Issue 05
July 2012
Ramadan - Month of Mercy, Forgiveness and Salvation The Humble Iftaar Nasheed Factor 2012
Amir Khan - Interview Olympics – Getting Involved
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Asalamu Alaykum and welcome to another forgiveness and for us to fix-up. Eleven fabulous issue of your online magazine – months we get up to all-sorts, we try our Fifteen21! best but we are human and we fall and make mistakes. Ramadan is a chance for Ramadan Mabrook from the entire us to make amends and to train ourselves Fifteen21 team and Happy Olympics again for goodness. The real test is the 2012 – may the best athletes win – eleven months that follow. So we have 30 ameen! days to work hard to achieve top results in our worship; connection to Allah (swt) and Masha’Allah, we are already on Issue re-connecting with the Qur’an. #5. We hope and pray that you have benefitted immensely from the previous Who is participating in the Olympics? four issues and have shared them with all Check out the Olympic and sports profiles your loved ones. This issue is no exception! and learn how our athletes prepare It’s jammed packed with goodness and themselves physically, mentally and nourishment to inspire you to win, win, win! spiritually for that gold medal. It’s Ramadan and it’s the Olympics – what a fantastic, fast-paced, focused, dedicated and blessed time; not only for those who are fasting to achieve the greatest reward from their Creator but also for those using their God-given talents to achieve the best they can achieve. It truly is a blessed time. Ramadan is a training month – a month for us to turn back to Allah (swt) for
There are the usual features which we know you all love – events, campaigns, poems, job hunting, book reviews, the Prophets of Islam, delicious mouth watering recipes for your iftaar and you can even nominate your role model! So enjoy this issue, share it with your friends and family, give us your feedback and do check out my short piece on ‘Ramadan: A Month of Inspiration and Motivation.’
Guest Editorial Nadia Leona Yunis
Contents 6-8 9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30
Prophets of Islam: Prophet Saleh (as) Forced marriage warning One Hundred Less One Ramadan Month of Mercy Forgiveness & Salvation Deed of the month: The Humble Iftar Healthy Living: Here We Go Again! Dua for Ramadan Ramadan Festival 2012 Get Set for the Olympics! Muslim Role-Models - Ibrahim Bashir Muslim Role-Models - Sahra Hassan Muslim Role-Models - Khadijah Safari Nasheed Factor 2012 Nominate a Role Model!
31 In the Next Issue 32-33 Profile: Salma Bi – Cricketer/Nurse 34-35 Ramadan: A Month of Inspiration and Motivation 36-37 Food for the Soul 38 Book Review 39 Child Line Poster 40-41 Poetry 42-43 Impressing your interviewer 44-47 Muslim Role-Models – Amir Khan 48 Easy Peasy Chicken & Noodles 49 Forced Marriage Poster 50 National Events 51 Child Line Poster
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Saleh (as) and his people lived in an area known as Al-Hajr. This was an area located along the trade route from southern Arabia and Syria. Saleh was sent to an Arab tribe called Thamud who were related to and successors of the Arab tribe ’Ad. The people of Thamud took great pride in their green productive land, large springs and rivers and their grand architecture. However, gradually idolatry and corruption spread amongst the tribe. Therefore, Allah (swt) appointed Saleh to guide the people. He was a pious man of a noble and respected family. He was well known for his knowledge and wisdom. Prophet Saleh (as) told his people to worship one God; Allah (swt). He told them that they should give thanks to Allah
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(swt) for all that He has provided for them. He told the rich to stop oppressing the poor, and put an end to all evil and stay away from it. He reminded them about what happened to the ’Ad tribe and how Allah (swt) bestowed his favours upon them by allowing them to build their palaces and homes. Some people accepted what Prophet Saleh (as) was saying but others demanded that he perform a miracle to prove his Prophethood. They challenged him to produce a she-camel from the rocks nearby. Prophet Saleh (as) prayed to Allah (swt) and the miracle occurred due to Allah’s (swt) Will. At this time Allah (swt) sent a revelation to Prophet Saleh (as) informing him that no harm should come to this camel. Some
Prophets of Islam:
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people recognised the enormity of this miracle and listened to what Their arrogance, disbelief, Prophet Saleh (as) was saying nor idols could save them. and believed in Allah (swt) but the Their large, extravagant majority still continued to disbelieve. buildings offered them no The disbelievers who had harassed protection. Prophet Saleh (as) turned their resentment and anger towards the she-camel. He began to fear for the camel and warned the people of A group of men plotted and killed a great torment if they harmed the the camel. Prophet Saleh (as) camel. warned the people that a great torment would be upon them in three “And O my people! This she-camel of days. He continued to hope that they Allah is a sign to you, leave her to would see that they had done wrong feed (graze) in Allah’s land, and touch and ask Allah (swt) for forgiveness her not with evil, lest a near torment but they did not and continued with should seize you.” their ignorant ways. (Qur’an, 11:64)
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After three days, the torment arrived. The sky was filled with thunder and lightning and the earth shook violently. Allah (swt) destroyed the city and the people of Thamud who died in a torment of fear and disbelief. Their arrogance, disbelief, nor idols could save them. Their large, extravagant buildings offered them no protection. Allah (swt) saved Prophet Saleh (as) and his followers as they had moved on to another place before this happened. Even after the perished nations before the people of Thamud, Allah (swt) continued to send clear guidance to humankind but the disbelievers persisted in their
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arrogance, denial and disbelief in Allah (swt). Allah (swt) is most Merciful and most Forgiving. He loves to forgive. However, Allah’s (swt) Warnings should not be ignored as his punishments can be quick and severe as experienced by the people of Thamud. We should take note of the guidance sent to us by Allah (swt) and follow these teachings. We should always give thanks to Allah (swt) for everything that He has provided and ask for His mercy and forgiveness. Ameen Azizun Nessa
mosaics found in the ruins of Thamud
Forced marriage warning as summer holidays approach
In the early part of this year alone, Foreign Office staff working abroad were called upon to provide assistance in 46 cases of forced marriage. Over half of those cases (52%) involved 1925 year olds and a third (33%) involved under 18s. The majority of cases involved females, but 15% of victims were male.
To raise awareness of the risks and the help available in the run-up to the summer holidays, three hard-hitting films have been developed. They remind young people to speak up if they think they or someone they are close to are in danger. The three short films can be viewed on YouTube;
forced marriage, and seek advice and help before potential victims are taken abroad.
Every day in the unit we see the devastating impact forced marriage has on individuals. Many of the victims who contact us have experienced horrendous sexual and physical violence. http://youtu.be/kJbND8seYhE They endure intense pressure in many Summer holidays are the peak time for forms – whether emotional, financial or young people to be taken overseas and The new Right to Choose campaign aims otherwise. Forced marriage affects many forced into a marriage against their will. to stress that while it might be difficult communities and cultures. to admit that you’re at risk, forced In some cases they are taken on what they have been told is a holiday to visit marriage can and does happen and Contact the Forced Marriage Unit for doing nothing is not the answer. We confidential advice before you travel‌ family abroad, but in fact a marriage want young people and professionals 020 7008 0151 has been planned. working with them to speak out about www.fco.gov.uk/forcedmarriage fmu@fco.gov.uk Twitter #righttochoose
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One Hundred Less One Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim The Arabic words Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim are translated as ‘The Most Gracious’ and ‘The Most Merciful’. They refer to the different forms of Allah’s (swt) Attributes of Mercy. Allah (swt) is both perfect and inclusive. Perfect insofar as to fulfil the needs of those in need and inclusive insofar as to embrace those who are worthy and non-worthy of His Mercy.
Allah’s (swt) mercy is like no other forms of mercy that we can compare to. Even in the best possible English translation of “Rahman” and “Rahim” we are presented with a limited vision of Allah’s (swt) Attributes of Mercy. Hence proclaiming Most Gracious and Most Merciful implies making comparison with beings, or other times or places, while there is no being like Allah (swt).
Allah (swt) says in the Qur’an;
Allah (swt) is independent of time and place. Allah (swt) is the Most Merciful because there are no limits to His vision and insight unlike human beings. Allah’s (swt) Mercy goes even before the need arises and we can find evidence of this if we contemplate on the countless blessings that Allah (swt) showers upon us. For example, if we hold our breath for a short time, soon we will find ourselves in increasing
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment, Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, The path of those whom Thou hast favoured; Not (the path) of those who earn Thy anger nor of those who go astray. (Qur’an 1: 1-7) 10
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distress and discomfort as a result of restricted oxygen supply. Yet in our normal everyday life, breathing is an automatic thing that we do without appreciating the blessing therein. Humankind also shares in the name Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim by striving to be gentle. And should we make mistakes, Allah (swt) says; Say, O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah. For Allah forgives all sins: for He is OftForgiving, Most Merciful. (Qur’an, 39:53). Shanaz Ali
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“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you. For a certain number of days” Qur’an (2: 183-184)
The Holy month of Ramadan is an opportunity for all believers to attain Allah’s (swt) pleasure. As the Prophet (saw) said: The beginning of Ramadan is mercy, its middle salvation and its end safety from Hell. (Ibn Huzeyme, Sahih, III, p.191). The month of Ramadan is like the season of spring where the trees bloom and there is greenery and flowers everywhere. The dry trees of faith find life in Ramadan through the nourishment of good actions. Here we will explore some of the benefits of Ramadan;
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Ramadan Month of Mercy Forgiveness & Salvation
• Physical – Ramadan physically cleanses your body. Most of our processed food contains chemicals which are petroleum based. We don’t drink petrol but have this in our food. Fasting is a detox for the body. • Spiritual – fasting purifies and softens the heart and trains us to discipline our nafs (base instincts). Fasting renews our faith, and our spirit. It is prescribed for you in the Holy Qur’an like a medicine is prescribed to cure illnesses. Fasting cures illnesses of the heart. • Psychological – during this month you get to know yourself. You learn what your weaknesses are; your nafs is then inspired by your heart and strives for perfection. In moderate hunger there is clearness of mind and heart and the memory is stronger. Being full causes laziness and forgetfulness.
• Sociological – Unity of the community. When hungry you emphasise with the poor and hungry. This awareness encourages giving support to the poor through charity. • Meta-Physical – fasting brings balance to the positive and negative energies in the universe.
We should do our best to use this opportunity given to us in the current year. Ramadan is a guest, when the Holy month passes you will miss it. We don’t know if we will be priviledged again to experience Ramadan next year. If we do not utilize these opportunities now, we will one day regret the lost days and lost chances for mercy, forgiveness and salvation.
Ramadan is a month of opportunity for reward and to raise your awe for Creation; everything around you May our fasts, prayers and duas be becomes a ‘wow’ factor. Fasting is accepted. Ameen. a form of worship. This is the month in which Shaitan cannot tempt us, Fozia Parveen everything else is from our own nafs (ego). When we fast we understand the difficulties of the poor; the poor who have nothing for suhoor and nothing for iftaar to break their fasts with. We fast in different conditions, both in the summer and the winter so that we may relate to all people.
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Deed of the month: The Humble Iftar “The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. . . . Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful” (Qur’an 2:185). From these verses, it is clear that the purpose of Ramadan is Taqwaa (learning self-restraint), Takbir (glorifying Allah because of being guided), and Shukran (being grateful). Fasting is a beautiful way to demonstrate to Allah (swt) and to ourselves that we are serious about our faith.
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Alhamdulillah, Allah (swt) has made it easy for us, when it comes to fasting, as Muslims are able to eat before sunrise and after sunset. Imagine how difficult it would be, if we were not allowed to eat or drink anything at all, even just for an entire 48 hours? So, obviously, the meals before sunrise and after sunset are very precious to us, indeed! As a result, iftar (the food eaten after sunset, when breaking fast) becomes a special event in many households during Ramadan. Iftar often involves inviting guests (family and friends) into the home, creating a celebratory atmosphere. It is important to make our guests happy in our homes, but sometimes, families go to extremes to impress
their guests or family members by preparing a feast, instead of a meal. In order to prepare a feast fit for kings, two things have to happen; the entire day is devoted to making food and a large amount of money is spent to impress guests. Allah (swt) says that when we spend our money, we should, “. . . not [be] extravagant and not [be] niggardly, but hold a just (balance) between those (extremes)” (Qur’an 25:67). When we focus our entire days on preparing food for iftar, instead of focusing on takbir, we fall from the path of Islam, during Ramadan. Our aim, as a Muslim, is to remain humble, pious and grateful to Allah (swt). We should practice Taqwaa,
Takbir and Shukran, especially during Ramadan. When we are hungry and thirsty from fasting, we need to remember the blessings we have from Allah (swt) when we are able to open our fast with high quality food and drink. Wouldn’t it be fantastic, if we all would “. . . give food, in spite of [our] love for it (or for the love of Him), to Miskin (the poor), the orphan, and the captive, (Saying): ‘We feed you seeking Allâh’s Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you’” (Qur’an 76:8-9). InshaAllah, this Ramadan, may all Muslims have a humble iftar, Bismillah. Ameen. Michelle Blum
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Healthy Living
Here We Go Again!
It’s that time of the Islamic year again; this ritual all month. We forget the real Ramadhan, not eating all day, then, meaning and purpose of Ramadan. feasting like hungry hippos in the evening? So what should we eat and drink? Here We’ve all done it…… are a few simple tips. Gluttony! One of the Seven Deadly sins. We eat to make up for missed meals and reward ourselves with fried, fatty, salty and sugary food - quite frankly a future heart attack on our plates. Treating yourself to something fried or sweet once in a while isn’t sinful but we forget the “everything in moderation” rule and follow
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Water: We’re approximately 80% H2O therefore water is a must. It replenishes our bodies, skin and our brain too; keep yourself topped up. Dates: When Muhammad (saw) broke his fast with dates, he knew the score. Dates are a great source of energy and
nourishment with natural sugars which can be immediately absorbed. Mariyam, mother of Isa (as) was provided with dates right after she had given birth to nourish her and give her energy. If they were good enough for the Prophet’s (pbut) and their families, they’re good enough for us! Breaking fast is the easy part, most of us can pick a date and take a glass of water but it is the main meal which comes after that.
Saira Nisa is the Founding Director of Living Wellbeing Ltd (www.livingwellbeingltd.com), providing Women’s Motivational Courses, Life & Business Coaching and Personal Development Training, runs Living Wellbeing (www.livingwellbeing.co.uk) and is also a Trainer for a London based firm. Saira is also a member of the Institute of Entrepreneurs and Enterprise. Originally from the West Midlands, born and raised in Birmingham, she now spends her time skilfully enjoying juggling family, friends, work and business between Birmingham and London.
Healthy proteins: Lean chicken, lamb, fish and eggs - perfect to help with muscle repair and a great source of protein. Try an omelette with some great fillings like olives, tomatoes, a bit of cheese, some sweet corn perhaps. Vegetables: There is such a variety out there. Vegetables contain vitamins and minerals (and no, potatoes are not good enough mashed or fried). Roast or boil your veg. Make your meal a “Rainbow Meal�.
Have as many different colours on your plate. This means you will have catered for the different types of vitamins, minerals, fibres, complex carbohydrates all in your one meal. Milk: the source of calcium! Good for teeth and bones and because mom says so too (if you are lactose intolerant, there are alternatives such as soya or rice milk).
with positive habits comes only from within you, nowhere else. May this Blessed Month bring the best of Health, Deen & Prosperity for you. Ameen.
Saira Nisa
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Dua for Ramadan
Allaahummaj-a’lnee feehi minal mustaghfireen waj-a’lnee feehi min I’baadikas’s s’aalih’eenal qaaniteen waj-a’lnee feehi min awliyaaa-ikal muqarrabeen biraafatika yaa arh’amar raah’imeen O Allah let me be, in this month, from among those who turn repentant and ask forgiveness for their sins; let me be from among those who do good and obey (Thee); let me be from among those who are Thy close friends, through Thy kindness O the Most Merciful.
Rumaysa Malik
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Get Set for the Olympics! The Olympics are here! Get Set is kept upto date behind the scenes and all about involving young people in with national sports events by regional the excitement and inspiration of the young reporters. Games. Find resources, ideas and opportunities to help you make the most of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the website.
Inspire - A collection of inspirational films. Watch them, download them, and be inspired!
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Enterprise – programs to give YOU the opportunity to put enterprise, maths and business skills into action. STEM Challenge - STEMNET and the Paralympic Torch Relay Team are challenging 11-14 year olds to create a spark to light the Paralympic Flame by the energy of human endeavour.
You can find resources for every age group from 3-19 year olds from interactive games to film, poetry to coaching and also find out exactly what is happening in your city for the Olympics.
Sports Journalism – if you are interested in sports journalism why not visit our supporter to reporter website www.radiowaves.co.uk to be
measurable differences through activities and campaigns.
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The Pod - The Pod is designed to help teach children how to live more sustainably and to make real and
Winning Words - Using words from a bank of poetry inspired by Olympic and Paralympic sports and ideals for inspiration, students can work together
to explore different kinds of poetry, write their own poems and perform their final creations in front of their class. The game offers a new approach to teaching poetry in the classroom and taking poetry off the page. Story Lab – a nationwide program of events encouraging young people to read as part of the London 2012 Festival. Film Nation – A London 2012 short film-making competition for young people aged 14-25. Scientists in Sport – Events and free resources to inspire young people to take their science studies further and consider a career in sport science.
Podium – if you are at college or university, podium works with HE students to engage them with all aspects of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics http://www.podium. ac.uk Join us to celebrate the London 2012 Games at www.getset.london2012.com
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Muslim Role-Models Ibrahim Bashir – Fencer What do you do?
enjoy this sport because it is technical and demanding. It not only tests I have just finished my GCSE exams your physical fitness but your mental and am awaiting my results. Inshallah agility. However I do enjoy watching I am going to attend a sixth form the occasional game of tennis. in Bristol and do my A-levels. I’ve chosen my A-levels to open up as What would you advise anyone many different paths as possible who is thinking of taking up a but with my eyes set particularly sport? on medicine. Alongside my studies I have been fencing from the age of Find a sport that is enjoyable with the 8 and recently been competing at a added benefit of being good for you national and previously international physically. level. What is your ranking in the UK? What are your favourite sports? I have competed in the British Youth Fencing is my favourite sport and championships and in the last 3 years takes up much of my spare time, I come 2nd for 2 years and 3rd once.
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Last year I was ranked 13 in the U17 That I could fly. age group and hope to improve on that this coming season. Do you have any hobbies/ interests? How do you manage training and school work? Fencing takes up most of my time but I also enjoy spending time with As I’m fencing most evenings it is very friends and family. important to be disciplined when it comes to work and completing What is your success down to? coursework on time. However if you What words of wisdom or advice keep disciplined then it is never a Regular training throughout the year and would you give to youth in Britain problem and you have plenty of free the time, support and encouragement my today? time to spare. parents give to me. Who do you admire? Muhammed Ali. Even though he was boxing before I was born, his wit, charisma and ability to perform in the ring are admirable. If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
Sport is something that everybody should encourage and take part in Where’s the best placing that fencing whatever your level, whether with your has taken you? friends or family. As a family we cycle, swim, surf and trek together and not I got very excited when I went with the only is this good physically but it is fun England team to Paris. Unfortunately we and enjoyable. spent all our fencing stuck in the outskirts of Paris; abit like coming to London for the first time and finding yourself on an More Muslim Role-Models on next page industrial estate in Staines!
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What do you do?
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Professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour.
up I always used to tag along with them to the park and play football, tennis and baseball with them. I’ve always been sporty.
What is your family background?
What do you like about golf?
My mum and dad have had a number of businesses in the past. They now have just the one post office and newsagent, where I help out when I’m at home. I have two sisters; my younger one is also a good golfer and is off to the US in August for a golf scholarship. My mum isn’t sporty at all but my dad is, so that’s where I get it from! I also have a lot of cousins who I’m close with; more boys than girls so growing
I love golf because of the challenge. While it may seem like an easy game, it is highly technical. There are so many different shots you have to play; high, low, draw, fade, soft but when you can execute a shot that you want to hit it’s a great feeling, especially under pressure and in front of the crowd.
Muslim Role-Models Sahra Hassan – Golfer
Were you not also a tennis player?
clothing, and love. I would never be selfish and wish for something only Yes I was. I started when I was 4, to benefit myself. You could change stopped when I was 13. I Played for the world with just one wish. I’m very Wales and Great Britain. I won a fortunate to be where I am today. number of Welsh tournaments and won My career has taken me all over the a few sports personality awards. I was world and I’m only 24. My dream is to selected to play at Wimbledon to warm become the best in the world. I wouldn’t up all the top players before they went want to wish for that; I want to work and played their matches. hard for it. It may take a few years, who knows but that’s my goal. Who do you admire? Congratulations on being voted UK My parents. Sport idols - Tiger Woods sportswoman of the year, what has and Serena and Venus Williams. been your biggest achievement?
balls, cricket balls, tennis balls or golf balls so I always knew I was going to do sport. What is your success down to? Hard work, dedication and support from my family.
If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
Thank you. I would say being voted UK Muslim sportswoman of the year. I was really delighted and honoured to I’d wish for every single person in the have won the award. Ever since I can world to have food, clean water, homes, remember I was either hitting squash
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Muslim Role-Models Khadijah Safari – Kickboxing
What do you do? I am a black belt in Muay Thai kickboxing & MMA instructor and I run Safari (ladies only) martial arts clubs across London. I recently launched SWMA (Safari World Martial Arts Association); the first halal martial arts association catered for the needs of Muslims, for both men and women, with events and competitions taking place in Muslim friendly environments, fully segregated, no music, alcohol or gambling and no punching directly to the face.
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How did you get involved in martial arts?
with the instructor, find out from them about insurance (something which we now offer to students from all clubs), find out about the martial art they teach I discovered martial arts 13 years ago and if you’re interested in achieving and after my first session I could hardly your belts make sure that they are walk the next day! I knew this was the qualified to be able to offer this for right sport for me. I love a challenge you. and I had no other ambition other than to reach black belt! Congratulations on winning UK coach of the year, what achievements are What would you advise anyone who you most proud of? is thinking of taking up martial arts? To be honest I am most proud of all Make sure that it’s in an environment my students and their achievements! where your faith will be respected and The Muslim community has some of the you will not need to compromise. Meet most dedicated students I’ve seen. They
inspire me to always work harder. It’s so nice to be recognized and to receive UK Coach of the Year was a great reminder of how much our community needs opportunities like this.
and that’s the best place I could ask for in this life alhamdulillah. What words of wisdom or advice would you give to youth in Britain today?
Who do you admire? Well all praise is to Allah (swt), as He has given me this opportunity and platform to provide this service to Muslims. My inspiration is my husband Karim Safari, as he taught me everything I know. As former European and world champion I couldn’t ask for a better trainer.
What is your success down to? I really don’t see myself as successful. I feel like I have so much to achieve. I now have an amazing team of sisters working with me to help make Safari Kickboxing bigger and better.
If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
Where’s the best place that kickboxing has taken you?
I have a dream to be able to open a Safari martial Arts centre in Gaza, Palestine. InshAllah I’m working on it!
This answer is simple.... My husband! Kickboxing took me directly to my husband, that’s how we were introduced
Never think you can’t achieve something; if someone else can, then there’s nothing stopping you. If things don’t feel like they’re moving, stop and check your situation. There could be an action or a thought that’s happening that Allah (swt) doesn’t agree with, and it could be blocking all your good intentions. Try to do something to help the Muslims around you, as wanting for others what you want for yourself is one of the best attributes we can have.
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Islamic Relief’s NASHEED FACTOR 2012 Scotland’s Biggest Vocal Competition Is Live!
Nasheed Factor is ready to take the nation by storm! Originally an idea of a Nasheed enthusiast, who always wished to share his beautiful talent, Nasheed Factor has now become one of the most anticipated contests of the year, giving adults and children the platform to showcase their vocal talent to elevate the faith in the hearts of the community. Not only that but Nasheed Factor was originally produced for the purpose of
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raising funds for Islamic Relief’s One Safe Village Appeal, where families do not have the resources or opportunities to have the same lifestyle which we experience, so we are singing …….. for the poor, to ensure that their voices, struggles and hardships are heard and not forgotten. The Nasheed Factor has been extended to showcase a variety of faith-based talent, Nasheeds, Naats, Hamds, Poetry and Quran Recitation. Scotland-wide city auditions will kick-start after Ramadan followed by the live semi-finals and a grand finale! Now is the time to apply. Nasheed Factor has been endorsed, encouraged
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backed by many Nasheed artists and role models such as Labbayk, Kamal Uddin, Native Deen, Outlandish, Shaam, Junaid Jamshed, Maher Zain, Khaleel Muhammad, Hassan Rasool, Ahmed Hussain and others.
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We have witnessed an array of talent competitions, ones that grow wide scale popularity and showcase mind-blowing talent. But we have yet to witness a talent competition which promotes morality, peace, love, charity and humanity ….. up until now.
and backed by many Nasheed artists and role models such as Labbayk, Kamal Uddin, Native Deen, Outlandish, Shaam, Junaid Jamshed, Maher Zain, Khaleel Muhammad, Hassan Rasool, Ahmed Hussain and others. With many artists willing to come on as the celebrity judging panel, who will it be? Time will tell! Mosques and Islamic societies in Scotland are also busy promoting Nasheed Factor, and the word is spreading fast! Looks like this will be one of the most memorable competitions to hit Scotland! It’s buzzing and exciting; with contestants already applying throughout Scotland and England also! With the added feature of being able to upload your video audition online we have had applicants nationwide. The winners of each category will gain the opportunity to record their own vocal piece in a professional recording studio with a top vocalist producer to mix and record their own CD’s. An adults and a children’s
winner will be chosen from each of the three categories: Nasheeds, Naats & Hamds, Poetry and Quran Recitation. The Nasheed Factor team hope it will not be highly competitive – but instead more fun, professional and powerful. Reach for success and shine to represent the poor – the search for fresh talent is on! Through our talent, soul, voice and deen – we can provide many unfortunate people with a new life and new hope, and that is the biggest gift you can give anyone. Apply through www.nasheedfactor.co.uk See you at the final! Find us on Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!
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Nominate a Role Model! Over the past 4 issues Fifteen21 has showcased many inspirational role-models from the Muslim community in the UK. From youth activists like Neelam Rose, to Humza Yousaf, a trail-blazing young politician in Glasgow to Aisha Yasmin, a young aspiring designer from Birmingham hoping to make it big in the Big Apple! If you would like to nominate an inspiring role-model to be featured in a future issue of Fifteen21 please email us at letters@fifteen21.com with the following details;
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Salma Bi – Cricketer/Nurse What do you do? I am the first Muslim woman to have played county cricket. I am an umpire, coach, part of the Women’s Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup 2012 squad and a qualified Haemodialysis Renal nurse. What are your interests? I like keeping myself occupied, spending time with friends and family, reading journals, keeping myself updated with the world and having a good banter with team mates. What do you like about your sport/work? 32
Working in a busy environment looking after kidney failure patients is a very challenging but rewarding job, it makes you realise how lucky you really are for all that we take for granted. These patients have alot of time taken away from them which affects their quality of life. What I love about my sport is it keeps me focused and provides a healthy lifestyle too.
Warne, Paula Radcliffe & Amir Khan. You meet so many inspiring people every day. If you were granted one wish, what would it be? I ask for the opportunity to play at international level, to live my dream to represent my country.
Who do you admire?
What do you feel you have gained from your work/ sport?
I admire my parents for how far they have come and how much they have nurtured us in the right direction. Sporting heroes I have enjoyed watching are Shane
I feel I have become a much stronger person; I can carry on with life without being put down no matter how much criticism is thrown at me.
What achievements are you most proud of?
Have you experienced any What would you advise racism or other discrimination others wanting to go into or prejudice? professional cricket? How do I’m proud to represent my they go about it? County team, I’m proud to Being Asian makes you stand Captain the first Asian Futsal out, sometimes it goes in If you are at school play as team, I’m proud to have got your favour and sometimes it much as you can for the school my younger sisters Anisha and doesn’t. I’ve played as the only team, then join the nearest Aisha into Warwickshire County girl in a men’s team and that cricket club. Outdoor season is Cricket and West Bromwich is a challenge in itself but over usually from April-September Albion football scholarship time it’s not who you are, it’s and then indoor training & programs. what you’re capable of that county trials take place in gets you through the challenge. January onwards. I recently What has been the biggest helped out a club team in challenge or obstacle you Any further aspirations? Wales and met a young have overcome? talented 12 year old girl who Using my Coaching initiative was only playing at club level. The biggest challenge is Believe In M.A.D (Making A To give her a better chance of never giving up. I was turned Difference) to successfully host County selection I got her into away from Warwickshire the ‘Women’s 20-Hour Futsal the ‘Flintoff Cricket Academy’. County; I carried on training Marathon’ setting a world and If you don’t wish to play you at home, when I felt I was to carry on progressing in my can always take up coaching more confident I trialed for nursing career. and umpire courses too. Worcestershire County Team.
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Ramadan: A Month of Inspiration and Motivation This Ramadan 2012 why not allow yourself permission to be inspired and motivated from all those who you meet, the passages and verses of the Qur’an, your suhoor and iftaar meal.
Where does inspiration come from? How are you motivated to achieve your dreams and goals? We can all answer this differently. I mean, inspiration can come from books, nature, creation, travelling.... Who inspires and motivates us? Our families, friends, sports personalities, our pious predecessors, the Prophet Muhammad (saw)....
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Ramadan is a training month and our Creator – Allah (swt) has given us these 30 days to train ourselves – train for night prayer, train to pray salah on time, train to read more Qur’an, train to give more in charity, train to do more goodness. In this month everyone is working hard to please Allah (swt) and to be rewarded by Allah (swt). Even those who wouldn’t normally pray regularly will be praying, even those who don’t study Qur’an much will be studying
more. Just wake up on the first day of Ramadan – or even infact the night before, take a deep breath and feel Ramadan – subhan’Allah, it’s literally in-the-air.
nephews – make games, study the life of the Prophets (pbut). Really and truly go full force this Ramadan – just like those athletes who are focusing hard to achieve that gold medal – your gold medal is meeting Allah (swt) in Jannah al-Firdaus – so these 30 days really focus and physically, emotionally, spiritually work on Ramadan is a month full of inspiration YOU so the next eleven months and and motivation. Everyone around us is throughout your life you do good, working towards goodness. So make spread good, live good and return to the most of this Ramadan insha’Allah. Allah (swt) in a good state insha’Allah. If you haven’t already, then map out and plan out the rest of your days in Ramadan Mabrook! And may ALL Ramadan. How much Qur’an study your duas be answered – both for this will you do? Why not start a home world and the next, ameen! study circle and get your family to study Qur’an together? Get kids Nadia Leona Yunis involved – your siblings or nieces and
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map out and plan out the rest of your days in Ramadan. How much Qur’an study will you do? Why not start a home study circle...
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Why not get yourself a Ramadan journal? We Be Inspired will be launching a journal this Ramadan insha’Allah – it will help you creatively map your day-to-day and your life insha’Allah. Do check www. webeinspired.com to download your *FREE* copy insha’Allah.
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There was once a king, who had a vast fortune but no heir. Of course he had to have a heir to inherit all his fortune. He had not wed, and had neither sons nor daughters. He therefore set a challenge for his people.
nobody volunteered despite all this money! There was a very poor man whose only possession was a rope; he was extremely poor. Upon hearing about The king ordained that upon his death, this challenge, he told himself that this the first person to sit with him in the was the only way he could get rich and graveyard on the first night would inherit that he would sit with the king on the first all of his fortune. The king did not want night in the graveyard. to be alone on the first night in the grave. Word spread throughout his kingdom. Time passed and the king passed away. The old man, along with his rope went to However there was nobody who wanted the graveyard, to sit with the king, and to spend any time in a graveyard, and give him comfort, sitting beside the king’s
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upon his death, the first person to sit with him in the graveyard on the first night would inherit all of his fortune.
grave, and talking to the headstone. The two angels and Questioners of the Grave, Munkir and Nakir approached the grave. One asked the other, “We have been sent to question this person, but there are two people here, one under the ground, and one on top of the grave, what shall we do, who shall we question first?” They decided to question the person on top of the grave first, and then the king second, who was buried beneath.
earnings on?” “Did you spend in the way of Allah (swt)?” “Did you work honestly?” “What did you carry for people?” and so they continued through the night.
The angels asked the old man, “Who is your Lord?” and he answered “Allah”, “Who was your Prophet?” “Muhammed” (saw) he replied and they continued their questioning until they noticed the rope. “What is this?” asked one angel. The old man replied, “This is my rope, I use it to work, to carry items for people, this is my job.” And so the angels continued, “Who do you work for with this rope?” “Where did you get this rope?” “What did you spend your
By the morning the old man looked tired and exhausted. The people of the kingdom upon seeing him in the graveyard congratulated him on his new fortune. “Congratulations old man, you are the heir of all of the king’s fortune, you stayed with him in the graveyard on the first night.” The old man replied, “Keep it! I couldn’t even answer all my questions over this piece of rope,” and hurried away. Moral: Be careful about what you ask and work for, everything will be questioned about one day, big and small.
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Book Review
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Adiga depicts the life of those born in rural India as only ever knowing the ‘darkness’. Through this theme of the ‘darkness’, the cliches of rising global power, brutality of the modern city and the ‘two castes: Men with Big Bellies, and Men with Small Bellies’ is explored. Adiga makes reference to the Rooster Coop. This metaphor represents the restraints of the socioeconomical and cultural status of India. It keeps the majority of the The White Tiger; immaculately population in perpetual servitude to a structured one way dialogue between minority with power. a once good-moralized Indian, Mr Balram, now turned amoral This novel challenges India’s idea of a entrepreneur and murderer explaining free society. Adiga writes ‘a servitude to Mr Jiabao why India has more so strong that you can put the key of entrepreneurs than China. ‘Though his emancipation in a man’s hands India has no drinking water, electricity, and he will throw it back at you with sewage system, public transportation, a curse’. This novel provides thoughtsense of hygiene, discipline, courtesy provoking arguments at many stages or punctuality’. in the book. It is a MUST read.
Ramadhan Poem
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Spoken word poet and Lyricist
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I look around me The world is full of people, yet no one beside me Across the pond, my brothers break their fast with a date For 2 days now I’ve had nothing on my plate I’m told aid is arriving, maybe a little too late For how much longer will I have to wait?
I’m a child from Somalia, a land hit with grief, famine and wars I’ve witnessed so much, yet I just turned four I’m the child that appears on your TV screens Appealing for aid by various worldwide charities What does hunger mean and what does it mean to be hungry? I don’t have the luxury of breakfast, lunch, dinner or tea Nor a comfortable bed to sleep in The earth is my bed, the blankets are my sky I lie down wondering why As my mum has to painstakingly decide Which child she’ll feed and which will die
That my friends, is the stark reality Hits you on the head, like Newton’s apple that defined gravity It’s not just me In the midst of poverty There are other children like me All in the same situation – all hungry
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We’ve seen appeals, we’ve heard of aid Yet how long will I have to wait? My ribs are showing, I’m getting thinner day by day I guess I’m in my final few days The world is awake yet they’re still asleep As we are virtually begging on our knees This hunger is really killing me It’s amazing how just a nation away The thought of hunger doesn’t cross their brain As they’re having luxury breakfasts, lunches, dinners, everyday Not to mention lavish buffets
How could it be In the 21st century That we are still witnessing poverty As well as slavery As your plate is full, mine remains empty Maybe it’s fate, destiny, or maybe I’m unlucky But I know and hope you think of me As you help yourself to another portion, maybe Donate that money To charity I’ve seen friends dying Mothers crying As fighters decide which gun they’ll be firing They only care about themselves and not little babies Nor the 250 children dying daily Hunger is not just me it’s global Hundreds of countries, thousands of people in total Kids like me, mothers like mine Worrying about how they’ll get their next bite It’s 2012 yet feels like 1948 How can it be I have no food on my plate? As you decide where to take your girl on a date I can only wish I had a date
Not a date with a girl but a date to eat Just take a look at my frail body, ribcage and knees A date Is all it takes It gives me much needed energy and protein I ask for some, just give me some please I hope one day when I’m older My kids will have enough to eat, without waiting like ordered soldiers I hope one day we will end poverty One of the main causes that make people go hungry Killing hundreds daily Globally As you read this poem I’ve only scratched the surface, not all my hunger is showing As I’ve realized When I pick up my pen I cannot stop to write I look around me The world is full of people, yet no one beside me Across the pond, my brothers break their fast with a date For 2 days now I’ve had nothing on my plate I’m told aid is arriving, maybe a little too late For how much longer will I have to wait? 41
Impressing your interviewer Secret Tips from the UK’s Top Recruitment Officers Don’t try to fit in, when you were born to stand out Employers conduct interviews for weeks on end, searching for that special individual who stands in a different dimension, to the rest. This makes an individual wonder; how do I stand out from the crowd, in a positive fashion?
2) Couple Yourself With The Company’s Values
Each company has its global core competencies, and specific criteria which they look for in a potential employee. For competency based interviews where you are providing examples of activities and achievements in your life, ensure you try to magnetise in, as many core competencies Through working alongside some of the UK’s Top Recruiters and specific criteria into your answer, so that through one I have found the following five tips the most powerful and example you have demonstrated many of the criteria and effective in impressing your potential employer inshaAllah. competencies, which the company is looking for. A one to many relationship must exist. 1) Know Your Interviewer Each interviewer will have intelligence on their candidates, so a clever thing to do is to turn the tables and find out from the employer, who will be your interviewer. Henceforth you can research on who they are as a person through the internet or the employer’s website or even Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This will put you in good stead before the interview.
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3) Let Your Presence Be Felt Even After You Leave 5) Don’t Give Textbook Answers To make your presence felt after you leave, bring in your certificates, trophies, medals, pieces of work, portfolios and show them physically what you have done in your life. Leave them with examples of your work, no matter how formal the interview is. This happens rarely but is a very unique tip to impress your interviewer and works!
Sometimes theoretical answers are not what happen in practice. Make sure the answers to your questions are given from a practical standpoint backed up by a theoretical viewpoint to illustrate to your interviewer that you don’t just recognise the form of the rules but also the substance of them in practice.
4) Read This Book A book called StandOut by Marcus Buckingham is a strengths based book and test, used by the top professionals on how to determine and discover what type of person you are. What is your personal edge? Highly recommended.
“Be confident. If you don’t see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner” Shahbaz Shaheen Mirza
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Muslim Role-Models Amir Khan - Boxer
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How are you?
season so this season is really important for us and we need to make sure we bounce back up right away.
I’m good, just looking forward to enjoying the rest of Ramadan and taking some time off. How did you become interested in boxing and when did you start to box Congratulations on being selected to competitively? be an Olympics torch-bearer, how was that? My dad took me to our local boxing gym to help burn off some of my energy It was a great honour to be selected because I was quite hyperactive as a kid. and it meant so much to me to carry the I loved going and just got hooked. From torch through my hometown of Bolton. It’s there I started competing in tournaments something I won’t forget because it was a at the age of 11, where I won a lot of massive privilege to be able to do that. medals and started making a name for I had all my family and friends there myself. which made it extra special. How did it feel to go to the Olympics What are your favourite sports? in 2004, and how are you involved in this year’s Games? Boxing of course is my number one sport! Outside that I like football and I’ve got It was an amazing experience and one a box at Bolton Wanderers where I that I will always remember. I was the watch the team play every other week. only boxer selected for Team GB so I Unfortunately we got relegated last knew that a lot of attention would be on
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me but I never let it faze me, I just went out there and did my job. Thankfully I managed to pick up a medal and it really was the highlight of my amateur career.
What achievements are you most proud of? Winning the silver medal at 17 in the Olympics. Obviously I wanted the gold but after reflecting back on it I think it was a great achievement to do it when I was that young. I’m also really proud to have won world titles in boxing as a professional because this is the hardest sport to compete in.
For London 2012 I’m an Official Ambassador for the Games so I will be there backing all of Team GB and giving them my support. What were your dreams and aspirations as you were growing up?
Who do you admire? What charitable and community causes do you support?
My sporting idol is Muhammad Ali. I always wanted to get to the Olympics Away from sport I would have to say my when I was a kid and it was a dream parents because they sacrificed a lot of Well I opened Gloves Community come true when I found out that I was their time and effort so I could achieve Centre, which is my boxing gym, to help going to Athens. I had won pretty much what I have done in my career. get kids off the streets and do something everything as an amateur coming up productive. Over there they can just and competing in the Olympics was my What barriers have you faced, either have fun and burn off some steam, some final target, which I managed to achieve. on a personal or professional level? take it a bit more seriously and we’re I also dreamed of becoming a world starting to produce some really talented champion when I turned professional I’ve not really faced any barriers to be youngsters. It’s also set up with computers and it was a great day when I finally honest. I think if you have the talent and and a work space where kids can do realised that dream by beating Andriy skill you’ll be accepted in any sport or their homework and study. I also like Kotelnyk in 2009. field these days. to support a number of other charities
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and have worked alongside the NSPCC, because that is the key ingredient of Oxfam as well as many others. any successful person. You can have all the talent in the world but if you don’t If you were granted one wish, what work hard you really won’t achieve your would it be? goals. Just that everyone can live a peaceful and happy life.
Do you have a favourite film or TV show?
I saw the new Spiderman film recently which I enjoyed. There’s not one specific As I mentioned I like to follow Bolton film I can pinpoint because I really don’t Wanderers when I’m not training and get much time to watch movies because always look out for their results. Because I’m usually in bed very early and up I’m based out in LA a lot of the time I again in the early hours! spend most of my time back in the UK just relaxing and going out with family Where’s the best place that sport has and friends as I don’t get to see them taken you? that much when I’m away in training camp. I’ve met many people because of boxing like the Queen, Muhammad Ali What is your success down to? and Hilary Clinton. Through boxing I’ve managed to travel and meet many well Hardwork and a little bit of talent. known people which has been great. I’m There is nothing like working hard and very lucky to be in such a position. striving, no matter what field you’re in
What further aspirations do you have? Just to regain my world titles and go on to claim many more accolades in boxing. A boxer’s career is a short one but I want to win more world titles and be remembered as a great in the sport.
Do you have any hobbies/interests?
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Easy Peasy
Chicken & Noodles (serves 2)
This recipe is easy as it can be prepared the night before, and you can taste the seasoning before you place in the fridge.
Need: • 1 chicken breast • Salt to taste • Black pepper to taste • Brown sauce • 1 tablespoon of olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon ginger puree • 1/2 teaspoon garlic puree • 1 packet of easy-make noodles
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First cut the chicken breast into long strips on a chopping board, leave aside for a few minutes while you make the marinade. In a large bowl add salt, pepper, brown sauce, olive oil, garlic and ginger and mix thoroughly until a paste has formed. Now add to this mixture the chicken strips and stir well until all the chicken strips have been coated with the mixture. Cover with cling film and place in fridge. Around 25 minutes prior to dinner, place some olive oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken strips until thoroughly cooked, turning them to avoid burning them. When there are only a few pieces of
chicken left to cook, make the noodles (instructions on packet). Once the chicken has been cooked, first place the noodles on a plate and add the chicken strips on top. Enjoy! The strips can also be eaten in a fajita with salad and chutney, or with any other filling preferred. You can add other ingredients like sweetcorn, kidney beans, fresh peppers and many more to the noodles for a more filling meal.
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