Dar Ul-Isra Booklet 2011/12

DAR UL-ISRAMuslim Educational & Welfare CentreCanolfan Mwslemaidd Addysg a Lles

DAR UL-ISRA Muslim Educational & Welfare Centre, Cardiff

Dar Ul-Isra - Re-opening Day (August 2010)


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Section Title Page------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00 CONTENTS I 01 FORWARDFROMTHECHAIRMAN 0102 ABOUTTHECENTRE 0303 OURVALUES 0504 OUROBJECTIVES 0705 THEBUILDING’SFACILITIES 09 5.1 MainPrayerHall.................................................09 5.2 CommunityHall..................................................09 5.3 Sisters’Section...................................................09 5.4 Library................................................................09 5.5 Scout/ActivityHall..............................................09 5.6 ‘Wudu’(Ablutions)Facilities................................09 5.7 Kitchen...............................................................11 5.8 ‘Janaza’ (Funeral)Services..................................1106 CHILDREN’SACTIVITIES 13 6.1 ‘Qur’an’ School................................................... 13 6.2 ArabicSchool......................................................13 6.3 ScoutGroup-(1stCathaysAl-Huda)....................1307 YOUTHACTIVITIES 1508 THECENTRE’SACTIVITIES 17 8.1 ‘Da’wah’Activities..............................................17 8.2 SocialActivities..................................................17 8.3 Educational&CulturalActivities.........................19 8.4 Sisters’Activities................................................19 8.5 HealthActivities.................................................21 8.6 MaintenanceActivities........................................2109 SPECIALACTIVITIES 23 9.1 Theholymonthof‘Ramadan’............................. 23 9.2 ‘Eid’ Days........................................................... 23 9.3 SpecialOccasions...............................................23

Section Title Page------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 DONATEFORDARUL-ISRA 25 10.1 StandingOrder....................................................25 10.2 BankTransfer......................................................25 10.3 CashorCheque...................................................2511 IFYOUWANTTOKNOWMORE... 27

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Dar Ul-Isra - Eid Prayer 2010


“‘Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim’ - In the name of ‘Allah’, the most Merciful and Beneficent.

All praise belongs to ‘Allah’* (SWT)** alone, the lord of mankind, and may peace and blessings be upon the seal of the prophets, Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him(PBUH), a Mercy for all Mankind.

We thank the Almighty ‘Allah’ (SWT) who blessed our community with the gift that is Dar Ul-Isra (DUI). It is remarkable how much the Muslim community in Cardiff love their Centre. DUI continues to attract increasing numbers of visitors and users daily. The new re-development and extension of the Centre has provided us with new facilities and the necessary extra space required for more activities and functions to take place in order to meet the demand of our ever growing community.

‘Alhamdulillah’ (praise be to ‘Allah’), it is now over 20 years since the establishment of the Centre. All of our projects and services have continued to grow, benefitting thousands of people. We estimate that more than 3,000 people visit the Centre on a weekly basis.

DUI has captured the imagination of the Muslim community in Cardiff, and its success has been an inspiration to all. It is an honour for everyone to serve his/her community, therefore I urge all brothers and sisters to contribute as much as possible. DUI is open for everyone to participate in reaching its objectives. All views, opinions, and recommendations are welcome.

All that has been accomplished so far is due to the Mercy of ‘Allah’ (SWT), who caused people to love and support this beloved place. We pray that we can continue to build on its success. (Amen)”

Dr.MunirAshi[DUI Chairman]

01 FORWARD FROM THE CHAIRMAN

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* Meaning of the Word ‘Allah’

‘Ilah’istheArabicwordfor‘God’. ‘Allah’isconsideredbyMuslimstobeoneofthenamesofGod.Therefore,wheneverMuslims mention ‘Allah’,theyaresimplyreferringtotheonetrueGod.Infact,evennon-MuslimArabssuchasChristianArabsusetheword‘Allah’torefertoGod. The term ‘Allah’hasnopluralorgender.Thisshowsitsuniquenesswhencomparedwiththeword‘God’, whichcanbemadeplural,gods,orfeminine,goddess.ToaMuslim,‘Allah’ istheAlmighty,CreatorandSustaineroftheuniverse,whoissimilartonothingandnothingiscomparabletoHim.Islamrejectslikening‘Allah’toanyofhiscreation.

** Why we usually write ‘SWT’ after mentioning ‘Allah’

MostMuslimsappend‘SWT’aftermentioning‘Allah’. This is an acronymfortheArabicwords:‘Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala’,whichwhenroughlytranslated,means“The most glorified, the most exalted”.ItisawayforMuslimstoglorify‘Allah’ (SWT)whenmentioningHisname.

02 DAR UL-ISRA Muslim Educational & Welfare Centre, Cardiff 02

Dar Ul-Isra - The original building was built in 1910. (This photograph was taken in 1959)


DarUl-Isra(DUI)MuslimEducational&WelfareCentrewasestablishedin1989tounifyandservetheneedsoftheMuslimcommunityofCardiff.Itisanindependent,voluntaryandnon-profitorganisation.ItwasestablishedbyagroupofstudentswhocametotheUKforpostgraduatestudies.Theoriginalbuildingcomprisedofasinglestorey,whichaccommodatedamaximumof300peopleandaroomforthesisters,whichsqueezedupto80. DUIisopentoallMuslimsfromallpartsoftheworldwithnoregardstotheirethnicity,race,nationalityorsect.ServicesprovidedbytheCentreinclude;the5DailyCongregationalPrayers,weeklyFriday‘Khutba’ (Sermon), weekly‘Qur’an’ andArabicSchools,and‘Halaqas’(IslamicCircles)-heldin5differentlanguages;English,Arabic,Urdu,MalayandKurdish.Wealsohostuniqueprogramsduringboth‘Eids’(MuslimReligiousFestivals)aswellascustomaryInterfaithandSocialactivitiesforpeopleofallages. DUIalsoprovidesinformationontheIslamicfaithinordertofostercooperationandbuildbridgeswithnon-Muslimcommunities.Ithasbecomethedestinationforacademia,government,schools,andthegeneralpublictolearnaboutIslamandMuslimbeliefs.TheCentrehasanopendoorpolicyandtherefore,continuouslyinvitespeopleandencouragesthem to visit regularly. TheimportanceoftheCentrecomesfrombeingamong the largest Islamic centres in Wales and locatedintheheartofCardiffCityCentre.

The Refurbishment Project

TomeettheexistingandgrowingneedsoftheMuslimcommunity,andinordertoaccommodatetheincreasingnumberofvisitorstotheCentre,theTrusteesdecidedtorefurbishthewholebuildingin2009.Afterayearhardofwork,andbythehelpandgraceoftheAlmighty‘Allah’ (SWT),theCentrereopenedinAugust2010.Therefurbishedbuildingnowconsistsofa ‘Masjid’(mainprayerhall),aMultipurposeHall,Sisters’Section,AdministrationOffice,KitchenandawellresourcedreferenceLibrary.Italsohasaroom,whichisdedicatedforwashingandpreparingthedeceased.

02 ABOUT THE CENTRE

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Before... After...


Dar Ul-Isra - The official reopening (August 2010)


“Thus We have made you [true Muslims - real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his ‘Sunnah’ (legal ways)], a ‘Wasat’ (just) (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad PBUH) be a witness over you. And We made the ‘Qibla’ (prayer direction towards Jerusalem) which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad PBUH) from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed it was great (heavy) except for those whom ‘Allah’ guided. And ‘Allah’ would never make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, ‘Allah’ is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind.” [‘Qur’an’ 2:143] WebelievethattheAlmighty‘Allah’ (SWT), themostGlorifiedandMostHigh,isthesolecreatorofallmankindandthereforeknowsthehumannaturemoreintricatelythananyofmankind.‘Allah’ (SWT),hasthereforechosenforusareligionbestsuitedtothenatureofhumanity, a religion that goes neither to the extremesofhardshipnoroflaxity,butinsteadprovidesamiddlepath,inotherwords.Islamhasmiddlepositionin:

1. Beliefs-‘Aqidah’.2. Actsofworship-‘Ibadah’.3. IslamicLaw-‘Shari‘ah’. 4. Morals and Manners - ‘Akhlaq’.

OurvaluesatDUIarederivedfromthefactthatknowledge,pietyandmoderationwilldirectMuslimsawayfromthepathofignorance,prejudiceandradicalism.Therefore,wetrytopromoteanddefinetoourcommunitytherealmeaningofmoderationinitsfacetswhethertheyaremental,lawful,intellectual,orindeedepistemic,becausemoderationisalawfuldoctrinebywhichrighteousnessisentrustedanduponitlaystheerectionofcivilisation.Understanding,acceptingandnurturingatrulymoderateIslamareessentialvalues,especiallyforanyattemptatrapprochementbetweenMuslims and non-Muslims to succeed in the UK. ‘Allah’ (SWT)theAlmighty,themostGlorifiedandMostHigh,hasmadetheMuslimnationamoderatenation,whichmeansMuslimshavetofollowthemiddlepath,thepaththathasnoextremesorexcesses.Itisapaththatbringstogetherinaharmoniousbalance: 1. The Revelation and Reason.2. The Individual and Community.3. The Religion and World.4. ThisWorldandtheHereafter.

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“Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong: They are the ones to attain felicity (i.e. happiness)”. [‘Qur’an’ 3:104]

Lecture given by a visiting guest Sheikh


Withthehelpof‘Allah’ (SWT), DUI has made anoutstandingprogressintheachievementofitsbroadobjectivesandwillcontinuetopursuethechallengesofthefuture.TheCentrebelievesinpromotingthemessageofunderstanding,opportunitytolearn,respect,socialinteractionandbetterrelationsbetweenMuslim and non-Muslim communities and understandingthatIslamisapeacefulreligionandMuslimsareopentodialogueonallmattersregardingfaith.

The main objectives are: 1. EstablishandmaintaintheMosqueto

serve the Muslim community.2. Provide religious services and instructions

aswellasguidancetotheMuslimCommunityfortheirmoraldevelopmentand to meet their religious requirements.

3. ProvideabalancedandcomprehensivepictureofthemessageofIslamtobothMuslimsandnon-MuslimsinCardiff.

4. ToactasaninformationresourcebyprovidinganunderstandingofIslamasafaith,asareligion,andasawayoflife.

5. Toprovideeducationforallsectionsofthecommunityinordertoleadlifeinthecurrent multi-cultural society as a Muslim andasanidealcitizenandtohelpMuslimsintegratewithinthewidersociety.

6. Provideguidanceandsupportatcollegeand university levels to Muslim students in the area.

7. Establishandencourageeducationalandsportsactivitiesforchildrenandyouth

groups,andtopromotesoundknowledgeandbehaviourtothecommunity.

8. Tomaintainthe3organisations;ArabicSchool, ‘Qur’an’ School, and the Scout Groupinadditiontolookingfornewopportunities.

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“And who is more unjust than he who prevents men from the mosques of ‘Allah’ that His name should be remembered therein and strives to ruin them”. [‘Qur’an’ 2:114]

Library

‘Wudu’ (Ablutions)Main Prayer Hall


------------------------------------------------------------- 5.1Main Prayer Hall -(FirstFloor)-------------------------------------------------------------Thisareaofthemosqueisbyfarthelargestinthebuilding.ItisanewadditiontotheCentre(completedinAugust2010),aspartoftheexpansionandrefurbishmentprojectofDUI.Itcoversanareaof285m²andcancomfortablyaccommodateupto500peopleinprayers.Incorporatinga‘Mihrab’(prayerplaceofthe‘Imam’(thepersonwholeadstheprayer)and a ‘Minbar’ (small raised stage area at the frontforthesermons)hasproventobelovedbyallwhovisittheCentre.Aswellasofferingprayers,thishallisusedfordifferentactivities,such as the daily ‘Qur’an’ School, Study Circles throughouttheweekaswellasmanyotheruses.

------------------------------------------------------------- 5.2Community Hall -(GroundFloor)-------------------------------------------------------------Priortotherefurbishment,thispartoftheCentreusedtobetheoriginalprayerhallinDUIwhereallprayerswereoffered.Thishallisnowusedforavarietyofactivitiessuchas ‘Iftars’(mealsforbreakingthefast)in‘Ramadan’ (monthoffasting),scouts,lectures,charitybazaars,‘Eid’parties,weddingpartiesandmanymore.Itisapproximatelyhalfthesizeoftheprayerhallupstairsandactsasanoverflowareawhenthefirstfloorisfull,andcanaccommodateapproximately350people.ActivitiesintheMainHallcanbeviewedhereviaalargeflatscreenmonitor.

------------------------------------------------------------- 5.3Sisters’ Section -(SecondFloor)-------------------------------------------------------------Comprisesofasuitablysizedhall,2largeroomsandasmallkitchen,allowingformultipleactivitiestotakeplacesimultaneously.Asinthecommunityhall,atelevisionlinkallowssisterstoviewthe‘Minbar’ and ‘Mihrab’ so no one missesoutonwhatgoesoninthemainhall.Thisareaholdsaround160people,butwhennumbersincreaseoverthis,thesisterscanusetheCommunityHall,givingthemamplespacetoworshipincomfort.

-------------------------------------------------------------5.4 Library-------------------------------------------------------------DUICentreisveryproudofitsachievementsincludingtheestablishmentofitsIslamicLibrary.ItcontainsawideselectionofbooksavailableinEnglish,Arabic,andUrduwithaplantohavingallofthemcataloguedanddevelopedtobearesourceforonlineusers.NewbooksinArabicandEnglishhavebeenboughtrecentlytoexpanditscollectiontoover3000volumes.Itisstaffedbyapart-timelibrarianandissupportedbyanumberofvolunteers. Thelibraryhasatotalof3computers,whichcanbeusedtobrowsetheinternetwithaWi-Fiservicethatisavailablefreeofcharge.Thelibraryregularlyreceivesmagazines,periodicals,journalsandnewslettersdealingwithIslamicissuesandstudies.Otherpublications,inEnglish,ArabicandUrdu

(aimedatgivinginformationaboutIslam),canbeacquiredherefreeofcharge.TheCentrewelcomesscholars,researchersandstudentstomakeuseofitslibrary.

-------------------------------------------------------------5.5Scout/Activity Hall-------------------------------------------------------------Thehallissuitableformeetingsandeventsforupto100peopleincludingtablesandchairs.Mostoftheindoorscouts’activitiestakeplacein this hall.

-------------------------------------------------------------5.6 ‘Wudu’ (Ablutions) Facilities-------------------------------------------------------------CleanlinessisanimportantpartoftheIslamicfaithandallMuslimsarerequiredtomakesurethattheirbodiesandclothesarecleanbeforetheyperform‘Salah’(prayer).

Cleansingpartsofthebodyforthepurposeof‘Salah’ is called ‘Wudu’ and DUI Centre providesacombinationofboth,traditionalandmodernablutionsfacilitiesincludingashowerroomandaDisabledWC.

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Kitchen


-------------------------------------------------------------5.7 Kitchen-------------------------------------------------------------Managedbyaspecialistandaidedbyvolunteers,theKitcheniskeptcleanandtidy.Itisfullyequippedwitharangeofcookingutensilsandismainlyusedforcookingthe‘Iftar’ meals during the holy month ‘Ramadan’ aswellasmealsforsocialevents/ceremonies.Thekitchenalsopreparesweeklymeals,whicharethensoldafter‘Jum’a’(Friday)prayer,theproceedsofwhichgotohelpwiththerunningcostsoftheCentre.

HavingthekitchenintheCentreallowsforallofthecateringandcookingtobecarriedoutin-houseandkeepingthecostdown.

Praise be to ‘Allah’ (SWT),overthemonthof‘Ramadan’in2010,thekitchenofferedmealstomorethan10,000visitors/worshippers.

TheKitchenalsocatersforeventssuchas‘Aqiqa’(celebratingthebirthofanewborn),‘Nikah’(weddingceremony),andanytypeofgathering.Allyouneedtodoiscontactthemanagementteam,agreewhatyouneed/requireandtheywillarrangetocookthefoodforyouatanominalprice.

-------------------------------------------------------------5.8‘Janaza’ (Funeral) Services-------------------------------------------------------------The ‘Janaza’ServiceaimstoprovidetherequiredfacilitiestoMuslimfamiliesintheunfortunateeventofdeath,therebyrelievingsomeofthestressassociatedwithlosingafamilymemberorclosefriend.

TheServiceincludeswashingthedeceased’sbody(knownas‘Ghusul’)-thisshouldbedoneinaclean,secludedandprivateplacewherecleanwaterandsoapareavailable.TheCentreprovidestheplaceandequipmentneededforthisprocess.IbnMajahreportsthattheProphetMuhammad(PBUH)said:“Trustworthy persons should wash your dead”.Fromthat,theCentreprovidesafullytrained‘Janaza’ teamtoperformthewashingprocessaccordingto the ‘Sunnah’(legalways)oftheProphet(PBUH) and the Islamic requirements in a dedicatedroomwithinCentre.

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‘Janaza’ (Funeral)


Arabic School

Scout Group‘Qur’an’ School

Anas ibn Malik (may ‘Allah’ (SWT) be pleased with him), said: “I never saw anyone who was more compassionate towards children than ‘Allah’s’ Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). His son Ibrahim was in the care of a wet nurse in the hills around Madinah. He would go there, and we would go with him, and he would enter the house, pick up his son and kiss him, then come back”. [Muslim]


06 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

-------------------------------------------------------------6.1 ‘Qur’an’ School-------------------------------------------------------------Establishedin2004,the‘Qur’an’ School aims toservetheMuslimcommunityinCardiffandthesurroundingarea.TheSchool’smainfocusistohelpchildrenreadthe‘Qur’an’andbeabletomemorisepartsofit.ItalsoaimsatfamiliarisingthemwiththeArabiclanguagesinceitisthemediumfordealingwiththe‘Qur’anic’ text. Theschooltaughtmorethan150studentsin2010anditisanticipatingthatthisnumberwouldincreasetoover200studentsbytheendof2011.

Days and Times:

MondaytoFriday:17:00-19:00 Fee: £5.00(perchildperweek)

-------------------------------------------------------------6.2Arabic School-------------------------------------------------------------TheArabicSchoolofCardiffhasbeenteachingArabictogenerationsofchildrenforoveradecade.Learningtakesplaceinaverysupportiveenvironmentencouragingallstudentstoachievetheirfullpotential.HeldeverySaturdayfrom10:00-15:00,atWillowsHighSchool,theaimoftheArabicSchoolistostrengthenandmaintaintheArabiclanguagefortheBritishArabs.

Classes/Levels

Classesaredividedaccordingtoagegroups,andweaccommodatethevariousproficiencylevelsthroughassessmentoftheindividual.Assuch,thechildwillnotfeeloutofplaceintheschool,regardlessofhis/herpreviousArabicbackground.Weacceptstudentsfromtheageof4yearsoldandover.

Days and Times:

Saturdaysfrom10:00-15:00.Theschoolisrunonatermstructure,accordingtothetimetableoftheschoolsinWales.

Fees:

• 1stChild £30.00(permonth)• 2ndChild £25.00(permonth)• 3rdChild £20.00(permonth)

------------------------------------------------------------- 6.3Scout Group -(1stCathaysAl-Huda)-------------------------------------------------------------Muslim Scouting in the UK emerged in the late 1990s.ItdevelopedfromafewMuslimscoutleaderswhobelievedinthevaluesofscoutingandwhowantedtheMuslimcommunitytoshareinthebenefitsandfunofscouting.InthelastfewyearstheideaofscoutinghasgainedalotofsupportersintheMuslimcommunity.TheMuslimScoutFellowship(MSF)istheUK’sofficialbodyforMuslimadultswhoareactiveinscouting.ItispartofTheScoutAssociationin the UK.

Objectives:

1. TopromoteScoutingintheMuslimCommunityinCardiff.

2. TobeactiveinpromotingtheculturaldiversityoftheScoutAssociation.

3. TotakeanactivepartinrelevantNationalScoutAssociationcommitteessuchastheFaiths&BeliefsTeamandtheMinoritySupportTeam.

4. TosupporttheworkoftheNationalAdviserforspiritualdevelopmentparticularlyincreatingprogrammeideasand resources.

5. Tobethefirstpointofcontactforissuesconcerning Muslims in scouting.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisitthissite.

Website: www.1stcathays.org.uk

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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Take advantage of five matters before five other matters: your youth before you become old; your health before you fall sick; your richness before you become poor; your free time before you become busy; and your life before your death.” [Imam Ahmad]

Youth Activities - Horse Riding


Eversincetheyouthhavebeenplayingapivotalroleinsociety,theirpositioninIslamcannotbefurtheremphasised.WeatDUI,believethatifyouthsarenotpreoccupiedwithTruth(Pure/Absolute)thentheyarepreoccupiedwithFalsehood(Sin/Mischief).ThereforesomeobjectivesweresetouttoresolveissuesthatwerebelievedtobeurgentfortheYouthGroupinCardiff.Thesewerederivedfromanalysisandresearchconductedbytheyouththemselves.

Objectives:

1. Establishingastrong,dynamic,reliablecommittee according to Islamic methodology,whichutilisestheprofessionalskillsofitsmembers.

2. ExplorenewanddevelopexistingactivitieswhilstutilisingtheDUIbuildingandotherfacilitiesaccessedbyDUItosatisfytheneedsoftheMuslimyouth.

3. ToexpandtheuseofMediaandTechnologyinachievingthegoalsofthecommittee.

TheYouthGroupisworkingtoachievethesesetobjectivesandinordertodoso,theyhaveestablishedafullprogramforpeopleaged12-26yearstoincludethefollowing:

• Islamic Study Circles to increase KnowledgeandExperience.

• OfferingAdviceandGuidance.• OrganisingCampsandTrips.• SportsActivities-Football,Volleyball,

Swimming,HorseRiding,MartialArts,andmany more.

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DUI Dragons FC - DUI Football Team


By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Verily Man is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. [‘Qur’an’ 103]

‘Da’wah’ Activities


toengagethelocalandwidercommunity.ThesocialactivitiesofDUIareseenasthelinkthatbondseveryonetogether.

Activities:

• Providing daily ‘Iftars’for400-450peoplein ‘Ramadan’.

• Organisingpartiesforvariousoccasions.• Organisingtripsthroughouttheyearfor

peopleofallages.• Engagingwithpeoplefromothercentres

bothinthecityandfromdifferentcitiesin the UK.

• Collecting ‘Zakat Ul-fitr’ (or charity) in ‘Ramadan’ and organising charity dinners andbazaarsforvariousunfortunatecauses.

-------------------------------------------------------------8.1 ‘Da’wah’ Activities-------------------------------------------------------------DUICentrefullyacknowledgestheimportanceplacedbyIslamonengagingin‘Da’wah’ (in ArabicitmeanstoinviteandinanIslamiccontext,itmeansinvitingbothMuslimsandnon-Muslimstowardstheteachingsof‘Allah’ (SWT)andProphetMuhammad(PBUH)).

Objectives:

1. TopropagatethemessageofIslamamongst all communities.

2. ToprovidecomprehensiveinformationaboutIslam.

3. ToprovideopportunitiestolearnaboutandexploreIslam.

4. Topromotesocialgood,harmonyandpeaceamongallcommunities.

5. To encourage engagement and participationwithlocalcommunitiesandinstitutions.

6. ToprovidesupporttothosewhoarenewtoIslamandservetheirspecialneedsinanamicableway.

Activities:

• Talks/Lectures-withQuestion&Answersessionsinvolvingprominentscholars(freefoodusuallyserved).

• OpenDays-providingopportunitiestolearnabouttheCentreandexploreIslam.

• Exhibitions-focusingonseasonaltopics

e.g. ‘Hajj’(pilgrimage),‘Ramadan’, etc...• Street ‘Da’wah’-DistributionofIslamic

literaturetocreateawareness.• WelcomeReception/Dinner-fornew

Muslims and International Students • TrainingSessions-servingtheneedsof

those engaged in ‘Da’wah’e.g.howtospreadthemessage,howtoconverseandhowtodiscoverIslam.

• E-Islam-promotingthemessageofIslam via electronic means including the Website,Emails,TwitterandFacebook.

• LocalEventsinassociationwithotherorganisationstopromotegoodcitizenshipbehaviour.

• IntegrationandCoordinationwithotherMuslim organisations.

• ParticipationinInterfaithActivitiesandIntegration/Coordinationwithothermainstreamandreligiousgroupsandorganisations.

-------------------------------------------------------------8.2Social Activities-------------------------------------------------------------TherearemanyextremelyimportantcommandstoperformsociallyinIslam.SomeofthegreatscholarsofIslamhaveaffirmedandemphasisedIslam’s social dimension. They stated that the importancegiventothesocietyinIslamiswhatseparatesitfromotherreligions.Islamconcentratesonthesocietyfirst,thenontheindividual’sspiritualityandbeliefs BeinganEducationalandWelfareCentre,DUIiscommittedtoprovidingfacilitiesandactivities

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Social Activities - Celebrations/Parties/Weddings


Educational & Cultural Activities


-------------------------------------------------------------8.3Educational & Cultural Activities -------------------------------------------------------------Education and Training are not only central inourroleasMuslims,buttheyareessentialtothelong-termproject,whichistorevivethe Muslim Nation once again. To this end, theEducationCommitteeatDUIpromotes,designs,supports,andimplementseducationalprograms,projects,andservicesthatcontributetothecontinuingeducationandtraining,promotingIslamasacomprehensivewayoflifeforMuslims,andintheinterestsofsocialwelfare,itprovides/assistsintheprovisionoffacilitiesforrecreationandotherleisure-timepursuits.

Objectives:

1. TopresentasoundunderstandingofIslamasabalancedandcompletewayoflife.

2. Strengthenthebondsofbrotherhoodamongst the Muslim communities.

3. Toemphasiseonthebelief/spiritualsidespecifically.

4. ToenrichthemoralvaluesofIslamamongour communities.

5. TolinkMuslimsofthewestwithMuslims’lifeandrealitiesintheeast

6. ToprotecttheMuslimidentities.

DUIacknowledgestheeducationalneedsoftheMuslimyouthandaimstofacilitatetheenhancementofeducationalstandardsoftheMuslimcommunity.Tothisend,workingin

collaborationwithMuslimCareersAdvisoryServices(MCAS)inWales,DUIprovidesfreetuition to Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students. Biology,Chemistry,PhysicsandMathematicsaresubjectstaughteverySaturdayfrom11:00-13:00.

Activities:

• FreeGCSE/A-LevelsTuition.• Educationalstudycirclesareavailablefor

brothersandsistersinEnglish,Arabic,Urdu and Malay.

• SpiritualNights.• Seminars and Training courses in Islamic

Studies, Managment, I.T. and Social Sciences.

-------------------------------------------------------------8.4Sisters’ Activities-------------------------------------------------------------Theteachingsoftheholy ‘Qur’an’ and the attitudeofearlyMuslimsbearwitnesstothefactthatthewomanis,atleast,asvitaltolifeasthemanhimself,andthatsheisnotinferiortohimnorissheoneofthelowerspecies.Sisters,asmuchasBrothers,areresponsibleforcontributingtoIslamicworkanywhereintheworld.TheWomen’sCommitteeatDUIworksonprogramsgearedspecificallytowardsthesisters.Someoftheiractivitiesinclude;providingIslamiclecturesinEnglishandArabic,providing‘Qur’an’memorisationclassesforbeginnersandadvancedlearners(andyoungladies),teachingtheArabiclanguageatboth

beginnerandadvancedlevels,andmuchmore.

TheSistersaccomplishtheirmissionthrough:

• CultivatingandassertingtherelationshipofMuslimwomenwiththeirCreatorthroughspiritualretreats,studygroupsand dialogue.

• Supportingandpromotingtheeffortsofindividualsandorganisationsworkingtowardssimilargoalsthroughconferences,seminars, conventions and other educationalforums.

• Informingthepublic(Muslimsandnon-Muslimsalike)oftheperspectivesofMuslimwomeninIslam.

Objectives:

1. WorkforthewelfareandwellbeingofMuslimwomen.

2. EnlightenwiththeknowledgeofIslam.3. Assistindevelopingself-confidenceand

self-respect.4. DealingwithissuesfacedbyMuslim

women.


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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mounted the pulpit, then wept and said, “Ask ‘Allah’ (SWT) for Forgiveness and Health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health”. [Tirmidhi]

Health Activities


-------------------------------------------------------------8.6Maintenance Activities-------------------------------------------------------------DUIisveryfortunatetohavethesupportofvolunteerswhoactivelytakecareofthefacilitiesattheCentre.Theyprovidearangeofmaintenanceandsupportservices.Theiractivitiesvaryfromensuringallfixturesandfittingsareproperlyinstalledandsafe,tomaintainingthefiresafetyequipment,tomakingsurethatthecarpetsareregularlyvacuumedandthatthetoiletsarealwayscleaned,alltokeeptheCentreinpristinecondition. This includes interior and exterior cosmetics,electric,lightingandplumbingrepairsaswellasgeneraldecorations.Inshort,theCentrewouldnotbeabletorunsmoothlywithoutthesesupportactivities.

-------------------------------------------------------------8.5 Health Activities-------------------------------------------------------------FromanIslamicperspective,HealthisviewedasoneofthegreatestblessingsthatGodhasbestowedonmankind.ItshouldbenotedthatthegreatestblessingafterbeliefisHealth. In an increasingly health-conscious society, itisimportanttomakesurethatthecorrectinformationisbeinggivenout.Activitiesunderthisheadingareintheformoflecturesbyrenownedspeakers,practicalworkshopstoincreasethehealthawarenessofthecommunity,aswellasprovidinggeneralhealthadvice. Other activities have also included facilitatingmultiplecircumcisionsessions,inanefforttobenefitthelocalMuslimcommunity.

Someoftheactivitiesinclude:

• FirstAidTrainingsessions.• FireandHealth&Safetysessions.• Healthawareness.• Encourage healthy eating and exercises.


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Maintenance Volunteers - A team of builders and decorators


“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). [‘Qur’an’ 49:13]”

Special Activities - DUI Official Reopening (August 2010)


-------------------------------------------------------------9.1 The holy month of ‘Ramadan’-------------------------------------------------------------The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said,“It is a month whose beginning is Mercy, whose middle is Forgiveness, and whose end is Salvation from the Hellfire”. [Baihaqi] Theholymonthof‘Ramadan’isoneofthebiggesteventsatDUI.ItiswellknownamongsttheMuslimcommunityinCardiffthatDUIorganises many activities during this month, including; daily ‘Iftars’,arrangingtalksbyprominentspeakers,spiritualnightactivitiesatweekends,regularyouthactivitiesandmuchmore.

During this holy month, the Centre also hosts ‘Imams’(peoplethatleadprayers)fromabroadto lead the ‘Taraweeh’Prayers(extraprayersgivenbyMuslimsatnightduringthemonthof‘Ramadan’afterthelastofthe5dailyprayers,namely ‘Isha’a’)aswellas‘Qiyam ul-layl’ or ‘Tahajjud’(nightprayerspreferablyperformedinthelast3rdofthenight)inthelast10daysofthisblessedmonth.

-------------------------------------------------------------9.2 ‘Eid’ Days-------------------------------------------------------------The ‘Eid’hasaspecialtasteatDUI.The‘Eid’ ceremonystartswithaprayer,afterwhichabreakfastmealisservedtoall.TheKidsPartythentakesplacewherepresentsaredistributedto more than 200 children. The Centre also organisestwoparties,oneforbrothersandoneforsisters.Thepartyincludesanentertainmentprogramcomprisinggames,sketches,quizzes,and much more.

-------------------------------------------------------------9.3 Special Occasions-------------------------------------------------------------InordertointegratewiththeMuslimcommunity and the society in general, the CentrecontributesinthehappyoccasionssuchascelebratingmarriagesandexpressingjoyineventslikethebirthofaNewbornsandcelebratinggreatstudentachievementsatGCSE/A’Levelsstage.

Similarly,duringsorrowfulanddifficulttimes,theCentrealsocontributestosadeventssuchasbereavementsbyofferingcondolencestothefamiliesofthedeceased.

DUIhasalsobeenveryactiveinorganisingeventsforthenon-Muslimse.g.annualinterfaithdialogues,theofficialopeningceremonywhentheLordMayorofCardiffandmanyguestsfromtheWelshAssemblyandthePolice attended.

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The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Whoever builds a mosque, desiring thereby ‘Allah’s’ pleasure, ‘Allah’ builds for him the like of it in paradise”. [Bukhari]


-------------------------------------------------------------10.1 Standing Order-------------------------------------------------------------YoucandownloadanelectronicstandingorderformfromoursiteoryoucanpickoneupfromtheCentre’soffice.

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-------------------------------------------------------------10.2 Bank Transfer-------------------------------------------------------------Pleaseuseourbelowbankdetailsforyourgenerousdonations:

‘Dar Ul-Isra Muslim Educational & Welfare Centre’

Barclays Bank

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-------------------------------------------------------------10.3 Cash or Cheque-------------------------------------------------------------Pleasemakechequespayableto:DarUl-IsraMuslimEducational&WelfareCentre.Youcanalsodonatemoney(cash/cheque)atanytimetothecentre’smanagerorwhencollectionstakeplace,whichisusuallyafter‘Salat Ul-Juma’a’ (FridayPrayer)and/oreverydayduringthemonthof‘Ramadan’).

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Please contact the relevant person/committee.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Position/Committee Contact Name Contact Number-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Chairman Dr.MunirAshi +44(0)7976674168

• DUICentreManager Mr.SamehOtri +44(0)7894218343

• Finance Dr.MerajHassan +44(0)7970523417

• ‘Qur’an’School SheikhYaqoubKutkut +44(0)7771701797

• ArabicSchool Dr.OsamaHussain +44(0)7798668881

• ScoutGroup–(1stCathaysAl-Huda) Mr.NaveedRahman +44(0)7968486019

• ‘Da’wah’Committee Dr.AhmadJamal +44(0)7738294488

• Educational&CulturalCommittee Dr.MohammedGaber +44(0)7525150083

• YouthCommittee SheikhYaqoubKutkut +44(0)7771701797

• Sisters’Committee Mrs.MirvatAshi +44(0)7809370816

• SocialCommittee Mr.MohammedIsmael +44(0)7737448708

• MaintenanceCommittee Mr.AriSharifMaolod +44(0)7834724529

• HealthCommittee Dr.SajadAhmad +44(0)7725361582

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InMemoryofoneofDarUl-Isra’smostactivevolunteers-ourbelovedbrother:TheLateSheikhShirazKhan(1948-2009).

‘Rahmatu Allahi alayh’ (May ‘Allah’ (SWT) have MercyonhisSoul).[Amen].

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Documents

Dar Ul-Isra Booklet 2011/12