Makkah Masjid regularly receives visits from delegates from various clubs and institutions.

The aim of the visit was to learn about Islam and Makkah Mosque’s activities and initiatives.

Members of Meanwood Men’s Society were given a tour of the Mosque and a presentation about the fundamentals of Islam and services that are offered at the masjid. The presentation was followed by a Q& A session allowing both parties to learn about each other’s  good practices and governance.

Mark Laurillard, Hon. Chairman made the following comments: “May I extend our thanks to you for a most informative and enlightening visit to your Mosque last night. Our members came away with a positive impression and a greater understanding, which is a very positive outcome.”

3rd of March is 17th Rabbi-ul-Awwal, the day when Professor Hafiz Fateh Muhammad saheb (may Allah raise his status among the righteous ones) left this world for the heavens. Therefore, this mehfil is also being held in his memory.

ابھی ہم پر ایک بہت ہی پر نور اور بہاروں والا مہینہ آنے والا ہے۔ یہ وہ مہینہ ہے کہ جس میں اللہ تعالی کی رحمت اور جودوسخا کے دروازے مومنوں پر کھل جاتے ہیں۔

فرشتے عرش سے یہ صدا لگاتے ہیں، مچھلیاں سمندروں کی تہوں سے یہ ندا لگاتی ہیں، پرندے آسمانوں میں اڑتےہو ئے ایک دوسرے کو پیغام دیتے ہیں اور انسان اس زمین پر ایک دوسرے کو یہ مبارکباد پیش کرتے ہیں کہ مبارک ہو وہ مہینہ آگیا ، وہ لمحات آگئے ، وہ گھڑیا ں آگئیں کہ جب رب کریم نے اپنا سب سے محبوب اورلاڈلا اور عظیم پیغمبر اس دنیا میں مبعوث فرمایا تھا۔

ربیع الاول وہ رحمتوں اور سعادتوں والا مہینہ ہے جس میں ہمارے نبی محترم صلی اللہ علیہ و سلم تمام کائنات کیلئے رحمت بن کر تشریف لائے۔ آپکی تشریف آوری تھی کہ دنیا سے ظلمتیں ختم ہوگئیں۔ ہر طرف نور ہی نور پھیل گیا۔ وہ ظلمت اور اندھیرا جو صدیوں سے چھایا تھا آپکی بعثت کے بعد وہ ہمیشہ کیلئے دور ہو گیا۔

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To express happiness, demonstrate joy and delight at the blessed birth of Rasulullah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him),  Muslims of Leeds, as always, will be holding a number of Eid Milad-un-Nabi events at Makkah Masjid and Madina Masjid.

The main Milad-un-Nabi event will be held on Sunday 21 February from 1.15 pm to 6.30pm to celebrate the birth, life and legacy of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The event will include the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by international reciters of the Noble Qur’an. The main Qurra’a will be

1. Qari Hajjaj Ramdan Handawi from Egypt;

2. Qari Faqir Muhammd Masudi

3. Qari Rafi-ud-Din Siyalvi

4. Qari Muhammad Qasim

Naats & nasheeds artists will include Qari Samundar Khan, who will recite parts of Saif-ul-Muluk.

Scholars will include Allamah Shaykh Ghulam Rabbani Afghani and Shaykh Idris Watts.

The chief guest will be Shaykh Pir Allau-ud-din Siddiqui, who is a world-renowned scholar and presents a vision of love, peace and harmony; it is upon these foundations that he has taken the bold step of starting the Noor TV Channel (Sky 819).  Shaykh Allau-ud-din Siddiqui is Chancellor of Mohi-ud-din Islamic University in Pakistan, founder of Mohi-ud-din Medical College, Pakistan, and also the Chairman of Al-Ehya Trust, which is engaged in accommodating and educating, orphaned and deprived children in Pakistan.

People of other faiths shall also share their thoughts about the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

All brothers and sisters are warmly invited to what will, insha Allah, be a spiritually uplifting and blessed gathering. As always, separate facilities will be provided for sisters. Refreshments will also be provided.

There will be a childrens Mawlid on the night of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 25th March from 4:30-6:30pm at Makkah Masjid’s sister mosque al-Madina Masjid.

On Sunday 28 February, a ladies only Eid Milad-un-Nabi event will be held at Makkah Mosque. Naats, nasheeds and speeaches will be delivered by sisters.

Another Milad-e-Mustafa event is held with Owais Raza Qadri saheb, Hafiz Muhmmad Hussain Kaswal and other na’at khawan on Wednesday 3rd March, 6:30pm at Makkah Masjid.

Qari Asim said that Muslims should be loyal to their religion but that does not mean that they cannot be loyal to Britain.  Part of Islam is that a person is loyal to the country in which he or she lives and that he or she abides by the laws of that country.

Islam places a moral responsibility on a person to be committed to the general wellbeing and common good of the larger society to which he or she belongs.

This proposed closure shall affect the whole community but ethnic groups, in particular Muslims are likely to be affected more than others. We shall therefore urge Muslims to take part in the consultation and express their views. There is also a petition that can be signed to express one’s concerns about the proposed closure. Please click on http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/girlseducation

Girls-only education consultation: public meeting

East Monday 18 January 2010, 7pm
Parklands Girls’ High School, South Parkway, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6TY

West Wednesday 20 January 2010, 7pm
Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Corner, Pudsey, LS28 5TA

South Tuesday 26 January 2010, 7pm
South Leeds Academy, Old Run Road, Leeds, LS10 2JU

City centre (two meetings) Wednesday 27 January, 12noon and 7pm
Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 1UR

North east (outer) Monday 1 February 2010, 7pm
Boston Spa School, Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6RW

Morley Thursday 4 February 2010, 7pm
Bruntcliffe High School, Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0LZ

North West Monday 8 February 2010, 7pm
Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG

Searcroft 23rd February 2010, 7pm
Parklands Girls’ High School, South Parkway, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6TY

Islam4UK do not represent British Muslims or the teachings of the Prophet of Islam (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Actions such as these usually have the intention of raising the profile of a particular organisation rather than expressing the sentiments of a community. As suspected, it is encouraging to see that the planned march by Islam4UK is condemned by all the Muslims thought the UK and Muslims are stating clearly to Islam4UK “NOT IN MY NAME”.

Leeds Muslim Council also strongly condemns the alleged attempted bombing aboard an airliner in Detroit, USA on Christmas Day. Islam holds the sanctity of human life in the highest possible regard. Allah tells us in the Quran that to kill one innocent person is akin to killing the whole of humanity [Qur'an, chapter 4, verse 32].

Imam of Leeds Makkah Mosque, Qari Asim, said : “violent extremism and taking the lives of innocent people is against the teachings of Islam and therefore we are pleased to note that no loss of life or otherwise was suffered as a result of the attempted bombing”.

All forms of terrorism must be stopped and the root causes that lead to such extreme actions must be fully explored and eliminated in the most efficient and amicable manner so that all human beings throughout the world can live in peace and harmony.

The event will be held at Woodsley Community Centre, 64 Woodsley Road, Leeds, LS3 1DU, Tel: 0113 2442684) between 5 – 7pm.

The event will feature a talk by Samar Minallah. Samar is an award winning Pakistani human rights activist, documentary film maker and writer. In her talk, she will discuss the contribution of Muslim women in working with disadvantaged groups in Pakistan.

This is a unique opportunity to meet and hear from someone who has first-hand experience of dealing with human rights, women rights and fighting for injustices in Pakistan

The event will also feature Yasrab Shah, who is a project manager for an international charity organisation, providing relief work in those areas which have been affected by natural disasters. He will discuss how the youth can bring positive changes in the world by being part of relief work.

Everyone is welcome.