After fulfilling the obligation of Hajj and visiting the Holy cities the returning Haji brings with him the promise of accepted supplication. With this in mind many of our pious predecessors would make their way to greet the returning pilgrim
Remorseful act inspires a town
People of Batley have been inspired by an act of redemption by an individual going out of his or her way seeking forgiveness for childhood thefts. At least six local shops have received an envelope containing money and a note
Unity the spectacular sequel
The Unity Men and Kids Eid fun day came back bigger and stronger in its second year with more crowd-pleasing attractions to continue offering a fun day with a twist. This years fun day, attended by over 1500 visitors, saw
Iftari appeal helping Syria, Muzzaffarnagar and Gaza
The annual IMWS Iftar Appeal this year focussed on providing food packs to Syria and Muzzaffarnagar, and a donation for Gaza was also made from funds already raised through the IMWS Charity Fund. Over three years on the situation in
Kirklees hold first Srebrenica Memorial event
11 July – When the world remembers Srebrenica Kirklees Council, together with students from Batley Girls’ High School and Westborough High School, held an event to commemorate Europe’s biggest mass killing since the Holocaust. The event held in Dewsbury was
Your generosity at work first-hand
The treasurer of IMWS got to see first-hand, how money donated to an orphanage in India by the organisation was being put to use. Rafik Dabhad flew out to India in a trip organised by Orphans in Need to see
Iftaar appeal Syria Muzzaffarnagar and Gaza
The annual IMWS Iftaar Appeal this year focussed on providing food packs to Syria and Muzzaffarnagar, and a donation for Gaza was also made from funds already raised through the IMWS Charity Fund. Over three years on the situation in
Forced Marriage, Not in Islam’s name
Forced marriages within some Muslim households are a problem that cannot be ignored, but the reason also has to be acknowledged. Forced marriages are not through religion but through culture, hence 66% of the 1485 reported cases in 2012 originating
Alternative to Invasive Post-Mortems
Islamic Perspective Invasive post-mortems are forbidden in Islam due to the violation of the sacredness of the human body. The most explicit affirmation of human dignity (karamah) is found in the Holy Qur’aan, in a general and unqualified declaration: “We
National award for outstanding head teacher
A national award has recognised the performance of a head teacher who has dedicated the past ten years to turning the fortunes of her school around. Hawa Bibi Laher OBE was one of over 20,000 nominees in the Pearson Teaching