The Editor: It gives me great pleasure to be able to write a few words to introduce ‘The Muslim Seeker’. This Newham initiative aims to ‘tell our own story’; a platform where grass roots Muslim youth work, work with families and the elderly and the local community is seen, celebrated, shared and even explored. As you read these pages I hope that you will be inspired, moved, feel a sense of proportion of the excellent work that the Mus-
lim community is doing in Newham, and has been doing for many years contrary to common perception, and I hope this becomes a catalyst for change within our borough. Young Muslims can contribute to the vibrancy of any community and so we have to invest in our future; unlocking their potential is the challenge that lays ahead of us and this can only begin if we see them as an asset and not as a liability. Man, with his faith, his honour, his ability, his values…is the greatest wealth that nations have, and the youth are the most important component of this human wealth. For this reason it is said: If you would like to know the future of a nation, then know what is the situation of the youth from that nation. It may seem at times that we
are facing an uphill struggle and how could it be possible to change the current situation we find ourselves in to a better one. But we have to be optimistic and know that success comes from Allah and we just have to do what is within our capacity. We have to do the good wherever we can and continue to do it even if it seems that we may not achieve anything; our efforts will bear fruits by the will of Allah. The Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, said to the nearest meaning: “If the last hour strikes and it finds you carrying a nursling tree to the grove for planting, go ahead and plant it. (Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal) Tahrim Choudhury Managing Director Newham Muslim Organisations
Newham Muslim Running club Have you been invited for Iftari tonight? Did you enjoy your food at Sehri time? ……. now, spare a thought for the 14 million Muslims in Pakistan who have suffered from the worst floods since 1929. With over 4 million Muslims
homeless and over 1600 people dead I urge you to give money to help them. Inshallah, we aim to run The Royal Parks Half Marathon to help raise money for flood victims through Plan International UK. Please DONATE NOW by following the link: http://www.justgiving.com/flood
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MUSLIM RUNNERS CARING FOR HUMANITY
THANK YOU
MUSLIM 5 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
KHIDMATH
Jazak Allah Fasil Raja & Khurram Khan 07958445251 & 07501237427
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Inside this issue: NEWHAM MUSLIM RUNNING CLUB
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NMO: WHO ARE WE
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MUSLIM ORGANISATIONS
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COMMUNITYDIRECTORY
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SWAP SHOP
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MUSLIM 5 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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LONDON APSA KNOCKED 4 OUT OF THE FA CUP
WHO ARE WE?
56 Church Road Manor Park London E12 6AF Facebook: Newhammuslim Organisations Reg Charity: 06934651
Newham Muslim Organisations is based in Newham and is run by local Muslims. The group provides a whole range of services to the community. Since its beginning in 1995, the group has provided the local, national and international community with community building and welfare services. Originally the group started providing sporting activities to the young and old alike and then embraced and made links with various organisations, catering for the various requirements to meet the wider needs of local Muslims. Approaching its 15th year, NMO currently works with and
serves various organisations across Newham and the following services are offered in partnership: ¬ Mosques (five daily prayers in congregation) ¬ Jumu'ah at the Mosques and the Community Centres ¬ Hifz classes ¬ Arabic language classes for men and women by qualified teachers ¬ Pre-school nurseries ¬ Funeral Services ¬ Circumcision Service ¬ Lectures and seminars held on a regular basis ¬ Youth Clubs ¬ Zakaat and charity collection and distribution service
¬ Advisory and information service ¬ Educational Classes for women ranging from Tafseer ulQuran, Quran reading and Alimah classes. ¬ Study Support Service. ¬ A range of sporting activities including karate, tae-kwondo, boxing, cricket, football and swimming Members of NMO sit on advisory bodies to help organisations identify the needs of the Muslims in the area. Working with other organisations, NMO is trying to build a stronger community and contribute to community cohesion.
Muslim Organisations working for a positive Newham Adventure Quest
Kool Kidze Ltd
Al-Qawi Self Defence – Karate London APSA/LAYFC
Khidmath This is our community
Association of Muslim Governors
Londonistan Islamic Events and Notices
Dear Uncle Jee and Aunty Jee
Azad Cricket Club
London School of Islamics
Come down to:
Azhar Academy Youth Wing
Marriage Potential
Bayaan Womens Group
56 Church Road, Manor Park, Meet Your Muslim Neighbour London E12 6AF on Tuesdays 10-12pm (Women) Muslims and Home Education and Wednesdays 10-12pm Muslim Mediation Service (Men).
DM Cooking Club
Muslim Youth Network [MYN]
Developing Minds FC
Newham Muslim 50+ Club
Developing Minds London
Newham Soc
DM Badminton and Tabletennis Club
New Muslim Network
Gambian Muslim Association
Newham Youth Link (NYL)
Azhar Community Support Bayaan Girls Group
NIDA Trust
Have a cup of tea, read the newspaper, have a gup shup, if you need a helping hand or a listening ear then come down. We have a group of trained volunteers willing to help you and support you.
Headstart Education Centre
Pakistan and Kashmir Welfare Give Imtiaz a ring if need any info: 07515789068 Institute Habiba Association We are also looking for volunInvitation To Think SRE Islamic teers who can spare a few hours ISB Newham UK Martial Arts Taekwondo a week to help with this initiative. Islamic Circles Supplementary YM Newham School Young Muslim Community KIRF Charity
Zheng He Foundation
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Newham Muslim Community Directory O you who believe! Eat not up your property amongst yourselves in vanities: but let there be amongst you traffic and trade by mutual good-will: nor kill (or destroy) yourselves: for verily Allah has been to you Most Merciful. [Al Qur’an 4:29]
ACCOUNTANTS DRIVING Zareef Kahloon & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 343 High Street North Manor Park London E12 6PQ 020 8548 4095
CAR REPAIRS Right Motors 763 Romford Road Manor Park E12 5AW St Stephens Garage 133 St Stephens Rd East Ham London E6 1AT 020 8472 0325
CHARITY Kashmir International Relief Fund 577 Lea Bridge Rd, E11 0208 521 3220 Ummah Welfare Trust 471 Romford Rd Forest FGate London e7 8AB 0207 195 7195 iF Charity 215 Crown House London NW10 7PN 0208 963 9262
CITIZENSHIP CTS-UK 806 High Road, Leyton E10 6AE 02085328462
COLLEGE COURSES BITE British Institute of Technology & E-commerce 258-262 Romford Road, London, E7 9HZ 02085523071
COMPUTERS Computer Alliance Ltd 709 Romford Road Manor Park E12 5AW 02089110911/07791223868
(SCHOOL OF MOTORING) Ignite Driving School 419 Roman Road London E3 5QS 02089830085
ESTATE AGENTS Easy Travel and Estates LTD 52 Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1AE 02085035666 S&T Home Improvements and Lettings 449 High Street North, manor Park, London, E12 6TJ 02085862929 02085860202 Wisemove London Ltd 250 High St North Manor Park E12 6SB
FOODS Noori Foods 227 Green Lane Ilford, Essex IG1 1XR Noori Halal Butchers 328 High Street North, Manor Park London E12 6PH Noori Halal Butchers 219 Ilford Lane Ilford, Essex IG1 2RZ
FURNITURE Al Mirage Furniture 252 High St North Manor Park E12 6SB 02084700099
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ADVERTISE If you would like to advertise and support us then please do ring us or email us: 07886020071 info.nmo@gmail.com
JEWELLERY Lasani Jewellers 65 Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1AD 92988219440
KITCHENS Net Kitchens Direct 87 Wood Street London E17 3JX 020 8521 2171
MASJIDS/ MUSLIM SUPPORT Indian Muslim Federation (Newham Branch) 6 Lincoln Road Forest Gate London E7 8QW
MEDIATION Muslim Mediation Service 2a Streatfield Ave E6 2LA 0208 432 2805 Islamic Counselling Marriage Mediation Service for Muslims Women 07909941179
MONEY EXCHANGE Prime Money Exchange 25 Plashet Grove, East ham, London, E6 1AD 02084710091
HEATING AND INSTALLATION
Flame Heating C/H Systems and Boilers Repair –Service – Installations 0208 552 7698 07774 152272 07903 765755 _______________________
THANK YOU
If you wish to send a message to a family member or someone who works hard in the community then email us with your message.
PEST CONTROL Bed Bugz Exterminator Newham Wide 07515424918
SPORTS Football Muslim5aside Beckton Power league Norwegian Playing Fields, Jenkins Lane, Newham, IG11 0AD 07886275209 DM Football Club Plashet Park Manor Park E12 07886020071
Wrestling USB Leytonstone School Sports Centre 07949588196 07958251945 www.teamusb.com
RESTAURANTS Lahori Grill 427 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6TL 0208 572 0202 Roti Masala 45 Plashet Grove, London, E6 1AD 02084721960
TUITION KiPP2 Tuition Centre 56-62 Church Road, E12 6AF 0800 121 3639 ICSS 1 Toronto Avenue Manor Park London E12 5JF
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SWAP SHOP If you have items that you would like to swap or gift then please do email us and we will include in the next edition.
If any local businesses or big hearted people wish to support us and believe that we are attempting to do good for the community then please contact us and support us in any way you can.
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Sports Page The Muslim5ASide is open to Muslims and non Muslims, people from any faith, background or race can take part in the league. We have called it the Muslim5ASide as the founder is a Muslim who is trying to provide halal (an Arabic term meaning permissible) activities for brothers to participate in on Friday nights.
Aims
Tackle Islamophobia in Football by community engagement Provide activities for the Muslim community on Friday/Saturday nights as an alternative to clubs/pubs/bars etc… To minimise anti social behaviour by providing a platform for youths to channel their energy through sports To bridge the gap between Muslim and non Muslim communities Objectives
To provide an alternative to haram activities on a Friday and Saturday night To organise professionally run leagues for brothers to participate in To provide a competitive platform with the opportunity to win trophies and medals
To find out more please contact Rizwan on: T: 07886 275 209 E: info@muslim5aside.com W: www.muslim5aside.com
London APSA knocked out of the FA Cup www.londonapsa.co.uk Heartbreak for the boys as we were knocked out of the FA cup on Tuesday night in Rosemary Lane, as goals in either half from the home sides Adam Smith and Tom Devaux made sure Halstead progressed to the next round. The boys could not reproduce the from that had seem them lead 3-1 with just 10mins to go, on Saturday, and Halstead took full advantage. John Higley and the boys will have to put the FA Cup behind them and concentrate fully on the league, with the first match of the season only 3 days away, at Bowers & Pitsea, followed by another away game at Sawbridgeworth Town, either side of yet another away game, at Southend Manor in the League Cup.
NMO are looking for volunteers who wish to make a positive difference in Newham. Our main aim is to see walls being broken down, those walls that we have built in our hearts and minds. Please email us with any feedback: info.nmo@gmail.com
We are on the web: www.newhammuslimorganisations.com Website still under construction!