Archive for the ‘Youth Development’ Category
Administrator on August 19th, 2009
Young Minds in partnership with Makkah Mosque, organises outdoor activities for the youth, in particular an annual trip to either theme parks or Adventures. In August 2009, the students of Makkah Masjid and Madina Masjid made a trip to Blackwell Adventure.
It is believed that such trip provide young people with great learning opportunities. Outdoor experiences stimulate, inspire and prove learning is FUN. They help increase the youth’s confidence, encourage team work and build trust, develop leadership skills and responsibility. It is also a great way to overcome fears and have FUN!
Young Minds is committed to provide such programmes that will encourage the youth and children achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals and as responsible members of their local, national and international communities.
With these aims in mind, this year Young Minds organized an adventure to Blackwell Adventure. Below are some of the images from the trip.
Administrator on July 29th, 2009
Youth are the future of nay community. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) has said: “The greatness of the worshipper of Allah who worships Allah while in the stage of his youth over the old person who worships [Allah] after he has become of old is like the greatness of the deputed ones [the Prophets and Messengers] over all other creations.”( Kanzul `Ummāl, Hadīth 43059)
One of Makkah Masjid’s key objectives is to engage with young Muslims and empower them so that they can take responsibility for self-development and developing their community. To promote spiritual, moral, social and inter-faith development a wide variety of programmes are organised by Leeds Makkah Masjid.
Imam Qari Asim of Makkah Masjid also advises a number of mosques and organisations in the UK in respect of Muslim youth development. Qari Asim has been involved in setting up a national youth network. Makkah Masjid is therefore pleased to invite the Muslim youth to the launch of a national youth organisation: Young Muslim Association on 8-9 August 2009.
The conference will be held at Blckwell Court, Bromsgrove on Saturday 8-9 August 2009.
Please contact us if you would like to join us at for what promises to be a very challenging and spiritual weekend.
Aim
YMA will help young people to develop their Personal, Moral, Social and Spiritual skills. This will make them active and good citizens.
Objectives
v To provide a range of opportunities enabling young people to acquire Islamic knowledge, develop practical skills and experiences which will allow them to become aware of themselves and.
v To encourage debate and dialogue on current issues with others in a safe and spiritually enlightening environment.
v To encourage the involvement of young people within the Mosques, Madrassa and community organisations.
v To work in partnership with the local Imams and local supplementary schools to raise the standards of literacy and numeracy.
v To recruit and develop Youth Leaders to support the activities of YMA.
Administrator on July 28th, 2009
Makkah Masjid is pleased to invite you to an event regarding the miraculous night journey to the heavens of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) (the Isra and Miraj) and the night of deliverance (Shab Bar’at (Laylatul Barah), the 15th night of the Islamic month of Sha’ban).
For details about the virtues of Shab’arat, please click on
The actual night of Laylatul-bara’ah/Shab Bar’at this year falls on Thursday 6th August. It is sunnah to fast on the 15th day of the Islamic month of Sha’ban, which will fall on Friday 7th August 2009.
Insha’Allah, there will be a gathering at Makkah Masjid after Maghrib prayer on Thursday 6th August. Talks will be given about the practice of the beloved Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) on Shab Bar’at/Laylatul-bara’ah and the significance of this night will be explored.
Key features of the event include:
- A presentation by a delegation from Indonesia regarding their experience of Islam in Britain, and how it compares to the way Islam is practiced in Indonesia.
- The two speakers are: Muhammad Ata Fauzi (The Chairman of Leeds-Indonesian Muslim Society) and Piet Hizbullah Khaidir (The Chairperson of Muhammadiyah Youth Movement-Central Board, Indonesia, and The Former Chairman of Leeds-Indonesian Muslim Society).
- A presentation by 1st Ethical on zakah – its purpose, significance and method of paying. Given that the month of fasting is approaching in which a large majority of Muslims pay their zakah, it is important to learn about the rules and principles governing the fulfillment of this Islamic duty.
- Talks in English and Urdu.
- Nasheeds from children – Children’s programme shall start at 2pm.
Time: 3:00 – 5:30pm.
Date: Sunday 2nd August 2009
Sisters monthly study cirle will also be on zakat this Saturday 1 August 2009 after zuhr prayer at 2.30pm.
Administrator on July 19th, 2009
On the 27th of Rajab every year, Muslims celebrate Al-Isra Wal Miraj, the Night Journey to the Heavens, event in which the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) traveled from Makkah to Jerusalem and from there he went beyond the seventh heaven until he reached the presence of Allah Almighty and witnessed the glorious countenance of the Lord of the heavens and the earth.
To celebrate this miracolous night journey, the following programmes will be held on Sunday 19th July 2009 at:
1) Woodsley Community Centre, between 11 – 12.30pm for the youth;
2) Makkah Masjid between 11.30 – 1.30pm exclusively for sisters; and
3) Makkah Masjid after Asr prayer (7:30pm) open to all brothers and sisters. Talk will be given in Urdu and English.
Part of the objective of organizing such events is to encourage our youth, our sisters and elders to participate by reciting the glorious Quran, reading nasheeds and naats in praise of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and delivering shorts talks on Islam.
During these programmes, the events that took place during this miracolous night journey will be explored and the importance of the gift of Miraj (salah, namaz, prayer) will be highlighted.
After Maghrib prayer, 10:00pm, Imam of Makkah Masjid, Qari Asim will deliver his talk at Leeds Radio station 107.3fm regaring the meeting that took place between Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) on the night of Miraj.
Administrator on June 17th, 2009
The award winning UK’s Model Mosque, Leeds Makkah Masjid, has a long and proud history of orgnising high profile timely events. This summer , Leeds Makkah Masjid in partnership with Jamia Al-Karam presents a thought-provoking seminar on:
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
& The Global Human Rights Movement
Honourable guests include:
Shaykh Muhammad Amin al-Hasanat Shah al-Qurashi
Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada
Barrister Haroon Rashid
Imam Muhammad Arshad al-Misbahi
Imam Muhammad Zahoor Chishty
Imam Muhammad Asim
Date: Sunday 21 June 2009
Time: 3:00pm to 7:00pm
The seminar will also feature the launch of the following new book:
“Human Rights; In light of the Qur’an and Sunnah”
by Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada
Administrator on August 26th, 2008
The Woodsley Road Community Centre was the venue for a session on weapons awareness delivered by the Local Neighbourhood Police Team. This event was organised by Young Minds voluntary group in partnership with Woodsley COmmunity Centre and Leeds Makkah Mosque. The media spotlight on knife crime and the sharp rise in fatal attacks involving knives and guns made this a timely event.
Attented by over 20 local youth, the event brought home the very serious consequences of carrying and using weapons, particulalry knives…. read more on this event at Young Minds website
Administrator on August 26th, 2008
A free golf session was held on 16th August 2008 in conjuction with Young Minds voluntary group at Leeds Golf Centre for the young children. It was a wonderful experience for the children and they thoroughly enjoyed playing golf at the golf centre. For most of the children it was their first time of playing golf and we hope it would have raised their interest in the game.
For more images from the event, please go to Young Minds website
Administrator on August 13th, 2008
A free taster golf session has been organised by Makkah Masjid in conjuction with Young Minds for the local youth.
The golf session will take place on Saturday 16 August between 2.30pm – 5.30pm.
We will leave Makkah Masjid after Zohar prayer (2.30pm) and arrive back at the mosque by 5.30pm. If you wish to make your own way to the golf course, you can do so.
The session will take place at the Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge Lane, Shadwell, LS17 9JW, 0113 288 6185
Administrator on August 9th, 2008
On 3rd August 2008, a calligraphy workshop was held at Leeds Makkah Masjid. Calligrapher Ghulam Fareed taught the young enthusiasts how to produce Arabic calligraphic work using traditional pen and ink.
The workshop was well attended by over 25 boys and girls and they thoroughly enjoyed learning Arabic calligraphy.
For more images, click here.
Administrator on July 24th, 2008
Following the huge success of the Sunday classes, this Summer, insha-Allah, we will be holding Islamic classes on Saturdays as well.
The main purpose of weekend classes is to further the Islamic knowledge and etiquette of our youth.
The topics that will be covered include: recitation of the Holy Quran & Tajweed rules, life of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), morals and manners in Islam, Arabic language and fundamentals of Islam regarding purification and cleanliness, performing Salah (prayer), and the rules relating to the obligatory fasting (Sawm).
Saturday classes will start on 26th July at Woodsley Centre (64 Woodsley Road, LS3 1DU), between 12pm – 2.30pm. Young boys and girls over the age of 10 are welcome.
Saturday classes will continue to run at Al-Madina Masjid (31 Brudenell Grove, LS6 1HR) between 11am – 1pm
Weekday Arabic and Quran classes are also running between 4pm – 6pm at Al-Madina Masjid.
Click here to view Weekend classes study materials.
