Have you been thinking about marriage? Are you at the stage that you would like to settle down? Or are you already married and wish to learn how to retain the spark in your marriage or simply want to learn the route to a successfully marriage?

Then this course and event is for you! We, at Barefoot Institute specialize in relationships and Muslim family matters. We believe family is the cornerstone of society but without our working on creating a harmonious family most of us struggle in some ways or another

If you would like to learn more about how to achieve a successful marriage then we would like to invite you to our upcoming Islamic Marriage Course on SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2011 from 10am- 4pm. For those who are looking to meet their potential marital partner may also attend the ‘Meet your spouse’ event which will follow on from the marriage course and take place from 5pm- 8pm.

Please read below for further details:

ISLAMIC MARRIAGE COURSE OUTLINE:

A one day course for singles, couples and anyone interested in learning about marriage

Marriage should be a simple process, Yet, many struggle to navigate through the initial stages of finding a suitable partner and the relationship. Experts say that if you can survive the first three years, you are likely to stay together as a couple.

TOPICS INCLUDED:

•    Discover Yourself: Overcome barriers to finding a suitable partner
•    Expectations: better understand of what you are looking for and what you are offering, roles and responsibilities
•    Communication: Learn practical skills for effective ways to listen and articulate your thoughts and feelings
•    Intimacy: Explore the challenging issues related emotional intelligence and a physical and emotional intimacy
•    Develop shared vision: Learn how to develop a shared vision between you and your spouse, in-laws, extended family and children

THE TRAINERS:

Ajmal and Henrietta have been married for nearly 10 years. They bring a fresh approach to the field of marriage counselling by combining both practical and theoretical knowledge. The couple live in London with their two children.

TICKET PRICES:

Course fees:£30 per person or £50 for two people
Event Fees: £20 per person
Book both events for: £40

Hurry while tickets last! To book your tickets please visit: www.barefootinstitute.com or call 07983 066 426

Email: info@barefootinstitute.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

At over 200 million, Indonesia’s Muslims constitute a nation with the largest population of Muslims in the world. However, they have never played a significant role in global Muslim thought and action corresponding to their numbers. Given the unique, and in many ways attractive, features of Indonesian Islam, this calls for an explanation. A comparison with Turkey, another non-Arab Muslim civilisation, will highlight some relevant factors.

​​The uniqueness of Indonesian Islam, in its liberal and progressive as well its radical varieties, owes much to the willingness and even eagerness to learn from authoritative others and reshape ideas and practices under their influence. Fundamentalist and Islamist currents from Saudi Arabia and Egypt have been conspicuous among these global influences. However, liberal and progressive thinkers such as the Pakistani Fazlur Rahman, the Sudanese Mahmud Taha and Abdullahi An-Na’im, the Egyptian Nasr Abu Zayd and the Moroccan Muhammad al-Jabri, have also found a much wider following in Indonesia than in their own countries.

Ms Anne Czambor
ismc.shortcourses@aku.edu

with Ustadh Hafiz Abdullah Muhammad

Surah al-Nahl (the Bee) is the 16th Chapter of the Qur’an named
after a reference to the bee in verse 68 of the Surah where we
are told that Allah inspires the bee in making honey.  The Qur’an
describes both the Qur’an itself and honey as ‘healing’ (shifa)
for the spiritual and physical ailments of mankind.  This Sürah
presents very convincing proofs of the oneness of God (Tawheed)
and refutation of association partners with Him (Shirk) based
on clear ‘signs’ in the universe and in people’s own creation. 
The Surah enumerates many of the blessings (Ni’mah) of Allah
and repeatedly mentions this theme:  “If you count the blessings
of Allah, you will not be able to enumerate it” (v.18), “Whatever
blessings you have, it is from Allah” (v.53) and “They recognize
the blessings of Allah but deny it” (v.83).

Among the numerous blessings enumerated in this Surah are
Divine Revelation (v.2), creation of heavens and earth (v.3),
creation of humans (v.4), cattle providing food, clothing
and transport (v.8), water (v.10), plants (v.11), subjugation
of the universe to human beings (v.12), adornment of the
earth (v.13), the sea (v.14), mountains (v.15), stars (v.16),
rain (v.65), milk (v.66), spouses (v.72), faculties of
understanding (v.78), birds (v.79), homes (v.80) and
food (v.114).  In Surah Ibrahim that we studied previously,
Allah says:  “If you are grateful, I will give you more. 
But if you are ungrateful, then My punishment is severe” (14:7). 
Towards the end of this Surah, we are told that Prophet Ibrahim
was chosen by God because he was “grateful for His blessings”
(Shakir li An’umih) [v.121].

In this session of the monthly Journey Through the
Qur’an series, we will examine the history, structure
and guidance provided in this Surah and its
contemporary relevance.

All welcome - Notes included
Please bring a copy of the Quran and pray mat

Attendance of previous sessions not necessary
and no pre-requisite knowledge required.

of people attending to quran@wharfma.com

Limited spaces only and entrance via bookings
to guarantee places and spaces offered on a
first come first basis.

For more information please contact:
Tel: 07980 556 772 / 07837 645 758
E-mail: quran@wharfma.com

The British Indian Army 1914 - 1945 by Historian Jahan Mahmood

During the Two World Wars more than 4 million men were recuited into the British Indian Army, they came from various regions of British India (Bangladesh, India and Pakistan); Christians, Gurkhas, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs fought side by side in the largest volunteer army ever recorded. British India committed more men and resources to Britain during the two wars than any other colony or dominion. Jahan Mahmood will discuss reasons behind recruitment, the relationship between British and Indian personnel, and the struggles and sacrifices made by the average Indian soldier during some of the bloodiest battles of the First and Second World War.

Did you know:

* In relation to their overall population, the Sikhs provided more soldiers than any other ethnic class.
* More Hindus were awarded the coveted Victoria Cross, in the war against Nazi Germany, than any other religious group
* The Muslim community produced the largest proportion of Boy soldiers to Britain's campaign during the Second World War

Light finger buffet provided.

If you are interested in attending, volunteering or stall space then  please contact Nasreen on 0775 907 1343 or n9564493@hotmail.com

Canary Wharf Muslim Association [WharfMA] presents:

BUSINESS NETWORKING DINNER - CONNECTING WITH TURKEY

Presentation by members of TUSKON - Confederation
of Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkey.

The first of our quarterly 'Business Networking Dinners' with the aim
on connecting UK Muslim businessmen, professionals and entrepreneurs
with their peers in key emerging nations such as Turkey, China, Russia,
Brazil & others.

As the global financial crisis has shaken many of
the Western nations, Turkey, a G20 nation has emerged as
the world's fastest growing economy and key links
to energy rich Central Asian countries.

Find out how YOU can be part of this and what opportunities
exist for business and jobs. 3 course Turkish dinner,
presentation and networking.

Please note that the focus is business & network only and not social
purposes as our clients are very well established in all spectrums
of their lives.

DEADLINE FOR BOOKING: FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 2011
£25 online until deadline after which prices increase £30.
Unless the event is cancelled, there are no refunds.

All welcome but limited spaces only so prior booking
and payment by online only via www.wharfma.org

For more information please contact:
Tel: 07980 556 772 / 07837 645 758
E-mail: networking@wharfma.com
Web: www.wharfma.com

​​​Britain has a long history of faith-based schools within the state system. However, there are increasingly powerful voices arguing against this for a variety of reasons: the tax-payer should not pay for the religious education of minority believers; faith schools are divisive in a society which should be seeking coherence and solidarity; faith-based schools indoctrinate; etc. These arguments will be examined in the context of a rapidly changing Britain and of an increasing secularisation of society.

Speaker Details

Professor Richard Pring retired after 14 years as Director of the Department of Educational Studies at Oxford University in May 2003. Since 2003, he was Lead Director of the Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education and Training. This was a £1,000,000 six year project, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. He continues to work with his Aga Khan University in Karachi, helping to develop and teach the doctoral programme within the Institute for Educational Development. For his work with the AKU over 15 years he received the Aga Khan University’s ‘Award of Distinction’ in 2007. Since retiring Professor Pring has completed the following research projects in addition to the Nuffield Review: the evaluation of the Oxford Bursary Scheme with John Fox, a £125,000 project funded from Atlantic Philanthropies, and an evaluation of quality assurance in 11 Arab Universities, with a grant funding of £12,000 from the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme).

 
Contact 

​Ms Anne Czambor
ismc.shortcourses@aku.edu

Refreshments will be provided on the day.  

The activities will be run by trained female staff and all levels are welcome. The scheme is fully supported by a number off schools