Social media has become a hotbed of rapidly sharing posts without any investigation into whether what is being shared is factual or not. Sadly, the victims of this modern day ‘quick draw’ includes the Indian Muslim Welfare Society who last
A moving experience of facts and hope
In December, the Chair of the IMWS Charity sub-committee Munir Daji travelled to Bangladesh by invitation of international charity Islamic Relief (IR). IMWS and IR have a long standing working partnership stretching over three decades and IR thought it would
58th IMWS AGM sets direction for the future
The 58th IMWS AGM took place last month with members having an opportunity to debate and direct the future of the Society. Prior to the AGM on the same Saturday evening, an SGM took place on matters relating to the
Gaza Winter Project 2015
Al-Hikmah Nikah Service a year on
THE AL-HIKMAH Nikah Service has completed its first year which saw the team taken on new challenges and build the service. The service officially launched last January amid high expectations. But the long hard work ahead had been outlined from
ICWA volunteers help flood hit Cumbria and York
ICWA executive committee members, along with ICWA volunteers and local ulemaas including the Imam of Jumma Masjid, headed up North to Cumbria and then to York to help those affected by the recent floods. A total of 30 people joined
Qaza namaz – simple calculator and how to guide for women
Qaza namaz – simple calculator and how to guide for women The ladies Umri (life time) Qaza namaz workshop was recently delivered at the Centre. Due to complex female issues, finding a total of namaz missed over a long time
Tackling Terrorism Grooming
The Management Committee of the Indian Muslim Welfare Society (IMWS) has been working with its local area Masjid representatives to develop a plan to tackle the dangers of young local people falling prey to grooming by terrorists. Over the last
Hajj seminar provides key advice for leaving pilgrims
An event organised to give pilgrims an understanding of the journey ahead opened the gates of knowledge and advice as key speakers focussed on both the practical journey and the Islamic rulings. The Hajj Seminar was held at the Al-Hikmah
Helping families living in deprived areas to have a better quality of life
IMWS have began collecting donations to fund projects in south Gujarat which will help not only to rebuild un-stable houses in deprived areas, but also help families stuck in long-term poverty to rise above their predicament and able to earn