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YOU GIVE,WE SERVE.

Abdul Baqi is 11 years old.

He ed to Turkey with his uncle. Living in poverty and unable to att end school, his future was bleak.

Now, happily sett led in Beity Orphanage, Abdul Baqi enjoys football, has made new friends and is making great progress at school. Donate now and give more children like Abdul Baqi a future.

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Editor Barrister Rizwan Hussain | Sub Editor Tauhidul Karim Mujahid | Graphics M A S Mishu | Special Thanks to Channel S FamilyPublisher Taz Choudhury | 26 Clifford Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4JE | 0208 523 3555 | Copyright CHS.TV Ltd 2015

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We welcome Ramadan 1436AH in the year the Muslims of Britain and Europe will be fasting the longest days in 30 years amidst the scorching heat of the summer. Fasting, as always is a challenge, a time of reflection, strengthening our Emaan and increasing in good deeds and charity.

The last twelve months have been witness to a number of natural calamities around the world, the floods in Pakistan, the devastating hurricane in

Vanuatu Islands, the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal. The conflict in Syria is now in its 4th year where over 200,000 lives have been lost

since the conflict began four years ago and a staggering 11 million people have been forced to flee their homes and three million

children are no longer in school.

Last year the world focused on the Gaza conflict where according to the UN 2,104 lives were lost, 10,224 people suffered injury (one third of

which were children), a total of 475,000 people were internally displaced. The efforts to rebuild and rehabilitate by charity organisations that appealed

on Channel S last year continue on to this day. The commendable efforts of the charity organisations have only been possible due to the generosity that manifested itself during the month of Ramadan and continued all year long.

This Ramadan will be another opportunity for Muslims around the world to pause and reflect on the world around us and how we can unite and collectively ease the difficulties faced by millions. It will be opportunity to experience hunger during dry and hot days and think of those for whom the feeling of hunger lingers all year round and the climate adds to the harsh conditions whether its in the height of summer or in the depth of winter.

Channel S also enters into its 11th year of broadcast. Over the last 9 of those 11 years, Channel S has maintained its position as the Channel of choice when it comes to charity during the month of Ramadan. Mosques, educational establishments and international charities continue to make Channel S their first choice to reach out to the communities in Britain, Europe and the United States.

Ramadan is the month of giving and mercy, and in it Allah blesses the believers with forgiveness and being saved from Hellfire. Therefore, whoever is merciful and giving in Ramadan, Allah will be even more Merciful and Giving, and will bestow upon him countless bounties and blessings.

Inshallah let us all ask that Allah Azzawajal to bless us with the ability to reap maximum reward this month and the ability to share from the endless bounties that He the Almighty has bestowed upon us.

Barrister Rizwan HussainEditor

Ramadan Appeal 2015 at a glance...................... 05

LIVE charity appeal Presenters Profile ............... 06

Channel S Fundraising Report .............................. 08

Charity Appeal Information ................................. 10

Ramadan spirit can heal

our fractured world ................................................ 34

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Zakah: Distribution of the Bounties of Allah ......... 38

Ramadan: Balancing spirituality and food ........ 40

Ramadan Programme Schedule .......................... 42

Healthy Ramadan................................................... 45

Did you know? : Ramadan .................................... 46





YOU GIVE,WE SERVE.

Abdul Baqi is 11 years old.

He ed to Turkey with his uncle. Living in poverty and unable to att end school, his future was bleak.

Now, happily sett led in Beity Orphanage, Abdul Baqi enjoys football, has made new friends and is making great progress at school. Donate now and give more children like Abdul Baqi a future.

#yougiveweserve Charity Reg No. 295224

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Rizwan Hussain

Rizwan Hussain is a television presenter on Channel s and islam Channel and is known for presenting

islamic and charity shows. He has studied at the university of Derby where he studied Law and then at

inns of Court school of Law in London, he studied to become a Barrister and was called to the Bar at

Lincolns inn. subsequently, he went on to qualify as a lecturer at the nottingham Trent university by

completing a PGCE in FE. He is currently undertaking a research LLM (Masters) on the subject of anti-

Terrorism legislation in the UK at the University of Huddersfield. He is actively involved as an independent consultant to Channel s on Charity & islamic Programmes and works as a charity consultant and

fundraiser for numerous international humanitarian organisations. at present he spearheads the new

common platform initiatives of European Council of Mosques, an umbrella organisation to address

fundraising needs of Mosques around Europe.

aBDuL MuMin YaHYa aLkasMiaH

abdul Mumin Yahya alkasmiah graduated from Goldsmiths university with a Ba Hons in social Policy

in 2003 and MsC in Disaster Management on a part time basis. since his secondary days he has been

dedicated to serving the uk and global community in various capacities. Yahya has worked for Muslim

Aid both at head office and field office level including Muslim Aid Office in Dhaka. Yahya also spends much of his time speaking at events across the country. Yahya is a dedicated volunteer for local and

global causes and issues and can be seen at many events throughout the year actively engaged both

as a volunteer, organiser and fundraiser. He currently works for one of the worlds leading humanitarian

development organisations in its Humanitarian Department, islamic Relief worldwide in emergency

responses.

AjMAl MAsrOOr

ajmal is a broadcaster, fundraiser and politician. in 2014 he was recognised in the Muslim 500 as one of

the most influential Muslims in the world today. He has presented programmes on BBC One, Channel 4, islam Channel and Channel s. He has appeared on news channels, including the BBC, sky and Cnn,

as a commentator on social, political and religious issues. He stood in the 2010 uk General Election in

an inner London constituency, representing the Liberal Democrats and came in second place. ajmal has

been a social and political activist for all his life and has become known for the moderate voice of islam

in the uk. His calming response after the woolwich murder of soldier Lee Rigby has been recognised

by all sections of the community and has been written about in the influential Economist Magazine. He leads Friday prayers at four mosques in London: Goodge street, Palmers Green, west Ealing and

wightman Road in Haringey.

sHaH JaFaR aBDuLLLaH

shah Jafar abdulllah is the presenter of incredibly popular question and answer programme islam

Essentials with sheikh abdurrahman Madani. He is a teacher of Hadeeth in Jaamiatul ashraaf, London.

He also works at Al-Falah Primary school, london as an educational welfare and administrative officer. shah Jafar abdullah is graduated from M.C. College, sylhet under national university, Bangladesh with

a Ba Honours in English language and literature. He has obtained kamil (Masters) in Hadeeth from

Government alia Madrasah, sylhet in 2004. Currently, he is studying Fiqh and arabic from prominent

shiekhs and Muftis in uk. He has started his media career as a presenter of islamic and charity shows

in Iqra tv uk. He was a presenter of live programmes on Bangla tv as well. He also has significant involvement with numerous international humanitarian and charity organisations.

LIVE CHARITY APPEAL Presenters Profile

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We are not born for ourselves in this worldWe are born for each other, for love and care purled.

How strange life is! How short it is for any of us! We live in momentous times, although surely not too many people ponder this fact in the course of daily life. Our life ends even before we can calculate the success and failure of our daily actions. One or more of us leave this world everyday. In mosques we gather for funeral prayers for maybe a parent, somebodys mother or father, brother or sister, or for someones relative. This makes us scared of thinking of our own uncertain time of departing this world.

Still in this temporary life we are obsessed with all the mundane things. So when we think about finding more happiness, we consider things like spending quality time with our family, eating in a good restaurant, taking time for a fun hobby, buying fancy clothing, car or home, going for a much needed holiday, things like that. While on the other hand, people in poverty are wailing across the globe striving for food, clothes and shelter. Some of them do not have two meals a day, some do not have clothes to wear, and some are fighting to death to protect themselves from the clutches of severe cold. Since the last Ramadan, the situation of violence in different parts of the world like Middle East and Africa has worsened as well as natural and man-made disasters taking place in countries like Nepal (earthquake), Burma (Rohingya exodus), etc. But we are (sometimes absolutely!) indifferent to them.

Each year on World Refugee Day, the world honours the courage and the resilience of million of people across the globe who have been forced to flee from violence and conflict. For the first time since the World War II era, the number of refugees worldwide including Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi, Ukranian, Egyptian, African, Afghan, Asian Rohingya refugees has passed 50 million, the United Nations announced in its annual Global Trends Report. We are living in an age of the crudest paradoxes: unbelievable wealth amidst unbelievable poverty; record levels of food amidst record levels of hunger; and the paradox of rising economic growth alongside rising

levels of poverty. Again when it comes to human rights, we find a vast difference between those rights enjoyed here in the UK, for example - such as the right to life, the right to food, or the right to an education - and the daily infringement of these basic rights for billions of men, women and children in the less developed countries.

The spirit of helping others to earn God's pleasure is best reflected in Muslim society in the field of education. The greatest charity for a Muslim is to learn something and then teach it to others in large numbers. Thus Muslims have devoted themselves to others education generation after generation. There is nothing greater in the whole universe than knowledge being imparted by one human being to another. Muslims on a large scale have engaged themselves in receiving education and imparting it to others, individually as well as by establishing maqtabs and madrasas, that is, primary schools and Colleges. During the medieval period, these madrasas flourished in tens of thousands throughout the Muslim world. The wealthy people helped in running these madrasas, not only through Zakah, but also by making endowments of their properties as these madrasas. The income from these properties from different kinds of donations met the needs of these schools. The orphans and poor people were given stipends over and above free board and lodging. That is why Bangladeshis in Britain have been establishing different similar social, educational and cultural organisations.

The writers of this article believe in the axiom, We know how to make money but we do not know who to spend money. We spend the first 20 to 30 years of our lives in acquiring skilled and marketable talents to earn money, but we are not taught how to spend money. We are not given guidance concerning financial transactions, especially spending in the way of Allahfee Sabil Allah e.g. in Hajj, in social welfare for the poor, on widows and orphans or on relatives and friends to help them out.

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www.chsuk.tv | Ramadan Magazine 2015 | Page 9

channel s Fundraising report | At a glance

appeal number of appeals

Mosques 158

Educational Institutes 53

Humanitarian 135

Others 22

total appeals 368

Approximately raised and distributed fund in excess of 32.52 million.

In Ramadan 2014, approximately more than 4.9 million was raised and distributed.

If you have any enquiries, comments or suggestions regarding Channel S Charity programmes please feel free to contact usTel: 0208 523 3555Email: [email protected], Web: www.chsuk.tv

Address:Prestige House, 26 Clifford Road,Walthamstow, London E17 4JE

The qur'an encourages the Muslim to donate their funds: the likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, is as the likeness of a grain that sprouts seven spikes. In every spike there are 100 grains, and Allah multiplies for whom He will (2:261). Giving charity is thereby not seen as detracting from income, but rather as a multiplication in terms of spiritual observance. It is like one who sows a good grain of wheat in the field from which grows a plant on which sprout seven ears and each ear yields hundred grains. As a result, one grain is worth a total yield of 700 grains. When one spends in the way of Allah, he or she receives in return (reward in the Hereafter) on the scale of one to seven hundred.

In this connection, in the field of social reform, Channel S has been maintaining its position as the Channel of choice for about nine years when it comes to charity during the month of Ramadan. Mosques, educational establishments, humanitarian institutes and international charities continue to make Channel S their first choice to extend to the communities in Britain, Europe and the United States. This is mainly because Channel S has firmly upheld its ethos of providing a platform for charity organisations to demonstrate their work transparently throughout the year.

Always before starting a charity programme a very skilled team of Channel S use to visit every organisation more than once to see their activities. The expert team use their won way of having a clear sense of financial transactions of the relevant institution. Apart from the Live Appeal programme the team give support and advice from their own experience on every details of fundraising. A Ramadan Magazine is published every year to introduce and highlight different details of an organisation to ensure transparency and accountability To facilitate the preparation of fundraising prior to the month of Ramadan, Channel S provides each of the organisations/institutions with training and technical guidelines called Fundraising Guidance Pack. To find out whether the money collected from Live Ramadan Appeal has been spent properly Channel S observes the on-going activities after the month of Ramadan and broadcast a special live programme called Charity in Progress.

Over the past 8 years, the most popular television of the community, Channel S has been working tirelessly pouring out itself for humanitarian and social activities or to aid social reformation. In keeping with the community, Channel S has themselves been involved in various social activities and welfare of the suffering people in Bangladesh and many countries around the world:

Channel S viewers contributed over a million pound last year to the victims of the most terrible religious conflict in recent memory, the Rohingya Muslims.

To promote the teachings of the Holy quran, Channel S successfully held its third nationwide qiraat competition, q Factor 3 and distributed the quran translated in Bangla and Nepalese language in India, Nepal, the United Kingdom and around the world.

Provided humanitarian assistance to the disaster areas of different parts of the world including Nepal, Haiti, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Ethiopia, Central Africa, Sudan and Afghanistan.

Provided assistance to the development and establishment of schools and educational institutions including mosques and madrasas in England, Ireland, Canada, Italy, Germany, and Australia.

Arranged iftaar and sahri in the month of Ramadan and qurbani in Eid-ul-Adha for the poor in many countries around the world.

Jointly with Ibrahim College launched a new Umrah and fundraising project called Makka Twin Peaks Challenge.

There is a mounting culture of charitable activities throughout Ramadan, the month of mercy. May Allah bless us with the ability to gain maximum reward in this month and the ability to share from the infinite gifts He has given upon us so that we can expand our offerings and help build a more secure world!

May Allah forgive us! Ameen!

Towhid Shakeel and Tauhidul Karim Mujahid

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Brief HistoryThe Ramadan Family Commitment (RFC) is a project, which was initiated in 2007 as a scheme that enables donors to contribute to numerous charities with a single donation.

rFc 2007: The total amount shared out was 146,137.98. This was distributed amongst 28 organisations; each of them received 5,219.21

rFc 2008: The total amount shared out was 140,352.52. This was distributed amongst 28 organisations of which each received 5,012.59

rFc 2009: The total amount shared out was 116,889.96. Each mosque and institute received 4,041.41 and each humanitarian organisation received 5,151.69 (due to Zakat, fidya and fitra payments).

rFc 2010: The total amount shared out was 115,005.00. Each mosque and institute received 3,594.07 and each humanitarian organisation received 6,679.87 (due to Zakat, fidya and fitra payments).

rFc 2011: The total amount shared out was 117,371.38. Each mosque and institute received 3,669.31 and each humanitarian organsiation received 5,372.93. Fidya & Fitra received 4,671.00

rFc 2012: The total amount shared out was 115,287.91. Each mosque and institute received 3,729.49 and each humanitarian organsiation received 4,932.83. Fidya & Fitra received 3,881.00

rFc 2013: The total amount shared out was 95,193.92. Each mosque and institute received 3,382.41 and each humanitarian organsiation received 4,232.68 Fidya & Fitra received 4,005.00

rFc 2014: The total amount shared out was 122,797.25. Each mosque and institute received 3,874.95 and each humanitarian organsiation received 6,003.95Fidya & Fitra received 4,633.50

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Bank: Barclays

sort code: 20-57-06

a/c: 33617459

address: rFc, 26 clifford road, london, e17 4Je

tel: 0208 523 1666 (everyday 10am-5pm)

email: [email protected]

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www.justgiving.com/rFc2015

donation line: 0208 523 1666

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Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) prescribed the sadaqah (alms) relating to the breaking of the fast as a purification of the fasting from empty and obscene talk and as food for the poor. If anyone pays it before the prayer (of Id), it will be accepted as zakat. If anyone pays it after the prayer, that will be a sadaqah like other sadaqahs ................................................................ (Dawud :: Book 9 : Hadith 1605)

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STEPnEY SHAHjALAL moSQuE

Brief HistoryStepney Shahjalal Mosque was established in 1980 by the community elders and youth in the corner of the Shandy Park in a Caretaker's Hut. Initially there were facilities to accommodate approximately 40-50 worshippers. In late eighties, due to the increasing demand, Tower Hamlets Council granted permission to extend prayer facilities by installing a portable building. Since then further extensions have been built to accommodate increasing worshippers. By 2002 with the support of community leaders and worshippers, the land for the Mosque was purchased from Tower Hamlets Council. In 2005, additional portable buildings were installed to accommodate approximately 800 worshippers inside the Mosque, but approximately 500-700 worshippers still pray outside in the park every Jummah come rain or shine. In 2010, full planning permission was granted to build a new Mosque large enough to accommodate more than 3000 people.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesThe Mosque is open for 5 times daily prayers, Jummah, 2 Eid prayers and Tarawih in Ramadan. There are separate prayer facilities for Women. Other activities include Children's Evening Madrasha, Arabic language Class for adults, Islamic and Social Studies Classes for Women, Supplementary and Homework Support Classes, and Weekend Islamic and Social Studies Classes for all and various activities throughout the year.

Future PlanOngoing work is progressing towards starting the foundation of the new Mosque. The new Mosque will now be built in 2 phases. Since 2013, all outstanding conditions from the Council have been met. Temporary prayer facilities have been built to start phase 1 of the construction. Hoarding around site has been put up and 10 trees on site have been cut down. Site for phase 1 is now being demolished. We urgently require minimum 1 million to start the foundation work.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1079423

a/c name: stepney shahjalal Mosque & cultural centre

Bank: lloyds Bank

sort code: 30-92-21 , a/c: 00616603

iBan: gB78loYd30922100616603

swift code: loYd gB 21357

address: 81-83 duckett street, london e1 4td

tel: 0207 265 8603, 07442 490 694


www.stepneyshahjalalmosque.org

Any charity you give shall be for the sake of GOD. Any charity you give will be repaid to you, without the least injustice....................................The Holy quran, 2:272

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muSLIm HAndS

Brief HistoryIn 1993, a community in Nottingham, moved by the devastation of the Bosnian war, sprang into action. A small group of volunteers began collecting money, clothes and medicine for the people of Bosnia. Muslim Hands, an international aid agency and NGO, grew from this grass roots movement and since these first efforts, we have responded to countless more emergencies, as well as establishing long term projects such as schools, healthcare clinics and livelihood programmes worldwide. We are working in over 50 countries and have field offices in over 30 of these. By working closely with our partners and offices on the ground, we are able to distribute aid in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner and to make a lasting difference to the communities we work with.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesDedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty around the world, Muslim Hands is passionate about working beyond the provision of immediate relief, towards supporting communities over the long-term. We are currently supporting education, water, health and livelihood projects across four continents, as well as running a dedicated orphan sponsorship scheme.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1105056

a/c name: Muslim Hands

Bank: natwest Bank

sort code: 60-11-33 , a/c: 22820000

address: 148 gregory Boulevard

nottingham, ng7 5Je

tel: 0115 911 7222


Web: www.muslimhands.org.uk


www.muslimhands.org.uk

Narrated Ali ibn AbuTalib: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: A beggar has the right though he may be riding (a horse)............................................................Dawud :: Book 9 : Hadith 1661

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uK ISLAmIC mISSIon

Brief HistoryThe UK Islamic Mission (UKIM), founded in 1962 is one of the oldest nation-wide Islamic organisations in the UK. Its humanitarian relief and development projects have supported the needy in numerous countries including Bangladesh, Somalia, Pakistan, Palestine and Syrian refugees. The main humanitarian projects include emergency response to the disasters, orphan care, education, healthcare, supporting children with special needs, water and sanitation and mosque building projects.

Being an organization that has a deep concern for humanity, relief and welfare work also forms an important aspect of its work. It helped all people who are in need, anywhere in the world, regardless of their religion, race, nationality, colour, gender or political beliefs.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesThe UKIM focuses its efforts to achieve the following aims:

Developing the community with a network of institutions, to serve the needs of the community; such as Masjids, Madaris, relief work, sports clubs, and social organisations for cultural activities.Developing an outreach to the society at large in order to share Islam; its beliefs, values, principles and way of life.

To achieve these aims the UKIM is currently engaged in the following work in the UK:

Establishing and running Masjids and Islamic CentresCatering for the religious and social needs of the Muslim communityRunning local Madaris (evening and weekend schools) Social welfare and Relief work to alleviate suffering experienced throughout the worldYouth work having a network of Al-Farooq groups throughout the UKEncourage Muslim women to go into the workforceDawah to the community and societyPublications of newsletters, books, leaflets and pamphlets to spread the message and teachings of Islam to society.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 250275

a/c name: UK islamic Mission

Bank: Barclays

sort code: 20-05-75, a/c: 30916374

iBan: gB76 Barc 200575 30916374

swift code: BarcgB22

address: 202 north gower street london, nW1 2lY

tel: 0207 387 2157


www.ukim.org

Narrated Umm Bujayd: She took the oath of allegiance to the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) and said to him: Apostle of Allah, a poor man stands at my door, but I find nothing to give him. The Apostle of Allah said to her: If you do not find anything to give him, put something in his hand, even though it should be a burnt hoof ............................................................Dawud :: Book 9 : Hadith 1663

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muSLIm CHARITY

Brief HistoryMuslim Charity was established in 1999 with a group of volunteers and today we are partners with United Nations (UNRWA). We have always taken initiatives with a diverse range of projects which have been beneficial to communities around the world. We do not just deliver our projects but work for the dignity of the communities, and this commitment has been unshakable. To achieve our goals we have got a strong network of partners, which are local organisations of the communities we work for.Following this structure, we try and reach out at the root cause and try to mitigate it. We work majorly for Maternal Health, Women Livelihood, Water, Orphans and, last but not the least, for the Street Children in Bangladesh.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesOne of the most important and crucial ongoing projects of Muslim Charity in Bangladesh are the "Street Children Project". We are rescuing children from the streets and bringing them to a shelter, which we have established in Sadarghat, Dhaka. We are giving these street children education, clothes, food, hygiene and sanitation and a safe place to sleep to avoid them being abused or trafficked. We are also providing thempsychosocial treatment and trying to reunite them with their parents. We are also sponsoring their education to secure them in the future. We want to give them the chance every child deserves.Under Honouring Our Mothers campaign we are working for maternal health around the globe. Besides having five established maternity hospitals in Pakistan, we are providing incubators, ambulances, safe deliveries and Fistula treatment in various parts of the world. In Bangladesh, we have recently supported and sponsored CMH in Dhaka for heart surgeries for children born with heart problems. Besides that we have joined hands with Friendship, a renowned organisation in Bangladesh, who are running hospitals on ships around the coastal areas. We will be establishing safe mother houses which will provide locals who do not have access to hospitals at all, with initial treatment during their pregnancy. Furthermore, we will also be preparing a pool of patients and inviting satellite clinics to these sites for treatment and surgeries whenever they are needed.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1078488

a/c name: Muslim charity

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-38-11 , a/c: 51472798

iBan: gB22Midl40381151472798

swift code: MidlgB2151e

address: eaton Hall, retford

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tel: 0207 100 4930


www.muslimcharity.org.uk

Narrated Samurah ibn Jundub: The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) used to order us to pay the sadaqah (zakat) on what we prepared for trade. .................................................Dawud : Book 9 : Hadith 1557

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YoRK moSQuE & ISLAmIC CEnTRE (bY THE uKIm)

Brief HistoryThe early Muslims settled in York about 40 years ago. They began their worship in a house, but as the numbers grew, a Mosque and Islamic Centre was established in Bull Lane in 1982. One of the beauties of the Muslim community in York is that it is comprised of many different nationalities praying as one jamaat. Our numbers have grown significantly over the last decade, and the current facilities for up to four hundred worshippers are insufficient.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesA total of 1.5 million is required for completion of the building project. To preserve the planning permission, we have divided the project in two phases. Phase 1, will involve construction of water tight building with doors, windows and electrics. The building will be used for large congregations like Friday and Eid Prayers. The cost of Phase 1 is 738,000 and the Building Contractor to build Phase 1 has been chosen. The construction work is planned to commence in first week of May 2015, inshaAllah.

Future PlanFundraising for Phase 1 is well underway, and we have raised over 600,000 so far. So we are looking to raise remaining 138,000 for the completion of this phase. Hence, we are reaching out to our brothers and sisters, supporters and friends within the UK and internationally to help us raise the remaining amount. With Phase 1, we will have basic facility in the form of a completely built structure to accommodate the growing numbers of worshipers. This basic facility will also be a mean to replace our temporary Portacabin structure, which accommodates 200 people regularly. This structure has gone past its recommended usage life and needs replacing urgently.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 250275

a/c name: the UKiM York Mosque

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-47-31 , a/c: 32153793

iBan: gB53Midl40473132153793

swift code: MidlgB2109Y

address: Bull lane, York, Yo10 3en

tel: 01904 413 123, 07734 202 022


www.yorkmosque.com

Charity shall go to the poor who are suffering in the cause of GOD, and cannot emigrate ...................................The Holy quran-2:273

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oRPHAnS In nEEd

Brief HistoryOrphans in Need is a charitable organisation, which was established in order to help some of the worlds most vulnerable and needy people. Like many charities, Orphans in Need is committed to the alleviation of all forms of poverty and deprivation, in all parts of the globe. However, the organisations primary focus is on orphans and widows; often the weakest members of any society, and the most affected by the scourge of poverty.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesCurrently Orphans in Need is instigating, running or financing a number of poverty alleviation projects in Asia and Africa. Much of this work is centred on orphan sponsorship, the construction of orphanages as well as maintenance of widows and their families. We currently support over 9,000 children through our orphan sponsorship programme.

Future PlansOrphans in Need is running three key projects:

1) Orphan sponsorship For just 1 a day (30 a month) you can ensure that a destitute orphan child receives secure shelter, food, medical care and an education.

2) Orphans Home Kashmir With our Delhi Orphans Village established we have already made plans for the next home in our network. Kashmir is one of the worlds most impoverished countries torn apart by war, poverty and personal hardship. Building a high quality Centre of Excellence is a huge challenge but one in which we are confident of success please donate as much as you can.

3) Widow Food Parcels For just a 30, you can ensure that a widow and her family receive enough food to sustain them for an entire month. With a regular payment, you can ensure they receive a pack in Ramadan and every month.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1144812

a/c name: orphans in need

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-19-17 , a/c: 53663698

iBan: gB92Midl40191753663698

swift code: MidlgB2128W

address: Po Box 4784, sheffield, s2 9eB

tel: 0207 100 8866, 0800 999 0852


www.orphansinneed.org

Any charity you give, or a charitable pledge you fulfil, GOD is fully aware thereof. As for the wicked, they will have no helpers ...................................The Holy quran-2:270

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AL QuRAn ACAdEmY London

Brief HistoryAl quran Academy London is a UK based International Islamic Dawah charity set up in 2010 with the mission of worldwide free quran distribution. Through our various distribution programmes and educational seminars, we endeavor to create Islamic awareness by spreading the authentic word of Allah to help eradicate misconceptions and superstitions about Islam that stem from a lack of knowledge.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesAlhamdulillah, Al quran Academy London has already distributed nearly half a million copies of the Holy quran with simple Bengali translation in the Bengali speaking zone of Bangladesh, India and expatriates in Europe, America, Canada, Australia, Malayasia and Middle East. We have taken steps to extend our distribution of the Holy quran with English translation to countries across the western hemisphere and the Nepali translation in Nepal. We are looking into the possibility of Hindi and Urdu translations to include.

Alongside our existing projects such as our popular Friends of Quran scheme, we have also devised an innovative project called LightHouse. This project allows our donors (hailing from Bangladesh) to take responsibility for quran distribution for their own union (home town), thereby making the process faster and more personalised. Alhamdulillah, this project has been very well received and gains popularity by the day.

Al quran Academy London distributes free quran amongst GPA 5 achieving students,public libraries, media, prisoners, intellectuals and various professionals around the country.

The sponsorship cost of one copy of the Holy quran is only 2. You can sponsor 2000 copies for your Union, or 500 copies for your parents, or however many you are capable of sponsoring. We offer the option of printing the details of the donor/ person or organisation of choice on the front page of the sponsored copies (minimum 100 copies).

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1135391

a/c name: al Quran academy london

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-02-52 , a/c: 00092517

iBan: gB52Midl40025200092517

swift code: MidlgB2181H

address: Unit 3.21, 65 Whitechapel road

london e1 1dU

tel: 020 7650 8770, 07897 641 195


www.alquranacademylondon.org

Charities (Sadaqah) shall go to the poor, the needy, the workers who collect them, the new converts, to free the slaves, to those burdened by sudden expenses, in the cause of Allah, and to the travelling alien...................................The Holy quran, 9:60

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muSLIm AId

Brief HistoryMuslim Aid is a relief and development agency set up in the United Kingdom in 1985 to provide humanitarian assistance to disaster affected countries and to help poor and vulnerable communities.Over the last 29 years, Muslim Aid has delivered services in over 70 countriesworldwide.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesAt Muslim Aid, our prime focus has always been on delivering aid in the most effective way, and in recent years, we have extended our aim to encourage long-term support to enable people to rebuild their lives in the wake of a conflict or natural disaster. In 2014, we responded to the plight of the people in conflict-affected areas such asGaza and Syria by providing essential items such as food and hygiene kits to reducethe chance of spreading disease.

2014 was mired with natural disasters such as the South Asia floods. Muslim Aid responded rapidly with food and medical supplies for India and Pakistan as well as setting up a mobile health clinic. In addition to responding to emergency causes with immediate needs, we have also aimed to enable people to live independent, self-sufficient lives, with long-term vision to alleviate poverty and inequality. Our long-term projects include education, healthcare, water and sanitation programmes. We also continued to implement our specialised programmes to serve people living in some of the most impoverished communities in the world. Over 5,500 children benefitted from our one-to-one child support programme in 17 countries. Our Ramadan and qurbani programme benefitted over 431,000 people around the world.

On a local level, Muslim Aid established its UK Development department in 2011to serve the UKs most needy and has expanded its efforts annually ever since. The programme has particular focus on marginalised and vulnerable groups within society such as the unemployed youth, the elderly and homeless during the harsh winter months, as well as women and children exposed to violence at home. As a result, Muslim Aids work in the UK benefitted over 7,800 people in 2014 alone.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 295224

a/c name: Muslim aid

Bank: lloyds

sort code: 30-94-21 , a/c: 01204151

iBan: gB23loYd30942101204151

swift code: loYdgB21180

address: lMc Business Wing

38-44 Whitechapel road, london, e1 1JX

tel: 020 7377 4200


www.muslimaid.org

GOD advocates justice, charity, and regarding the relatives. And He forbids evil, vice, and transgression. ....................................The Holy quran, 16:90

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EAST London moSQuE

Brief HistoryThe East London Mosque has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest Muslim institutions in Europe. Founded in 1910 as the London Mosque Fund, it was renamed the East London Mosque when three houses were purchased in 1910 in Commercial Road. In 1975, it had to relocate to Whitechapel Road, then in 1985, the distinctive red-brick Mosque opened to the world. At first it seemed generously spacious, but before long it began to overflow and there was hardly room for its growing number of projects. The East London Mosque ran a successful campaign to acquire adjoining land in 1999, then in 2001, HRH Prince Charles and HRH Prince Mohamed al-Faisal launched the project to build the London Muslim Centre which opened to great acclaim in June 2004. It wasnt long before congregations and projects reached capacity, so in 2009, the next phase of development of the East London Mosque commenced with the building of the nine-storey Maryam Centre. Focused on delivering substantial facilities for women and an accessible visitor centre, it opened in July 2013.

Progress and Ongoing Activities

The Mosque and Centre provides a range of facilities and services:

Excellent prayer facilities for men and womenMaryam Projects & Services, providing information, advice and guidance for womenImproved Funeral ServiceVisitor Centre overlooking the main prayer hallFull-time primary and secondary schoolSupplementary education for childrenArabic and Islamic studies for adultsFitness centre for men and womenServices for the Deaf, including sign language for the Friday SermonIslamic libraryELM Archive Project, documenting the history of the mosque and the Muslim community

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donation line: 0208 523 1666, 020 7650 3000

studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1122613

a/c name: elM Phase 2

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-02-33 , a/c: 91681966

iBan: gB56Midl40023391681966

swift code: Midl gB2115a

address: 46-92 Whitechapel road, london e1 1JQ

tel: 020 7650 3000

email: info@ eastlondonmosque.org.uk

www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk

EAST LONDONMOSQUE

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: If I had (a mountain of) gold, I would love that, before three days had passed, not a single (coin) thereof remained with me if I found somebody to accept it (as charity), excluding some amount that I would keep for the payment of my debts. ...............................................................Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 9, Hadith 334

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AbduLLAH QuILLIAm moSQuE

Brief HistoryThe Birthplace of Islam in Britain - Englands First Mosque.

William Henry quilliam born 10th April 1856 in Liverpool. Educated at Liverpool Institute and after qualifying as a Solicitor he went to Morocco where he became profoundly interested in Islam. In 1887, aged 31, he became a Muslim taking the name Abdullah. Abdullah quilliam was a dynamic personality in Liverpool where he preached Islam and established the Liverpool Muslim Institute. In his time Abdullah quilliam converted around 500-600 high profile people into Islam. He died in 1932 and lies buried beside well known personalities such as Abdullah Yusuf Ali and Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall, both of whom had translated the Holy quran.

Abdullah quilliam founded Britians first Mosque and Institute in Liverpool at 8-10 Brougham Terrace, West Derby Road, in 1889.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesFive times daily salah in Jamaah are performed. A full time Imam has been appointed. There is a madrasah for children. Ladies and adults Arabic & quranic classes are taught weekly. The visitor centre operates from the mosque and we have visitors from all over the world including many famous Sheikhs.

Future PlanThere is a large proportion of the building which requires restoration. Wudhu facilities have been partially completed and require expansion. The prayer areas are now being expanded to accommodate the growing congregation especially on Fridays. We will also refurbish the classroom and lecture halls by the end of the year to hold seminars and dawah activities.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1086228

a/c name: the abdullah Quilliam society

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-29-28 , a/c: 01158945

iBan: gB59Midl40292801158945

swift code: MidlgB22

address: Muslim enterprise development service,

350 Upper Parliament street, liverpool l8 7Ql

tel: 01517 096 567, 07949 921 692


www.abdullahquilliam.org

Those who spend their money in the cause of GOD then do not follow their charity with insult or harm, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve ...................................The Holy quran-2:262

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CHILdREn PLuS

Brief HistoryChildrenPlus is an international aid and development charity, committed to building a better future for all children across the globe. We aim to lift children and their families, from some of the poorest and most disadvantaged communities in the world, out of poverty through the provision of education, healthcare, housing and training.Our vision is to eradicate child poverty and work towards a world in which children are valued and are treated equally and fairly.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesChild SponsorshipAid Packs for Syrian RefugeesFood & Clothes for Rohingya

Future PlanMobile school ProjectConverting buses into classrooms and taking them to slums around cities to provideeducation to children, and basic adult education. The Mobile Schools will be driven to target areas in the morning, provide education to children and adults during the day, and then driven back to the garage in the evening. childrens Ward in sylhet Heart HospitalSetting up a childrens ward in the National Heart Foundation Sylhet Hospital. trauma centre in gazaHelping children suffering from psychological trauma, as a result of ongoing conflictin Gaza, Palestine. Psychological trauma is a hidden, insidious problem that is affecting a whole generation of Palestinian children, and if untreated, could have disastrous consequences in future.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1134689

a/c name: children Plus

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-02-33, a/c: 81761919

iBan: gB75Midl40023381761919

swift code: MidlgB2115a

address: 50B Micro Business Park, greatorex street

london e1 5nP

tel: 020 3667 3278


www.childrenplus.org

Malik related to me from Zayd ibn Aslam that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, Give to a beggar even if he comes on a horse. .............................................................Malik :: Book 58 : Hadith 58.1.3

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LATIfIAH fuLTALI ComPLEX

Brief HistoryLatifiah Fultali Complex (LFC) is a unique Centre of Islamic Excellence. It was established in 2013 to serve the entire Ummah in Islamic contemporary education within the state of the art facilities, as well as to provide multifarious provisions for the society.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesCurrently, phase A (a quarter) of this complex is being refurbished to re-house our Islamic Secondary School (Jalaliah Educational Institution, established in 2009), with full boarding facilities and to open a Masjid for the wider community.

Once the Complex is fully refurbished, InshahAllah, it will offer the following provisions under one roof:

Boys Islamic secondary School/Madrasah (GCSE Level)College/Title M adrasah (Full Alim Course)Full Boarding Provisions for up to 100 boysHifz DepartmentsMasjid Catering for up to 2500 peopleConference/Banqueting HallGirls Islamic School/CollegeEvening weekend classes for boys and girlsMultifarious adult trainings and educational coursesProvisions for sistersYouth activitiesShariah Council Dawa Centre Funeral servicesWe need approximately 3 million to complete the full renovation of this huge complex and to rebuild a big multipurpose function/banqueting/conference Hall within the complex area.

*Organised by Anjumane Al Islah UK.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 326741

a/c name: latifiah Fultali complex

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-46-13 , a/c: 32003694

iBan: gB40461332003694

swift code: MidlgB2109P

address: lodge road

West Bromwich , B70 8dY

tel: 0121 557 2984, 0790 330 0537


www.latifiahfultalicomplex.com

Any charity you give shall be for the sake of GOD. Any charity you give will be repaid to you, without the least injustice....................................The Holy quran, 2:272

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IQRA InTERnATIonALINTERNATIONAL

Brief Historyiqra International has fast become a household charity name in the UK and donors have visibly seen the work that has been carried out in order to bring changes to the lives of poor disabled children.

Since 2010, not only have we seen a major transformation in the way we provide care, we have equally seen transformations of lives through simple or sometimes even complex interventions by the iqra Academy Medical Team.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesWe believe a better service focusing on more life changing results can be provided for disabled children. That is why we have decided to implement the iqra Disabled Children's Hospital which has now become the flagship project of the The iqra Academy.

Work for phase two has already started since March 2015, as pledges for five Medical Wards have already been received. This construction will help provide much needed specialist care and accommodation for disabled patients.

The Hope for Disabled Children (HFDC) UK Tour is in its third year running and continues to give us renewed hope and purpose. Its strength and success is evident due to the overwhelming support at each event by donors and patrons across the country.

iqra International will continue to have faith in the support that is shown by CH S viewers every year, and will therefore be seeking to raise a significant amount of funds during the month of Ramadan which is needed to complete phase 2.

We give special thanks to all CH S viewers and organisers from various cities that took part in the HFDC UK Tour, helping to raise much needed funds for the poor disabled children of Bangladesh.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1075203

a/c name: iQra international

Bank: Barclays

sort code: 20-57-06 , a/c: 90400203

iBan: gB76 Barc2057 0690 4002 03


address: 243a Whitechapel road, london e1 1dB

tel: 020 7790 7744


www. iqrainternational.org

Spend (in charity) out of the sustenance that We have bestowed on you before that time when death will come to someone, and he shall say: "O my Lord! If only you would grant me reprieve for a little while, then I would give in charity, and be among the righteous....................................The Holy quran, 63:10

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bEAnI bAZAR CAnCER HoSPITAL

Brief HistoryThe Beani Bazar Cancer Hospital (BBCH) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered at the Companies House and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission in England and Wales.

The charity was founded in 2009 and to date the Trustees and management have been working tirelessly to deliver the first phase of the project being the Awareness Detection and Healthcare Centre. A team of architects, engineers, medical consultants and doctors are on site in Bangladesh helping to deliver the project.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesWe need to purchase much needed medical equipment so that we can provide different kinds of Blood test, peps Smear, Ultra Sonogram, X-Ray, ECG, Colposcopy.

Funds are needed for BBCH to continue it's commitment on Cancer related services during the first phase and future phases:

Creation of awareness on cancerScreening and early detection of the diseaseReferral services for treatment of the detected /diagnosed cases.

BBCH needs your donations and zakat to provide relief, support and assistance for people who suffer from or have suffered from any form of cancer or related illnesses.

Please donate generously so that we can provide information and raise public awareness of all such matters relating to cancer and healthcare. And so that we can protect and promote the health of the people of Bangladesh with particular regard to disadvantaged people.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1133051

a/c name: the Beani Bazar cancer Hospital

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-04-15, a/c: 61862901

iBan: gB24Midl40041561862901

swift code: MidlgB2141F

address: 74-76 tower Bridge road, london se1 4tP

tel: 0207 096 0893, 07956 204863


www.bbchospital.org

You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salah) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and bow down with those who bow down. ..................................The Holy quran, 2:43

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CommunITY AgAInST PoVERTY (CAP) foundATIon

Brief HistoryCommunity Against Poverty (CAP) Foundation is an international humanitarian relief and charity organisation. We have a strict 100% donation policy as a group and we raise funds from individuals, organise fundraising and community events, with organisations and companies. We at CAP Foundation campaign to raise awareness for the right of a better future for some of the most poorest and deprived communities within Bangladesh. Our aim is not to provide charity but to provide resources to empower, inspire communities for people to build, create, and plan for a brighter future.Our mission is to eradicate poverty, offer education, and facilitate health and welfare by developing innovative and sustainable solutions that enables individuals and families to achieve basic living standards and a life of opportunity.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesCAP Foundation supports individuals and communities throughout the year with the following projects:

Sheltered Accommodation Water Well Sanitation Medical Aid Scholarship Livelihood Project Sewing Machine, Rickshaw Ramadan Food Pack First Aid Volunteers Training Homeless In Need UK

Future Plan

Sheltered AccommodationWater WellSanitationMedical AidScholarshipLivelihood Project - Sewing Machine, Rickshaw.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1150092

a/c name: cap Foundation

Bank: Barclays

sort code: 20-57-06, a/c: 93522946

iBan: gB64 Barc 205706 93522946

swift code: Barc gB22

address: ground Floor, room 10 7-15 greatorex street, london e1 5nF

tel: 020 3137 3105


www.capfoundations.com

We have blessed you with many a bounty. Therefore, you shall pray to your Lord (Salat), and give to charity........................................The Holy quran-108:1-2

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SwAnSEA moSQuE & ISLAmIC CommunITY CEnTRE

Brief HistorySwansea Mosque was established in 1983, it has been serving the Muslim Community for more than 32 years. Swansea Mosques enjoys positive relationships with all communities within the locality and plays a positive roll in the community. The mosque endeavors to provide a whole host of activities including initiaing a food bank to help the local community.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesBy the Grace of Allah we have completed phase 1, 2 and 3 of the project. The construction phase is complete, along with a new 4-story building at the rear section of the Masjid.

Future PlanPhase 4a (in progress): Our aim is to complete all works in the following areas (i) The basement, which includes: the wudu area, bathrooms, basement multi-purpose hall. (ii) Ground floor, which includes: the main prayer hall, reception areas and meeting spaces; (iii) first floor, which includes: classrooms, dedicated sisters' prayer hall.

Along with the above doors and windows, electrical and mechanical wiring, plumbing, lighting and heating systems; underfloor heating, and lift. We estimate this will cost approx. 400,000.

this will enable us to start utilizing the building for prayers.

Phase 4b: This is the final part of the project, which includes: internal doors, carpets and flooring, furniture, painting and decoration on the 3rd floor.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1105355

a/c name: swansea Mosque

Bank: Barclays

sort code: 20-84-41 , a/c: 33162567

iBan: gB86 Barc 2084 4133 1625 67


address: 14-15 st Helens road swansea

south Wales, sa1 4aW

tel: 01792 654 535


www.swanseamosque.org

If the debtor is unable to pay, wait for a better time. If you give up the loan as a charity, it would be better for you, if you only knew ....................................The Holy quran, 2:280

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nEwCASTLE CEnTRAL moSQuE

Brief HistoryImam of Haram Shaik Abdul Rahman Sudais and his teacher Shaik Mohammed bin Saleh inaugurated Newcastle Central Mosque in 2003. The mosque at that time was in an old Victorian building, that has now been demolished and a new mosque phase one is completed. Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesSince its establishment, the mosques services have expanded to keep up with a rapidly growing demand. Activities and events now range from a simple prayer gathering to afterschool and weekend Islamic classes for men, women and our children, summer school, community events, providing Islamic advice on social problems, holding Islamic awareness programmes for Non-Muslims and Dawah training.

As a result of these increase in activities, the mosque is struggling to cope up within the temporary setup. Therefore, the new mosque project was started, which will provide modern purpose-design facilities across four floors, including: wadu area, main prayer hall, womens prayer hall, well-equipped classrooms, fully stocked library, funeral services, welcome area with caf facilities, state of the art fitness services for both men and women, multi-purpose hall available for events for private functions, and proposed new flats.

Future PlanTo complete the remaining project, funds are required. The mosque is actively looking for donors who will help us for the sake of Almighty Allah to raise the remaining amount. To make the entire project possible, it is divided into phases. With the grace of Allah, and generous donations of kind-hearted people like you, Phase One has been completed and Phase Two is ready to be started. The Phase Two will be all the structural work with concrete slabs. There will be four levels of slabs, i.e. basement, first and second floor and roof. In order to commence Phase Two, 1 million is needed. Alhamdulillah there are pledges already made by few donors for 500,000. The rest of the funds need to be raised.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1115472

a/c name: newcastle central Mosque

Bank: BarclaYs

sort code: 20-59-97 , a/c: 20850640

iBan: gB48 Barc 2059 9720 8506 40


address: the White House, grainger Park

road, newcastle Upon tyne, ne4 8rQ

tel: 0191 273 0262, 07576 324 891


www.newcastlecentralmosque.com

And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in faith); to establish regular Prayer; and to practise regular Charity; and that is the Religion Right and Straight................................... The Holy quran-98:05

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AL muSTAfA wELfARE TRuST

Brief HistoryOur journey began in November 1983 on a small scale by a group of highly motivated intellectuals, social workers, lawyers, doctors, engineers and business executives, who had the passion for philanthropy. In the last 31 years since our formation, Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust has provided medical care, education assistance, food aid, poverty relief, famine relief and community development in disaster areas, war torn countries and many rural and poverty stricken areas of the world, serving millions of needy and helpless people living in abject poverty and squalid conditions. We are working in Bangladesh, Africa , Gaza, India and Pakistan.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesAl-Mustafa Welfare Trust is operating in Bangladesh since 2007 and runs a Primary school in Dhaka and various other projects such as free medical care, orphan sponsorship, livelihood programmes, Water project, qurbani and food programmes.

Our Work: Network of 13 medical centres and free ambulances with 24 hour serviceFree mobile medical camps in rural areasFree mobile cleft and cataract campsDisaster and emergency relief servicesMaternity centresFood aid, Eid and qurbani projectsClean water and sanitation schemesLivelihood programsRestoration of limbsSponsoring orphans, widows and the disabledThalassemia support & blood bank schemesRunning and supporting 100 schools

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1118492

a/c name: al Mustafa Welfare trust international

Bank: natWest

sort code: 60-11-18, a/c: 20366027

iBan: gB17nWBK60111820366027

swift code: nWBKgB2l

address: 8 douglas road, craneshaw House,

Hounslow tW3 1da

tel: 0208 5696 444


www.almustafatrust.org

Say: Whatever you spend with a good heart, give it to parents, relatives, orphans, the helpless, and travellers in need. Whatever good you do, God is aware of it. ....................................The Holy quran, 2:215

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gLoAbAL AId TRuST

Brief HistorySince its inception in 2008, Global Aid Trust has been working for the poor and needy people around the world regardless of their backgrounds, race, religion and gender. Its trustees come from diverse professional backgrounds and expertise. Global Aid Trust is committed to provide high quality services to its donors and ground beneficiaries.

It has worked in Bangladesh, Haiti, Burma, Philippines, Indonesia, Kashmir, Somaliland, West Africa, Syrian Refugees in Turkey, Gaza. Global Aid Trust also works in partnership with UK registered reputable charity organisations to help humanity.

Progress and Ongoing Activities

Orphan and Poor Students SponsorshipHealth Care eye cataract Women Empowerment Emergency Relief Winter Cloths Feeding Poor in Ramadan Feeding Poor in Eids Clean Water- tube well and deep tube well

Future Plan

Orphan and Poor Students SponsorshipHealth Care eye cataract Women EmpowermentFeeding Poor in Ramadan Feeding Poor in Eids Clean Water- tube well and deep tube well

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donation line: 0207 422 7551, 0208 523 1666

studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1123560

a/c name: gat Project

Bank: natWest

sort code: 60-02-63, a/c: 10164413

iBan: gB05 nWBK 60026310164413

address: 7 sovereign close

london e1W 3HW

tel: 0207 422 7551


www.globalaid.org.uk

O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the provisions we have given to you, before a day comes where there is no trade, no nepotism, and no intercession.............................................The Holy quran, 2:254

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nEwbuRY PARK ISLAmIC CuLTuRAL CEnTRE

Brief HistoryNewbury Park Masjid (NPICC) is a community based registered UK charity, which began in September 2005, taking the initiative to establish a Masjid in Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesIn March 2008, NPICC purchased a plot of land costing 180,000 in Oaks Lane measuring 0.29 acres. Alhamdulillah after meeting all requirements by the local council and gaining planning approval in 2010 construction is now well underway. The total project cost is 730,000.

Following on from installation of the foul and surface water drainage systems, the basement structural work is now complete with the reinforced concrete roof and retaining walls in place, Alhamdulillah! We are now in the next stage which involves the building of the remaining part of the Masjid.

Currently on site we have a temporary structure where we are providing facilities for 5 daily prayers, Jummah, Eid Salaah and Tarawih. We also hold weekly classes and gatherings for both brothers and sisters.

NPICC wants not only to provide for regular congregation prayers but to be a hub for the local community for Muslims and non-Muslims. Some further activities include youth clubs, Sunday Football, regular community events such as BBqs and community litter picks.

Future PlanOur aim is to complete the construction of the Masjid by the end of the year InshaAllah, but to ensure that we reach this target we will need your continued support. We sincerely request your help and pray that you assist us in contributing generously in making this vision a reality. We require a further 300,000 to complete the project.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1118363

a/c name: newbury Park islamic cultural centre

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 400233 , a/c: 01626515

iBan: gB76Midl40023301626515


address: 117 oaks lane, newbury Park

ilford, essex ig2 7PY

tel: 07852 210 158


www.npicc.org

The prophet (SAW) replied to a question: Give (regular charity) out of your property, for truly it is a purifier, and be kind to your relatives and acknowledge the rights of the poor, neighbours and (those in need who seek your help)............................................................................Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 3

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EbRAHIm CoLLEgE

Brief HistoryEbrahim College (EC) is an institute of higher Islamic learning that aspires to operate as a fully-fledged Islamic university complete with a reputable research portfolio. It began in 2003 as an Islamic Seminary offering A levels with Islamic Sciences to full time learners, and flexible, structured short courses to part time learners. Some of the graduates of ECs Alimiyyah programme are now active Imams, teachers and young religious and community leaders.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesECs full and part-time, Arabic Intensive and full-time Alimiyyah programmes, are now increasingly popular with talented young men and women, who will soon be the leaders, teachers and imams of tomorrow. Our flexible Islamic short courses, on campus, in other cities and countries (seminars), and online, are attended by almost 5000 adults per year. We remain, as ever, committed to producing people of knowledge and removing the barriers that obstruct knowledge.

Future PlanHow you can support EC this Ramadhan.

EC is now one of the largest Islamic educational institutes in Europe. This year we want you to support our full-time Arabic Intensive and Alimiyyah students by helping them cover the cost of their education. Donate 800 towards one student. Or you can help secure our long term future by ensuring there is regular support that covers the size and growth of the organisation. Become a permanent supporter and join the Badr 313 by donating just 313 pounds per year. Please sign up to one of these two campaigns this Ramadhan.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1108141

a/c name: ebrahim college

Bank: HsBc

sort code: 40-02-33, a/c: 01378554

iBan: gB83Midl40023301378554


address: 80 greenfield road, london e1 1eJ

tel: 0207 377 6677


www.ebrahimcollege.org.uk

Say: Whatever you spend with a good heart, give it to parents, relatives, orphans, the helpless, and travellers in need. Whatever good you do, God is aware of it. .............................................The Holy quran, 2:215

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nooR uL ISLAm TRuST

Brief HistoryNoor Ul Islam Trust is a registered UK charity that has been running for 25 years (formed in 1990). It provides support services to the community in East London and beyond. As well as running a Mosque, the Trust provides educational services, especially through our schools (pre School, full time Islamic primary school, Madrassa and Aalimah department), which now benefits over 800 students on an annual basis. Due to the increasing demand of our services and the existing premises no longer being suitable, the Trust decided to develop its main sites, which were separate buildings to have a large four storey building to house its prayer facilities and most of its other services.

The Trust has established excellent links with the local community, local authority, Police, faith groups and football clubs, demonstrating that a Mosque should be at the heart of the community.

Progress and Ongoing ActivitiesAlhamdulillah planning permission to build the new premises was given in 2011 and since then we have moved our Mosque and other essential services next door to a temporary site. By the grace of Allah swt, demolition of the site, piling and excavation have been completed.

Future PlanOur current appeal is for the prayer hall spaces, Ghusl/mortuary facilities, Classrooms and the Wudhu area. We estimate that this will cost approximately 900,000. The slabs, basement and part of the substructure will cost 1.5 million. The facilities for the basement will include a gym, library, medical room, funeral preparation area amongst other services.

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studio line: 0208 523 4111

charity no: 1017780

a/c name: noor Ul islam

Bank: Barclays Bank Plc

sort code: : 20-53-04 , a/c: 73779645

iBan: gB31 Barc 2053 0473779645


address: 711-723 High road, leyton, london e10 5aB

tel: 0208 558 0786 , 07951 780 421


www.noorulislam.org.uk

The Prophet replied of a question saying: Give (regular charity) out of your property, for truly it is a purifier, and be kind to your relatives and acknowledge the rights of the poor, neighbors and (those in need who seek your help).............................................................................Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 3

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Fasting in the lunar month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and its main aim, according to the quran (chapter 2, verse 183), is to create God-consciousness (taqwa in Arabic) among believers.

Taqwa guides and propels a Muslim towards living a virtuous life and developing some inner qualities, such as integrity and self-discipline; it also shapes believers life and transforms their character with a positive drive for action in society. The physically challenging and spiritually intense month-long fasting from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan is a divine gift to believers to become harbingers of good to people around.

Behind the disciplining of our natural thirst, hunger and base desires, fasting prepares us to contemplate the deeper meaning of life our fleeting existence on earth, connection with God, relationships with fellow human beings and obligation to the wellbeing of the environment. A visible positive change in Muslim behaviour in the noble month of

Ramadan humility, patience, fortitude, spiritual journey, etc impacts their personal lives as well as others in the neighbourhood and community.

Ramadan teaches Muslims the ethos of share and care, extra generosity, respect and giving preference to fellow human beings; these values are greatly needed now more than ever in our unequal society and fractured world. The month of Ramadan is indeed a blessing for Muslims, for them to be a blessing to the rest of humanity; it embodies the service ethos of the religion of Islam.

But, is it our reality now?

Charity giving in Muslim communities multiplies during Ramadan and Muslims do this for the pleasure of God alone. The Islamic concept of giving to the poor and needy is a duty, not a favour. And in their wealth there is a share of the poor and the dispossessed as their right, says the quran (chapter 51, verse 19). In Britain, Muslims are known as the top charity givers.

Whether practicing or cultural, Muslims

have a special affinity for fasting during Ramadan; many thoroughly transform their character, attitudes, behaviour and lifestyles for a whole month. Muslims believe that the quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) in Ramadan; the distinctive first message, Read, makes this a month of seeking knowledge and engaging in contemplation; many will be reciting and hearing the quran; some will memorise parts from it.

How lovely the world would be if only the text in the quran were understood with context and followed properly!Ramadan has a distinctive message for minority Muslims in the West. It demands from them positive and ethical action, a unilateral task to create a better society. Being true to Islam means being a good citizen and human being. In fact, the essence of Muslim morality is to be good to others, without being judgemental.While other Islamic rituals are noticeable to people, fasting is not; it is a ritual that represents a unique self-surrender to God.

- Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari

RAmAdAn SPIRITCAn HEAL ouR fRACTuREd woRLd

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Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink - according to a Prophetic tradition.

Fasting is about the burning of ones desire and ego in order to conquer our base instincts, such as self-gratification, arrogance and a wasteful extravaganza. In an unprecedented commercialisation and sexualisation in our world it is easier to fatten our egos, nurture our greed and increase our impatience. The easy accessibility of instant messaging, Facebook, Twitter, etc, can make us slaves to our ever-new technological gadgets. We have very little free time to think and relax; still less time to spend with our near and dear ones even the elderly and children in our own family. We live fast-paced lives; we want to be in lifes fastest lane and beat others, yet we do not think about the possibility of a crash. We are always in a hurry!

Much of our modern way of life is eating

away our souls; we are gradually turning into human robots. We fear discussing tough issues such as morality and ethics lest we are seen as dogmatic or extremist by others. We have become too rights-based, but expect a higher level of responsibility from others our elected representatives, government, the police and public servants.

But a society needs people who strongly feel a sense of duty to all people. Here comes the need for moral education and citizenship training, not just for political and social unity but to address human cravings for peace.

Every year Ramadan brings a unique opportunity to train Muslims to soul-search, introspect, recharge our energy and revitalise our inner selves. Fasting is the antidote to selfishness and extreme materialism in our lives. It helps us to stand firm on positive morality and strengthen our conscience. Fasting is a shield against evil to survive and succeed; it reminds a believer that real

success is not so much about this world but the hereafter.

When it comes to public expression of religious rituals Muslims are probably on top of others in faith communities. But sadly, some amongst us have big contradictions in our practical day-to-day life; we must stop being just a Ramadan Muslim.

Ramadan brings a unique festivity in Muslim life; can this month bring a heightened spirituality with a deeper and sustainable positive change in our lives?

Writer: An educationalist, author and parenting consultant.

Follow him on: @MAbdulBari

Charity No: 1075203

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Definition of ZakahLiterally Zakah means blessing, purification, increase and goodness. It is so called as it blesses the wealth from which it is taken and protects it from misfortunes. Ibn Taimiah said, The soul of one who gives Zakah is blessed and so is his wealth.

Technically Zakah is defined as A determined portion taken from wealth and allocated to those deserving it, by a quranic injunction. Sometimes Zakah is referred to in the Holy quran as Sadaqah (alms). The quran says, Of their goods take alms, that so thou mightest purify and sanctify them; and pray on their behalf, verily thy prayers are a source of security for them. (Surah Al-Taubah, No.9, Verse: 103). In an authentic hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to his Companion Mu`adh, when he was sent to Yemen as governor, Tell them that Allah has made Zakah obligatory for them, that it should be collected from the rich and distributed among the poor.

calculating Your ZakahIt is difficult to calculate the completion of one year on each item of wealth, because purchase dates may vary. To overcome this difficulty, a practical method is to fix a date, for example on the 1st of Ramadan, calculate your total wealth on that date and calculate Zakah, thereforth.

1. Zakah on Pure gold and gold JewelleryZakah should be calculated at 2.5% of the market

value as on the date of valuation (in our case we consider 1st of Ramadan).

2. Zakah on Precious and semi-Precious stonesThere is some contention on whether these are to be considered for valuation. In my humble opinion if they have a value, then they calculate towards your wealth, and it is on the wealth that Zakah is mandatory. One may calculate the saleable value of Items at hand on the date of Zakah Calculation.

3. Zakah on silverZakah is to be paid on silver in pure form or jewellery, utensils, decorative items and all household items including crockery, cutlery made of silver at 2.5% of the prevailing market rates.

4. Zakah on cash and Bank BalancesZakah should be paid at 2.5% on all cash balance and bank balances in your savings, current or FD accounts. The amount technically should be in the bank for one year. Usually it happens that the balance keeps on changing as per personal requirements. You may make your best judgment and the best way is to pay on remaining amount on the day of calculation.

5. Zakah on loans given, Funds, etc.Zakah is payable by you on loans you have given to your friends and relatives. It should be treated as cash in hand. You may deduct loans payable by you to arrive at the net present value of your wealth. Zakah is payable on all Government bonds, public sector bond, paid-up insurance premiums,

ZakahZakahDistribution of the Bounties of allah

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your paid-up portion of provident funds, Government bills receivables, etc.

6. Zakah on landed PropertyZakah is not payable on personal residential house even if you have more than one and meant for residential purpose only. Also Zakah is not applicable on property given on rent irrespective of how many. However Zakah is payable on the rental income.However, if your intention of holding properties is to sell at a future date for a profit or as an investment, then Zakah is payable on the market value. Also, if your intention of holding properties changes in the current year, i.e. from self use to business then you need to pay Zakat on that property value

7. Zakah on BusinessThis is for Business Persons only. No matter what business you are into, youve got to pay Zakat on all stock in trade. The stock must be valued at its landed cost price. If you have any bills receivable (sales given on credit) then you need to add the same towards calculatio

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Ramadan Magazine 2015