Arabic words, but the actress, Sandy Walsh who narrated the story, did justice to the story and also pronounced
The two children and their mother
Allah pretty well. She was also very good at acting out all the parts which made the characters seem real and very interesting to the children and again, life like.
decided to listen to a special story while they waited for the rain to stop, a story of a Prophet called Yunus…..
The story itself was well written, gripping and true to the Qur’anic narrative of Prophet Yunus (alayhis salam). The children listened atten-
And just as my little introduction suggests that is exactly what R, A and myself did one rather wet Friday morning, we listened to an audio book by Miraj Audio. The story was of Prophet Yunus (Alayhis salam) and the Giant Fish. I can honestly say we thoroughly enjoyed listening to the story. We listened to the musicfree version but there were many sound effects in the background that made the story come to life. Usually I am not a fan of Non-
tively which is definitely a plus as they're both usually very active. R and A both enjoyed the audio book and I believe would also enjoy all the rest as there are many titles available to download. At just over 36 minutes long the story is at the correct length to keep to the children engaged. Definitely an excellent and innovative way of teaching Islamic concepts and the Prophets to
younger children especially as we’re in the age of the iPad and iPhone.
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Who needs pictures when you’ve got Miraj Audio?over 36 minutes long the story is at the
correct length to keep to the children engaged. Definitely an excellent and innovative way of teaching Islamic concepts and the Prophets to younger children especially as we’re in the age of the iPad and iPhone. Who needs pictures when you’ve got Miraj Audio?
FAREWELL RAMADAN ACCEPTANCE OF GOOD DEEDS [al-Tawbah 9:11] Al-Bukhaari (520) narrated that Buraydah said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) said: “Whoever does not pray ‘Asr, his good And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: deeds will be annulled“ When it comes to Ramadan, so many of us pray and
“Between a man and shirk and kufr stands his giving up
fast. We know it is required of us. We are conscious of Allah, of His SWT wrath, and His SWT mercy, we love Him and fear Him.
prayer.” Narrated by Muslim, 82. And he (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The covenant that separates us from them is prayer; whoever gives up prayer is a kaafir.”
Even those who do not pray at all the rest of the year
Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2621; classed as saheeh by will pray in Ramadan. Part of the reasoning of this is al-Albaani inSaheeh al-Tirmidhi. as we want our efforts in fasting to be rewarded. We Don’t want to go the whole day without food and drink. We struggle and strive in order to receive a reward from Allah, we want His SWT mercy and blessings. We want our duas to be answered, and in this holy month, we understand that prayer is required in order for our desires to please Allah and benefit from ibadah to be a reality. Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen was asked in Fataawa alSiyaam (p. 87) about the ruling on the fasting of one who does not pray.
http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/49698”
However what we seem to be failing to truly understand and internalise is that this ruling is not just for Ramadan. The one who does not pray, all his good deeds will be invalid; “Whoever abandons the ‘Asr prayer, his
deeds of worship become void.” This means that our striving, our dawah, our smiling
as it is a sunnah, saying salaam, looking after our children, being good to our husbands, EVERYTHING that we do, is of no use to us in akhirah if we do not “The fast of one who does not pray is not valid and is pray. SubhanAllah. not accepted, because the one who does not pray is a kaafir and an apostate, because Allaah says It is pointless being seen as a person who inspires and (interpretation of the meaning): does good, it is pointless giving sadaqah, fasting, hajj EVERYTHING is pointless if we do not pray. “But if they repent [by rejecting Shirk (polytheism) and accept Islamic Monotheism], perform As-Salaah (Iqaamat-asIt is pointless as it will not benefit us in the akhirah. Salaah) and give Zakaah, then they are your brethren in religion” Everything we do should be first with the intention to He replied:
please Allah. But if we don’t pray, we don’t please the day there is an opportunity to gain his pleasHim SWT.
ure.
Think about this, take a moment to digest.
Giving £1 on layalatul Qadr may be like giving £1 every day for 83 years, but every moment of every
All the good deeds you do in a day. From making
day not in Ramadan we still have opportunities
knowledge. Think about all the things you do in a
we will be rewarded.
your husband a cup of tea, to feeding your kids, to that are just as important to our scales of deeds. For every intention to do good there is a chance smiling at your neighbour, to sharing beneficial day. By not praying we are throwing this down the pan. What potential for reward is there? We are no different in the merit of our deeds then What are you missing out on?
those who do not believe in Allah.
In Ramadan we understand that this is the month
This hadith is seen by the scholars as a severe de-
of mercy and blessings and we are afraid of missing out on the rewards. However Allah SWT in His mercy, has given us so many opportunities out of Ramadan to gain his
terrent. SO let us heed it. Let it deter us. Let us be just as worried about the struggles and deeds we do daily being accepted, as our efforts in fasting being accepted.
pleasure. In every action we do, every moment of It makes no sense not to be. This is a reminder to myself first. May Allah guide us and strengthen us, May He SWT allow us to continue the good habits we have upheld during Ramadan during the rest of the year. May He increase our iman, and accept our ibadah in all that we do. May He SWT guide us and keep us on the straight path and grant us jannah. Ameen This article was written by Nalini ( Naila) Naidoo and published on MuslimahDirections.wordpress.com Also used for NILC’s Sisters Halaqas.
Bismillahi irahman irahim
A short poem for my sisters in Islam, and a reminder to myself first and foremost. May Allah forgive me for any wrongdoing I may have said knowingly and unknowingly, Ameen. Brother, who is your first love? There arrives a momentous time in our lives Where we may ponder deeply about becoming wives The blessing of sharing our life with someone forever, Is something we aspire to truly treasure. But who exactly do we want to find? A brother who is handsome, funny and kind? Or should we be thinking beyond that and look at his Deen, And his belief in Islam, in the apparent and unseen. For if we as sisters are met with a brother Who tells us he loves us like no other, Then what does that say about his fear of the Most High? Is that not questionable, do we not ask why? He feeds a relationship that is low key and hidden, Why is it taken so lightly, a thing that's forbidden? And if he speaks of promises and spending time alone Going out together and late nights on the phone, Do we know shaytan is the third one present? In the eyes of Al Basir, is that at all pleasant? For if a brother neglects this serious matter, Then what concern is there for the Akhira? Will he simply let it shatter?
Rather seek a man who places Allah first on his list, That if something goes against Al Malik, he too will desist. That he takes great care in abiding by the laws of Al Hakam, And rushes to avoid the fire of Jahannum. His character we see is of the utmost best His efforts for Islam are many, not going to too much rest. For the dunya for him is a momentary place, And the Deen is something he would rather chase. Oh sisters, we must make du'a for a man like this As in sha Allah such a marriage is filled with bliss, Who respects you by seeking your Wali first, And one day together, in the Deen you're immersed. For unitedly seeking closeness to Al Mutakabir, Is a marriage we should strive for, as it is so dear. Written by Adriana Kimbi for NILC’s Youth Blog DeenDirections.Wordpress.com If you would like to contribute please send your article suggestions to Nalini.nk@gmail.com
PARENTING WORKSHOPS By Afshan Khan
Asalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, I am a counsellor with over 26 years experience of providing various types of counselling all within an Islamic framework. I currently practice in East London, but am also available for telephone and Skype consultations for those further afield. My fields of specialty include: Marriage Counselling Youth Counselling Confidence Building & Assertiveness Training Dealing with Depression Mentoring Mediation I began my career as a Nursery Nurse and Youth Worker and am qualified in both. From this, I went on to run various support groups for women within my local community in East London, working with the Local Authority in Newham assisting and supporting women in crisis who were suffering from problems such as domestic violence and mental health issues. My passion for helping others led me to gain my Certificate in Counselling, further to which I have undertaken training in the fields of mediation, domestic violence, self-harm and NLP. In addition to my counselling, I am currently running support groups for Muslim women, tackling issues such as coping with stress and depression, building self-confidence, dealing with relationships within marriage and families, health related issues and relaxation techniques. I also undertake workshops on marriage and good housekeeping skills as well as assisting in life coaching and assertiveness seminars. After 26 years of running support groups and counselling women, I have come to understand that many underlying issues are linked to childhood trauma and these have manifested in the adults that I see. These issues of parenti g urgently need to be addressed in our community and with this In mind, I will be running Islamic Positive Parenting workshops insha’Allah. My many years of experience, coupled with my approach from an Islamic perspective has enabled me to tailor my counselling to suit my clients individual needs and by Allah's permission, I have many clients who have found counselling has allowed them to lead happier, more emotionally stable and fulfilling lives.
Dear Sister Afshan Asalamu Alaikum Alhamdullilah the first parenting workshop was excellent. Very informative and thoroughly planned. Handouts were excellent. Tips and advice given through various case studies were very beneficial. The interactive approach through a 2 way discussion and via group work reinforced concepts/theory. Mind was always kept alert and engaged. Parents sharing each others opinions and experiences helped understand concepts. The flexibility to be able to say anything at any point kept atmosphere very relaxed and comfortable. And above all your approach was very friendly and sincere mashaAllah, which enabled the audience to benefit alhamdullilah. Very positive feedback from sisters who attended workshop also, who are already practicing the tips given by yourself! May Allah SWT reward you abundantly. Ameen Looking forward to your marriage workshop with us InshaAllah!
Mashaallah, I did enjoy the workshop and I found it very beneficial mashaallah. I liked that it was interactive. Sister Afshan has experienced many things mashaallah and she is able to talk about alot of aspects for one thing. Sister Zainab Allachi
I was very happy to be on the parenting workshop. It was excellent, I liked her approach to parenting, the recommendations, everything. Mashaallah. I'm liking forward to the other sessions. May Allah reward u both.
THE SUBMISSIVE WIFE BY AFSHAN KHAN The Submissive Wife
Garments conceal those parts of us which we would not want to be revealed, they comfort, protect and beautify us and they are held together with tiny, but strong stitches which prevent them from falling apart.
‘Submissive Wife’ is a term which is likely to send shockwaves through feminist circles and bring feelings of horror, defiance, and at the very least, cause doubtful sideways glances between even the least radical of women amongst If each spouse concentrates on the fine details, us. giving them their due attention and each one works hard to keep the garment together, (yes, even repairing when necessary, and not letting However, lets take a look at what the term the garment fall apart!), then these details bereally means; take the blinkers off our 20th come what I call the cement of a marriage. Century, feminist eyes (for without doubt we have confined ourselves with these social constraints) and view the ‘Submissive Wife’ from Their components being: an Islamic perspective. Love The phrase ‘Submissive Wife’ brings to mind an image of a passive woman; an image from which we instinctively recoil. Understanding passivity only in its negative form, we see a broken, voiceless woman, under the thumb of a controlling husband . However, this certainly does not have to be the case. We can turn this phrase around and make it into a positive by endeavouring to understand that these are simply words on which we place meaning and the true context lies within our understanding of what is required of us, in Islamic terms, within a marriage.
In Islam we understand that the roles of both spouses are clearly defined and husband and wife are beautifully described in the Qur’an as ‘garments’ to each other. Now we must ask ourselves, what do garments do; what is their purpose? Let’s reflect on this…
Respect Consideration Sincerity Taking care of your obligations
Last but not least, each one recognising and surrendering to the roles which Allah (swt) has ordained for us. For, He (swt) has told us ‘They (your wives) are your garment and you are a garment for them.’ (2:187). And surrendering to Allah (swt) will always bring about positive changes in our lives. Written by Afshan Khan Taken from her blog AfshanKhan1.Wordpress.com
DIRECTORS’ LETTER WHAT’S ON @ NILC Newham Islamic Learning Centre Unit 4 Church Rd Studios 56 Church Rd E12 6AF 07949641815 (brothers) / 07852882428 (sisters) Dear Parent, At Newham Islamic Learning Centre we run many services in Newham in order to help and support children and families in our community. These include sports, education and family support. We also run Quran classes for children Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 6pm. As on organisation our aim is to help Muslims in need, and provide activities and opportunities that are needed by our community. Qur’an Classes for aged 4 to 16 (Boys and Girls) Hifdh Classes for Boys Qur’an Classes for 50+ (Men and Women) Sisters Circles and Tajweed Classes Islamic Parenting workshops Knitting blankets for Syria club Islamic Counselling including Marriage Counselling Family Law Advice Homeless Help/Food Parcels for families on low income Charity Clothes collection for Syria Tuition: Maths, English and Science KS1 to GCSE. Football (Little Ilford Park, Plashet Park, Barking Rec, Central Park, West Ham Park) Badminton (Little Ilford School) Martial Arts: Boxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Kick Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Pilipino Stick Fighting.
We have a number of Events and Fundraisers planned: 21st September Souk for Syria 2.30 to 6.00pm October Sisters Eid Dinner date TBC October Family Seaside visit Botany Bay October Manor Park to Brighton Walk (58 miles) October Kid’s Eid Party 2nd November: Syria Fundraiser 9th November: Eid Funday Chessington 20th December: Driving Ambulance to Syria (Medical Supplies needed) We also have a number or regular publications. The Muslim Chronicles is our Muslim Community Newsletter, if you would like to contribute articles or adverts then please get in touch. (www.Issu.com/TheMuslimSeeker) In addition we have a teen online magazine (DeenDirections.wordpress.com), which we always welcome contributions for, as well as accepting articles for our main site (MuslimahDirection.wordpress.com). If you require any advice, help or support please do not hesitate to get in touch. Naila Naidoo Directors
Newham Council Free Cycle Training Learn to cycle with skill and confidence If you want to learn to ride a bike or just improve your skills to feel more confident on the road, then there is a cycle training package to suit you. Training caters for all, from complete beginners to experienced cyclists. If you do not currently own a bicycle you can normally borrow one from the provider of the training (sub to availability). If you are interested in receiving free training please email cycle.training@newham.gov.uk or call 02030316730.
Give Blood An appeal has been made to find more blood donors in Newham. Award winning borough blood donor champion, Abdul Mlik, is urging residents to give blood. He says: "Anyone aged between 17 and 65, who weighs more than 50 KG (7st 12lbs) and is in good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor." To become a blood donor is really easy. To check if you meet the criteria visit www.blood.co.uk/councils or call 03001232323.
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Help us help our brothers and sisters!!! On the 21st of September we will be holding a findraising Soul for Syria! Please do your best to come along and support us!
There will be:
Books Toys Sweets Sweet cones Lucky Dio Face Painting Mehndi Gifts Toiletries Ornaments Jewelry Games and activities for kids Cakes Food stalls
We are trying to ensure that all the money raised Will go directly to our Syria appeal, so are relying On donations and volunteers for the stalls.
Maya’s Soul has donated this If you are able to donate any items or able to Help us out on the day, or with advertising before The event then please get in touch!! Naila 07852882428
Syria themed tasbih to be auctioned at our event. RRP £9.99 Like Mayas souk on FB
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CUPCAKES FOR A CAUSE Cupcakes for a Cause will be donating cupcakes for us to sell at this event. -” 'Cupcakes for a cause' is a non-profit organisation based in East London - We make & donate yummy butter-creamed cupcakes towards any worthy charitable causes/fundraisers/events - For organisations or groups who want cupcakes for fundraising purposes or charitable causes we donate 40 for free. If they want more then 40, thereafter they will have to pay a small fee for ingredients only. - We also make cupcakes for personal occasions, for personal occasions its £10 per 12 cupcakes. All profit made goes to charity.” You can find cupcakes for a Cause on Facebook.
ELFA DEALS ELFA DEALS FB Page will be advertising exclusive deals and offers, in the coming weeks we will be promoting items on the page which will be auctioned or sold in order to raise money for NILC. Please like and share the page, and add your own items for sale, promotions or offers on to the page!
Beautifying the Quran Tajweed
What is Tajweed? The word "tajweed" means to improve, make better.
of the Prophet, peace and blessing upon him, there was no need for the study of tajweed because they talked with what is now known as tajweed; in other words, it was natural for them. Now, over 14 centuries later, colloquial Arabic has changed radically from the classical Arabic with which the Qur'an was revealed, and Arabs have to study tajweed, just in the same way that non-Arabs do. The first step is finding a qualified Qur'an teacher who will listen to you and point out your mistakes, and help you practice fixing them. You will need to learn the Arabic letters and vowels too.
Tajweed of the Holy Qur'an is the knowledge and application of the rules of recitation so the reading of the Qur'an is as the Prophet Mohammed peace and blesings be upon him, recited. At NILC we aim to provide this. Our Mu’allim at Madrassah are fully qualified from Arabic institutions, and all teachers who come to work with us are required to have their Tafortunately many do not know proper tajweed. In the days jweed checked.
All of us can always improve our recitation. Un-
One who wishes to learn a science needs to know its principles so that he will gain insight into the sought science. There are several principles in the science of tajweed that should be understood:
1. Its definition By linguistic definition: Betterment Applied definition: Articulating every letter from its articulation point and giving the letter its rights and dues of characteristics. Rights of the letters are its required characteristics that never leave it. The dues of the letters are its presented characteristics that are present in it some of the time, and not present at other times. i.e. the medd, idgham
2. Its formation The words of the Glorious Qur'an and some said Honorable Hadiths also.
7. Its precept Knowledge of tajweed is fardh kifayaah, meaning some of the Muslim community must know it, and its application is fardh ‘ain, required by all Muslims (men and women) who have the complete Qur'an or part of it memorized, even if only one surah.
8. Reasons for its rules
3. Its fruits It is preserving the tongue from mistakes in pronunciation of the Glorious Qur'an during reading.
4. Its precedence It is one of the most honored of sciences and one of the best of them due to its relation to Allah’s words.
5. Its place within the sciences It is one of the Islamic Law sciences that are related to the Glorious Qur'an.
6. Its founder The rule setter from the practical point of view is the Messenger of Allah because the Qur'an was revealed to him from Allah, the most High, with tajweed, and he, was instructed on it from the Trustworthy, Jibreel, peace be upon him, and taught it to his companions, who then taught it to their followers and so on until it came to us by these chains. The rule setters from the scientific point of view are the scholars of Qur'anic sciences, such as Abu 'Ubaid Al-Qasim bin Sallaam.
Guarding the Glorious Qur'an and preserving it from distortion. The Arabs mixed with non-Arabs after the spread of Islam, and the Muslims feared that the Arab tongue would become corrupted with this intermixing. It then became mandatory for rules to be put down that would preserve the recitation of the Qur'an from mistakes, and guarantee the reader of the Qur'an integrity of pronunciation.
9. Its principles The knowledge of tajweed is contingent on four matters: 1. Knowledge of the articulation points of the letters 2. Knowledge of the characteristics of the letters 3. Knowledge of what rules change in the letters due to the order of letters 4. Exercising the tongue and a lot of repetition.
" if someone taught you Quran without Tajweed, you should ask him for a refund!! (Imam Jazari in his Fatawa)
We are also starting Tajweed classes for teenage girls aged 11-16 on weekends 1pm— 1:45pm and Women’s Tajweed classes on Mondays 2-3pm. Call 07949641815 or 07852882428
NILC FUNDRA
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I will be attempting to climb Mount Snowdon in order to raise money for Newham Islamic Learning Centre. This Centre provides various activities to their local community as well as a fully functioning madrassah. I am hoping to raise enough money so that we can purchase the following.. Revamp the madrassah as its in a poor state at the moment, purchase of islamic reading / teaching materials including Qur'an and to also pay for madrassah staff so that the centre can fully function and be maintained for years to come. The Centre also provides tuition and home work help as well and martial arts and organised swimming events.
Please try and help no matter how much you donate it all helps. Do not close the door of opportunity to claim Jannah.. for many of us there may be no more doors.
May Allah accept it from us all.
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Br Hanan Khan, a former NILC student, will be running from Manor Park to Brighton (in sha Allah) on the 30 th of September for our very own Newham Islamic learning Centre. He wishes to enable others to benefit from the support and guidance he received at NILC, and help us to remain in operation. Some of our staff team will also be walking from London to Brighton (58 miles) on this day. I know my brothers and sisters have donated generously in Ramadan to various causes (home and abroad).However, there comes a time when we have to come together to support causes on our very own doorstep. If I didn’t need your support, I wouldn’t ask you. Brothers and sisters with Hikmah and empathy for The Ummah, now is the time that we need your help to keep NILC going. I pray to Allah that I can continue to help children and families within our community but I need all of you to dig deep and donate. Time will tell the benefit in sha Allah to the local community of the work we are doing and what impact NILC has on bridging people from various backgrounds and bringing them closer together. What do we offer: Madrassah/Qur’an classes, Sisters Halaqas, Sisters Tajweed classes, Homework Help, Support for families and support for youngsters and many other initiatives. Why NILC? NILC is a place that Muslims can go to for help and Alhamdulillah is expanding on many fronts and we need your help to make sure that we can c ontinue to operate and deliver. I could have chosen the nice and easy life but I suppose someone has to rise to the challenge and make change from within, from within a community. So I end with a quote: When the light has sharply faded And you have lost your way Let another's love guide you It can turn the blackest night into day. And for many: NILC is the Centre/ Madrassah where they can find that s upport and comfort and they can be helped to find their way. May Allah reward each everyone of you for your efforts but more for your intentions. Wa asalam Newham Islamic Learning Centre 07949641815
In the Name of Allah the most great and high: I have been working for Newham Islamic Learning Centre for a while now. I believe that when we teach our kids about Islam its not just merely reading Qaidah and memorising. Islam also teaches us to be happy and joyful within the boundaries of (Allah swt). The experience we have with young Muslim students is excellent here. Recently we have been taking kids to enjoy days out in the park. This has made me gain a perspective and brought about a realisation of the importance of play to childrens learning and development. The kids enjoy these outings very much and they help me get to know them and bond with them. My thoughts are that we need more of these outgoing activities in our Islamic schools and to be more interactive with our students. Lets make it fun and different! Our Prophet SAW enjoyed being with children and gave them alot of attention because he knew they are the future of our Ummah who will carry our beacon of Islam for generations to come. We need to follow his example in the love, care, attention and education we give to, not just our own children, but all the children in our community. Safian Khan
Our Madrassah is open Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm and Saturday & Sunday 2pm to 6pm. It is run by fully qualified professional staff, and covers Qaidah and Islamic Studies. If you are interested in sending your child please call 07949641815 or feel free to drop in.
Newham Islamic Learning Centre exists to support the communities we live in. We aim to build the believers, mind, body and soul through our numerous community intitiatives. We want the children and families in our area to be able to positively contribute to the society we live in. Abu Musa (May Allah bepleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah said, "The relationship of the believer with another believer is like (the bricks of) a building, each strengthens the other.'' He illustrated this by interlacing the fingers of both his hands. [AlBukhari and Muslim].
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