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“Religion is amazingly important”

Interview with Bishop Adrian Newman of Stepney

by EMDAD RAHMAN 

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The Lascar book launch - June 2012 

Born and raised in Cambridge, UK, Shahidun Rahman is a published fiction author and mum of four. Her first historical novel, The 'Lascar', will be released at the Brick Lane bookshop, 166 Brick Lane, London E1 6RU on 4th June 2012. The guest speaker will be Lutfur Rahman, the Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets.

by EMDAD RAHMAN 

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Conference organised by Alif Recordings and the Hijama Health Clinic

An unmissable one-day conference on the Medicine of the Prophet (sws)
At-Tibb An-Nabawi

الطب النبوي

At a time when alternative medicine in the West has been growing, Western medicine questioned for its universality and the demand for effective health care remedies rises, a great opportunity has come for us to learn about the theory and application of medicine of the Prophet (sws), as taught to us by the Prophet (sws) himself. They deal with the treatment and cures for common and complex health disorders and restoration of health of heart/mind (qalb/aql), soul (ruh) and body (badan).

For the first time in the UK, this programme will be delivered by an internationally acclaimed professor, researcher and a widely respected speaker on Islamic Medicine, Physical Therapy and Complementary Medicine, Dr. Amir Saleh.

The conference will aim to cover the following areas:

· What is Prophetic Medicine and what is its relevance in today’s context?

· Can it co-exist with modern medicine and be compatible with scientific medical research?

· What are the Prophetic foods and herbs and their nutritional benefits in the prevention and cure of disease?

· What are the medical and health benefits of Tahara, Wudu and Salah?

· What is the Sunnah of Hijama (Cupping) and its medical and health benefits in the prevention and cure of disease?

· What is Spiritual Healing and what conditions is it considered for?

· What is Ar-Ruqyah Ash-Shariah (Qur’anic Healing Therapy)?

· How do we understand the effects of jinn affliction, black magic and evil eye on our health and how do we protect ourselves from them?

An amazing and groundbreaking research will also be presented for the first time on ‘Colour Therapy in the Quran’.

Refreshments Provided

DATE & TIME

Saturday
2nd June 2012

10am to 7pm

VENUE

East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre
46-92 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1JX
(segregated)

TICKETS / BOOKINGS

£25 in advance (online)

£35 at the door

INFORMATION

Abdul Kareem
events@hijama.co.uk
07718 884 706

Abul Hussain
info@alifrecordings.com
07985 702 149


History of the Ottomans


Celebrating 559 years since the conquest of Constantinople

An intensive course & screening of the film 'Fetih 1453'

Date: Sat 26th & Sun 27th May
Time: 9am-5pm
Location:
Queen Mary University

 (Whitechapel Campus), Perrin Lecture Theatre, Blizard Building, Newark Sreet, London E1 2AT
 

 

 

To register or for more info:

w: www.ebrahimcollege.org.uk
e: courses@ebrahimcollege.org.uk

t: 020 7377 6677
 
Ebrahim College Logo
 
UK Registered Charity1108141
 

Course Instructors:
• Dr Salim Ayduz
• Professor Mehmet Ipsirli, Fatih University
• Professor Azmi Ozcan, Rector, Bilecik University
• Professor Seyfettin Ersahin, Counsellor for Religious Affairs
• Professor Alparslan Acikgenc, Yildiz University

This short, intensive course aims to cover the following:

  • Rise and Fall of the Ottomans
  • Conquest of Constantinople in 1453
  • The Great Sultans
  • Political, Social and Administrative Structure
  • Culture and Art
  • Relationship between various Muslim states and other nations

Steve Rotheram MP on Hillsborough and the fight for justice

"I helplessly watched frantic scenes of children and adults who were attending a football match lay injured and dying”

Interview with Emdad Rahman

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Language and its Depictions

Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem

Alrrahman[1]

A’llama alqur-an[2]

Khalaqa al-insan

A’llamahu albayan[3]

(The Beneficent [Most Gracious])

It is He Who has taught the Qur'an.

He has created man:

He has taught him speech.

(Al Qur’an 55: 1-4)

by Motiur Rahman

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Bijoy Phool – The flower of victory

Today’s Concept can be Tomorrow’s Tradition- Bijoyphool

by Emdad Rahman

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Commentary of Darkness Verse - Mishkat al-Anwar

by Imam Ghazali, may Allah, most High, have mercy upon him

I call upon you, Allahu, Allahu, Allahu

 

To have and to hold, looking for life,

Longing to love, needing to find,

Easing my mind, homing my heart,

Seeking my beloved, total trust in you

Compiled by Motiur Rahman

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Sheikh al-Hakim al-Tirmidhi, may Allah sanctify his secret

Introduction

To give a short biographical sketch (see further my Al-Hakim at-Tirmidhi. Freiburg 1980, p. 1-58): Hakîm Tirmidhî was born around 820 in Tirmidh. This town is situated on the border between what is today the USSR and Afghanistan, next to the city of Balkh. He was descended from a family of theologians. At the age of about thirty he made the pilgrimage to Mecca. Upon his return, he devoted himself to mysticism and became an extremely prolific writer in this field. Thus in this he also resembles Ibn al-'Arabî. Hakîm Tirmidhî lived to a great age and died somewhere between 905 and 910. His tomb in Tirmidh has been preserved and has recently been restored.

Compiled by Motiur Rahman

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786 - A brief proof of the permissibility of celebrating the noble birth of the holiest prophet and the saviour of both mankind and Jinn, Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)

All praise is for Allah (SWA), whose pleasure is the purpose of the inscription of this article and who created the entire universe, the seven heavens and earths and all that they contain from the illuminated noor of his beloved Habib, Muhammad-ur-Rasoolullah (SAW) and unlimited gratitude to Him who, in his infinite mercy, granted us the blessings of being born into the ummah of the best of creation (SAW). I also send millions and millions of salawat and salaam upon the Imam and seal of the Ambiya (prophets) (AS), who exterminated evil and showed the path to paradise to both mankind and Jinn, Ashraf-il-Ambiya-i-wal-Mursaleen, Sayyidina Rasoolullah (SAW), the one whose acceptance is also the intention of writing this article. May the countless blessings of Allah (SWA) be upon him, his family, his companions, the Awliya-e-kiraam and all those who follow him until the day of Qiyamah, especially our Peer-o-Murshid, Wali-e-Kamil, Shams-ul-Ulama, Hazrat Allama Abdul Latif Choudhury saheb Qiblah Fultoli (ra).

by Muhammad Muhiyus-Sunnah Choudhury

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Differentiation and Integration – The pursuit of Identity

My precious child, since you have matured, wizened and reached certain heights, it is now high time for me to allude to issue of identity. It was not possible for me to do this earlier; it would have been beyond your reach to grasp the sublime subtleties in thought, definition and comprehension. Now that you are ready, I shall no longer abstain but inform you of these truths and realities in accordance with your asking.

by Motiur Rahman

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Ijma Circle

Monday 7:30 - 8:30 pm

venue: In the East End of London (E2 area)

  • Discussions on Sufism

  • Islamic philosophical perspectives

  • Weekly topics

  • Non-judgemental group

  • All welcome regardless of background

To reserve your place or for more information please contact Motiur Rahman,

email:  motiur@ijma.org.uk

 
   

Ibn Tufayl, Abu Bakr Muhammad (before 1110-85 CE)

Ibn Tufayl's thought can be captured in his only extant work, Hayy Ibn Yaqzan (The Living Son of the Vigilant), a philosophical treatise in a charming literary form. It relates the story of human knowledge, as it rises from a blank slate to a mystical or direct experience of God after passing through the necessary natural experiences. The focal point of the story is that human reason, unaided by society and its conventions or by religion, can achieve scientific knowledge, preparing the way to the mystical or highest form of human knowledge. The story also seeks to show that, while religious truth is the same as that of philosophy, the former is conveyed through symbols, which are suitable for the understanding of the multitude, and the latter is conveyed in its inner meanings apart from any symbolism. Since people have different capacities of understanding that require the use of different instruments, there is no point in trying to convey the truth to people except through means suitable for their understanding.

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“Iza sallamta nafsaka lillah, salimta”

“When you submit yourself to Allah, you will be safe”

Aided by the Holy Spirit, al Ruh al Qudus

Said Jesus, the spirit of God, 

“Peace is on me

The day I was born, the day that I die,

And the day I shall be raised up again.”

Was salamu alayya

Yawma wulidtu wa yawma amootu

wa yawma ob’asu hayya.

 

by Motiur Rahman

 

Above image is the property of Todd Ricker http://www.an-sionnach.net/2008/01/06/al-salaam/

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A very brief proof of the excellence of Shabe-Barat

“Lailatun-Nisfe-Min-Sha’ban” as it is referred to in the hadith is in fact an extremely blessed and virtuous night in which Allah (SAW) forgives millions of people except for the non-believers and one whose parents are upset with him (as found in the hadith). The word “Shabe-Barat” (The night of excellence) is actually a Persian word. Mufti Muhammed Taqi Usmani has said, “It is in fact absolutely wrong to say that no excellence of Shabe-Barat is proven from the hadith. It is a fact that ten noble companions of Rasoolullah (SWA) have narrated that the Holy Prophet (SWA) did mention the excellence of this night.

Compiled by Muhammad Muhiyus-Sunnah Choudhury Dubagi

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Educational

al Mu'minu Mir'atul Mu'min

Cogito, ergo sum, I think, therefore I am

Muraqaba - Sufi meditation in Islam

safely to other side

Come to terms with the One

eye of the needle

On union and separation

Glorious, Magnificent Qur'an

Tariqa Muhammadiyya

sirru ’l-Qadar

Unity of Being

Every son of Adam is a sinner

Polish of hearts is Zikrullah

Wherever you may turn, will be God's countenance

Wadhu - the Ritual Ablution

The Mureed and the Muraad

The Niche of Lights

Reflections on Realities

Al-Asma-ul-Husna (The Beautiful Names)

Marriage - Emanation of Love and Synthesis

The Faqir – The essence and form of poverty in spiritualism

The Chistiyya Tarika

Mu’tazila and the attributes of God

Faith, Kufr and Human Rights in Islam

The Great 'Other'

Al-Mi'raj

The Nation of Peace

Ahl Bayt (- poem)

The six cardinal vices

Be Healthy, Be Safe

People of the Way

Rabi-ul-Awwal

The Mirror

Aliph - The Letter of Unity

Month of Muharram

Inner Dimensions of Hajj

The Khwarij and the Puritanical Revolt

Beatific Vision (poem)

The Secret of Secrets

The Book Of Knowledge

book review  The Lascar

A Case for Analogy

Do drug addicts deserve pampering?

Politics of fear - Things are not what they seem

Confronting the playground bully

Qur'anic Hermeneutics: Al Ghazali and Ibn Rushd

Community

Transnational Forced Marriage: From the UK to Pakistan

The East London Sukkah

Fasting to Feasting

Welcome to Adara Arts

Jimas zakat collection

Luton Crescent Summer School Presentation

Tips for Ramadan 2010‏

Urs 2010Naqshbandiya Mujaddidiya Aliyya

Spices Brick Lane - by Forid Afzal Uddin book review

Michael’s relaunch

Iftar in the park

Molten Festival - Global Village Fete

To eat or not to eat- that is the question?

Urs Mubarak 2008– Silsila-e-Bishkuti

Barking Longbridge Bengali Association

Big Brother racism gives us a glimpse of attitudes in the UK

Betelnutter's paradise - We uncover the biggest Bangladeshi habit – Paan!

Obesity issue provides food for thought

Muslim Women's Helpline

Monster fish at Bangla Bazar

Saint Valentine’s Day or Balobashar Debosh?

In defence of Tabligh bashing

Stepney Green school reunion evening 2008

Interview with Hafiz Emdad

News

Milad-e-Benazir: A Historical and Proven Document” - book review

East London Mosque centenary year at Lords

iERA Responds to “Burn a Koran Day”

Purple Apples - Interview with Stephanie Duncan

NRB Tours promote Bangladesh

iERA report:  perceptions of Islam

Shorts Film: Faith in London

Health during Ramadan 10

Community urge  Muslims not to risk during Ramadan

Pre-Eid Dinner at London Dorchester Hotel

ELM & LMC build links with local hospices

Islamic human rights pilot project 2010

Book Launch - 7/7: Muslim Perspectives

IF makes a difference to thousands in Gaza

Islam Online blocks on expression:

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi 2010

Citywatch clampers ordered damages

The BIG Read

'Viva Palestina'

QPM Phil Buckley’s Bangladesh Bike Ride

The History of Islam in Africa

Obituary:Alhaj Jain (Taj) Ullah

Shaykh Nizam-ud-Din Bishkuti died Monday 23rd March 2009

Unique “Halaal” savings plan launched in the UK

Sayed Choudhury launches Muslim Index

Osama loves - Channel 4's search for 500 faces of Islam

The controversial UK embryo bill

Contributions of Muslims to Europe

Skool of thought at Oxford House

Rania Khan addresses counter-terrorism

Rizwan Hussain – what could have been

Kasam, Tomjedur, Robi's  fundraising trek

LMC help Islamic Relief raise money for Hurricane Sidr

Rania Khan - "Put Planet before Profit"

MPs hear first hand accounts change lives

Councillor Craig’s right to oppose

Independent Advisory Network for London

Yet Another Senseless Killing of Our Youth

The Burnley Report

"We were victims of racism against Muslims"

Sports

London Bangla wins Mayors award

Asian Liverbird launched

Triumph for Local  Mohammedan SC

United Sporting Luton Awards 2007

Hattrick for Marathon man Emdad

History as Tigers win first FA Cup match

Kids

99% pass rate for GCSE's

Bigland's Got Talent

Hermitage Primary School Eid Party

Ajmal Bari wins Top Student Award

Amani Foundation visit Stonehenge, Longleat

Apex Primary School Sports Day 2008

Smithy Street School win debate comp'tition

My trip to Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium

Ben Jonson School Attendance Day

The Greatest Game on Earth book review

Amani visit Parliament

Green Fingered Nadia strikes Gold

“School is cool” for Benjonson pupils

The World’s First Muslim Superheroes

Poems by children

Personalities

Abu ‘Abdullah ‘Amr ibn ‘Uthman al-Makki, d. 291 AH (904 CE) or 297 AH (9I0 CE)

Al-Junayd al-Baghdadi

al-Hussein b. Mansur al-Hallaj (858 -922CE)

Western Sun - Shahjalal (rah)

Ibrahim al-khalilullah

Shah Wali Allah Dehlawi (RA)

Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Ajmeri (R.A)

Hazrat Shahjalal (r.a)  Mujarrad al-Yemeni 

Shah Sufi Hazrat Abdullah Biscutti (Rah)

The Father of Islamic Radicalism? book review

Celebrating 800 years of Rumi

A profile of Imam Ibn Taimiyya Taqi al-Din al-Dimashqi

Introduction to Hazrat Dataganj Bakhsh

Shaykh al-Hadith Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhalawi

 

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