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Updated: 11:18, Tuesday March 20, 2007
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Forthcoming Midlands Events & Notices:
 
Swami Ramdev, the World’s Leading Exponent of Pranayam Yoga Returns to the UK
Swami Ramdev, the worlds leading exponent of Pranayam Yoga returns to the UK this summer to host another series of inspirational yoga camps across the country.

Following the amazing success of his very first visit to the UK in 2006, when he attracted over 10,000 attendees to his unique yoga camps in London, he is set to bring his popular method of teaching back to the UK and take his teachings across the UK, with events scheduled in Glasgow, London and Coventry.

Inspired by Swami Ramdev’s belief that 'good health is humanity's birth right’, the camps have been organised with the support of UK-based charity Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust with the sole aim of promoting yoga and good health in the UK.
To experience the teachings of this extraordinary man, and to start learning the intricacies of Pranayam Yoga, book your place at one of the unique and inspirational yoga camps:

Glasgow:
Date: Thursday 19th July to Tuesday 24th July 2007
Venue: Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
Times: Morning: 6am to 8:30am
Entry Passes Available: Online: www.secc.co.uk <http://www.secc.co.uk/>  or Phone: 0870 040 4000
Website: www.divyayogascotland.org.uk <http://www.divyayogascotland.org.uk/>

London:
Date: Friday 27th July to Wednesday 1st August 2007
Venue: Alexandra Palace, Great Hall
Times: Morning: 6am to 8:30am & Evening: 6pm to 8.30pm
Entry Passes Available: Phone 0208 911 4542 and usual London Ticket Outlets
PYPT UK Office: Email: yogacamplondon@pypt.org <mailto:yogacamplondon@pypt.org> , Website: www.pypt.org <http://www.pypt.org/>

Midlands (Coventry):
Date: Friday 3rd August to Wednesday 8th August 2007
Venue: RICOH Arena, Jaguar Exhibition Hall
Times: Morning: 6am to 8:30am & Evening: 6pm to 8.30pm
Entry Passes Available: Phone 0208 911 4542 and usual Midlands Ticket Outlets
PYPT UK Office: Email: yogacampmidlands@pypt.org <mailto:yogacampmidlands@pypt.org> , Website: www.pypt.org http://www.pypt.org
 

1001 INVENTIONS EXHIBITION
 
Date: Saturday 26th May 2007 - Sunday 2nd September 2007
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Thinktank at Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham, B4 7XG
 
A groundbreaking exhibition uncovering the hidden history of Muslim contributions to science and invention.
 
1001 Inventions reveals 1,000 years of the rich scientific and technological heritage of the Muslim community. The exhibition brings to life an often overlooked golden age of discovery and innovation from the 7th to the 17th centuries. The exhibition is supported by an extensive education programme plus themed events and activities for families, children and adult visitors.
 
All welcome and entrance is FREE
 
For more information visit www.thinktank.ac or call 0121 202 2222
 

ULFA AID Presents:
BEN NEVIS SPONSORED WALK 2007
 
Date: Sunday 27th May (Bank Holiday Weekend)
 
Ulfa Aid is once again proud to be organising a sponsored walk to raise money for needy children around the world. At approx 4500 ft high, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain peak in the UK.
 
If you are interested in walking to raise money for needy children, please contact us. An information pack will be sent to you which will include application forms, sponsorship forms, leaflets and guidelines about the event.
 
We will be blessed with the company of Shaykh Babikir Ahmed Babikir. Places are limited and therefore please apply early to avoid disappointment.
 
Food and accommodation will be provided.
 
For more information please contact:
Tel: 020 8459 0018
E-mail: wallk@ulfaaid.com
Registered Charity Number 1102943
 

 
RECENT UPDATES FROM JAWZIYYAH INSTITUTE
 
The following are some of the updates on the Jawziyyah Institute website:
 
Nurturing Love for Allah by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
Translated by Sidi Abu 'Aaliyah [Jawziyyah Institute]
 
There are ten causes which instill love for Allah and strengthen it.
 
Please visit us at: http://web.mac.com/jawziyyah
 

  
Islam Leicester Presents:
THE STATE OF THE UMMAH?
By Dr Kamal Haque
 
Date: Saturday 19th May 2007
Time: 6pm
Venue: Masjid at-Taqwah
1 Harewood St, Leicester, LE5 3LX
 
 
All welcome and FREE entrance.
 
For more information please e-mail: mail@IslamLeicester.com
 

 
BOOK LAUNCH AND ONE DAY COURSE ON THE CREED OF IMAM AL TAHAWI
With Shaykh Hamza Yusuf & Ustadh Yahya Rhodus (Zaytuna Institute, USA)
 
Date: Sunday, 20th May 2007
Time: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Venue: Mosque Gamkol Sharif
38 Warwick Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 4QR
 
To purchase a ticket please click here: http://tahawiyya.com/birmingham_event.htm
 
No paper tickets will be issued and bring a print out of your PayPal confirmation and present at the ticket desks.
 
For more information please: http://tahawiyya.com/

 
ISLAMIC SCIENCE AND THE MAKING OF THE EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE 
By Professor George Saliba
 
Date: Saturday 26th May 2007
Time: 3.30pm -4.30pm
Venue: Thinktank at Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG
 
Professor Saliba is the leading world expert on the history of Arabic and Islamic Science and worked as an advisor to the 1001 Inventions exhibition. He will be explaining how scientific ideas passed from the Islamic world to the European Renaissance during the 15th and 16th centuries.
 
For more information visit www.thinktank.ac or call 0121 202 2222
 

 
Islam Leicester Presents:
PROPHECIES OF THE MESSENGER?
By Brother Abu Muntasir [JIMAS]
 
Date: Saturday 26th May 2007
Time: 7pm
Venue: Masjid at-Taqwah, 1 Harewood Street, Leicester, LE5 3LX
 
 
All welcome and FREE entrance
 
For more information please e-mail: mail@IslamLeicester.com
 

 
UKIM LADIES CONVENTION 
 
Date: Friday 8th June 2007 - Sunday 10th June 2007
Venue: Markfield Conference Centre
Ratby Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9SY
 
The UK Islamic Mission is a national organisation, with over
40 branches and Islamic Centres. Working across the United Kingdom.
 
Description: For more details, please visit UKIM website as below:
 

 
The Markfield Institute of Higher Education presents:
WHOSE RIGHTS? HUMAN RIGHTS, THE SINGLE EQUALITIES COMMISSION AND MUSLIMS IN BRITAIN
By Mohammed Abdul Aziz & Asif Afridi
 
Date: Wednesday 11 July 2007
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Markfield Institute of Higher Education
Rathby Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9SY
For more information please contact:
Tel: 01530 244 922 (ext. 281)

VOLUNTEER TO TEACH TODDLERS ARABIC (Birmingham)
 
We are looking for a sister of Arab origin and preferably, but not necessarily, someone with experience with toddlers. The children are 2-4 years old and of non-Arab origin. We would like to teach them the language of the Quran, through play and fun. The toddler group will run in the Balsall Heath area, once a week for an hour and a half. The sister will be given a lot of additional support.
 
Please call 07872 614 696 if you know anyone suitable.
 

 
SAKEENA WOMEN'S PROJECT (Birmingham)
 
A lot of women are suffering in silence who affected by drug misusing partners, family members or friends. This is especially the case amongst the minority ethnic communities. Right Start Foundation International, a charity based in Birmingham, has launched an initiative called Sakeena Womens Project. It offers women from the minority ethnic communities free drug awareness workshops, counselling, support and advice in a culturally sensitive manner. If anyone is interested or knows of sisters or aunties who are suffering please get in touch with Right Start and ask for Neelam.
 
For more information contact:
Tel: 0121 633 4140 / 0121 631 1679
E-mail: nfida@rightstart.org.uk
Address: Right Start Foundation, 5 Bishopsgate Street, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1ET
 

GIVING A VOICE TO MUSLIM CONSUMERS - YOUR CHANCE TO BE HEARD!
SHORT ONLINE OPINION SURVEY ON PRODUCTS, BRANDS, ADVERTISING & THE MEDIA
 
Muslims make up a very significant minority of the UK population and yet are often overlooked as a consumer group by major brand owners and advertisers. We want to change that! We are conducting a study on behalf of a major global marketing & advertising services agency. The study is about the importance and influence of Muslims as a consumer group.
We are interested in Muslim consumers’ attitudes and opinions to brands, advertising and the media. It will take you no longer than 5 minutes to complete the survey and your contribution will form part of a finished report designed to encourage brand owners and advertisers to be more aware of and more responsive to the needs and wants of ordinary Muslim consumers.
 
To take part please go to the survey: http://consumerlink.com/muslimconsumersurvey1
 
Please help us give Muslims a voice in the Boardrooms of the businesses whose products and brands we buy and use every day.

REGULAR EVENTS
 
AMANAH CHILDREN'S CENTRE - STAY & PLAY GROUP (Birmingham)
 
Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 1-3pm, Wednesday, 9.45 - 11.45am
Venue: Muath Welfare Trust
The Bordesley Centre, Stratford Road, Camp Hill, Birmingham, B11 1AR
 
For parents and children under 5 years old. Activities include arts
and crafts, story sessions, and games. Refreshments provided at 50p
per session. The play group runs during term time only.
 
For further information please contact: Mehjabeen on 0121 753 7780.

BADMINTON & FOOTBALL FOR SISTERS (BIRMINGHAM B11)
 
Time:
BADMINTON: Every Saturday 10.00am - 11.00am
INDOOR FOOTBALL: Every Saturday 11.00am – 12.00 noon
Venue: Amanah (Bordesley) Centre,
Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1AR.
 
For fun, fitness and socialising. For all abilities.
No men, No cameras, No windows (Sisters are given the key to the entire hall).
Come with a friend or by yourself. You will be made to feel welcome. 1st session is free!
 
For more information please contact SHAHINA:
Tel: 07758 987 979 (sisters only)
E-mail: info@sistersgames.com
 

 
7-A-SIDE SOCIAL FOOTBALL IN SMALL HEATH (Birmingham)
 
Time: Every Monday, Either 7.00pm – 9.00pm or 8.00pm – 10.00pm
(Please see website)
Venue: Small Heath Leisure Centre,
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9RX
Cost: £3.50 (first game is free)
 
A friendly game of football on Astroturf pitch for men of all abilities.
 
Contact: For further details please contact Amin on 07877 066 072 or just put your name in the Guestbook on our website and come down and play!
Email: amin77_99@yahoo.com
Website: www.sevenaside.co.uk
 

 
My Child's Education Presents:
TUITION FOR GIRLS BY FEMALE TUTORS (a not-for-profit tuition class)
 
Sunday morning Classes during term-time for Girls only 9:30am - 12:15pm
Venue: Days Hotel, (opposite Small Heath Railway Station)
Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B11 2PN
 
Particularly suitable for muslim girls who would like tuition in a female-only environment but cannot find any such class in Birmingham (hence the origin of this class)
 
Run by High Quality Female Tutors only
Subjects: English, Maths, Science, German, 11+
Levels: Key Stage 2, 3, 4, SATS, GCSEs
 
For Further Information:
Tel: 0121 271 2930 / 07877 066072
Email: info@mychildseducation.co.uk
 

 
ADULT QURAN CLASSES IN BIRMINGHAM
 
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday.
Times: 11am-1pm
Teacher: Sidi Riadh
Venue: The Amina Trust - The Zawiyya
1 Jenkins St, off-Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0QH
 
This weekend Quran class is for adults wishing to recite with full
tajweed or those who would like help in trying to memorise some of the Quran.
 
For information please call: 07946 516 721

 
ARABIC FOR WOMEN ONLY
 
Date: Every Thursday - 6-8pm
Venue: The Amina Trust - The Zawiyya
1 Jenkins St, off-Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0QH
 
For information please call: 07980 957 709

THE WEEKLY DUROOS
by Mufti Muhammad Sajjad
 
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 7.45pm, after Isha Salaat
Venue: Masjid Jamia Ibn Masood
Evelyn Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midland, B11.
 
These weekly talks will cover a variety of topics including, the harms of Backbiting, the Importance of Salah and The requisites of Taqwa.There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to Mufti Sajaad at the end of the lecture. Please note these Duroos will not be taking place at As-Suffa Institute but at Masjid Jamia Ibn Masood.
 
Brothers only event.
 
For more information visit www.as-suffa.org

NEW ARABIC LANGUAGE COURSES IN BIRMINGHAM
Taught by: Sidi Muhammad Ali*
 
Date & Time: Every Sunday, 12.00 Noon – 2.00pm
Venue: Zawiyya
Jenkins Street, Off-Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham.
 
This course begins on Sunday 11th March 2007. The class shall be taught
from the MedinaUniversity Arabic books.
 
*Sidi Muhammad Ali was born and raised in Brazil to a Roman Catholic family. At a young age he embraced Islam and travelled to Saudi Arabic to study at Medina University. Where amongst his other teachers he also studied with the author of the book that shall be taught. (Medina University Arabic book).
Sidi Muhammad Ali later embarked on a journey to study throughout the Muslim world, including Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, etc. He spent two years in NWFP, Pakistan, where he memorized the Quran. He also holds a degree in Arabic language from SOAS University, London.
 
For more information please call 07980 957 709
 

 
DIVORCED OR GOING THROUGH DIVORCE? - THERE IS HOPE
 
Are you divorced or going through divorce? Would you like to talk to someone, or perhaps you have something to say and would like to share it with other Muslims in the same boat? The HOPE support group offers support to Muslims going through this test. You can visit our website at www.my-hope.org.uk for more information.
 

 
INTERPAL REQUIRE VOLUNTEERS
 
Interpal is a British Charity that has become synonymous with the humanitarian catastrophe engulfing Palestinians. Interpal's efficiency and operational transparency have gained the trust of the Muslim community in Britain and overseas, as well as supporters within the wider community. We are now looking for volunteers across all locations to help out with events and live appeals for the Palestinian cause. If you are interested and would like to get involved, please drop us an e-mail at volunteers@interpal.org

STUDY OF AL-QUDOORI: A WEEKEND HANAFI FIQH COURSE
Taught by: Shaykh Muhammad Saqib Iqbal
 
Date: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Kanz ul Huda
108 Newton Rd, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11
 
Kanz ul Huda (Birmingham) brings to you a unique opportunity to study
al- Qudoori. This famous classical Hanafi fiqh text, taught worldwide for centuries, is considered as an essential component in the understanding of Hanafi fiqh.
 
Through this course students will learn the essentials of adherence to the illuminating example of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) in acts of worship and conduct according to the Hanafi School of jurisprudence.
 
This course is open to both brothers and sisters as it will be taught in a segregated environment. As no prior knowledge is expected from students individuals of all levels may benefit from this.
 
For further information and enrolment contact: 07849 935023
 

 
REGULAR ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES IN BIRMINGHAM
By: Muhammad Asrar Rashid Ahmad
 
Date: Every Friday
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: Rehmania Masjid
Charles Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10
Activity: Fiqh: Nur-il-adar and a book on Akhlaq followed by Q & A
 
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 5.00pm
Venue: Faizul Quran Jamia Mosque
Lozells Road, Lozells, Birmingham
Activity: Al Quduri is taught followed by commentary on verses of Al-Quran with Q & A
 
Date: Every Sunday
Time: After Salat-Ul-Zuhr
Venue: Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust
17-21 Ombersley Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8UR.
Activity: A commentary of Qadi Iyad's Ash Shifa is taught.
 

 
Green Light Sisters Presents:
SISTERS' MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES
Trainer: Sister Farzana Ahmed
 
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Jinnah Hall, High Street, Dudley.
(Opposite Netto’s on Dudley High Street)
Fee: £1.50 per lesson
Changing facilities provided
All sisters welcome
 
For more information email: greenlightsisters@yahoo.co.uk
 

 
WEEKLY IMAM AN-NAWAWI 40TH HADITH COURSE IN NOTTINGHAM
By: Dr Musharaf Hussain Al-Azhari [Karimia Institute]*
 
Date: Every Sundays
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: 512 Berridge Road West, Bobbersmill, Nottingham, NG7 5JU.
 
This collection of forty hadith by one of the most famous Islamic scholars & compiler of hadith, Imam An-Nawawi, is generally regarded as the most popular anthology and the best introduction to the study of the Prophet’s sayings, which, together with the Qur’an, contain the essential teachings of Islam. The book is known as "An-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths".
 
This weekly course whereby students will be expected to memorise the hadiths but also each hadith will be explained in the context in today's modern day society so that one can not only reflect on the words but implement them in their daily lives.
 
*Dr Musharraf Hussain is the director of the Karimia institute in Nottingham and an adviser to the Muslim Council of Britain. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by StaffordshireUniversity in 2005. He is also one of the presidents of the Christian Muslim forum. Born in 1958 he came to Britain from Pakistan in 1966. After completing his first degree at AstonUniversity, he went on to gain a doctorate in science from the same institution in 1985. He worked on in research until 1990 when he decided to further his religious knowledge, first in Pakistan and then at Al-AzharUniversity in Egypt. Upon his return to the UK, Dr Musharraf helped to establish a Muslim boarding school for boys in Retford and became a founding member of Muslim Hands, one of the largest Muslim charities in the UK. In 1997 Dr Musharraf was appointed director of the Karimia institute in Notttingham where he instituted a number of communities, educational and interfaith programs. Presently Karimia runs some 20 projects and is a premier Muslim organisation in UK. He has written some 10 books about traditional Islamic teachings to help Muslims practice their religion as well as over a 100 articles. He is a familiar voice on BBC radio Nottingham’s thought of the day.
 
ALL WELCOME and FREE entrance
 
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0115 841 5806
E-mail: info@karimia.com
 

 
Nottinghams New Muslims Presents:
DEFENCE CLASSES FOR SISTERS
 
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hyson Green Community Centre
37A Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, Nottingham NG7 6EE
Fee: Each session is £3 per person.
 
For more information please contact: najmahamid@hotmail.com
 

 
Nottinghams New Muslims Presents:
QUR'ANIC ARABIC WITH FOCUS ON SURAH YA SIN
Taught by: Brother Abu Sulayman Shah
 
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Fatima Room - Bobbersmill Community Centre
512-514 Berridge Road West, Bobbersmill, Nottingham
 
Classical Arabic taught by Brother Abu Sulayman Shah (BA Arabic, SOAS), based on the Arabic Course for English-Speaking Students as taught at Madinah Islamic University. Handouts will be provided but it is highly recommended that students acquire a copy of the set (3 books for £16.50) from Mizan Books or any other Islamic bookshop.
 
The fee is £35 for the first ten sessions, which will be twenty hours in total. Students are requested to pay in full at the start of the course.
 
ALL WELCOME
 
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0115 841 5806
E-mail: yasrab@muslimhands.org
 

 
YOUNG MUSLIMS BIRMINGHAM STUDY CIRCLES
 
Date: Every Friday's
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Location: Sparkhill Social and Cultural Centre
641 Stratford Rd, Sparkhill, Birmingham
(between Sparkhill Library and Swimming Baths)
 
In order to become active citizens, our events provide a unique opportunity for Young Muslims to explore the meaning of Islam in a British context. We aim to provide a positive learning environment and increase participation of Young Muslims in their respective local communities.
  • Sports and Martial arts
  • Seerah and Lives of the Prophets
  • Presentations from Muslim Professionals
ALL WELCOME and FREE entrance
 
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07879 68 58 68
Email: birmingham@ymuk.net
 

 
ARABIC FOR ADULTS COURSE IN SPARKHILL (Birmingham)
 
Time: Saturdays & Mondays, 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Conference Rooms 1 and 2 - Bordesley Centre
Stratford Road, Camp Hill, Birmingham, B11 1AR
 
We shall be covering Levels 1 to 12 through a highly structured syllabus. Our syllabus is one of the best available for teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (www.arabicforall.net). There will be reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar. An initial placement test will be given to allocate you to the right level. A certificate is awarded for each level achieved. All classes will be delivered by native speakers and qualified teachers. There will also be Internet support through a special secure website. All are welcome.
 
For more information please contact:
Tel: 0121 772 6583 / 07877 726 182
E-mail: mail@arabic4adults.org.uk
 

 
ULFAH ARTS TALENT CLUB (Birmingham)
 
Time: Every Saturday, 10.00pm – 12.00pm
Venue: Al-Hijrah School, Birmingham
 
Ulfah Arts has a female talent club for sisters wanting to develop either research, writing or performing skills so as to put together performances to perform in public to female only audiences. We already have bookings for the talent club to perform at various events.
 
For more details please contact Sister Naz:
Tel: 07811 377 634 / 07861 385 147
Tel: 0121 446 4460
E-mail: info@ulfaharts.co.uk
 

 
SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR SISTERS (Birmingham)
 
Times: Saturdays, 10.30am - 11.30am & Sundays, 9.30am - 10.30am
Venue: Amanah Bordesley Centre
Stratford Road, Camp Hill, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 1AR
 
For fun, fitness, socialising and for all abilities. Come with your friends or by yourself. You will be made to feel welcome. We have restarted since Ramadhan.
Football is on Saturdays (£2.50)
Badminton is on Sundays (£3.50)
 
For more information please contact Shahina:
Tel: 07758 987 979 (sisters only)
E-mail: info@sistersgames.com
 

 
COMMENTARY OF QADI IYAD'S ASH-SHIFA (Birmingham)
By: Sidi Muhammad Asrar
 
Date and Time: Every Sunday, 2.00pm
Venue: Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust
17-21 Ombersley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8UR
 
The Shifa of Qadi 'Iyad is a definitive text on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). For a thousand years this beautiful and majestic book has guided the Muslim community to a straight and balanced path in their beliefs and practices concerning the Messenger (saw) in particular, and the Message of Islam in general. Its full title is: Kitab ash-Shifa bi ta'raf huqaq al-Mustafa, which means 'Healing by Recognition of the Rights of the Chosen One'.
 
The teacher, Sidi Muhammad Asrar, is a student of Shaykh
Rasool Baksh Saeedi in Birmingham. Please bring a pen and
paper to the classes. At present we have arrangements
for brothers only.
 
For more information please contact 0121 440 4096.
 

 
FARD AYN COURSE FOR SISTERS (Birmingham)
 
Time: Every Sunday, 3.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Faydan Madrassa
97 Drews Lane, Ward End, Birmingham, B8 2SL
 
Classes will be covering basic Islamic subjects such Tajwid, Arabic Grammar, Fiqh and Aqa'id.
 
All sisters welcome.
 
For more information please call 0121 326 8465
 

 
WEEKLY CLASSES ON PURIFYING THE HEART (Nottinghamshire)
By: Brother Abu Jafr al-Hanbali
 
Date & Time: Fridays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Hyson Green Youth Club
Terrace Street, Nottingham, NG7 6ER
 
Classes are organised by new Muslims in the Nottingham area.
 
All brothers and sisters are welcome.
 
For more information please contact:
E-mail: info@nottsnewmuslims.com
 

 
ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES AT IQRA LEARNING CENTRE (Coventry)
 
Venue: Iqra Learning Centre, 180-182 Allesley Old Rd, Coventry, CV5 8GJ
 
Time: Monday to Friday, 4:30pm to 6pm
Madrassa Classes for 5-16 year olds. Covering Quranic studies, including Hifz and Islamic Studies, with Shaykh Ahmed, Shaykh Munir and Hafiz Israr
 
Time: Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 9.00pm
Mens Tajweed class after Fajr with Shaykh Ahmed 
 
Time: Saturday, 10.30am – 12.00pm
Martial Arts for children aged 5 -12, with Naz Khan.
 
Time: Sunday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Homework Club, get help with Maths, English and Science excellent for SATs, GCSEs and A Levels with Aaisha Yusuf
 
Time: Sunday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quran for ladies.
 
Time: Sunday, 7:30pm
Islamic Studies in English for ladies with Amra Bone
 
Introduction to Fiqh (Urdu & English) with Shaykh Rasool Baksh
 
For more information please contact:
Tel: 024 7627 8237 / 07939 074708
E-mail: Tahir@business-solutions.co.uk
 

 
CHILDREN'S USRA CIRCLE (Birmingham)
 
Time & Date: Sundays, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 (more details on request)
 
This Usra will be for children aged 8-9 years old. Younger children may be accepted on condition that they have the ability to participate fully; as a guide they would need to be at National Curriculum Level 3 or above in literacy.
 
The purpose of the Usra is to offer tarbiyyah to children with the aim of giving them a correct understanding of Islam as a whole deen and motivating them to remain in commitment to Islam for the rest of their lives, Insha Allah. With this in mind, the Usra will consist of doing activities together, such as charity or da'wah related things, as well as gaining clear understanding and knowledge.
 
The maximum number of children in the Usra is 10, preferably 5 girls and 5 boys. A few children are already registered so if you would like your child to attend do contact us as soon as possible. Every parent wishing to send their child must give a commitment to ensure punctual, regular attendance and assist their child in performing the 5 prayers daily – something that will be encouraged within the Usra.
 
For more information please contact:
Name: Homa
E-mail: ummsulayman1@yahoo.co.uk
 

 
MALIKI FIQH COURSE IN BIRMINGHAM
 
Time: Sundays, 8.00pm
Venue: Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 (details upon registration)
 
Text to be covered is the Risalah of Imam ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani. The course may run for a year until the text is completed. Classes last for about one hour and are taught by Abu Layth Al-Maliki who graduated as an 'Aalim in Maliki Fiqh and a Mufti.
 
* Fees: £60.00 for every 8 weeks
* Both brothers and sister welcome
 
For more details please contact:
Tel: 07852 178 171
E-mail: cash_a2z@yahoo.com
 

 
REGULAR PROGRAMMES FOR SISTERS IN WARD END, BIRMINGHAM
 
Time: Every Sunday, 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Faizan-e-Rasool Educational Institute
97 Drews Lane. Ward End, Birmingham B8 2QE
 
We will be teaching Sarf, Arabic, and Fiqh.
 
For more details please contact:
e-mail: javeria2000@hotmail.com
 

 
REGULAR PROGRAMMES FOR SISTERS AT THE ISLAMIC DA'WAH ACADEMY LEICESTER
 
Monthly programmes mostly first Sunday of every month after Zhur
Venue: Al-Khair Foundation, Dale Street, Leicester, LE1
 
For further infomation please contact:
Islamic Da'wah Academy, 120 Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS.
Tel: 0116 262 5440
Visit our website at: http://www.idauk.org/contact.html
 

 
7-A-SIDE SOCIAL FOOTBALL IN SMALL HEATH (Birmingham)
 
Time: Weekday Evenings, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Small Heath Leisure Centre
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9RX
 
A friendly game of football on Astroturf pitch for brothers of all abilities. Sessions last for about 1-2 hours. Cost is £3.00
(first game free).
 
For further details please contact Amin on 07877 066 072.
 

 
DISCOVER ISLAM - WEEKLY CIRCLE FOR THOSE NEW TO ISLAM (Walsall)
 
Time: Wednesdays, 7.15 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: Aisha Mosque & Islamic Centre, Rutter Street, Walsall, WS1 4HN
 
A weekly circle for non-Muslims and Muslims from other or non-faith backgrounds. Both men and women are welcome, and crèche facilities are available. Each session is divided into Q&A, Fiqh and a themed topic such as mercy, forgiveness, etc, with the hope of covering a standard Islamic text in the near future. The course tutor can be contacted at the end of each session and via e-mail for continued educational and social support.
 
For further information please contact 07946 641 580.
 

 
CONVERSATIONAL ARABIC COURSE FOR BEGINNERS (Coventry)
 
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7-9 pm
Venue: Muslim Resource Centre, Red Lane, Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 5EE
 
An Arabic course starting as part of the Adult Education programme in Coventry for the first time. This is a conversational Arabic course for beginners, then intermediate to advanced. Please let others know and help us spread knowledge and practice of the Arabic language by getting more people interested.
 
For more information contact:
Tel: 02476 265 160
E-mail: n.hammouda@ntlworld.com
 

 
ISLAMIC CIRCLES ON THE SEERAH (N Birmingham)
 
Time: Every Sunday, after Maghrib Salat (approx: 7.45 pm)
Venue: Jame Mosque, 2 Trinity Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B20 3DG
 
Weekly lectures in English going through the biography of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) by Maulana Zaheer.
 
Arrangements for brothers only.
 
For more details contact:
Tel: 07977 428 405 / 0121 554 9157
E-mail: n_bmv@yahoo.co.uk
 

 
WOMEN'S STUDY CIRCLE & GIRLS' YOUTH ACTIVITIES (Sparkhill, Birmingham)
 
Time: Every Saturday, 11.30am - 1.30pm
Venue: Sparkhill Social and Cultural Centre
641 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11
 
Two weekly circles will be running parallel:
1) Women's Islamic Study Circle - talks, reminders and discussions.
2) Rainbowdrop Youth Circle for girls between the ages of 11-16; featuring discussions, arts & crafts, workshops, drama, sports and outings.
 
* Located between Sparkhill Library and Swimming Baths
* All activities are presented in English
* Buses: 2, 4, 6, 31
 
For more information please call 07969 875 824.
 

 
WEEKLY ISLAMIC CIRCLE (SE Birmingham)
 
Time: Every Friday, 8.00pm
Venue: Small Heath Community Centre
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9RX
 
All brothers and sisters welcome.
 
For more details call Brother Naushad on 07779 228 619.
 

 
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