Archive for the ‘Youth Development’ Category
Administrator on January 28th, 2012
Every Saturday evening during the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal (28th January, 4th February, 11 February and 18th February) a study circle on the topic of “Know Your Prophet” (peace be upon him) will be held.
The following topics will be covered from the noble life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, (sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam):
1. From Creation to the blessed Birth – Saturday 28th January
2. Analysis of the concept of celebrating Milad-un-Nabi – Saturday 4th February
3. Sublime life style of the Prophet (peace be upon him) – Saturday 11th February
4. Status of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in Islam- Saturday 17th February
The study circles will start after maghrib prayer, around 5pmtill 6:30pm..
Brothers and sisters are welcome.
Administrator on December 14th, 2011
ONE DAY FREE COURSE– NOT TO BE MISSED
Date: Sunday 25th December 2011, 3-7pm
Venue: Makkah Masjid 36 Thornville Road Leeds LS6 1JY
Come and learn All about Prayer including:
- Purpose of prayer
- Conditions for the acceptance of prayer
- Actions that invalidate prayer
- Fara’idh, Wajibat and sunnah actions of prayer
- Practical ways to improve and benefit from our prayer
- Compensations that a traveller or ill-person has
- How a latecomer should complete his prayer
The programme will include Presentations & Interactive Workshops.
Brothers and sisters are Welcome. If possible, please bring pen & a notebook with you.
Refreshments will be provided.
Administrator on October 27th, 2011
Some argue that a Muslim should “follow the Qur’an and sunna instead of the madhhabs”. Madhabs being the four prominent schools of thought.
There is no argument over following the Qur’an and the sunnah. The reason why madhhabs exist, the benefit of them, is that they furnish thousands of sound, knowledge-based answers to Muslims questions on how to obey Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him).
A workshop is held to discuss the question of Madhabs: To follow or not to follow?
Brothers and sisters are welcome.
Date: Sunday 30th October 2011
Time: After Maghrib prayer
Administrator on October 22nd, 2011
Makkah Masjid is pleased to inform you that Kirklees Imam and Mosque Advisory Board is launching one of the books authored by Imam of Makkah Mosque, Qari Muhammad Asim, on the pertinent topic of Youth Engagement.
Maulana Mohammed Amin Pandor, Chairman of the Kirklees Imams and Mosques Advisory Board said: “although Kirklees did not witness the recent riots by young people in different parts of the country we are not complacent and, therefore, are launching this toolkit to step up the pace of engagement with our young people to increase their stake holding in their local communities and to nurture a sense of leadership as they truly are our future”.
“This study undertaken by Qari Muhammad Asim will help Mosques across Kirklees to strengthen the good work they are already doing to develop our young people to be good citizens and become positive role models for everyone in our communities”, he said.
Venue: The Options Community Centre, 7 George Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2LX
Date & Time: 23rd October 2011 at 5pm
Administrator on September 24th, 2011
In modern times, many ways of thinking and understanding have emerged. As a result, many divisions have arisen amongst the Muslim community.
It is imperative on Muslims to learn about the true understanding of the faith of Islam as explained by traditional scholars, often referred to as Ahlus sunnah wa’l Jama’ah, and then practice them.
A FREE 12 week course is being offered by Leeds Makkah Masjid, starting from Sunday 25 September 2011, around some of the most hotly debated topics pertaining to Aqa’id (beliefs).
The course will be delievered by Qari Muhammad Asim, Imam of Leeds Makkah Masjid.
The following keys topics will be covered in this course. The purpose of this course is not to “prove” who is right/wrong rather to enhance one’s understanding of the debates that exist around these topics.
- Shirk
- Bid’ah
- Black Magic & Jinn
- Jihad
- Tasawwuf
- Seeking assistance form other than Allah
- Status of the Prophet, including issues relating to Nur & Bashr
- Saying “Ya Rasulallah” (peace & blessings be upon him)
- Ilm—e-ghaib and Hazir & Naazir
- Mild-un-Nabi
- Isal-e-Thawab
- Visiting Graves
At the end of each topic, there will be a Q&A session.
Brothers and sisiters are welcome.
Date: Every Sunday
Time: After Maghrib prayer
Venue: Makkah Masjid, 36 Thornville Road Leeds LS6 1JY
Administrator on August 18th, 2011
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to strive hard in worship during the last ten days of Ramadan in a way that he did not strive at any other times. [Muslim].
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has also encouraged Muslims to find the night of Shab-e-Qadr/ Laylat-ul-Qadr / the Night of Power in the odd numbered nights in the last ten nights of the blessed month of Ramadan. [Bukhari]
Special devotion should be made to Allah in these nights. One may engage in lengthy rakaats of additional prayer (nawafil), Tilaawat of the Qur’an, Zikr, and Dua.
In Makkah Masjid, special Qiyam-ul-Lail programme shall be organised on the following nights after Taraweeh prayer.
In addition to special prayers, recitation of the Noble Qur’an the following talks will be given by Imam of the mosque, Qari Muhammad Asim.
Saturday 21 August: The path to Perfection
Monday 23 August: A night with the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Wednesday 25 August: Deen & Dunya/Faith & World
Friday 25 August: Living the Glorious Qur’an
Sunday 27 August: Sins Without Pleasure
Administrator on August 17th, 2011
I`tikaf is the seclusion and staying in the mosque of men with the intention of gaining closeness to Allah. This was the practise of the Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, in particular during the last ten days of Ramadan.
This Year 2011, I`tikaf shall start before Maghrib prayer on Saturday 20th August and end at Maghrib prayer on Tuesday 30th August.
Ahadith about I`tikaf
‘Aisha reported that the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, “Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan” [Bukhari]
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (R.A) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) observed i’tikaaf during the first ten days of Ramadan, then he observed i’tikaaf during the middle ten days in a small tent at the door of which was a reed mat. He took the mat in his hand and lifted it. Then he put his head out and spoke to the people, and they came close to him. He said: “I observed i’tikaaf during the first ten days seeking this night, then I observed i’tikaaf during the middle ten days. Then someone came and said to me that it is in the last ten days, so whoever among you wishes to observe i’tikaaf let him do so.” So the people observed i’tikaaf with him. [Muslim]
`Aishah radhiya Allahu `anha also reported that the Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, “Used to perform i’tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan until Allah the Mighty and Majestic, took him. [Bukhari and Muslim]
‘Aisha reported that the Prophet,salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan till he died and then his wives used to practice I`tikaf after him. [Bukhari]
Benefits of I`tikaf
I`tikaf, spiritual retreat, is a means of great reward and closeness to Allah as the person performing I`tikaf submits his/her entire person to the worship of Allah Most High in order to;
- seeks closeness;
- - renew himself by submitting totally towards Allah.
- - distances himself/herself from the worldly distractions that prevent one from such closeness;
- devotes his entire time in actual or effective worship; and
- makes the one in retreat resemble the angels who do not disobey the command of Allah and do what they are commanded, while glorifying Allah by night and day without tiring.
Communal Sunnah
I`tikaf is a communal sunna and therefore at least some people in each community must make i`tikaf for the entire last 10 days of Ramadan. It is blameworthy upon the community as a whole not to arrange and implement this.
I`tikaf for Women at Home
It is recommended for women to do i`tikaf (spiritual retreat) in a specific place in their house, a quiet room, for example, whenever they have the time and are able to do so without neglecting their family duties and other responsibilities.
Things permitted during I`tikaf
Everything normally permissible, besides sexual relations, is permitted during i`tikaf, such as eating, drinking, and talk.
A person performing I`tikaf should busy oneself with the beneficial things as much as one meaningfully can, such as:
1. Voluntary prayer,
2. Reciting the Book of Allah,
3. Remembrance of Allah, in all its forms,
4. Gaining beneficial knowledge, reading and listening to inspiring religious discourses,
5. Reflecting upon the creation and his/her own circumstances
One should avoid simply wasting time in talking and indulging things bereft of benefit, let alone committing sinful/ haram activities.
Administrator on August 9th, 2011
Some of the students attending the Leeds Islamic Summer School have written poems about Allah Almighty.
We are having a competition to see which one is the best poem.
Can you just take 2 minutes to read these 3 poems and give your vote for the one that you like.
Your vote and comments will give a lot of encouragement to the Muslim kids.
Click here to read the poems and vote
Administrator on July 25th, 2011
Insha-Allah, this summer holidays we are running a summer school for our children. This Islamic school will be very useful for our children to gain important Islamic knowledge and understanding.
To learn more about the Leeds Summer Islamic School, please click here.
Administrator on July 6th, 2011
The annual summer holidays trip this year has been organised to Blackpool on Saturday 30 July.
The trip is specifically organised for children and teenagers who attend the Al-Madina Jamia Masjid’s Qur’anic classes.
Please obtain the application form from teachers at Al-Madina Jamia Masjid’s and return the completed form to them as soon as possible as places are limited.
