Past events
MWAE Stall
After Jumma at Central Mosque
December 31st 2010
On sale: Gaza 2011 Calendars
£10 each
Please help support kids in Gaza
Donations for Islamic Relief welcome.
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Learning Together Project
Development and Support for Mums
and their Children
held at Annandale Masjid
on 1st Tuesday of each month
Update:
Ø We had our Eid Card competition 2010 in July
Ø Marshallah there were 3 winners 1 from each age group (P1 and P2, P3 and P4, last but not least P5, 6 and 7) very impressed with the talent! See for your self!
Ø The three winning cards have been printed and sold at Annandale Masjid , Central Mosque, Cameron Toll shopping centre and at various events in Leith
Ø Where can u get a hand made card done by our children and help a worthy cause too!
Ø Marshallah we raised £433.00
Ø All proceeds from the cards has gone to the emergency funds towards the Pakistan Floods via Muslim Hands
Everyone is doing what they can for the Pakistan Flood victims.
I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart, who supported us in their noble cause.
May Allah reward us all!
Jazakallah Khair
Article by Kalsoom
Eid Card Competition
Judges for Eid Card Competition 2010
The blessed month of Ramadan is round the corner, and we celebrate Eid after a month of fasting.
We wanted to do something for the forthcoming Festival. So for the past two weeks the Learning Together Project for mums and children, (running at the Annandale Masjid) had an Eid card competition.
There were three categories, and the cards had to be free hand with no help from adults!
ü P1 and P2
ü P3 and P4
ü P5, P6 and P7
We were impressed by the quality of the cards for all 3 categories, and it was a difficult task to choose the winning entries. The Judges on the panel were Kalsoom Bibi, Marriam Akthar and Fatima Akthar.
After a lot of deliberation we were happy to announce the winners, by phone. So lots of congratulations to all winning entries! All the winners chose their own prizes, from books, stationary and toys.
ü Tasneem Alrasbi was the winner of the P1 and P2 group
ü Marriam was the winner of the P3 and P4 group
ü Walaa Alrasbi was the winner of the P5, P6 and P7 group
That’s two winners from the same family! Marshallah. We really enjoyed setting and judging the competition, and hope that everybody else did too.
We hope to do the same next year too, Inshallah.
Article by Kalsoom Bibi
Interesting books to enjoy
Jim al-Khalili has brought out a book called
"Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science."
His article on it is in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/sep/26/baghdad-centre-of-scientific-world
An extract below:
"I recall, as a boy growing up in Iraq, only hearing about the likes of al-Kindi and al-Khwarizmi during history lessons, rather than science lessons. Not only are their stories so rich to western ears, I hope that in reminding those in the Muslim world today of their rich scientific heritage, and how our current understanding of the natural world has been due in no small part to the contributions of these great scholars, that it might instil in many a sense of pride that can propel the importance of rational scientific enquiry back to where it belongs: at the very heart of what defines civilised and enlightened society."
Arabic Lessons
Arabic lessons offered by an Arabic native speaker and English teacher
The sister has a first degree in English and has and has experience in teaching with good commands so
can tailor lessons to the way students learn and at the level they want.
Lessons could be morning or evening .
Please email Mrs NAJLA at najlaramadan@yahoo.com if you are interested or would like more information,
or call 0785 39 42 318
Best time for calling between 11 am and 05 :30 pm
A Palestinian family visit Edinburgh 19th June 2010
Annandale mosque
Courage, humanity and faith in Allah.
Story of a Palestinian family trying to keep a roof over his family
Salim Shawamreh owns land in the small village of Anata, Jerusalem. In the late 1990s he wanted to invest his earnings from working in the Arab Emirates in a home for his family; wife Arabiya and 6 children. Although his land is in Palestinian territory, he is forced by Israeli “invented laws” to apply to Israeli authorities for permission to build a home for his family in an area they should not be legislating over.
His Kafkaesque experience of presenting applications spanned 4 years in which he was told variously that his land was for “farming only”, “could not be built on because it was on a slope” ( all Jerusalem is on hills, the Israelis build on slopes all the time), “Two more signatures are needed on the application” and when Salim presented a petition of a hundred signatures of every official he could get hold of, they replied: “we have lost your file so we don’t know which two signatures you need”.
Obstructed in this way, Salim was forced to build a home for his family without an Israeli permit; which of course shouldn’t be necessary, but by doing so he sealed his fate. Once the house was complete, the family were having lunch one day when they were interrupted by some commotion outside. When he investigated, Salim found around 300 armed guards circling the whole house. They had come to forcibly remove the Shawamreh family from their home so that it could be demolished.
West African workmen were ordered to remove the family belongings which were thrown in to the street. Salim was beaten and handcuffed when he protested. Neighbours arrived to give support but all were powerless as the bulldozers tore down the family home. A neighbour’s son suffered a bullet wound which ended in him losing a kidney. Salim’s children were terrified and Arabiya traumatised so that she couldn’t speak; later Salim had to send her to Jordan for two months for therapy.
When asked about the anger he must have undoubtedly felt, Salim responded that several things went through his mind when he watched his wife and daughter’s possessions being tossed into the street; he could strap a “belt” to himself and end it all at some Israeli bus station. After all, he felt no difference for himself between living and dying. But then he thought of the protection he must provide for his wife and children. That’s when he resolved he must resist. The Israeli plan to dehumanise him and his people under an illegal occupation was designed to drive him out. The best thing he could do for his family and his people was to hang on to his land despite the brutality he may be subjected to.
The Shawamreh’s began to live in a donated tarpaulin tent next to the rubble of their home. This was an offence in itself according to Israeli law since no tents dwellings were allowed on this Palestinian land.
Salim began rebuilding the outer shell of his house and helpers came from the Palestinians, Jews and International visitors. He says the atmosphere was celebratory as voluntary workers united to defy the Israeli oppression. The house was again demolished but the community pulled together and with Jeff Halper bringing in help from ICAHD they rebuilt for a third time. This third construction was attacked not by bulldozers, but jackhammers. The Israelis realised that Salim was managing to rebuild in a few months on the old foundation of his home. So they came to destroy the foundations deep in the soil to make it more difficult to rebuild. With all this activity going on, Salim was also being prosecuted by the courts. After a demolition, the victims have to pay the fee of about $1500 for the demolition and fines for having built without a permit.
After one rebuild Salim narrowly avoided the removal of all his furniture as payment for fines by organising a collection among friends and neighbours. He now feels that while he keeps the authorities busy prosecuting him and tearing down his rebuilds, he is helping to spare some other Palestinian family from a similar fate.
The Shawamreh family’s peaceful resistance has spanned over 12 years. They have seen their children grow up and establish family homes of their own. Salim acknowledges the help and support of ICAHD in his struggle and Arabiya, speaking through an interpreter, emphasizes that the bulldozing of homes destroys not just bricks and mortar but also families and their hopes and dreams.
Legal obstruction, daily humiliation and physical brutality are what the Shawamrehs receive daily from the Israelis. But they show great courage and faith in Allah as they struggle on for justice. In Jerusalem Arabiya now cooks for hundreds of people who are helping to rebuild their home as a Peace Centre: “Beit Arabiya” and Salim takes pride in being “a thorn in the side” of Israeli authorities.
The couple visited Edinburgh on Saturday 19th June on a gruelling tour of the UK to raise awareness of the injustices of the illegal Israeli Occupation of Palestinian land.
Supported by ICAHD UK they presented their story with a display of photo images of their story and a DVD of the destruction of their home when Jeff Halper was helping them resist the authorities.
Despite the trauma and setbacks they have had, the couple are energetic and focused. Salim’s determination is derived from his deep faith that Allah ultimately has control of his life and not the Israelis. He must fight the oppression and educate people of the injustices since he is aware that many will only hear that “a Palestinian has had his home demolished because he built without a permit”. People outside his country will not understand why this is wrong until they know the facts. His analogy:
“Its like when you are really, really hungry and someone comes to you with a huge Big Mac. Gives it to you then says ‘ you musn’t eat it’.” That is what it is like to own your own land in your own country and then be told you cannot provide a home there for your family by someone who shouldn’t have any right to tell you what to do. When you do make a home, the bully then tears it down and destroys with it your life and happiness. “I don’t not want anyone else to ever have to suffer what my family and I have had to suffer. The Israelis are imposing a brutal Apartheid on us and want us Palestinians to sign up to it. Well we wont and we wont be driven out either.”
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Past events
MWAE Stall
After Jumma at Central Mosque
December 31st 2010
On sale: Gaza 2011 Calendars
£10 each
Please help support kids in Gaza
Donations for Islamic Relief welcome.
----------------------------------------------------------
Learning Together Project
Development and Support for Mums
and their Children
held at Annandale Masjid
on 1st Tuesday of each month
Update:
Ø We had our Eid Card competition 2010 in July
Ø Marshallah there were 3 winners 1 from each age group (P1 and P2, P3 and P4, last but not least P5, 6 and 7) very impressed with the talent! See for your self!
Ø The three winning cards have been printed and sold at Annandale Masjid , Central Mosque, Cameron Toll shopping centre and at various events in Leith
Ø Where can u get a hand made card done by our children and help a worthy cause too!
Ø Marshallah we raised £433.00
Ø All proceeds from the cards has gone to the emergency funds towards the Pakistan Floods via Muslim Hands
Everyone is doing what they can for the Pakistan Flood victims.
I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart, who supported us in their noble cause.
May Allah reward us all!
Jazakallah Khair
Article by Kalsoom
Eid Card Competition
Judges for Eid Card Competition 2010
The blessed month of Ramadan is round the corner, and we celebrate Eid after a month of fasting.
We wanted to do something for the forthcoming Festival. So for the past two weeks the Learning Together Project for mums and children, (running at the Annandale Masjid) had an Eid card competition.
There were three categories, and the cards had to be free hand with no help from adults!
ü P1 and P2
ü P3 and P4
ü P5, P6 and P7
We were impressed by the quality of the cards for all 3 categories, and it was a difficult task to choose the winning entries. The Judges on the panel were Kalsoom Bibi, Marriam Akthar and Fatima Akthar.
After a lot of deliberation we were happy to announce the winners, by phone. So lots of congratulations to all winning entries! All the winners chose their own prizes, from books, stationary and toys.
ü Tasneem Alrasbi was the winner of the P1 and P2 group
ü Marriam was the winner of the P3 and P4 group
ü Walaa Alrasbi was the winner of the P5, P6 and P7 group
That’s two winners from the same family! Marshallah. We really enjoyed setting and judging the competition, and hope that everybody else did too.
We hope to do the same next year too, Inshallah.
Article by Kalsoom Bibi
Interesting books to enjoy
Jim al-Khalili has brought out a book called
"Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science."
His article on it is in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/sep/26/baghdad-centre-of-scientific-world
An extract below:
"I recall, as a boy growing up in Iraq, only hearing about the likes of al-Kindi and al-Khwarizmi during history lessons, rather than science lessons. Not only are their stories so rich to western ears, I hope that in reminding those in the Muslim world today of their rich scientific heritage, and how our current understanding of the natural world has been due in no small part to the contributions of these great scholars, that it might instil in many a sense of pride that can propel the importance of rational scientific enquiry back to where it belongs: at the very heart of what defines civilised and enlightened society."
Arabic Lessons
Arabic lessons offered by an Arabic native speaker and English teacher
The sister has a first degree in English and has and has experience in teaching with good commands so
can tailor lessons to the way students learn and at the level they want.
Lessons could be morning or evening .
Please email Mrs NAJLA at najlaramadan@yahoo.com if you are interested or would like more information,
or call 0785 39 42 318
Best time for calling between 11 am and 05 :30 pm
A Palestinian family visit Edinburgh 19th June 2010
Annandale mosque
Courage, humanity and faith in Allah.
Story of a Palestinian family trying to keep a roof over his family
Salim Shawamreh owns land in the small village of Anata, Jerusalem. In the late 1990s he wanted to invest his earnings from working in the Arab Emirates in a home for his family; wife Arabiya and 6 children. Although his land is in Palestinian territory, he is forced by Israeli “invented laws” to apply to Israeli authorities for permission to build a home for his family in an area they should not be legislating over.
His Kafkaesque experience of presenting applications spanned 4 years in which he was told variously that his land was for “farming only”, “could not be built on because it was on a slope” ( all Jerusalem is on hills, the Israelis build on slopes all the time), “Two more signatures are needed on the application” and when Salim presented a petition of a hundred signatures of every official he could get hold of, they replied: “we have lost your file so we don’t know which two signatures you need”.
Obstructed in this way, Salim was forced to build a home for his family without an Israeli permit; which of course shouldn’t be necessary, but by doing so he sealed his fate. Once the house was complete, the family were having lunch one day when they were interrupted by some commotion outside. When he investigated, Salim found around 300 armed guards circling the whole house. They had come to forcibly remove the Shawamreh family from their home so that it could be demolished.
West African workmen were ordered to remove the family belongings which were thrown in to the street. Salim was beaten and handcuffed when he protested. Neighbours arrived to give support but all were powerless as the bulldozers tore down the family home. A neighbour’s son suffered a bullet wound which ended in him losing a kidney. Salim’s children were terrified and Arabiya traumatised so that she couldn’t speak; later Salim had to send her to Jordan for two months for therapy.
When asked about the anger he must have undoubtedly felt, Salim responded that several things went through his mind when he watched his wife and daughter’s possessions being tossed into the street; he could strap a “belt” to himself and end it all at some Israeli bus station. After all, he felt no difference for himself between living and dying. But then he thought of the protection he must provide for his wife and children. That’s when he resolved he must resist. The Israeli plan to dehumanise him and his people under an illegal occupation was designed to drive him out. The best thing he could do for his family and his people was to hang on to his land despite the brutality he may be subjected to.
The Shawamreh’s began to live in a donated tarpaulin tent next to the rubble of their home. This was an offence in itself according to Israeli law since no tents dwellings were allowed on this Palestinian land.
Salim began rebuilding the outer shell of his house and helpers came from the Palestinians, Jews and International visitors. He says the atmosphere was celebratory as voluntary workers united to defy the Israeli oppression. The house was again demolished but the community pulled together and with Jeff Halper bringing in help from ICAHD they rebuilt for a third time. This third construction was attacked not by bulldozers, but jackhammers. The Israelis realised that Salim was managing to rebuild in a few months on the old foundation of his home. So they came to destroy the foundations deep in the soil to make it more difficult to rebuild. With all this activity going on, Salim was also being prosecuted by the courts. After a demolition, the victims have to pay the fee of about $1500 for the demolition and fines for having built without a permit.
After one rebuild Salim narrowly avoided the removal of all his furniture as payment for fines by organising a collection among friends and neighbours. He now feels that while he keeps the authorities busy prosecuting him and tearing down his rebuilds, he is helping to spare some other Palestinian family from a similar fate.
The Shawamreh family’s peaceful resistance has spanned over 12 years. They have seen their children grow up and establish family homes of their own. Salim acknowledges the help and support of ICAHD in his struggle and Arabiya, speaking through an interpreter, emphasizes that the bulldozing of homes destroys not just bricks and mortar but also families and their hopes and dreams.
Legal obstruction, daily humiliation and physical brutality are what the Shawamrehs receive daily from the Israelis. But they show great courage and faith in Allah as they struggle on for justice. In Jerusalem Arabiya now cooks for hundreds of people who are helping to rebuild their home as a Peace Centre: “Beit Arabiya” and Salim takes pride in being “a thorn in the side” of Israeli authorities.
The couple visited Edinburgh on Saturday 19th June on a gruelling tour of the UK to raise awareness of the injustices of the illegal Israeli Occupation of Palestinian land.
Supported by ICAHD UK they presented their story with a display of photo images of their story and a DVD of the destruction of their home when Jeff Halper was helping them resist the authorities.
Despite the trauma and setbacks they have had, the couple are energetic and focused. Salim’s determination is derived from his deep faith that Allah ultimately has control of his life and not the Israelis. He must fight the oppression and educate people of the injustices since he is aware that many will only hear that “a Palestinian has had his home demolished because he built without a permit”. People outside his country will not understand why this is wrong until they know the facts. His analogy:
“Its like when you are really, really hungry and someone comes to you with a huge Big Mac. Gives it to you then says ‘ you musn’t eat it’.” That is what it is like to own your own land in your own country and then be told you cannot provide a home there for your family by someone who shouldn’t have any right to tell you what to do. When you do make a home, the bully then tears it down and destroys with it your life and happiness. “I don’t not want anyone else to ever have to suffer what my family and I have had to suffer. The Israelis are imposing a brutal Apartheid on us and want us Palestinians to sign up to it. Well we wont and we wont be driven out either.”
Past events
After Jumma at Central Mosque
On sale: Gaza 2011 Calendars
£10 each
Please help support kids in Gaza
Donations for Islamic Relief welcome.
"Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science."
His article on it is in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/sep/26/baghdad-centre-of-scientific-world
An extract below:
"I recall, as a boy growing up in Iraq, only hearing about the likes of al-Kindi and al-Khwarizmi during history lessons, rather than science lessons. Not only are their stories so rich to western ears, I hope that in reminding those in the Muslim world today of their rich scientific heritage, and how our current understanding of the natural world has been due in no small part to the contributions of these great scholars, that it might instil in many a sense of pride that can propel the importance of rational scientific enquiry back to where it belongs: at the very heart of what defines civilised and enlightened society."
Arabic lessons offered by an Arabic native speaker and English teacher
The sister has a first degree in English and has and has experience in teaching with good commands so
can tailor lessons to the way students learn and at the level they want.
Lessons could be morning or evening .
or call 0785 39 42 318
Best time for calling between 11 am and 05 :30 pm
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For updates on Aafia's case, click here
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Palestine Freedom Fundraising Dinner 2010
Palestine Freedom Fundraising Dinner 2010
Scottish PSC fundraising dinner with Yvonne Ridley (journalist & co-founder of Viva Palestina), Ali Al Awasi (survivor of Mavi Marmara), Mick Napier (Scottish PSC Chair), a mystery stand-up comedian.
Yvonne RidleyGLASGOW Sunday 10th October, 7-10pm
STUC Building, 333 Woodlands Road, G3 6NJ
Chaired by Ahmed Asif
EDINBURGH Tuesday 12th October, 7-10pm
Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road
Tickets £10
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Taught by the Pen 2010
Muslim Women's Association of Edinburgh
in association with
Radio Ramadan Edinburgh
are proud to present:
We invite you to come and discuss books,
A book festival from 7th Feb-13th Feb in Edinburgh for all ages.
Meet authors:
Robin Yassin Kassab Road to Damacus,
Dr Hasan Beg Babar Founder of Mughal India,
Elizabeth Laird Children's author
Discussions with
Dr George Wilkes
Influence of Islamic teachings on the world
and
Major Gordon Corrigan MBE
British Muslim Soldiers of World War One
Talk : By a member of Kitaba, Islamic Text for the Blind
& Javed Ali author of Blessings of Ramadan
Try calligraphy & celebrate reading in all its forms!
Admission is Free
For more info and programme go to:
http://taughtbythepen.wordpress.com/
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Radio Ramadan Edinburgh Presents:
"Taught by the Pen" 2011 Festival
in Association with
Muslim Women's Association of Edinburgh
The aim of this mini festival is to bring together Edinburgh communities to share culture, traditions, writings and history of the Muslim people that have contributed to our lives.
Saturday 19th Feb
CHILDREN'S DAY
with story teller and peace educator
Michael Williams
Nelson Hall, MacDonald Road Library 2pm till 5pm
Sunday 20th Feb
"When Muslims came to Britain's aid:
Secret history of WW1 & WW2
Jahan Mahmood
Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge 3pm to 6pm
Friday 25th Feb
Meet Shaykha Halima Krausen after jumma at Edinburgh Central Mosque (sisters only)
POETRY THAT MOVED A CONTINENT
Iqbal Poet and Philosopher Shayka Halima Krausen
Appleton Tower, Edinburgh University 6.30pm to 9pm
Saturday 26th Feb
THINKERS of GOLDEN AGE OF ISLAM
Shayka Halima Krausen and Rabbi Mark Solomon
Appleton Tower, Edinburgh University 6:30pm to 9pm
Sunday 27th Feb
POEMS FROM PRISON:
Poetry of Syed Talha Ahsan, co defendant of Babar Ahmad: unconvicted yet having served 3 years in British high security prison and facing extradition to the US even though he's never been in that country.
Speakers: Scottish Lawyer Aamer Anwar & A L Kennedy
Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge4pm to 6pm
For all the latest on "Taught by the Pen" go to www.RadioRamadanedinburgh.com
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Reviews of Taught by the Pen Festival 2011
CHILDREN'S DAY: Sat 19th Feb
Great turnout...Fun learning....music and art!
Our theme of Five Senses started with exploring SOUND through music and making instruments from recycled material
The importance of SIGHT was brought home in a fun way by Gavin Neate from Guide Dogs for the Blind and "Fudge" a dog in training; loved by all the kids...adults not so sure!!
Refreshments helped us explore TASTE and SMELL
Children used their fine sense of TOUCH to create beautiful origami animals.
Storyteller Michael Williams kept us all enthralled with tales and songs from around the world.
Children's Poetry Comp winners:
Walaa Alrasbi 12yrs old for "Autumn Loneliness"
Zak Sheikh 11 yrs old for "Winter"
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Taught by the Pen: WHEN MUSLIMS CAME TO BRITAIN'S AID
Sunday 20th Feb, Augustine United Church, Edinburgh:
This excellent and fascinating talk by Historian Jahan Mahmood was filled with well documented
facts and figures that were at times shocking and eye opening. Just a few points gleaned below:
What you should know and what isn't taught to us in our British schools....
Indian Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus fought in WW1 and WW2 for Britain; as infantry, officers, pilots and the merchant navy.
They were recruited in India and Muslims made up most of the troop numbers.
Many English, including officers and PM Churchill, have praised the loyalty and honour of the Muslims on the battlefield.
The first award for bravery in the WW1 was given to a Muslim and the first VC medal was also awarded to a Muslim.
The Muslims suffered the horrendous conditions of the trenches in the Western Front in WW1 alongside the European allies.
In WW2 they faced bullets at 25 a second from German machine guns. Many Muslim soldiers as young as 13, 14 and 15 years old never made it back home. Only their headstones in a graveyard stand as a testimony to their sacrifice.
In the campaigns against Japan, Muslims represented a significant number of the troops fighting in Burma and the East. Chosen for their skill in negotiating river terrain, they suffered huge losses in battle and if they surrendered they were beheaded or shot by Japanese firing squads. Their contribution to the war to save democracy is never acknowledged and in commemorating VJ day in 2010, the Prime Minister failed to even mention the Muslim contribution; Australia and New Zealand troops are always acknowledged even though Muslim troop numbers were greater.
There are plans in England to honour Noor Inayat Khan, the French secret agent who died at Nazi hands in WW2. Since she was a descendant of Tippu Sultan, the press like to deem her the “Princess”. So England may soon see a statue of her placed somewhere in its capital. But there is a long way to go before the ordinary “Muslim Tommy” is honoured or even acknowledged.
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POETRY THAT MOVED A CONTINENT:
Appleton Tower, Edinburgh Uni, Fri 25th Feb 6:30pm to 9:00pm
In this packed evening, the poetry and philosophy of Iqbal, poet of India was celebrated with guests Professor Tariq Munir, Saeed Khan, Haroon Junaidi and keynote speaker, Shayka Halima Krausen and hosted by Mujahid Islam from Radio Ramadan’s “Talking Heads” programme.
Along with an overview of Iqbal’s life; he studied in Germany and Iqbal Uffa is a main road named after him there, there were recitations of “God’s Command to the Angels” and “Shikwa: The complaint” in Urdu.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal inspired a nation; his Urdu poetry is quoted widely in Pakistan but is also used as the unofficial national anthem of India.
The levels at which Iqbal was influential were extraordinary and far reaching. He inspired Muhammad Ali Jinnah to take command of plans for building a Muslim nation and it is of no doubt that he influenced Quran translators, Yusuf Ali and Muhammad Asad.
The closing presentation focused on Iqbal’s message to the youth: a call to Muslims to revive their faith with the spark of love for the divine and not merely inherit a religion like a culture.
Iqbal’s thoughts on reform and revolution are all the more poignant at the present time with the challenges faced by the people of oppressed nations.
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On Sunday 27th Feb Radio Ramadan Edinburgh and Muslim Women's Association of Edinburgh
hosted "Poems from Prison" for our Festival "Taught by the Pen" 2011.
To see the short video of the event go to:
http://vimeo.com/search/videos/search:free%20talha/a2d3f8a6
If you want to do more:
Please write to your MP and stop Talha Ahsan being extradited to the USA.
Buy the booklet of Talha's poems for £2 plus post and package from
advertising@radioramadanedin
For all the latest on "Taught by the Pen" go to www.RadioRamadanedinburgh.com
Great turnout...Fun learning....music and art!
Our theme of Five Senses started with exploring SOUND through music and making instruments from recycled material
The importance of SIGHT was brought home in a fun way by Gavin Neate from Guide Dogs for the Blind and "Fudge" a dog in training; loved by all the kids...adults not so sure!!
Refreshments helped us explore TASTE and SMELL
Children used their fine sense of TOUCH to create beautiful origami animals.
Storyteller Michael Williams kept us all enthralled with tales and songs from around the world.
Taught by the Pen: WHEN MUSLIMS CAME TO BRITAIN'S AID
Sunday 20th Feb, Augustine United Church, Edinburgh:
This excellent and fascinating talk by Historian Jahan Mahmood was filled with well documented
facts and figures that were at times shocking and eye opening. Just a few points gleaned below:
What you should know and what isn't taught to us in our British schools....
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On Sunday 27th Feb Radio Ramadan Edinburgh and Muslim Women's Association of Edinburgh
hosted "Poems from Prison" for our Festival "Taught by the Pen" 2011.
To see the short video of the event go to:
http://vimeo.com/search/videos/search:free%20talha/a2d3f8a6
If you want to do more:
Please write to your MP and stop Talha Ahsan being extradited to the USA.
Buy the booklet of Talha's poems for £2 plus post and package from
advertising@radioramadanedin
Health Talks
HEALTH TALK SWINE FLU IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
AT EDINBURGH CENTRAL MOSQUE
ON TUESDAY 12TH JANUARY 2010
MWAE AGM
The Muslim Women's Association of Edinburgh is seeking to recruit enthusiastic members to join our committee board.
The group meets six times a year and members will serve a two year term.
Main duties and responsibilities include
Commitment to the work of MWAE
Attendance and participation of MWAE or affiliated organisation meetings
Help to plan, support, organise and particpate in MWAE events and future projects
If you are interested in joining our team please complete the attached form and send to info@mwae.org. uk or bring it along to our AGM meeting.
The AGM will be held on Saturday 27th February 2010 at Annandale Mosque at 5pm and all applications should be submitted by this time.
If you are interested in taking up a post, please send in your application and come along to the meeting; in the event of multiple volunteer for a role, a vote will be taken.
The MWAE is an important part of our Scottish community and your participation in it will make our community a better place insh’Allah.
Click here to download Application Form