Channel 4: Sat 2nd Aug - Tune in to see Shia Response

On Saturday 2nd August, there will be a live debate broadcast on Channel 4 from 4:10PM-4:40PM , called 'The TV Show', discussing our many objections to the defamatory and misleading portrayal of the Shia in the 'The Quran' documentary, which was broadcast on Channel 4 earlier on in the month.
The Film-maker of 'The Quran', Antony Thomas, will be present to take questions and comments from the audience, which will include members of the Shia community.

(Thanks to Mulla Versi for forwarding this information)

Noor Summer Camp - For Girls - 4th-8th Aug 08

The Noor summer camp will take place for girls between the age of 9-16 years at Masjid Al Husayn, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. from 4th to 8th August 2008. To secure a place and avoid disappointment, please fill out this form as soon as possible and return with FULL payment of £10 to Kulsum Rajani. Deadline: 31st July 2008. Applications will NOT be considered after this date.


NOOR_SUMMER_CAMP.doc

22 Rajab: The concept of Nazr in Islam

In the name of Allah, the beneficent the merciful.

The word NAZR is an Arabic word which means "an offering," in its verbal form it will mean "to offer" or "to make a spiritual vow." Note that NAZR is used in Arabic in a totally different meaning also - "to warn," that is not in this context. Therefore, we leave that for the time. The Glorious Qur'an has used the word "NAZR" in both meanings. We will only discuss here the first usage, i.e., which is relevant to our discussion here. Sometimes the word NIAZ is also used in this context. This is a word from Farsi which means "need," and it is its metaphorical use in the sense of an offering. The basic concept of NAZR is to offer something less valuable in the hope and expectation of receiving something of higher value. The "value" does not have to be material; it could just be honour and dignity. The examples below will explain this notion further....
Read the remaining here:


22_Rajab.pdf

Kitchener Jamaat Project

Please see attached and Project website:
http://www.kitchenershiacentre.org/

Also see:
CoEJ_Kitchener.pdf


ISIAJ_Flyer.pdf

Friday Supplement - Fri 25th Jul 08

As-Salaamun Alaykum

Please click on the link below to view the Friday Supplement
fs_25th_July_2008.pdf

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With Salaams and Duas

News of Death - Namaaz-e-Wahshat

News Of Death & Namaaz-e-Wahshat - 22nd July 2008

Inna lillaahi wa inna ilaihi raajiuun

We regret to inform you of the sad demise of:

Marhuma Roshabai Hussain Merchant (Mother of Mrs Shahida (Dr)Raza Ali Sajan) who passed away in Karachi, Pakistan Today and was buried Today.

Marhuma Nargis Manji (Mother of Zulfiquar Manji) who passed away in Peterborough, UK Yesterday, Monday 21st July and was buried Today.

Momineen are requested to recite a Surah Fateha & Namaaz-e-Wahshat.

FS- 18th July 2008

As-Salaamun Alaykum,

Please click on the link below to view the Fs

fs_18th_July_2008.pdf

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With Salaams and Duas

13th Rajab - MKSI Video Playlist

The Seven Wonders of the Muslim World

The Seven Wonders of the Muslim World on Channel 4
16th, 17th & 18th July at 7.50pm
20th July 7.30pm

WEDDING INVITATION

The Leicester Jamaat is invited to attend the Wedding of Nazim Mohamed beloved son of Anwarali & Fatmabai Mohamed and Arifa Damji beloved daughter of Late Hussein Damji & Shabnam Fox:

Mandwo
Thursday 24th July 2008 at 6:00pm at Masjid-al-Husayn, Leicester (dinner will be served)

Nikaah
Saturday 26th July at 5:00 pm At Masjid-al-Husayn, Leicester (dinner will be served)

PROGRAMME GUIDE

Attached is the Programme Planner for the months of Rajab & Shaban 1429AH (Jul-Aug 2008)

Programme_Planner_Rajab-Shaban_1429AH.pdf

FS- 4th July 2008

As-Salaamun Alaykum,

Please click on the link below to view the fs
fs_4th_July_2008.pdf

Wassalam