Volume 1 Issue 10
GPU2010:
22nd October 2010
THE BIG REWARD
The Muslim Seeker We are looking for budding journalists. We are also looking for sponsors to help us establish this community newsletter. If you can contribute to the paper, please do get in contact with us: Info.nmo@gmail.com
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The Big Reward Qurbani 2010 Madinah Tots Utrujj The Hajj Signs of the Last Day Islamic Classes for Sisters Our youth, our investment, our future. Beckton Powerleague
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Pakistan Flood Appeal Alhumdulillah, me and Khurram completed the half marathon (20k) last Sunday. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has already donated to this cause. You have helped us raise over ÂŁ12,000, which is truly a fabulous achievement, but we are still ÂŁ3000 away from our target. I have just got back from Pakistan and whilst I was out there I noticed homes which were swept away, extinct livestock, no food, no clean water, water borne infections, no medical facilities whatsoever and the list just goes on. With over 20 million people affected, and out of those 6 million had still not received any aid whatsoever. With the government not doing anything it is left to us to try and pick up the pieces, so please dig deep. It's easy to donate online with a credit or debit card - just go to: http://www.justgiving.com/flood Just Giving sends your donation straight to the charity and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you're a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more. Once again thanks to those who have already donated Jazak Allah Fasil
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Labbayk was formed in May 2004, when there was a pressing need for a nasheed group within a London based Secondary School’s Muslim Society. Thus, Masum, Imran and others showed their interest in the idea and started officially singing in the school’s Islamic events. News spread about the group and therefore a lot of requests were soaring in for the group to perform in events such as weddings, charity dinners, conferences across UK and even a night dinner on a boat on the River Thames! The group now consists of Masum born in 1987, Ehsaan born in 1987 and Imran born in 1991, with Ehsaan joining the group in 2006. The group needed a record label by which they can be represented and have an album produced, so they approached MuslimDot Network which runs a number of companies and websites, notably Ummah Forum which is the biggest Islamic Discussion Forum and also mpadc.com, an Islamic web hosting company. The record showed their full support and enthusiasm of the proposed album, thus the group started going into a recording studio based in Acton and recording all the tracks. They worked hard in preparing their very first album “Rhymes of Praise” which drew world-wide acclaim, in particular the Subhanallah track which was the group’s very first nasheed written and composed in 2004. The group also has been honoured to have performed in international events including: Mahdin - Kerala, South India Youth Tarbiyah Conference - Toronto, Canada Souk - Durban, South Africa Whilst some members of the group are still in education and do other things, they still find time to go to events, rehearse and work on new nasheeds which are to come in the very near future, insha’Allah! If you would like to book Labbayk for your event, please contact: Sajid Pandore (Manager) Email: general@muslimdot.com Mobile: 07903 669 420 (International: +447903 669 420)
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Asian Art in London 2010 Thursday 4th November - Saturday 13th November Asian Art in London – the annual event that uniquely brings together the capital’s leading Asian art dealers, auction houses and institutions – returns this November. More than 40 specialist Asian art dealers, the major auction houses and the leading art institutions will join together to present an unrivalled selection of works dating from antiquity to the present day. During the 10 days, London dealers and auction houses hold their most important Asian art sales, along with evening receptions, lectures and museum exhibitions at locations all over London. Asian Art in London attracts collectors, curators and scholars from around the world and, with the current interest in Asian Art strong, the event will attract keen international buyers. Among the rich variety of Asian art on offer from over 20 countries will be Indian paintings, enamels and jewellery; Islamic tiles; bronzes and sculptures from the Himalayas and South East Asia; Chinese porcelain, jade and textiles, Korean art and Japanese lacquer, screens and netsuke. Works of art to be presented at this year’s event will include: A boy Maharaja of Indore in Durbar, Central India (Indore), circa 1850, provenance Ismail Merchant, (Simon Ray Indian & Islamic Works of Art); An archaic Bronze Wine Vessel and Cover (hu), Middle to Late Western Zhou, 10th-9th century BC (Eskenazi Ltd); a work by Yao Jui-chung (b. 1969) Dreamy: puzi puzi, 2008 (Goedhuis Contemporary); and a Chinese porcelain blue and white deer and pine vase, Kangxi, 1662-1722 (S Marchant & Son). Asian Art in London 2010 is delighted to welcome Apollo magazine as a sponsor of this year’s event and the Antiques Trade Gazette will continue with its generous sponsorship of the Asian Art in London Awards for ‘an outstanding work of art’. Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX) will also continue their support of Asian Art in London for the fourth year running. This year the Victoria and Albert Museum will be hosting a symposium on Buddhist Sculpture on 8 and 9 November bringing together 15 leading scholars in the field of Buddhism and its arts. The papers given will present new research on topics ranging across the whole of Asia from the 1st to 19th century. The Victoria and Albert Museum will also host a public study day Looking at Buddhist Sculpture on 6 November. In the year of the Tiger, Asian Art in London 2010 continues to roar with a certainty that guarantees to attract an international audience.
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Attitude determines success in Life
Attitude Determines Attitude One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return trip, the father asked the son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people can be?" the father asked? "Oh yeah," said the son. "So what did you learn from the trip?" The son answered, "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon." "We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them." With this, the boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks dad for showing me how poor we are." Too many times we forget what we have and concentrate on what we don't have. What is one person's worthless object is another's prize possession. It is all based on perspective. Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for all the bounty we have, instead of worrying about wanting more. Take joy in all you have, especially your friends.
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HHUGS (Helping Households Under Stress) Watlington Hills A day to remember "Whoever relieves a believer of distress in this world, Allah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection. Whoever makes things easy for those who are in difficulty, Allah will make things easy for him in this world and in the next. Whoever conceals (the faults of) a Muslim in this world, Allah will conceal him (his faults) in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah will help the slave so long as the slave helps his brother." [Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 1/71, hadith no. 204.] Hhugs would firstly like to say jazakamullah khairun to all those who donated generously, volunteered and participated in the trip. MashAllah by the Blessings and Mercy of Allah, the day was a memorable success for all those who attended. Without your help and support, the trip would not have been possible. Feedback from the families and their loved ones in prison, was testimony that the trip made a difference to them. For the families, they were able to enjoy the beautiful countryside in Oxfordshire, whilst their children played and experienced an outdoor trek on the hills. For their loved ones inside, the feeling of knowing that their families were being looked after and effort had been made for them, cannot be described in words. All the families travelled by coach to Watlington Hills in Oxfordshire, whilst enjoying the scenic route on the way. Gazebos were set up for the sisters, allowing them to relax and socialise with others present. The younger children were occupied with making and flying their own kites. In addition, other games and activities were provided for them, with some even making a tree house and others indulging in face painting! For the older children, a trek with Bush Tucker Ali, from Islam channel, had been organised. As they trekked through the bushes, they learnt about different survival methods and much more along the way. The views from the hills were breathtaking! For the sisters, a talk on the importance of health and hijama was delivered by an expert in this field, which everyone was able to benefit from. Lunch was provided for all the families, which was followed by congregational prayer. A henna artist had been invited to put henna on the hands of the young girls and sisters, much to their joy! On this blessed hot day, all that was missing was ice cream. However, thanks to everyone’s kind donations, an ice cream van had been arranged to come along on the day. The children excitedly chose their ice creams and thoroughly enjoyed them as you can imagine! The first helping went down so well that they were ready for seconds in no time at all! The sisters were also able to experience a relaxing walk around the hills, relieving them of some of their day-to-day stresses and worries. Overall it was a day enjoyed by all who attended, with everyone leaving with a smile on their face, alhamdulilah. The feedback we received from the families and their loved ones inside was immense. They made du’a for all those that participated in making their day possible. In future, Hhugs hopes to be able to organise similar trips like this for more families of detainees. However, this will only be possible by your continued generosity, help and support. Once again, jazakamullah khairun to everyone who donated (however big or small) and also to those who volunteered and participated. We have uploaded a video and some pictures of the trip below, so you can briefly see how successful it was by the Grace of Allah.
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What can you do as a volunteer? HOW CAN YOU HELP? We are looking for people who can help families with the following: - Housework - Cooking - Shopping - Travel: driving families to their loved ones in prisons across the country - Translation: mainly Arabic/French to English We also need people with skills in the following: - Graphic Design (i.e photoshop, fireworks etc) - Good literary skills (i.e. writing articles, producing leaflets etc) - Fundraising - Organising events Here are some of the practical things you can do. Remember every little helps: - Offer to pick children up from/to school/Mosque - Offer to give lifts to the family in/out the local area - Take the children/wife out on a day to the park/outside the local area - Keep the children/wife's involved in activities to help them keep their mind off any worry ? take them for a day out, shopping, fun day etc. - Have a BBQ party and invite the family over for dinner/the day - Do a fundraiser for HHUGS, to raise money to help the families financially - Sell items/auction and give profits to HHUGS to help the families - Pledge to sell any unwanted items [e.g. on Ebay] and give profits to HHUGS to help the families - Set up monthly donations of as little/much as you can e.g. £1, £10, £20 online on Hhugs website (download Standing Order Form, complete and return to Hhugs) - Design posters/leaflets/presentations to place in local areas/takeaways/comm. Centres/internet to raise awareness of families, how to help HHUGS, volunteering, etc - Distribute material in local area regarding HHUGS, how to help, volunteering, etc - Organise workshops in local masajids/community centres/etc to raise awareness of HHUGS/volunteers/how to help - And the list is endless???? If you think you can help us with any of the activities stated above, then please Volunteer Yourself on-line right now! Everyone individual brings their own strengths and you only do what you can Inshallah. The most important point is if everyone in the community pulls together and helps then the task becomes light InshAllah.
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HHUGS (Helping Households Under Stress) Since 9/11, over 1000 Muslims have been arrested on terrorism charges. Most have been released, a few have been charged and are currently awaiting trial, while only a handful have actually been convicted of any terrorism offenses. Many foreign nationals have been placed under 'control orders' while others have been deported back to their home countries along with their wives and children. For every arrest and detention, a home has been raided and ravaged and a family has suffered the loss of a loved one, a bread winner, a dear husband. a much loved son. These are homes where life will never be the same. For many of these families, daily tasks have become difficult, they are struggling to make ends meet and transport to visit their loved ones is infrequent. On top of this, their friends have disowned them, their Mosques have abandoned them, and their communities have shunned them. They are lonely, vulnerable, and desperately in need of help. Hhugs, Helping Households Under Great Stress, is a registered charity that was setup in September 2004 in response to the increasing number of 'anti-terror' arrests across the country. Hhugs provides practical support and advice to households devastated by the arrest of a family member under UK anti-terror legislation. OUR SERVICES Household help Emotional Support Childcare Transporting families to Prison visits Payment of school fees Media advice and support Arranging professional/specialist help and assistance
Post HHUGS PO Box 415 New Malden KT3 9AF Phone 07931 833 980 Main Email info@hhugs.org.uk
FOSIS welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry investigating Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's time at UCL Nabil Ahmed, President of FOSIS, said today ―Allegations of extremism in higher education must be understood responsibly – with independence, evidence and consultation with relevant actors in the sector and community, and the Caldicott Enquiry does that. It is pleasing to note that the findings of the independent inquiry reiterates the mainstream of opinion, including our own, that there is no evidence to suggest Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was radicalised at UCL or that conditions at UCL during that time, or subsequently, are conducive to the radicalisation of students. To suggest otherwise is not only deeply irresponsible and unfounded, but creates suspicion on campus for innocent Muslim students and their Islamic Societies; and where opportunist commentators have attempted to demonise them, this evidence-based report strongly dismisses their claims. He further added, ―Radicalisation anywhere must be challenged strongly – but through engagement, evidence and the support of local communities, not with sensationalism and brashness. The same approach must be adopted when addressing the issue of freedom of expression on campus, highlighted in the report as a matter of further consideration and a discussion that we welcome." He ended, "Muslim students and Islamic societies continue to enrich campus life, engage with other student societies and positively contribute to the discourses and debates taking place at university. They have done so despite enduring much adversity over recent years, and they have faced these challenges with courage and perseverance; none more so than at UCL where the Islamic Society and Muslim students should be highlighted for their fantastic work on campus and the positive role they continue to play."
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AlQuranclasses provides you opportunity to learn the Holy Quran (Koran) online in North America. At AlQuranclasses we intend to boys, girls and women education in religion, who face difficulty in reaching to mosques or Islamic centers regularly. We provide Quran learning classes at home by our online Quran tutors working at their level best. With the help of Allah & our hard working Holy Quran tutors you can become one of the Best Quran Reciter. Learn to read Quran online and understand Quran with meaning today. The objective is to facilitate every Muslim girl and woman of all ages to learn Quran online from qualified online Quran teachers, as it is obligatory for every Muslim to learn the word of Allah and. Allah guides through His words to the straight path.
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Title
Trials Towards Belief Tafsir of Surah an-Naml
About
The British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) presents its Monthly Quran Seminars A one-day intensive course Surah an-Naml reminds the believers of the good tidings of faith in Allah’s book and makes the unbelievers aware of the Hereafter through the realities of the universe. This Surah consists of two main discourses: the first is directed to those who accept the Qur’an as it presents the realities of the universe and the hereafter. Such people can benefit from the guidance of the Quran and become worthy of the promises made in it. The second discourse is directed to those who disbelieve in the Hereafter. On the outset attention is drawn to the universe in order to question them about the glaring realities. Four stories from the past have been retold in order to understand their trails and tribulations in their struggle towards belief, which are: The Story of Musa (as) and Pharaoh The People of Thamud The People of Lot (as) The Story of Sulayman (as) and Queen of Sheba (it is the only time this story is related in the Qur’an) The greatest hindrance for mankind in following His Book, is the denial of the Hereafter. This Surah seeks to remind the believers to the follow up their belief with obedience and submission in their practical lives. “Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of understanding.” [12: 111]
Instructors
Shaykh Fahimul Anam Shaykh Fahimul Anam has a Bachelors degree in Business Studies and Marketing from London, and a Diploma in Arabic Language and subsequently a Bachelors degree in Usul-Ad-Din and Usul-al Fiqh from the Institut Européen des Sciences Humaines, France. Shaykh Fahim s a young scholar of Islamic Shari’ah who has been teaching, Aqidah, Fiqh, Usul-al Fiqh, Family Life, Tajwid and other Islamic Sciences in UK in various courses over the last 5 years. He is currently working for Muslim Mediation Service and HM Prison Service as an Imam and is the Director of Beacon Institute. He also delivers talks on various Islamic issues at university campuses, mosques and Islamic centres.
Dates
Saturday 6th November, 2010
Time
9.00am – 6.30pm
Venue
Francis Bancroft Building, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS [nearest tube station: Mile End station]
Online bookings ONLY
An email confirmation of your payment shall be emailed to you directly by Paypal. Please bring a printed copy of your payment transaction on the day of registration. Tickets will not be sent out by post.
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FORTY HADITH TO GROW WITH Shaykh Abdallah Adhami 29th Oct -1st Nov 2010 : QMW London This is the much awaited second session of the highly acclaimed course Forty Hadith to Grow With. We invite you to an exclusive not to be missed opportunity to be enlightened, energised and motivated by the scholarly mastery and eloquence of Shaykh Abdallah Adhami. A special collection of hadith-based guidance that people need to orient themselves in life, to give them a sense of mission and creative purpose, along with a sense of civic duty and global citizenship. An enriching course relevant for both students and educators, professionals and people in the third sector, parents and their children, Muslims and their neighbours. The wonder of hadith-based guidance is precisely that it elucidates, or is the most eloquent practical commentary, upon—as well the very methodological seed for—the ethos of the law (shariah). Teacher: Shaykh Abdallah Adhami Shaykh Abdallah Adhami was born in Georgetown, Washington, DC, of the noble lineage of the family of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. He began his studies of shari’ah at the age of eight, and heard his first scholarly narrative in 1975. He earned scholarly licenses from many eminent scholars from Damascus, Egypt, and Morocco. As a certified narrator of hadith, he is honored with the highest doctoral credential in the interdisciplinary legal canon. Shaykh Abdallah also holds a degree in architecture from Pratt in New York City, and has seven years of international corporate experience in the area of organizational development and executive training. Shaykh Abdallah Adhami has been serving the needs of the Muslim community in North America for over twenty years, and is a creative and legal consultant to corporate and creative professionals in the public and private sector around the world. His post-doctoral works center on exploring the legal, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of the linguistic implications of shari’ah texts. His works also strive to relate the eternal relevance of the essence of shari’ah laws as a vehicle to enhance modern lived experience. He is the founder and chairman of SAKEENAH. The first course experienced a significant level of demand. We highly recommend early booking to avoid disappointment. Limited places. Early bird discount: Book before 18th October Date and Time Friday 29th Oct - 6.30PM-9:30PM Saturday 30th Oct | Sunday 31th Oct - 3 PM- 9PM Monday 1st November - 6.30PM-9:30PM Early bird discount : Book before 18th October Standard - £65 / Student: £50. After 18th October : Standard: £75 / Student: £60 Refreshments included. Venue: The Skeel Lecture Theatre, Queen Mary University, Mile End London E14NS Register: www.angelwingmedia.net Info admin@angelwingmedia.net 07985 399949 07956 907382
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London to Brighton Bike Ride Fundraiser: Adrian Alamsjah My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/London2Brighton-Cycle UPDATE:London2Brighton:MISSION COMPLETE We all completed the journey in a little under 10 hours without no major problems or injuries. Should take note that we did very little training for this event and many of us havent ridden a bicycle for years so we as a group should be proud of completing this task so congratulations to everyone! The day as a whole was amazing and the weather was goodl but I think we were all suprised how difficult it was at the hardest of times and we all suffered especially on the uphills!Many of us play football, go to the gym and have trekked up to Base Camp of Mount Everest yet we can all say that this was the most challenging and intense experinece we have been through. We did have to combat a broken chain and a replacement bike, a few cramps and also getting lost(note we did an extra 10 miles due to this) but despite this we stuck to our task knowing that so many of you have donated and supported us throughout this experience. A large Thanks must go out to our car support from Irshad Patel and Arif Delawala who guided us and encouraged us for half of the journey without them in all honesty we might not have completed our journey! We managed to take some pictures of the trip so please take a look! We are still collecting money for the next few weeks so please please keep donating! Our raised target has once again been reached so again Thanks so much for all the donatiions! Its because of this that we have decided to set a new target of ÂŁ4500 so please help us achieve this target.
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Website: http://www.ubtrust.co.uk/ Mission: In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. May the Peace & Blessings of Allah be upon you all, UBTrust is a charitable organisation providing educational support for Muslim students across the UK. Founded by UCL Graduates, UBTrust aims to raise the number of educated Muslims in the UK. In particular we aim to provide specific opportunities for education in Sharia sciences. We plan to do this by: - Providing tuition for GCSE and A level students across London - Help students write personal statements for University applications - Providing current university students with career advice and career opportunities - Funding Muslim Students of Knowledge to give lectures to University Students - Establishing scholarships for the study of Islamic Sciences in the UK Please help us in our aims by donating financially as well as getting involved in our good works. Together, we can improve the education of British Muslims, insh'Allah. Sign up now by joining the mailing list for more details! How you can Help? There are a number of ways you can join in with the work of UBT. We have various programmes up and running and the type of help you can provide ranges from: - spending a few hours helping students draft their university applications - Mentor students to gain university admission and career advice - Financial aid for student sponsorship or student tuition All our members can benefit from our extensive network of professionals across the UK and invites to exclusive social dinners, Islamic events and talks. Please contact us for further details on how to get involved Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ubtrust
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Az–Zaytoon Institute In association With Mehria School presents: Shaykh Walead Muhammad from the USA. He will be giving a special lecture on the aphorisms from the famous book of Ibn Ata’illah al Iskidari Al Hikam (The book of Wisdom). on Sunday 31st of October 2010 ...From 6pm -9pm @ Jamia Islamia Ghousia, 23 Westbourne Road (Dars) Luton LU4 8JD Everyone is welcome, Brothers and Sisters. A bit about the Shaykh: Walead Mohammed Mosaad was born in New York City in 1972 and grew up in New York and central New Jersey. In the summer of 1997, he departed for the Middle East to study Arabic and Islamic sciences. After studying some of the Arabic sciences with a scholar from Dar Al-'Ulum in Cairo, he enrolled in Mahad Al-Fatah in Damascus. Shaykh Walead then completed a degree in Arabic Language and Literature from Al-Azhar University in Cairo. He has also studied the Islamic sciences, including Qur’anic exegesis, marriage and divorce law, law of transactions, hadith methodology and commentary, juristic methodology, and spiritual sciences with notable scholars such as Shaykh Bakri AlTarabishi a Qur’anic scholar with the highest Qur’an ijaza in the world, Ustadh Ali Hamidullah, one of the foremost Arabic grammarians , Shaykh Kurayyim Rajih, the grand shaykh of Qur’an reciters in Damascus, Shaykh Ahmad Taha Rayyan, the foremost Maliki Shaykh in al-Azhar, and Shaykh Ali Jumua, the grand mufti of Egypt. Additionally, he has been given written authorization, or ijaza, from the current Grand Mufti of Egypt, Shaykh Ali Jumua to transmit and teach the sacred sciences. He also received written authorization to teach Qur’anic recitation with the highest chain of authorization to the Prophet (SalAllahu wa alayhi wa salam), from Shaykh Bakri al-Tarabishi of Damascus.
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Update £1MILLION WORTH OF AID FOR PAKISTAN FLOOD VICTIMS...ALL THIS WITH YOUR SUPPORT, INCLUDING THE CHARITY CLOTHES COLLECTION HELD IN SEPTEMBER
Aid worth £1million is sent out to the Victims of the deadly floods in Pakistan. Thank you.
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NASHEEDS PAGE
Page 43 Dawud Ali Wharnsby What Did I Do Today
Oh the moon has come The day is done The night has covered up the sun. I have stood so often before you to pray But I wonder Allah, tell me, what did I do today? Did I remember the words of AlFatiha? Did I take time to thank you for all that I have? Did I call on you to guide my way? Tell me, what did I do today? I has whispered to you As I made ruku Subhana Rabiy'yal adheem. But was my faith Bright or grey? Oh Allah, tell me, what did I do today? Did I smile at my brother? Was I kind to my mother? Did I teach another something that I know Or did my love of this world lead me astray? Tell me, what did I do today? Sami Allah hu liman hamida
Rabanna lakal hamd. Sami Allah hu liman hamida Rabanna lakal hamd. La illaha il Allah. La illaha il Allah. Though I've bowed to you with my face in the dust, subhana raby'yal a'la Did I turn to you And did I obey? Oh Allah, tell me, what did I do today? Did I use my time? Did I use my mind? If I search my heart what will I find? The light of your guidance is a glimmering ray, Tell me, what did I do toady? Oh Allah, tell me, what did I do today?
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 Zareef Kahloon & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 343 High Street North Manor Park London E12 6PQ 020 8548 4095
CAR REPAIRS 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 07904119954
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
FURNITURE Al Mirage Furniture 252 High St North Manor Park E12 6SB 02084700099
FASHION Meena Bazaar 341 High St North, E12 6PQ Ready made garments 02084722595 Uzma Creations 145 Green Street, E7 8JE UP TO 50% OFF 02084721313
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KITCHENS Net Kitchens Direct 87 Wood Street London E17 3JX 020 8521 2171
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Islamic Counselling Marriage Mediation Service for Muslims Women 07909941179
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 07515789068
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BEAUTY Maira Hair & Beauty Salon 341-343 High St North London E12 6TN 02084722595
Football Club Years 1,2,3,5 07539647837
TUITION KiPP2 Tuition Centre 56-62 Church Road, E12 6AF 07886020071
XLR8 Tuition Home tuition by qualified teachers CRB Checked Strictly 1-2-1 07949641815
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TRAVEL Your Travel Shop 197 Cranbrook Road, IG1 4TA www.travelshop.com 02085547070
FINANCE SA FINANCIAL SERVICE 197 Green Street, E7 8LL Mahmood Akhtar 02084714444
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HMC was born essentially out of one concern and one concern only; to be able to provide assurance that we are eating genuine Halal, not just “because it says Halal… it must be Halal!" HMC is the product of a particular, prolonged situation – a situation of deceit and treachery. Muslims are being betrayed by individuals & corporations whose only concern is making fast, easy money. Using 'blessed blades', pre recorded Bismillah, captive bolts, electrified water and even pork proteins; the hard-earned Halal cash of many is being used to buy Haram. HMC has therefore, shouldered the enormous responsibility of discharging an obligatory duty on behalf of you, the community at large. Help HMC to Help You! Barkat & Sons Halal Meat 645 Romford Road Manor Park, E12 5AD Tel: 020 8911 8509 A M & Sons 84-88 Belgrave Road Ilford, IG1 3AL Tel: 020 8554 4030 A M & Sons (2) 397 Green Street Upton Park, E13 9AU Tel: 020 8472 7267 Amaan Halal Butchers 42 Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9LN Tel: 020 8470 1514 Bismillah Fresh Halal Meat & Poultry 70 Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9LN Tel: 020 8548 0992 Mob: 07932 836 696 Bismillah Halal Meat 370 Ilford Lane Ilford, IG1 2LZ Tel: 020 8478 9900 Budget Fair Cash & Carry 51 - 53 Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9PA Tel: 020 8552 2888
Butt Halal Meat 209 Ilford Lane Ilford, IG1 2RU Tel: 020 8220 7775 Hamza Halal Butchers 115 Altmore Avenue East Ham, E6 2BX Tel: 020 8471 2325 Iman Halal Meat 319 Green Street Plaistow, E13 9AR Tel: 020 8472 3308 Kashmir Halal Meat & Foodstore 120 - 122 Katherine Road East Ham, E6 1ER Tel: 020 8472 8669 Khan Halal Meat 103 Burges Road East Ham, E6 2BL Tel: 020 8552 7175 Lala's Quality Halal Meat & Poultry 89 Belgrave Road Ilford, IG1 3AL Tel: 02000 114 055
Noori Halal Butchers 328 High Street North Manor Park, E12 6PH Tel: 020 8472 1667 Quality Halal Meat 126 Barking Road East Ham, E6 3BD Tel: 020 8552 1122 Stratford Mini Market 48 Romford Road Stratford, E15 4BZ Tel: 020 8534 7281 Sunnah 457 Romford Rd Forest Gate, E7 8AB Tel: 020 8555 1441 Taqwa Fresh Quality Halal Meat 123 Green Street Forest Gate, E7 8JF Tel: 020 8552 2036 TSB Convenience Store 428 Katherine Road Forest Gate, E7 8NP Tel: 020 8586 6999 Unique Cash & Carry 418 Katherine Road Forest Gate, E7 8NP Tel: 020 8472 5705
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Abu Bakar 47 Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9PA Tel: 020 8470 2300 Ahmed's Perfect Fried Chicken 61 Vicarage Lane Stratford, E15 4HG Tel: 020 8522 4377 AJ's Chicken & Pizza 221 Ley Street Ilford, IG1 4BL Tel: 020 8553 1125 A'la Pizza 28 Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9LN Tel: 020 8586 6688 Aladdin BBQ & Grill 121 Ley Street Ilford, IG1 4BH Tel: 020 8553 3357 Al-Farooq Kebabish 435 Barking Road, East Ham, E6 2JX Tel: 020 8472 0917 Al-Farooq Kebabish 84 Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9LW Tel: 020 8472 3049 Al-Farooq Kebabish 395 Green Street Upton Park, E13 9AU Tel: 020 8471 1452 Al-Firdous Restaurant & Takeaway 187 Plashet Road Forest Gate, E13 0QZ Tel: 020 8503 5340 Bar B Q Base 832 Romford Road, Manor Park, E12 5JG Tel: 020 8514 2989 Chicken 2 Go 418 High Street North Manor Park, E12 6RH Tel: 020 8475 0003 Dixy Chicken 282 Barking Road East Ham, E6 3BA Tel: 020 8471 0900
Dixy Chicken 198 High Street North East Ham, E6 2JA Tel: Dixy Fried Chicken 372 High Street North Manor Park, E12 6PH Tel: 020 8548 1336 Euro Fried Chicken & Pizza 90 Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9LW Tel: 020 8471 4488 Griller (6) 649 High Road Seven Kings, IG3 8RA Tel: 020 8590 6400 GrillFellas 88 Katherine Road East Ham, E6 1EN Tel: 020 8471 9454 Hyderabadi Spice 309 High Street North Manor Park, E12 6SL Tel: 020 8472 0255 Jumbo's 66 Plashet Road Upton Park, E13 0RQ Tel: 020 8472 7637 Jungle Braai Barbeque 115 Wood Street Walthamstow, E17 3LL Tel: 07886 184442 Khana Khazana Restaurant 249 Green Street Forest Gate, E7 8LJ Tel: 020 8503 4200 Lahore Xpress 99 Green Street Forest Gate, E7 8JF Tel: 020 8471 3353 Madina Kebabish 85a Upton Lane Forest Gate, E7 9PB Tel: 020 8586 7027 Mai'da Indian Eatery 148-150 Bethnal Green Rd London, E2 6DG Tel: 020 7739 2645
@ Manish 23 Queens Market Upton Park, E13 9BA Tel: 020 8472 2441 Noor Fried Chicken 284 Barking Road East Ham, E6 3BA Tel: 020 8472 5555 Pandoo's Family Restaurant 112 Cranbrook Road Ilford, IG1 4LZ Tel: 020 8518 6677 Pizza Pan 16 Terrace Road Plaistow, E13 0PB Tel: 020 8548 1144 Salt & Pepper Lahori Cuisine 704 Romford Road Manor Park, E12 5AJ Tel: 020 8514 3145 Sheikh's Restaurant 89 Green Street Forest Gate, E7 8JF Tel: 020 8471 3366 Shiowari 229-231 Cranbrook Road Ilford, IG1 4TD Tel: 020 8554 2022 Signature Hyderabad 107 Green Street Forest Gate, E7 8JF Tel: 020 8552 2646 Tandoori Nites 235 East India Dock Road Poplar, E14 0EG Tel: 020 7531 4331 Taste Of India 340 High Street North Manor Park, E12 6PH Tel: 020 8471 2122 The Grill Restaurant 392 High Street North Manor Park, E12 6RH Tel: 020 8470 0093 Zu's Sizzlers 83 Green Street Upton Park, E7 8JF Tel: 020 8471 1212
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APSA and 5 Pillars Golf Society Flood Fund Raiser by Zulfi (Mon 18th Oct 2010 22:13) APSA Chairman and friends from the 5 Pillars Golf Society worked together to bring about the first of many a charity tournament in the local area. A stableford handicap competition was played in the true spirit of the game with lots of fun and a nice meal to finish the night off courtesy of the excellent chefs at Woolston Manor Golf Club. The clubs head Pro Bradley Preston showed the kindness and good will of Woolston Manor GC and waived all green fees to increase the revenue raised for charity. We are indebted to the clubs kindness and cannot thank them enough. The money will be presented to the Ummah Welfare Trust to pass on to the needy in Pakistan. A very successful competition where 20+ players from the local area took part and helped to raise £440. Generosity from and thanks to the following : Arif Master - Donating the First Prize of Crystal Goblets PC Foods Ltd - Sponsored the Par 3 Trophies. Longest Drive - sponsored by a private donator. As it happened, Mohammed Seedat was on course to win, but fell short on the last few holes. Jilu Manaan also came in with 1 over after 9 holes but the wheels came off at the turn, however he still managed a 2nd place finish. Zahid Akbar was unstoppable as he weighed in with 3 crucial birdies and two very long putts which he holed to give him the championship. A mixture of players picked up these accolades which made it a winning day for all. Mark Lancaster, Jilu Manan, Shabbir Khan, Zahid Akbar, Mohammed Seedat, Malik Mohammed. Par 3 nearest to the pin winners Malik Mohammed – hole 7 Jilu Manan – hole 10 Jamal Rahman - Hole 14 Mark Lancaster – Hole 17 Longest drive - Shabbir Khan 3rd Place – Mohammed Seedat 2nd Place – Jilu Manan Winner – Zahid Akbar – Stormed through the course hitting a fantastic 5 over to win the Competition Chairman Zulfi Ali It was a tough event to organise, having only experience of football Competitions but I'm very pleased with the outcome and enjoyed working with the people who supported it. (Bradley Preston, Peter, Shaheen Tahir, Imran Ali, Ashraf Loonat and Arif Master, Shabbir Khan (PC Foods). It’s the start of good things to come and the excitement and buzz from all the participants was refreshing to see. I can't thank Woolston Manor enough for all their help and of course the fantastic service of Peter and Bradley at the club. We’re also holding an over 35’s 6 a side football competition to be held on the 12th of November and I hope it will be equally successful."
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Sports Page A thrilling cup tie at the Terence Macmillan stadium, which saw six goals, three sending offs, extra time and a penalty shoot-out as the home side went through to the next round of the Essex Cup. The drama started as early as the 4th minute when APSA’s Barry Simmons drilled a pile driver from fully 25 yards out which beat Basildon’s veteran keeper, Dean Neil all ends up to put the home side one up. APSA then enjoyed the majority of the possession without putting Neil to the test again, so it was a surprise when in the 26th minute the visitors levelled. A lack of concentration, from a free kick, by the home defence saw Adaboloya latch on to the ball and score for Basildon. Up to that point APSA had looked solid at the back despite the absence of Tim Cole and the injured John Hind, which saw regular centre forward Dave Lee partnering Daniel Callaway in the centre of the defence. The visitors had been left to just pumping long balls into the box, which Brown in the APSA goal dealt with ease. The equaliser bought the visitors more into the game but they too, like the home side, failed to create any clear cut chances. The second half began the same way as
Page 48 LONDON APSA FC...3 BASILDON UNITED FC...3 a.e.t London APSA FC win 3-1 on penalties the first, but this time APSA took just two minutes to re-capture the lead, when a high looping corner from Captain John Langton caught Neil out of position and had the keeper punching air as the ball looped over his head and behind the goal line. APSA should have killed the game there and then, but despite again dominating most of the ball possession, they just could not break the visitors down. Young Reece Morgan broke through in the 52nd minute but instead of shooting he passed to new boy Matthew Selaco, which allowed the defenders to close in and the chance went nowhere. Manager John Higley strengthend his attack further by introducing Anthony Chuck, in place of the tiring Simone – also making his home debut on the night. But the goal spurred the away team, as suddenly they found an extra gear and came hard at APSA. Brown made a great save to push a certain goal bound effort over the bar. However in the sixty seventh minute, APSA for the
second time in the match conceded a sloppy goal, when they gave away a free kick at the edge of their box. The resulting free kick was saved well by Brown but he could not hang on to the ball. Simmons and Chuck throw themselves into the 6 yard box to clear the ball, but the ball fell to Adibayolyo who scored his and his teams second of the match. The game got a bit scrappy at this stage with silly fouls and backchatting to the referee by both sides, which saw APSA’s Captain John Langton and Daniel Callaway collect un-necessary yellow cards. With so many players on yellow cards, the inevitable was sure to happen and in the 81st minute the visitors’ captain Jamie Gray was sent off after he brought down Selaco. Try as they might APSA just could not take advantage of the extra man and once again Basildon come marauding forward. Jamie Langton had to make a last gasp tackle as Adikenbolo burst through
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and then the visitors went close from a corner. Just before the 90th minute, APSA had two great chances, first Morgan and Selaco combined for Scott to hit a tame shot which Neil saved easily and then Chuck and Scott set up Seleco, whose clever flick with the last kick of the match saw the ball go inches wide. Bryant came on for Simmons in the first period of extra time, as APSA brought on some fresh legs, but soon after, the referee deemed what seems a legal sliding tackle by Callaway a foul and sent the APSA man off. Now with both teams down to ten men, the game seems to be heading for penalties. But there were more surprises to come. With just two minutes of extra time left, APSA for the third time in the match, gifted the opposition a goal, when a long clearance from the visitors, found Brown completely miss-judge the bounce of the ball and get caught in no-mans land and Bajada lobed the ball in to the empty net. Basildon’s joy was to last less then sixty second as APSA went right down to the other end from the kick of, and captain John Langton unleashed a magnificent volley from just inside the penalty box to level the match. Much to the horror of manager John Higley, his captain took his shirt off to celebrate and promptly got shown his second yellow card of the match. Nine men APSA held on for the last few seconds of the match to take the game into penalties. Steve Brown made amends for his earlier mistake, with three fantastic penalty saves, and with John Langton, Anthony Scott and Anthony Chuck converting their spot kicks APSA were through to the next round of the Essex Senior Cup
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