Islam attaches great importance to marriage, with traditions stating that “marriage is half of the religion”. In a hadith, the Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon him) said:“Marriage is my way of living, whoever chose other than that is not one of mine.”
Every year hundreds of British Muslims get married. During the spring and summer, [...]
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
Leeds Makkah Masjid believes in working with local partners from across the board to improve the lives of the communities living in the region.
Leeds Makkah Masjid is delighted to invite you to the launch of the Smoke Free Homes & Healthy Living resource packs for Muslim communities.
The Smoke Free Homes Resource Pack
The Smoke Free Homes resource pack for imams is the first of its kind in England. It will support Muslim religious teachers and Imams to work with their communities to encourage people not to smoke within their homes. This will help reduce the serious health risks to smokers and for non-smokers from second hand smoke.
At the launch you will get the chance to hear about the innovative partnership approach that has helped develop this resource as well as how the project is already having an impact in Leeds and in Pakistan. In addition to this you will see a lesson taking place showing how the pack is going to be used in mosques and Islamic study circles in Leeds. You will also have an opportunity to tour the award-winning Makkah Mosque.
The resource pack has been the result of an innovative partnership involving healthcare professionals and Muslim teachers in Leeds and in Pakistan.
The work has been supported by researchers from the University of Leeds, the Institute of Public Health in Pakistan and ASD Pakistan.
The Smoke Free Homes Resource Pack will be launched by Linda Pollard OBE (Chair for NHS Leeds, Pro Chancellor for the University of Leeds), Dr Ian Cameron (Director of Public Health) and Qari Asim (Imam of Makkah Masjid).
The Healthy Living Guide
Leeds Makakh Masjid in partnership with NHS Leeds has produced a health promotion resource. Good health is the key to happiness and Islam encourages Muslims to ensure that they are mindful of their health. The blessed Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Take advantage of the good health before illnesses afflict you”.
The resource deals with some of the more common lifestyle issues that are prevalent amongst the Asian community (Diabetes, Heart disease, cancer etc). It is hoped that this guide, alongside the other public health work will help to raise awareness and understanding of the health and lifestyle issues prevalent in the Asian community so that people are able to make more informed choices about their health, what they can do to prevent ill health/minimise future problems as well as where they can go for further help and support.
“The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has encouraged Muslims to try their best to take up healthy living lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular mental and physical exercise and a balance between material and spiritual needs. With this in mind, Makkah Masjid has been working hard to raise awareness about healthy living and the Smoke Free Homes Resource Pack and the Healthy Living Guide will support Muslim religious teachers and Imams to give practical advice to their communities.” said Qari Asim, Imam of Makkah Masjid.
Refreshmnets will be provided. Please let us know if you wish to attend.
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.
On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, around 60 British Muslim organisations have united to express their solidarity with victims of terrorism and to tell the terrorists that a decade on ‘they failed’ in seeking to divide society on religious grounds.
Imam of Leeds Makkah Mosque, Qari Asim, said : “violent extremism, terrorism and taking lives of innocent people is against the teachings of Islam. Muslims have always stood against such evil and distorted ideology. On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, all human beings must resolve to work towards creating a better world for all – a world full of hope, compassion and mercy – and eliminate root causes that lead to violence, despair and injustice.”
STATEMENT
As the tenth anniversary of the atrocities of September 11th 2001 draws closer, we wish to take this opportunity to come together to reiterate our profound sympathy for the victims of the attacks in the US. We also honour the memory of all victims of terrorism in all nations around the world.
The last ten years have not been easy. Tragically, we have seen thousands more people from all walks of life become victims of terrorism. We have also seen the impact of the conflicts resulting from 9/11 in different parts of the Muslim world and experienced the terrible consequences of acts of terror here in Britain on 7th July 2005. The recent tragic events in Oslo show us that terrorists still continue to plan and carry out attacks against people regardless of their race, religion, gender or social circumstance.
As a community we have rejected the terrorists, the emptiness of their words and the futility of their actions. They have nothing to offer the world. Those who seek to divide society have failed. Indeed, their destructive actions have only brought communities closer together. Their message that terrorism is the only way to achieve change has been rejected by ordinary citizens standing in peaceful protest for greater political participation and freedom across the Middle East and North Africa.
Ten years on from the 9/11 attacks, our communities are growing stronger and more resilient. Communities have come together to find common ground and resolve differences. For those of us who are Muslims, our faith gives us hope– a hope shared by people of all faiths and of none – for a world free from terror and injustice.
Now is the time to look to the future with greater optimism. Our common humanity, our spirit of community, the values we share as human beings, will give us the strength to confront those who seek to divide rather than unite us, now and in the future. We will continue to stand together in troubled times, not just against terrorism but against all forms of criminality that pervade our society – as we saw during the riots that spread across the UK in recent weeks. Only together can we defeat such problems. Only together can we work to build communities whose unity honours the memory of the victims of September 11th and victims of conflicts and terror around the world.
BELOW IS A LIST OF BRITISH MUSLIM ORGANISATIONS, INCLUDING LEEDS MAKKAH MASJID THAT HAVE SIGNED THE STATEMENT:
Ahlul Bayt TV
Al-Khoei Foundation
An-Nisa Society
Association of British Muslims (AOBM)
Association of Muslim Lawyers (AML)
Ayesha Community Education
Bristol Muslim Women’s Network
British Muslim Forum (BMF)
British Muslims for Secular Democracy (BMSD)
BritSlam Partnership
Canopus Consulting
CENTRI
City Circle
Embrace Foundation
Federation of Muslim Organisations
Harlesden Islamic Cultural Centre
Help Somalia Foundation
Hosseinieh Foundation, Bristol
Inspire
International Forum For Islamic Dialogue
International Imam Hussein Council
Iraqi Welfare Association
Islamic Circles
Islamic Society of Britain
JIMAS
Karimia Institute
Khayaal Theatre Company
Khazra Central Mosque, Glasgow
Leeds Makkah Masjid
Leicester Central Mosque
Light of Guidance Theatre
London Academy of Iranian Studies (LAIS)
London Fatwa Council
MAWAH, London (Muslim Active Women Around Hounslow)
Mecca 2 Medina
Milton Keynes Arts and Culture Organisation
Minhaj-ul-Quran International, UK
Muhammadi Trust of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Muslim Association of Britain (MAB)
Muslim Youth Association (MYA)
Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)
Noor Trust
Pakistan Community Centre, Willesden, London
Ramadhan Foundation
Rabita Ltd
Radical Middle Way
Sefydliad Materion Mwslemaidd Cymru (Wales Institute for Muslim Affairs)
Following news appeared in Yorkshire Evening Post regarding the plans of Leeds Muslim Council (management committee of Makkah Mosque) to start up nursery and independent school for the local communities.
Insha-Allah, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 31 August 2011.
Eid ul-Fitr prayer will be held at 10:00am.
Praying facilities are always available for sisters.
On this happy occasion of Eid Makkah Masjid sends its greetings to the entire Muslim community with sincere wishes that Allah would enable us all to enjoy many more such occasions with increased faith, goodness and prosperity. We pray that we continue worshipping Allah for the rest of the year as we have done in the month of Ramadan and that we employ the qualities of God-consciousness, devotion, self-sacrifice, discipline, and unity that we have acquired in the month of Ramadan in our daily lives.
To learn about the sunnahs of the Prophet (peace be upon him) regarding Eid day, please clik on the link below:
Islam places huge emphasis on gaining knowledge, so much so that the first revelation was about “Read in the name of Your Lord”. [96:1]
Education is also crucial to integration and social cohesion in a diverse multicultural and multi-faith society.
One third of Muslims are under age 16 and there are approximately half a million Muslim children and young people currently receiving education in British schools and colleges. There is significant diversity in what Muslim parents want. While some would like to send their children to schools with an Islamic ethos, others merely want single-sex schooling. The majority of Muslims in the UK attend community school. However, at present many parents, including Muslims, feel that community schools are not meeting the needs of their children.
The key educational issues concerning Muslim parents are: the continuing poor academic results of Muslim children and the inadequacy of spirituals and moral education that schools provide. There are many reasons for this and a number of stakeholders have a vital role to play if things are to change any time soon.
The Muslim community of Leeds has embarked on a new initiative to build a nursery, with a view to eventually establishing a school.
The management committee of Al-Madina Jamia Masjid and Makkah Masjid, Leeds Muslim Council, believes teaching Islam is not only about learning the basic duties such as praying. It is teaching the children manners, as well as cleanliness, and remembrance of Allah. Something as simple as having the children wash their hands and say ‘bismillah’ before they eat, teaches them how to act as Muslims on a daily basis. A Nursery shall provide an Islamic environment to the children and will instil in them good morals, which will help them become good Muslims. A good Muslim is a good citizen, a gentle and caring member of the society.
The education of children is an on-going reality. In this blessed month of Ramadan, help us towards giving a better future to our children and earn multiple rewards. Pay your Sadaqah/donations towards education and building the nursery to assist young Muslims to have a better future, insha’Allah.
When a Muslim will make a donation to the school, this will Inshallah be a Sadaqa Jariya, which will bring continuous reward until the day of Judgement.
The Prophet (Sallallahhualihiwasalam) said “When the son of Adam dies his actions come to an end except three things, a continuing charity or knowledge which gives benefit or a pious child who prays for him” [Sahih Muslim]
Tonight is a very blessed night. It could be a night of power – Laylat-ul-Qadr.
At Leeds Makkah Masjid, we will have a full night session of worshipping Allah Almighty.
So pelase do join us at Leeds Makkah Masjid tonight and make it a very memorable night of worshipping Allah Almighty. Sehri will be offered in the morning for keeping the fast.
The schedule for tonight is:
9.15pm – Start of the session, with youth reciting Holy Quran and Nasheed.
10.00pm – Isha and Taraweh prayer
11.00pm – Khatam-ul-Quran dua
11.30pm – English speeches by brother Muhammad Umar of Ummah Channel and Hafiz Muhammad Gul of Jamia al-Karam
12.30pm – Break
1.00am – Salatul Tasbih offered with Jamat – a very important prayer during this night.
2.00am – Zikr and Awraad – remembering Allah Almighty and sending salutations on Rasulullah.
2.30am - Salatul Layl offered with Jamat – addition prayers offered during this night.
3.00am – Sehri – food will be served for the Sehri
It gives us a great pleasure to announce that insha-Allah on Friday 26th August 2011, a great Qari, Qari Yasir Abdul basset Abdussamad, will be reciting the Holy Quran at Leeds Makkah Masjid after the Jummah prayer. The Jummah prayer takes place at 2pm.
Qari Yasir Abdul Basit is the son of a world-renowned Qari, Shaikh Abdul Basit Abdul Samad.
Administrator on October 22nd, 2011
