BMHC - Newsletter January 2015 / Issue 10

BMHCNEWSLETTER JANUARY 2015 / ISSUE 10 Reg. Charity No. 1110104

BMHC COMMUNITY  ANNUAL EID GALA DINNER  MANCHESTER INTEGRATION

ROAD SHOW  ALAN HENNING REMEMBRANCE SERVICE  MEET YOUR MUSLIM NEIGHBOUR  MIND YOUR MONEY  HERITAGE MATRIMONIAL SERVICE  MOULANA TARIQ JAMIL EVENT  AL-MANHAL QURAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN  ISLAMIC GSCE AWARDS EVENING  ISLAMIC RELIEF’S REFLECTIONS 2014 EVENT  ARAFAH DAY COMMUNITY IFTAR AND EID-AL-ADHA AT THE BMHC  YOUTH ACTIVITIES: - GIRLS YOUTH ACTIVITIES

BY SHINE - WEEKLY YOUTH CLUB - SCOUTS AT THE BMHC  HEALTH & FITNESS ACTIVITIES: - LADIES ONLY KICK-BOXING - MEN’S & BOYS KICK-BOXING - NHS HEALTH BUS - FREE HEALTH CHECKS

BMHC ACADEMY

 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

ON ISLAM AND SCIENCE: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF MEDICINE  BEACON INSTITUTE RASHID COURSE AT THE BMHC  EBRU ART WORKSHOP  ISLAMIC GEOMETRIC PATTERNS WORKSHOP  TIES CONFERENCE  SHEIKH MOHAMED AKRAM NADWI  DISCOVER ISLAM CONFERENCE  FREE BUSINESS SUPPORT AND BUSINESS PLANNING WORKSHOPS  SULTAN OF SCIENCE £2 TEXT APPEAL

BMHC DEVELOPMENT  BMHC STRATEGY

BMHC ENTERPRISE

 CUPPING CLINIC AT THE BMHC  AL-RAZI COFFEE AND GIFT SHOP  VENUE FOR HIRE

ANNUAL EID GALA DINNER 2014 The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) was honoured to host its very first Annual Eid Gala Dinner, presided over by the Lord Lieutenant for Greater Manchester which took place on Friday 7th November 2014. More than 400 guests from the region and beyond, including dignitaries attended.

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“Oh mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other...” - Quran 49:13

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TIMETABLE & EVENTS

Scouts Cubs Group

Children's Qu'ran and Islamic School

Children's Qu'ran and Islamic School

Al-Huda: English Tafseer Class Children's Qu'ran and Islamic School

Al-Huda: English Tafseer Class Children's Qu'ran and Islamic School

Boys Only Study Thai Boxing Circle/Youth Club Class

Al-Huda: English Tafseer Class

Scouts Beavers Group

Girls Only Study Circle/Youth Club

Jumm'a

SUN

Children's Qu'ran and Islamic School

SAT

Children's Qu'ran Al-Huda: Urdu Tafseer and Islamic School Class

FRI

Al-Huda: English Tafseer Class

Al-Huda: Urdu Tafseer Class

THUR

EAQS: Tajweed

Al-Huda: Urdu Tafseer Class Women Only Kick-Boxing

GCSE: Islamic Studies

EAQS: Tajweed

WED

Al-Huda: English Tafseer Class

TUES

Family ESOL Class

MON 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

WEEKLY EVENTS MONTHLY EVENTS  Al-Huda Urdu & English Tafseer Classes 07866 313 010 / alhudamanchester@gmail.com

 Heritage Arts Workshops Usually last Saturday of every month

 European Academy of Quranic Studies (EAQS) 0793 991 9872 / events@eaqs.org / www.eaqs.org

BI-MONTHLY EVENTS

 GCSE RE (Islamic Studies) One academic year course. administrator@bmhc.org.uk

 Heritage Matrimonial Service 26th April 2014. Register for free at www.heritagematrimonials.co.uk

 Scouts For Boys And Girls scouts@bmhc.org.uk

 Free Business planning and self-employment workshops with Blue Orchid.

February and March 2015

 Thai Boxing Class for Men & Boys Qualified instructors. Children £2/session, Adults £3/session.  Boys Only Study Circle / Youth Club 0161 881 8062 / administrator@bmhc.org.uk  Girls Youth Activities admin@youth-shine.org.uk

 Nasheed Concert Friday 27th March 2015  Start of Ramadan 18th June 2015 (TBC)  Launch of Sultan of Science Exhibition Date (TBC)  Eid ul Fitr Prayers 18th July (TBC)

 Archery Club Every Saturday (Start date TBC)

 Eid Festival 2015 25th and 26th July 2015

 Kick-Boxing For Women Qualified instructors. Children years £2/session, Adults £3/session

 Eid Gala Dinner and Launch of Heritage Radio 2nd October 2015 (TBC)

 Al-Manhal Children’s Qur’an and Islamic Classes www.tajweed.org.uk,

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ANNUAL EVENTS

 Eid ul Adha 24th September 2015 (TBC)

 Islam and Science Conference August 2015 (TBC)

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ANNUAL EID GALA DINNER 2014

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

The dinner was a key event in Greater Manchester and

The Key Note Speaker for the evening was Sir Richard

the BMHC hopes that the Eid Gala Dinner becomes a

Leese, the leader of Manchester City Council who spoke

permanent fixture on the Greater Manchester calendar

about the vision of Greater Manchester in the year 2020.

every year. The dinner represented an important

In his Key Note address Sir Richard Leese spoke about

opportunity for people of different faiths and backgrounds

how Manchester has the fastest-growing population in

to come together, celebrate and renew commitments to

the country and the region has the potential to achieve

each other and the wider community, to make it stronger

significant economic growth over the next few years.

and more cohesive.

He also stated that the underlying vision and strategy for Manchester and the region will be to have pioneered

Special Guests speakers at the dinner included; Jehangir

a new model for sustainable economic growth where

Malik (UK Director of Islamic Relief), Clive Memmott

prosperity is accessible to everyone.

(Chief Executive of GMCC), Mr Tony Lloyd (PCC of Greater Manchester) Rt Hon Sir Gerald Kaufman (Member of Parliament) and Mr Afzal Khan, CBE (Member of European Parliament).

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MANCHESTER INTEGRATION ROAD SHOW The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) with

Over the course of 2014, ministers have held integration

the Government Department for Communities and

‘roadshows’ across the country – in Manchester,

Local Government (DCLG) organised the Manchester

Birmingham, Blackburn, Bradford, Leicester, Luton,

Integration Road Show on Thursday 11th December

Bristol and Oxford – attended by diverse audiences

2014.

including community and faith leaders, university students, academics and members of local police forces.

The community took up the opportunity to quiz Communities Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon

On the panel, the minister was joined by Iftikhar Awan

on the government’s commitment to tackling hate crime

from the independent cross-government Anti-Muslim

and building stronger communities.

Hatred Working Group, Nazir Afzal from the Crown Prosecution Service, Carolyn Jones from the Altrincham

At the interactive session held at the BMHC, Lord Ahmad

Interfaith Group and Paul Giannasi the Head of the Hate

led a panel in a frank and honest exchange of opinions on

Crime Programme at the Ministry of Justice.

a wide range of issues, including:

 The impact of negative attitudes

towards British Muslims

 The reporting of religious hate crime  The role of young people and

women in society

 Foreign policy  Challenging extremism

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ALAN HENNING REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Nearly 500 hundred well-wishers joined Alan Henning’s

Attendees listened to warm tributes from Mr Henning’s

family for a multi-faith celebration of his life at the British

friends, MPs and representatives from Greater

Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) on Sunday 12th October

Manchester’s Jewish, Islamic and Christian communities.

2014. Mr Henning was killed by militants after he was

A video tribute was played featuring several Syrian

captured in December 2013 while delivering food and

children who Mr Henning had helped, saying how

supplies to Syrian refugees.

much they missed "Uncle Gadget" - a reference to Mr Henning's nickname.

Mr Henning’s widow Barbara and children Adam and Lucy attended the service at the BMHC. The service was

Mr Henning's friend Dr Shameela Zulfiqar, who had

organised by friends and humanitarian aid colleagues

travelled to Syria with him, told the service: "All week as

of Mr Henning and it was entitled His Life and Legacy

the tributes poured in, the words remarkable, selfless,

Remembered.

compassionate and hero have become synonymous with Alan's name. And people all over the world have been touched by this man with a heart of gold”.

MEET YOUR MUSLIM NEIGHBOUR VOLUNTEERS DAY On Saturday 13th September 2014 the British Muslim

It has since been successful in organising numerous

Heritage Centre (BMHC) hosted a volunteer day

community events throughout the country in various cities

organised by Meet Your Muslim Neighbours (MYMN).

including Manchester.

MYMN was established in 2004 in East London as a

The main aim of MYMN is to provide a platform to reach

voluntary organisation by a group of young members

out to the wider community in effort to aid community

of the community as a proactive step towards positive

cohesion, help break down barriers and learn about

community and social cohesion.

different cultures and beliefs based on shared values.

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CITY SOUTH MANCHESTER HOUSING TRUST MIND YOUR MONEY SEMINAR

HERITAGE MATRIMONIAL SERVICE - MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION Are you looking to get married, or do you know

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) hosted

someone who would like 2015 to be the year that

Manchester’s Financial Inclusion Conference on 8th

they find their soul mate and life partner?

October 2014 for the second year running. The Mind Your Money IFC project was officially launched at last

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) has

year’s conference at the BMHC.

developed its very own marriage introduction service that provides an opportunity for aspiring couples to

Mind Your Money is a three year project supporting

meet in an Islamic environment.

young tenants moving in and out of work to build their financial confidence through a menu of flexible,

With the help of our excellent volunteers, our last

innovative products and training.

event was held on 22nd November 2014 and the next event is planned for Saturday 24th January 2015.

The event included workshops that looked at financial inclusion challenges facing Manchester. The event

It is free to register for the matrimonial service. Once

was very well attended by a diverse audience with an

registered, individuals can invite suitable candidates

interest in financial inclusion and financial capability.

of their choice for a chaperoned meeting in the magnificent buildings at the BMHC, on selected and advertised dates.

We ensure that you are well looked after at the events and any queries will be handled sensitively and discreetly. All information on clients is carefully monitored and there will be an opportunity to speak directly to a member of the Heritage Matrimonials team on the phone.

Register for free at Heritage Matrimonials today at www.heritagematrimonials.co.uk

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MOULANA TARIQ JAMIL EVENT

AL-MANHAL QUR‘AN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) had the honour of hosting the renowned Pakistani Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Tariq Jameel, commonly referred to as Maulana Tariq Jameel

The British Muslim Heritage Centre has

on Saturday 29th November 2014. Maulana Tariq Jameel is

partnered up with Al Manhal to offer Qur

very popular with Urdu speaking audiences. He has a large

‘an classes for children. Al-Manhal is a

international following and has a huge presence on-line.

non-profit making organisation which is run by volunteers and offers structured

He was a former medical student from Lahore. Later, he received

courses Qur ’anic Sciences for Children

his Islamic education from Jamia Arabia, Raiwind and he

and adults.

frequently visits places to deliver Islamic speeches at rallies across Currently there are

Pakistan.

four classes held every He is listed as one of the most popular

Saturday and Sunday

Islamic speakers in the 2013/2014 in the

for children of 6 - 16

book ‘The 500 Most Influential Muslims’.

year years of age.

Over 400 people attended the event at the BMHC which was organised by the Pakistani

For more information please visit Al-

business community in Greater Manchester.

Manhal’s website, www.tajweed.org.uk

ISLAMIC STUDIES GCSE AWARDS EVENING The British Muslim Heritage Centre delivered an

Currently a new batch of students are studying towards

accelerated GCSE Religious Studies GCSE (Islamic

the qualification and they will be sitting their exams in

Studies) course in 2013/2014. An award ceremony

June 2015. The BMHC will be registering students for

was held at the BMHC Saturday 13th December for

to GCSE Religious Studies and Arabic for 2015/2016 in

students and their families, where students received their

summer 2015.

Certificates. All of our students did exceptionally well, with over 71% of the students attaining the top grades of

To register for 2015/2016 please query in summer

A* or A and over 98% attaining A*-C.

2015.

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ISLAMIC RELIEF’S REFLECTIONS 2014 EVENT

ARAFAH DAY COMMUNITY IFTAR AND EID-AL-ADHA

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) was

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) held its

pleased to support Islamic Relief’s winter tour this

annual Arafah day Iftar (fast-breaking meal) on 9th

year. The ‘Reflections 2014’ tour was a national

Day of Dhull Hijja 1435 (The night before Eid-Al-Adha).

fundraising tour organised by Islamic Relief across

The day of Arafah this year was on Friday 3rd October

eleven British Cities to raise much needed funds to

2014.

support Syrian families affected by the on-going civil war.

The event included a lecture by Sheikh Anis Gouissem on the topic of ‘The Significance of the day of Arafah

Altogether enough money was raised from the tour to

and Eid-ul-Adha’. Around 300 local people, mostly

support 2,285 families. The Manchester leg of the tour

families enjoyed the lecture which was followed by the

was supported by the BMHC and took place in our

breaking of the fast and congregational Maghrib Salah

fantastic new Marquee. Nearly 400 people attended

(Dusk Prayer).

the event and enough money was raised to support 298 families.

Eid-Al-Adha this year was on Saturday 4th October 2014. Families attended the two Eid prayers at the

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Guest speakers at the event were Mohammed Zeyara

BMHC en mass. Around 3,000 people attended the

(Canada), Shiekh Jamaluddin Hysaw (USA), Shiekh

two Eid prayers which took place in our new marquee

Yusuf Zahaby (UK) & Qari Mohammed Yusuf.

and in the main building.

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WEEKLY YOUTH CLUB A weekly get together to relax, have some fun, and aspire to do more and aim higher. The British Muslim Heritage Centre has dedicated two permanent rooms for youth activities with a wide range of facilities such as pool tables, table tennis, and computer game stations.  Girls 11 -18 years old

Every Friday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

 Boys 11 - 18 years old

Every Sunday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

 Boys Thai Boxing Classes 5+ years old

Every Sunday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

BMHC SCOUTS GROUP LAUNCH WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE SCOUTS AT THE BMHC?

Each group are currently at full capacity. However, we will expand to include more children and setup groups for

Scouts are the UK’s biggest youth organisation. Scouts

other age groups at the beginning of 2015.

change lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday

For further information or to enquire about places, please

adventure and the chance to help others so that we make

contact scouts@bmhc.org.uk.or call 0161 881 8062.

a positive impact in communities. Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, selfmotivation, cultural awareness and commitment.

After a very successful Scouts open day in the summer, the British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) launched Scouts for two age groups on Sunday 30th November 2014. Scouting at the BMHC offers regular structured learning and development for children through programmes and activities.

Currently the Centre is running the following Scout groups:  Beavers – for boys & girls age 6 – 8 years of age

Time: beavers at 11:00am -12:00pm

 Cubs – for boys & girls age 8 – 10 ½ years of age

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

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GIRLS YOUTH ACTIVITIES BY SHINE SHINE is an abbreviation for Social enterprise for Her Integration, Networking and Education. A new and exciting social enterprise has been established in Manchester based at the British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) working to support young Muslim females (1125).

SHINE has started up for young females with the view that the ‘Her’ would spin out as ‘His’ at some point in the future. Currently weekly classes, workshops and study circle are held at the BMHC every Friday evening at 7:00pm – 9:30pm.

For more information about the events organised by SHINE at the BMHCplease visit www.youth-shine.org or email admin@youth-shine.org.uk.

NHS HEALTH BUS TOUR: NHS HEALTH BUS AT THE BMHC The First Stop Health Bus is coming to the BMHC. Members of the public are welcome come aboard the First Stop Health Bus for free advice and support to stop smoking, along with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) health check.

During your health check, your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes will be assessed and you will be offered personalised advice and support to help you lower that risk.

The bus will be at the BMHC on Friday 20 March 2015.

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WOMEN ONLY KICK-BOXING CLASSES

MEN’S & BOYS KICK-BOXING CLASSES

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY SUNDAY

 7:00pm – 8:00pm

11-13 years £2

 8:00pm – 9: 00pm

14 and over £3 (including adults)

TRAINING PROVIDED BY QURA TUL AIN  Team GB Kickboxing Squad (2009 – 2012)  Competed internationally

 11:00am – 12:30pm

11-13 years £2

14 and over £3 (including adults)

Qualified and experienced instructor.

Loose comfortable clothing and sensible footwear are required.



Black belt

For further details contact the BMHC on 0161 881



Medal winner

8062, or email administrator@bmhc.org.uk.



Qualified instructor

Loose comfortable clothing and sensible footwear are required.

For further details contact the BMHC on 0161 881 8062, or email administrator@bmhc.org.uk.

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2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ISLAM AND SCIENCE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF MEDICINE

BEACON INSTITUTE RASHID COURSE The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) in partnership with the BEACON institute supported by Gift of Knowledge (GOK) launched the Rashid Course in Manchester on 15th

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) organised

and 16th November 2014.

it’s second international conference on Islam, Science and Scientism. The conference was held on the weekend of 18th and 19th October 2014, and was the second major scholarly event organised by the BMHC. The major aim of this conference, and of those to follow, is to offer a better and greater understanding of Islamic culture and civilisation, as well as the Muslim contribution to modern science and civilisation.

The extent of which is little appreciated or largely misunderstood in society today.

This event was also intended to bring a better understanding of the interactions and exchanges which have taken place between various faiths and cultures in enriching our common heritage.

The event involved the participation of scholars and an audience of mixed faiths and backgrounds. The aim is for the BMHC is to become an annual meeting place for all those working on, and those wishing to learn more about the legacy of Islam and its constituent cultures.

In order to include contribution from all academic backgrounds including social sciences and humanities, life sciences, engineering, medicine, etc.

An invitation was send out to Academics to send proposals to discuss at the conference.

Besides the talks, there was also a series of other events and cultural expressions, including exhibitions

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and workshops.

EBRU - TURKISH PAPER MARBLING WO

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The course is designed for those wishing to develop their

The first weekend module was titled ‘Why Scholars Differ’.

fundamental understanding of religion, gain practical

During this intensive and interactive weekend, students

knowledge to practice and to disseminate to others. Students

focused on some of the underlying reasons for differences

will go through a structured course on a part-time basis,

in Islamic beliefs and practices (Aqidah and Fiqh) among

consisting of 12 weekend modules

scholars, and explored various options to

over 2 years. The course is

minimise the impact of these differences and

designed to fit around other

conflicts in our interactions on social and

commitments such as full

personal levels.

time education or employment commitment.

The next weekend module is titled ‘The Divine Connection (Ulum Al-Quran)’ which

There are two primary objectives

about learning how the Quran was revealed,

of the course, which are:

preserved, compiled and transmitted to us.

The date of the next module is the weekend



Learn your religion

To equip all participants

with fundamental

knowledge of religion.



Teach your religion

www.beaconinstitute.co.uk or call

To enable interested

0203 743 9350.

individuals to teach the

fundamentals of religion.

ORKSHOP AT THE BMHC The British Muslim Heritage Centre organised a fantastic Islamic art workshop; a half-day Paper Marbling-Ebru workshop on 6th December 2014.

EBRU - Paper Marbling is the art of creating colourful patterns by sprinkling and brushing colour pigments on a tray of oily water (viscous solution known as ‘size’) and then transforming this pattern to an absorbent surface, such as paper or fabric. This traditional Turkish Art (it is believed to be invented in the 12th century) has recently been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2014.

The workshop started with a talk about ‘The History of Ebru Art’ given by Professor Salim

of 17th and 18th January 2015.

To find out more information or to register for the course please visit

Ayduz who is a well-known scholar in the field of Islamic Science and History; particularly specialising in the history of Ottoman Science, Technology and civilization. This informative talk was followed with a short presentation about the necessary materials for EBRU, given by Yusuf Kurt who was the instructor of the workshop.

The instructor then showed how to do certain patterns on water and transfer onto paper. Once a basic understanding was built, participants were all given a chance to practice it one by one with the instructor.

Due to the limited number of spaces, we could only accommodate 25 people on the workshop.

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ISLAMIC GEOMETRIC PATTERNS WORKSHOP After the success of the first workshop which was held in May 2014 and by popular demand, the British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) organised a half-day workshops on Islamic Geometric Patterns in Art and Architecture.

The workshop was held on Sunday 19th October 2014 and presented by Hasret Brown from Birmingham, who is an expert on the subject.

During the workshop students were taught how to develop unique and practical skills in constructing and recreating a pattern by the use of a traditional compass and ruler. Hasret Brown inspired students to apply individual creativity to their designs through the application of colour and then explored methods to tessellate the patterns to a larger scale.

By the end of the workshop, students had all individually created some fantastic geometric designs from the same pattern, which was all bought together and tessellated on to a canvas to create a larger piece of wonderful Islamic art.

TIES CONFERENCE On Saturday 1st November 2014, the British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) in partnership with TIES held a full-day conference with the aim of helping organisations working with new Muslims to network and collaborate.

The main theme of the conference was ‘to build a brighter future for new Muslims in the UK’.

TIES is a newly formed social and charitable British organisation that aims to encourage all social and community partners to form partnerships to collaborate with each other in order to support the social stability and cultural variety of the British society as whole.

More than 20 organisations from across the UK came together to showcase their projects and initiatives for new Muslims. Organisations such as iERA from London, Islamwise from Birmingham and the Manchester New

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Muslim Network.

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SHEIKH MOHAMMAD AKRAM NADWI COURSE

DISCOVER ISLAM CONFERENCE

On Saturday 20th September 2014, the British

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) hosted

Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) had the pleasure

special guest speaker Sheikh Yusuf Estes as part of

of hosting Sheikh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi

the Discover Islam Conference.

for a full-day course on the Tafseer of Juz ‘Amma (The Last 10 chapters of the Qur ‘an). The course

Sheikh Yusuf Estes is an American Islamic

was organised by NadwiUK.

preacher from Texas, who converted from Christianity to Islam in 1991. He served as a

Shaykh Akram is a Muhaddith of the highest calibre

Muslim delegate to the United Nations World Peace

who has specialised in Ilm ul Rijal (the study of the

Conference for Religious Leaders held at the U.N.

narrators of Hadith). He has Ijaza (licenses) from many of the most renowned scholars of our time including

He is very active in Islamic work in the United States

Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Al-Nadwi, Shaykh Abdul-

and has served as a guest presenter and a keynote

Fattah Abu Ghuddah and Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.

speaker at various Islamic events worldwide and on Islamic TV channels. He was named as the Islamic

Shaykh Akram Nadwi has a doctorate in Arabic

Personality of the Year at the Dubai International Holy

Language and has authored and translated over 25

Quran Award ceremony in 2012.

titles on Language, Jurisprudence, Qur’an and Hadith.

The conference was part of a national tour organised In May 2010, he completed a monumental 40-volume

by Penny Appeal in partnership with Al-Hikma. A

work on the lives of female scholars of Hadith in

packed audience came to listen to Sheikh Yusuf

Islamic History.

Estes. Other speakers and performers on the day were Sheikh Uthman Lateef and artists Mulsim Bellal

Also now available in English is Madrasah Life (2007)

and Naveen Ahmed.

the translation (from Urdu) of his personal memoir of a student’s day at Nadwat al-Ulama.

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SOS – SULTANS OF SCIENCE TEXT MESSAGE FUNDRAISING APPEAL As part of our fundraising effort for the proposed Sultans

It is also possible to donate other amounts via

of Science exhibition, the British Muslim Heritage Centre

text message if you wish to do so. To donate, type

has launched a £2 Text Appeal. This new way to donate,

BMHC11, leave a space, enter the amount you

will allow donations to be made quickly and easily.

wish to donate (in pounds), then send to 70070. So for example, if you wished to donate £10, just text

This project is about bringing hidden knowledge and

“BMHC11 10” to 70070.

authentic history to the forefront of British Society, and helping to develop a more understanding, caring, open,

We thank you for your continued support. Without your

and connected Community, in the UK and indeed the

kind help, the BMHC could not function.

world. The project aims to:  Help dispel the myths, breakdown cultural and religious

barriers, and do a service to the community at large.

SULTANS of SCIENCE

 Promote community cohesion and create a fairer and

more loving society.

ExplorE thE GoldEn AGE

 Inspire generations by exemplifying the contributions

of the Muslim community over centuries of

forgotten history.

of SciEncE And tEchno

 Leave a lasting legacy, and be rewarded in this life

and the next.

What better endowment, and legacy, than one that helps sustain an organisation, and increase knowledge of Islam’s contribution to a society, where Islam is seen in such a negative light. It is indeed a collaborative opportunity that provides a win-win situation for all involved.

BMhc collEGE roAd, WhAll Ey rAnGE, MAnchEStEr, 0161 881 8062  AdMiniStrAt M16 8Bp or@BMhc.orG.uk  WWW.B Mhc.orG.uk

TO DONATE £2, SIMPLY TEXT “BMHC11 2” TO 70070.

BLUE ORCHID BUSINESS START-UP AND BUSINESS PLANNING WORKSHOPS As part of the British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC)

The last cohort of workshops were held in October 2014.

partnership with Blue Orchid, the Centre organises free

The next cohort are planned for February 2015.

workshops and training programmes on business startup and business planning support for those considering

For further information and to book your free places

self-employment and starting their own businesses.

please contact administrator@bmhc.org.uk or call

Previous programmes have been very successful and well

0161 881 8062.

attended. So far 12 individuals have successfully started their businesses from attending these free workshops at

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UPCOMING EVENTS @ THE BMHC ESCHER WORKSHOP The BMHC is running a workshop on the art of MC Escher and Islamic geometric patterns. The event will be run by Huseyin Sen, PHD Candidate at Universiteit Utrecht.

The workshop will take place at12am-3pm on Sunday 22nd February 2015 @ the BMHC. Places are available for just ÂŁ10.

To register, please visit www.eventbrite.com or email administrator@bmhc.org.uk. For more info, please call 0161 881 8062. Or email administrator@bmhc.org.uk.

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Come and join us at the BMHC for a workshop with the Islamic Calligraphy of Art by Master Calligrapher Abdullah Al-Anezi.

The workshop will take place at 1pm - 5pm, Saturday 7th February 2015.

Registration is required and places are limited to 25 people only, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

For more info, please call 0161 881 8062, or email administrator@bmhc.org.uk

EBRU WORKSHOP After two successful events, the BMHC is holding a 3rd Ebru workshop at the end of January. Ebru is the turkish art of paper marbling, and the workshop will be run by Yusuf Kurt.

1pm-5pm, Saturday 31st January 2015 @ The BMHC Registration is required and places are limited to 20 people only, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

For more info, please call 0161 881 8062, or email administrator@bmhc.org.uk

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BMHC DEVELOPMENT

BMHC STRATEGY OUR VISION FOR BMHC

OUR VISION FOR BMHC

OUR OFFER

A centre of excellence,

Developing pioneering

 A welcoming environment

celebrating the rich and diverse

initiatives that promote the

Muslim heritage, inspiring

rich and diverse Muslim

all communities to embrace

heritage and making it

diversity and be instrumental in

accessibale to all.

 A learning environment  Outreach  Partnership  Centre of expertise

shaping a cohesive society.

Our aspiration is of a Centre “celebrating Islam’s rich

The BMHC will only achieve these aspirations with your

and diverse heritage, inspiring all communities to

help through the following:

embrace diversity and be instrumental in the shaping of a cohesive society”. We remain committed to the following principles: 1 The BMHC will be a centre for all communities

Muslims and non-Muslims.

2 We will strive to provide a welcoming environment for

BMHC scheme.

 We are always looking for dedicated volunteers.  You can donate to the ongoing work directly to the

BMHC bank account: Royal Bank of Scotland, Withington Branch

all, and work in partnership for the common good.

3 In focusing on Muslim heritage we mean: Muslim

 We invite you to become a member of the Friends of

history and contribution to human civilisation.

FRIEND OF BMHC

467 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 9AP

A/C No.:10088053

Sort Code: 16-34-27

IBAN: GB85RBOS

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Send us the following details and we’ll do the rest:

This is an opportunity for you to help contribute to the vision of BMHC, and be part of an inspiring and

Name:

unique project which aims to enrich, bring together,

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and benefit all members of the community. Through a monthly subscription of only £10 per month, the

Address:

scheme aims to:

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 Raise the profile of the BMHC

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 Raise much needed revenue to run activities  Offer exclusive benefits to members including:

- Priority booking for BMHC events

- Annual Friends Dinner

- Exclusive preview of exhibitions, book

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launches and other similar events

- Regular email newsletter of developments.

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BMHC ENTERPRISE

THE CUPPING CLINIC AT THE BRITISH MUSLIM HERITAGE CENTRE

THE AL-RAZI COFFEE AND GIFT SHOP

The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (Hijama)” In partnership with The Cupping Clinic the British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) has introduces an ancient treatment method that is part of Muslim heritage and also from the sunnah (teachings of the Prophet pbuh).

Over centuries, cupping, also known as hijama in Arabic has been a means of treatment and preventing acute and long-term health conditions. It is a simple, safe and painless procedure of applying cups to specific meridian points on the body to help release toxins.

Cupping is also considered to be the fastest way to detoxify. It increases blood circulation, boosts the immune system, regulates the hormones and helps

The British Muslim Heritage Centre is excited to

the body find its own natural balance.

announce that the Al-Razi Coffee and Gift Shop is in the process of opening. The coffee shop takes

With its unique success rate, cupping is gaining rapid

its name from Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya

popularity as an alternative treatment for thousands of

Al-Razi (850-922 AD, approx. 236-309 AH) or Rhazes

people including celebrities and sports personalities.

as he is known in Europe, an Iranian physician who is purported to be the first writer to make reference

Separate clinics are held for men and women regularly

to coffee in his treatise on medicine. It will provide a

at the BMHC by fully qualified and fully insured

comfortable and welcoming environment in which the

medical practitioners.

Centre’s visitors can stop and take some time out to

enjoy a hot drink and sweet treat whilst browsing the

For more information about booking an

gifts and Islamic wares on offer.

appointment please visit our website, www.bmhc.org.uk

Starting small, the shop currently stocks books for adults and children, Islamic educational resources, HMC halal sweets, Palestinian fair-trade products and BMHC souvenir items, but the range of merchandise on offer will grow as the shop becomes more established.

Please come and have a look around if you are passing by, the shop currently opens on Fridays after prayer and main event days. We look forward to seeing you.

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BMHC ENTERPRISE

VENUE FOR HIRE The BMHC is an 18th century Grade II listed building ocated in the heart of Manchester and situated within eight acres of attractive greenery.

Among the facilities we can provide are the following:  Large conference / meeting and banqueting hall

capable of accommodating up to 200 people.

 Two large meeting rooms capable of

accommodating up to 100 people.

 Four meeting rooms capable of accommodating

up to 40 people in each room.

 A boardroom capable of accommodating

14 people.

 A fully equipped kitchen and serving area.  On-site free car parking for up to 250 vehicles.  Green space capable of hosting a variety of

outdoor events.

For further information please contact our Events Team on 0161 881 8062 or by email on events@bmhc.org.uk.

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