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Ramadan
to Remember
A GIFT FROM THE ABDULLAH QUILLIAM SOCIETY
RAMADAN 1442 / APRIL 2021
Your Guide for
Ramadan 2021
What’s Happening at AQS?
Make This Your Best Ramadan Ever
Ramadan Do’s & Don’ts
Healthy Eating Plan
AQS Ramadan Timetable
Donate a Tile for the Expansion
of England’s First Masjid
The Abdullah
Quilliam Society
WHAT’S INSIDE 22 Zakat: Purify Your Wealth
COVID SECURITY
THIS EXCLUSIVE 23
Hassan
Working In The Community Abu
Yunis
& Family
Umar
Bilal
AQS is Covid Safe. Please comply
Ahmed
ISSUE 24
Ahmed Rahman
Rahman
A Glimpse of Eid & Ramadan
with the regulations that are in
Umm Nadeem
Fatima Khan
Maryam
In Liverpool 1898
Mohammed
Rizwana
place to keep us all safe.
Kamal Shafiq
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Haider
The Abdullah
Tariq
Messages From The Board Lockdown: Ramadan Samera
Khan Nadia
Yusif
Khan
Quilliam Society & Studying
6 What’s Happening At AQM • Wear a mask in the Masjid
1-10 Brougham Terrace,
This Ramadan 2021? 28 Mental Health & Islam
• Maintain a social distance
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£500,000 TARGET
Liverpool, L6 1AE Messages Of Hope From The Early Converts:
0151 260 3986
Imams Of AQM James Bartholomew • Bring your own prayer
www.abdullahquilliam.org
mat & shoe bag
9 Make This Your Best 30 Covid-19: Vaccination
• Use the sanitiser stations
Please support the Abdullah
Ramadan Ever! At AQS Quilliam Mosque expansion project.
• Please make Wudhu at home
10 Ramadan Do’s & Dont’s 32 Family Fun: A Good Donate a tile on the Al Qalam
Deed A Day • If you have Covid-19 symptoms
12 30 Common Misconceptions Donor Wall!
About Fasting 33 Teaching & Learning During please pray at home
Ramadan
16 The Last 10 Days Of
Ramadan Don’t Lose Out! 34 Ramadan Prayer Timetable
KINDLY SUPPORTED BY CENTRE
TILE
OUTER
TILE
17 The Unique Signs Of 35 Ramadan Best Wishes From £500 £250
Laylatul Qadr Civic Leadership
18 Plan Your Night Of Power 37 Help Restore & Expand
SEE PAGES 37-43
England’s First Ever Mosque
20 A Ramadan Healthy FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Eating Plan
FOLLOW US ONLINE
THROUGHOUT RAMADAN!
SUPPORTED BY THANK YOU
Abingdon Medical Centre Stopgate Lane Medical Centre JB Halal Superstores The Printroom UK AQS would like to thank supporters and the following
Dr Abdul Hamid, Dr Abbas Syed & Partners & Butcher Kingfisher Business Park charities and foundations for their generous funding,
Dr Fatma El-Sayed & Partners 0151 525 1298 95 Lawrence Rd Hawthorne Rd food, health and well-being support to the vulnerable
0151 317 8540
Middle Eastern Bazaar
Liverpool L15 0EF
0151 733 7499
Liverpool, L20 6PF
0151 922 8516
and needy during the COVID 19 pandemic crisis:
The Steve Morgan Coronavirus Emergency Fund
JOIN US AT SKY 781
Fairfield Medical Centre
Dr Fatin Karam & Partners
93 Lodge Ln, Toxteth
Liverpool L8 0QF Islam & Co Accountants Sports England Community Emergency Fund ON THE 15TH OF RAMADAN
0151 285 4415
Anfield Group Practice
0151 733 6700
Freshmart Superstore
85-87 Vauxhall Road
Liverpool L3 6BN
0151 236 6964
The National Lottery Community Fund
Community Foundation For Merseyside
FOR A LIVE AQS APPEAL
Dr Syed Abdi, 26 Smithdown Rd P.H.Holt Foundation 165 generous individuals needed to raise or
Dr Nida Abdi & Partners Liverpool L7 4JG
0151 295 9520 0151 733 3595 donate £3000 each to secure the purchase and
expansion of England’s first Mosque, Insha’Allah.
CONSULTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S FOREWARD A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Imam Ajmal Masroor Galib Khan
B A
rothers, Sisters marriage, birth, death registry We have a huge amount of work ssalamu Alaikum Although the coronavirus May Allah (swt) continue to
& Friends, office.The mosque was closed for still to complete with the third (peace be upon emergency has understandably guide us all throughout Rama-
a hundred years. phase of this unique project, the you all) dominated our present focus, dan and endow us with courage
Assalamu’Alaikum
purchase and refurbishment of we continue to support the that will help us triumph over
[May the Peace & In 1996 a BBC documentary In the month of
1-7 Brougham Terrace. Details vulnerable and needy within the the adversities of life. This was a
Blessings of God Be Upon You] brought to the attention of the Ramadan, I am wishing you
of this wonderful vision can be Muslim and the wider commu- theme which concerned Sheikh
world the most significant four weeks of blessings, 30 days
Ramadan greetings to you all, found at the end of our mag- nities during these times. Abdullah Quilliam a lot, about
British Muslim heritage site of forgiveness, and 720 hours
on behalf of AQS I would like to azine. We hope to develop an which he wrote many poems.
buried under the rubbles and of enlightenment. This year Our fundraising and legal steps
wish you a serene and reverential unmatched and complete visitor I invite you to engage with our
ruins of a few dilapidated marks our seventh Ramadan in to acquire the freehold owner-
month of worship and compas- experience centre of Islam and digital Ramadan programme via
Victorian buildings. After much England’s First Mosque since ship of 1-10 Brougham Terrace,
sion. I hope you find this small Muslims in Victorian and con- social media and visit our web-
lobbying and conversations the re-opening in 2014. It is the though delayed, Insha’Allah will
literary gift, in the form of a temporary Britain. This centre site for updates on our activities.
three buildings 8-10 Brougham second Ramadan affected by the happen soon.
magazine beneficial, Insha’Allah. will be the place to visit, a place Wishing you all a happy and
Terrace were handed over to the Covid-19 pandemic, though
of great historic significance, and Last year we received strong peaceful Ramadan.
Did you know that this first Muslim community for restora- there will be tight regulations,
a beacon of light for coexistence support from the community
registered mosque in the United tion work. we are hoping to pray the
and friendship. during the lockdown restrictions
Kingdom was established by a Taraweeh and Qiyam ul-Layl to-
The work was eagerly started by as people longed to remain Your Brother in Islam,
native Liverpudlian by the name We cannot do this without gether this year, Alhamdu’Lillah.
the community. I am delight- connected and concerned for
of William Henry Quilliam in your support. Please help us to Galib Khan
ed to inform you that after This is a challenging time the mosque. We are very grateful
1887. He embraced Islam in raise £500,000, our first phase
painstaking restoration works for everyone, particularly the for this and earnestly hope we
Morocco in 1887 and quickly fundraising target to expand
of a grade 2 listed building and Muslim community during can count on your support this
became a renowned advocate of our services and to secure all
£1.8 million pound expenditure, Ramadan, as it is testing our Ramadan, which we need more
Islam in the UK. He was even the building’s freehold for the
the three buildings have been Iman (faith). Islam encourages than ever.
given the title ‘Sheikhul Islam Muslim community. This is the
returned to a habitable state with us to reflect upon tribulations as
of British Isles’ by Sultan Abdul mother of all mosques in the UK Please donate a tile on the
further but more extensive work “signs” from Allah (swt).
Hamid II of Turkey, the last and our most important heritage Al Qalam Donor wall, this will
pending.
Ottoman Khalifa. site. Please purchase a tile on our The pandemic continues to enable us to complete the pur-
The old mosque space has been feature exhibit Al Qalam Donor challenge humanity’s technolog- chase of 1-7 Brougham Terrace,
His activities won him praise
returned to use and a small yet Wall or make a general donation ical, industrial, and economic and kickstart several new services
across the world and he caught
very loyal congregation have to support us and be part of the advancement; but Muslims for the local Muslim commu-
the attention of the great and
been praying five daily prayers future of Islam in Britain. are rising to this challenge. A nities in 2021 such as: creation
the good in Victorian England.
here ever since. This was only Turkish Muslim scientist has of additional prayer capacity;
It was not that long after he had
possible because of the generous led the way to develop vaccines children and young people’s
to fee Liverpool and abandon Yours Faithfully,
donations of the community. for treatment. This shows that, madrassah; women’s & family
his beloved project. His mosque
I would like to thank everyone Imam Ajmal Masroor as a community, by turning to centre including health and well
buildings were sold by his family
who has supported this amazing Allah (swt) in recognition of our being services and an inspira-
to the local council, these build-
House of Allah (swt). vulnerability, He offers openings tional Islamic educational and
ings became part of Liverpool’s
to help us overcome crisis. heritage experience.
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WHAT’S
HAPPENING
at AQM this Ramadan 2021?
Brothers, Sisters & Friends, your Centre has a busy schedule for Ramadan,
here is a quick overview of the services we will be providing and how you
can get involved Insha’Allah! Please visit me and the team in the Masjid
office for further details. Mumin Khan AQS CEO
EID PRAYERS CHILDREN
Restrictions permitting, there will be Professional provisions will be made
3 Eid Jama’ah at Abdullah Quilliam for children in the mosque to enable
Mosque: you to concentrate during prayers.
1st Jama’ah: 8:00am Please contact Br Mumin Khan
IFTAR MEALS LIVE ONLINE ZAKAT UL-FITR QUR’AN CLASSES
2nd Jama’ah: 9:00am
3rd Jama’ah: 10:00am
for any further details on:
0151 260 3986 / 07949 921692.
Iftar meals will be handed out at AQM
every day. Delivery of meals will also
BROADCASTS (FITRANA) The Imam of AQM will be available Please check local Covid-19 Guidelines
be made every day to locals. Make Follow AQM’s YouTube and Facebook A charitable donation that must be every day after Asr prayers with Qur’an in case this schedule changes.
your donations towards an iftar meal page and subscribe now to watch live given before the Eid prayer, ideally classes for you to learn / recite the
and benefit from the reward of the prayers, lectures and live interactive before the end of the month of Ram- Qur’an to him. Set yourself a challenge
fasting person (£4 per meal). Join us, shows and much more. adan. Fitrana must be given by every to improve your reading and finish the
donate dry food or money at AQS. self-supporting adult Muslim who Qur’an this Ramadan. A sister will also
has means in excess of their needs, on be available for ladies.
behalf of themselves and their depend-
In case of further Covid restrictions,
AQS LIVE ONLINE
ants. This equates to approximately £5
per person. Donate yours now. online Zoom classes will be available,
RAMADAN
please register your interest now by
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with emailing the office.
FOOD PACK him) reported:
BROADCASTS:
DISTRIBUTIONS “The Messenger of Allah ˜ ordained
Zakat ul Fitr [Fitrana] to purify the DON’T MISS THEM!
Food packs containing essential food fasting person from indecent words
items will be distributed to those who or actions, and to provide food for Daily Live Taraweeh & Weekly
are vulnerable in our community. the needy. It is accepted as Zakat for LECTURES Jummah Khutba
the person who gives it before the Eid Lectures
Lectures will be held on different
prayer; but it is a mere Sadaqah for the Every Friday, Saturday &
topics throughout Ramadan, Every
one who gives it after the prayer.” Sunday After Asr Salah
Friday, Saturday and Sunday between
Asr and Maghrib Salah. Muslims Got Talent:
TARAWEEH
Every Thursday 6-7pm
A Special 3 day Seerah Symposium
Donate and collect a meal for the (Biography of the Prophet) will also be Ask the Sheikh:
See Ramadan Timetable needy after Asr prayers. held on the 3rd weekend of Ramadan. Every Friday 3-4pm
Daily Taraweeh prayer and live online Be sure not to miss out on this. /AbdullahQuilliamSociety
broadcasts will be lead by renowned
Qari & winner of the UK National
Live broadcast of these will also be
available.
/qmediauk
Qirat Competition - Sheikh Sadek
Kassim.
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Make this Your
MESSAGES OF HOPE
FROM THE IMAMS OF AQM
Best Ramadan
Ever! READ QUR’AN
This is the month where the Prophet
(pbuh) would study the Qu’ran with
Angel Jibril (as).
STAY UP AFTER PRAY SALAAT
AT-TAHAJJUD
B T
ismillaah al-rahman al-raheem, in he great month of worship has
SALAAT UL-FAJR
the name of Allah (swt) the Most finally arrived. Allah, Most High, TO MAKE DU’A The Prophet (pbuh) said: “The best
prayer after the obligatory prayers is
Beneficent, the Most Merciful in His infinite wisdom and mercy
has blessed us all with another AND DHIKR UNTIL the prayer which is performed in the
SUNRISE
Alhamdullilah that Allah (swt) last part of the night”. (Muslim)*
chance to experience Him in this month.
has given us another chance to witness another
Ramadan, Sadly it is another Covid-affected Since last Ramadan much has passed. For almost
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
Ramadan, where restrictions will apply to our all, this has been perhaps the most difficult year
beloved mosques, however Allah’s (swt) doors are
always open wherever you are.
we could ever imagine. But whatever has hap-
pened since we last met Ramadan we are all back
“He who performs the Fajr prayer in
congregation and remains seated in the MAKE DU’A IN THE
We are in a time where people are losing loved
standing at the door of Ramadan. ‘Marhaban Ya
same place while engaging in dhikr un-
LAST THIRD OF
EAT SUHOOR!
til after sunrise and thereafter performs
ones and facing great adversity, it’s a time that
we all as a community should relinquish any
Ramadan’ [Welcome O Ramadan] ‘Marhaban
Shahr ‘l-ibada’ [Welcome O Month of Worship]
2 raka’ah (units) voluntary prayer, he
will obtain the rewards of one Hajj and
THE NIGHT
hatred and grudges that we have for one another, I ask you all, how did you feel last year when the The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
one Umrah.” (Tirmidhi)
support each other, so that we can receive month left. Did you actually think you would “The Suhoor is a meal of blessings, so “As it is in that time that Allah (swt)
Ramadan with a clear, clean and sincere see it again? Ramadan came laden with gifts do not leave it, even if one of you just looks for those who are seeking his
heart so that Allah (swt) can give us the from its Lord. Praying the prayers had a new takes a sip of water, since Allah (swt) help and forgiveness.” (Bukhari)
health and strength to get the most form this meaning to it; reading Qur’an became enjoyable, sends mercy and His angels seek for-
giveness for those who take Suhoor.” PRAY SALAAT
AD-DUHA
beautiful period. standing for over an hour in Tarawih became
normal, giving in charity was no longer a burden (Ahmad)
May Allah (swt) give us the Tawfeeq to complete
it Insha’Allah and may He accept our Ramadan
and we beseeched the Lord as He deserves. And
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: GIVE AS MUCH
in its best form.
what did we get as gifts: mercy, forgiveness, sins
“Whoever regularly prays the two AS YOU CAN IN
wiped away, guarantees of freedom from Hell-
fire. And now the same thing again. Ramadan PRAY TWO raka’ah of Duha, his sins are forgiven
CHARITY
RAKA’AH
even if they are as numerous as the
Shaykh Waddah Saleh has come again asking us to do the same and
foam of the sea.” (Tirmidhi) The time
more in exchange for the same and more from “The Prophet (pbuh) was the most
its Lord. May Allah (swt) accept all that we do
in this blessed month.
SUNNAH OF for Salaat ad-Duha begins approxi-
mately 15-20 minutes after sunrise.
generous of people, and he was most
SALAAT UL-FAJR
generous during Ramadan,” (Bukhari)
Two raka’ah (units) are the agreed
upon minimum number to be offered,
Shaykh Haroon Hanif Just after the adhan, and before the the maximum number differs.
fard prayer, the Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) said of this prayer: “It is more
superior than the world and everything
within it.” (Muslim)
‘The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an,
a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the
criterion (of right & wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast
the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, let him fast the
same number of other days’.
* The time for Tahajjud is from after Isha prayer until Fajr. It is performed in sets of two raka’ah (units), with no specified maximum number.
AL QUR’AN 2:18
**Salaat ul-Witr is the odd number prayer. It is performed in odd number of raka’ahs (E.g. 2+1= 3). The minimum number is one raka’ah.
It can be prayed after Salaat ul-Isha is performed, until Fajr time.
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DO’s & DONT’s
RAMADAN
With Shaykh Waddah Saleh
DO RECITE THE HOLY QUR’AN AT
EVERY OPPORTUNITY DO ALWAYS REFRAIN FROM
GOSSIP & SLANDER
Since the Holy Qur’an was first revealed to Prophet Muham- The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, “The true fast is
mad (pbuh) in Ramadan, now is the perfect time to read it, not to merely abstain from food and drink, rather the true
understand its meanings, and memorise its verses. Remem- fast is to abstain from futile activities and obscene talk.”
ber, the Holy Qur’an is a mercy, guide, blessing, and gift It’s very common to bad mouth about other people’s
from the Creator. problems and lives.
Watch your mouth against gossiping and backbiting.
DO MAKE A DU’A BEFORE BREAKING
YOUR FAST
There is actually no need for you to go hungry the whole
day in the name of fasting when you can’t refrain from
such toxic behaviour. It’s said in the Hadith that:
Don’t sit and just stare at your food awaiting the blessed “Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon
delights of that sweet date, remember to make a suppli- it, Allah has no need of him giving up his food
cation, to ask Allah (swt) for what you desire: Paradise, and drink.” (Bukhari)
forgiveness, pardon, health, and wealth.
In the authentic Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said,
“There are three whose Du’a is never rejected: the fasting
person when he breaks his fast, the just ruler, and the one
DON’T WASTE PRECIOUS TIME
Avoid wasting your precious Ramadan time on worldly
gain and activities. Instead, dedicate this time to
who is oppressed.” (Al-Tirmidhi)
worshiping Allah (swt) and asking for forgiveness.
Use this valuable time to repent and pray to Allah in order
DO GIVE FROM WHAT ALLAH HAS to attain Taqwa, closeness to Allah (swt).
GIVEN YOU! The days and nights of Ramadan are too valuable to be
wasted away on social media, watching TV, going on
Ramadan is the month for giving. Give to those in need shopping sprees, oversleeping and cooking or consuming
and the many good causes you will be invited to support extravagant feasts.
this month! One thing you should always remember as a
Muslim is that Allah (swt) gave you that wealth to be shared
DO CONTROL YOURSELF
with others. Be beneficent, let us not hoard.
Self-control is one of the main goals of fasting.
DO FORGIVE, FORGIVE AND It improves our resilience and we are then better equipped
to deal with stress. Fasting should make us humble, kind,
FORGIVE AGAIN and compassionate. Ramadan should teach us patience
and tolerance when we are insulted or provoked. It is not
Ramadan is about forgiveness. During the month of
an excuse for argumentation or aggression.
Ramadan, forgive anyone and everyone who has wronged
you. If the Almighty can forgive us of the sins we have
committed throughout the entire year, then why not you?
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: ‘It (Ramadan) is the
month, whose beginning is mercy, its middle forgiveness,
and its end is emancipation from the fire (of hell).’
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invalidate or break your fast. If you do this
mistakenly then you continue fasting and
do not need to make up for the day. Abu
It is okay to Hurayrah (RA) relates that the Prophet You should
delay Iftar and (pbuh) said: ‘Whoever forgets he is fasting spit while
hasten Suhoor and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast fasting
People delay iftar by waiting a few extra
for it is Allah who has fed him and given to avoid
minutes after Maghrib prayer has begun
him to drink.’ (Bukhari) swallowing
and hasten suhoor by eating early because your saliva
they are being extra cautious. This is Saliva is a natural secretion inside your
against the teachings of the blessed Prophet mouth to help it stay lubricated. ‘Allah
(pbuh). It was narrated by Abu ‘Atiyyah, ‘I does wish ease for you and not difficulty.
said to ‘Aishah (RA): ‘Among us there are (Qur’an 2:185). Swallowing your saliva
two men, one of whom hastens iftar and does not break your fast. Spitting out your
delays suhoor, and the other delays iftar saliva is extremely unhygienic and has the
and hastens suhoor.’ She said, “Which of potential to spread germs.
them is the one who hastens iftar and de-
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lays suhoor?” I said: ‘Abdullah bin Masud.’
She said, “This is what the Messenger of
Allah used to do.”(Sunan an-Nasa’i).
While fasting,
5 wearing
Common
perfume is not
You can fast allowed
without
Misconceptions
You are permitted to use perfume, the
intention blessed Prophet (pbuh) wore perfume
while fasting.
The majority of the scholars say that the
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intention to fast the night before every fast
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of Ramadan is an obligation and without
it the fast is invalid. They cite the following
saying of the Prophet (pbuh) who said:
Kissing your
‘He who does not make the intention for It is spouse while
fasting before dawn, there is no fast for
him.’ (Abu Dawood). Your intention is
prohibited fasting will
to brush your
Myth Busting by something in the heart and does not need
to be verbal. teeth while
break your
fast
fasting
Imam Ajmal Masroor
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It is believed that kissing, hugging or
A person is permitted to brush their teeth touching one’s spouse while fasting can
and use toothpaste as long as they do not break it. This is false. It is narrated that
swallow it. Do not go overboard in the Ayesha (RA) narrated her own experience
Taraweeh use of the toothpaste or gurgling. Your with the Prophet (pbuh): ‘The Prophet
prayer is an fasting breath is sweeter to Allah (swt)
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used to kiss and caress me when fasting,
obligation than the smell of musk but sadly this may and he was the most able of you to control
not be the case for your fellow human-be- his desire.’ (Bukhari 1927). It is important
Taraweeh prayer in the month of Ramadan ings! Amir b. Rabi’a (RA) said, ‘I saw the to note that if you cannot control yourself,
Eating junk Food wastage BINGE EAT is not an obligation and has no bearing Prophet (pbuh), brushing his teeth whilst then do not become intimate.
food is is normal in FROM IFTAR on the validity of your fast. It is however fasting.’ (Abu Dawud)
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encouraged and has become part of a col-
balanced by Ramadan TO SUHUR
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lective tradition in the Muslim community.
fasting We spend too much money on buying Staying awake the whole night only to You can pray as many rak’ah as you want,
Some increase their intake of fried, fatty, all sorts of luxurious items of food, often devour food and drink, adds extra weight either at home or at the mosque, without
doubt praying in congregation at the You cannot
high sugar and salt containing food and feeding our eyes. Ramadan is the month to our bodies and fuels an unhealthy
mosque (if possible) is more rewarding.
As a cook you have marital
beverages in the month of Ramadan. of abstinence and self-control: your food
should also reflect the simplicity and hu-
desire for more food. This is how people
gain weight, clog up their arteries and
cannot taste relations
Fasting is a great opportunity to detox
food when
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your body of the entire year’s excess. It is mility of a true Muslim. Allah (swt) says, destroy their health while fasting. The during
an ideal time to switch to healthy food, ‘Eat and drink and do not be extravagant Prophet (pbuh) said: ‘A human being fasting Ramadan
especially foods that heal and not harm. (excessive and wasteful), He does not like fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It A person may taste the food to see if it has
If you
the extravagant.’ (Qur’an 7:31) is sufficient for a human being to eat a A person cannot have sexual relations while
Allah (swt) says, ‘Eat from this earth that the right spices or flavours whilst fasting,
fasting but between Maghrib and Fajr you
which is Halal (permissible) and Tayyib few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. accidentally as long as the person does not swallow.
are free to do so.
(wholesome).’ (Qur’an 2:168) But if he must (fill it), then one third for
eat while Ibn Abbas (RA) said: ‘Its ok for the fasting
food, one third for drink and one third
for air.’ (Sunan Ibn Majah)
fasting your person to taste the food if there is need
fast is invalid as long as he or she does not swallow it.’
(Al-Bayhaqi in Al-Sunan Al-Kubra)
Eating or drinking accidentally, does not
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browsing the internet. They should next Ramadan. However, if you delib-
take advantage of the blessed month of erately fail to fast, your compensation is
Ramadan, spend more time in reading, that for each fast missed you should free
A wet dream While Fasting, reflecting, praying and doing good and a slave, or fast for sixty days consecutively
breaks your you do not beneficial work. or feed sixty poor people.
fast need to
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Some incorrectly believe a wet dream
control your
or involuntary ejaculation while you are temper and
fasting, breaks it. You would need to have tongue
a ghusl (ritual bath or shower) before you Your fast is Fasting is bad
stand for your next prayer but it does not
This is false, the Prophet (pbuh) said,
broken if you for you
bleed
‘Fasting is a shield (or a screen). So the
break your fast. person observing fasting should avoid Some people believe fasting is bad for
sexual relations with his wife and should Non deliberate bleeding from any part you and they often say science opposes
not behave foolishly and impudently, and of your body does not break your fast fasting, a completely false assertion. Fast-
You cannot if somebody fights with him or abuses unless is it menstrual blood or unless the ing is a practice that has been associated
fast without him, he should tell him twice, ‘I am quantity is significant, in which case a with a wide array of potential health
performing fasting.’ (Bukhari) person can become weak or unwell,and is benefits, including weight loss, improved
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the allowed to break their fast. blood sugar control, heart health, brain
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not constitute substances that invalidate
obligatory a fast. This compressed gas reaches the
function and cancer prevention.
ghusl lungs via the trachea to expand the lungs.
Taking an
You should
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(BATH/SHOWER) AFTER YOUR
MENSTRUATION) injection is
force your not allowed
Some women believe that if their period children to while fasting
has ended before Fajr and they did not fast You should
make ghusl they cannot fast. This is in- A medicinal injection into a muscle or a
correct. If a woman has not made ghusl, We should not force our children to fast. vein does not break one’s fasting because not fast
she can still fast and offer her ghusl as In Islam fasting becomes an obligation the medical substance does not enter during
soon as possible. from the age of puberty. You can allow the belly directly. Rather it seeps into pregnancy
them or encourage them to fast if it is the body through the skin and this does
Hassan
& Family
There are different opinions, ultimately
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Abu Umar
Bilal
physically and emotionally safe for them. not invalidate the fast. However if the
Yunis
the decision to fast or not to fast depends Ahmed
Ahmed
Rahman
Developing a healthy relationship with injection is nourishing, i.e. it substitutes Rahman
on your health, the state and stage of
food starts at an early age and fasting is eating and drinking, then it breaks the Umm Nadeem
your pregnancy and the health of the un-
Fatima Khan
Maryam
Mohammed
You cannot
a great way to introduce a balanced ap- fast. born baby. It is best to speak to a medical Rizwana
proach to eating and drinking moderately
fast without
Kamal Shafiq
25
doctor who also understands and is sen-
Haider
Tariq
and healthily.
obligatory
Samera Khan
sitive to your faith principles. Remember Khan Nadia
22
Yusif
ghusl after - from fasting Allah (swt) wishes ease for
sex you and not hardship.
Having a
28
A person can fast without having per- Having a blood vaccination is
formed the ritual bath or ghusl, however test would not allowed
it is preferred for them to do so.
nullify your while fasting CENTRE
fast I must fast no OUTER
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Taking a vaccination is no different to TILE TILE
taking an injection, therefore the same matter what £500 £250
You are allowed to have a blood test if it
is safe for you while fasting. The condi- rationale and ruling would apply - you Some people believe one must fast even
Making Du’a at tion is as long as it does not weaken you. are allowed to have a vaccination while
fasting. It is important to note that
if one is on their deathbed, this is untrue.
Iftar is not Fasting is an obligation for all Muslim
RAMADAN AL QALAM
23
protecting life and public interest are two
important of the most important principles of Islam.
adults except those who are sick, traveling
and women who are on their menstrual
Many fail to take advantage of making Taking a vaccination to protect the col-
lective health of all people is therefore a
cycle. DONOR WALL APPEAL
Du’a at Iftar time. They forget that Vomiting
29
duty on every Muslim. If you are invited
while fasting
this is one of the three most acceptable Please help us expand the Masjid and
to take the vaccine, please take it. purchase the building next door, donate
will break
moments to offer Du’a. The blessed
a tile for £250, £500 or a whole family
Prophet (pbuh) said, ‘Three of those
your fast
26
segment for £3000.
20
whose invocation is never rejected are: I do not really
a fasting person breaking their fast, the This is not true, unless however, you need to make Please visit the office or donate online at
just ruler and the one who is oppressed.’ induce vomiting deliberately your fast up for the abdullahquilliam.org
(Tirmidhi) will break and you will need to make up Using nasal missed fast
Time is easily for the missed fast. The Prophet (pbuh) sprays or If you can, please Gift Aid your donation
wasted while said: “If one has a sudden attack of inhalers If you have missed the fast of Ramadan online so the Masjid receives 25%
fasting vomiting while one is fasting, no make- breaks your because of one of the valid reasons out-
extra. May Allah (swt) reward you with a
House in Jannah.
Many waste their time during Ramadan up is required of them, but if they vomit fast lined in the Qur’an such as being unwell
watching television, gaming, scrolling intentionally they must make it up”.(Abu or travelling or a woman in your period,
Dawood). This is incorrect, such medications are in you should simply make up for the same
through social media, WhatsApp and
a gas form, taken to aid breathing and do number as missed, preferably before the
14 15
10
THE LAST
THE UNIQUE SIGNS OF
LAYLATUL QADR
WHERE ACCEPTED ACTS
ACCOUNT FOR 83 YEARS OF
WORSHIP
Days of Ramadan
Don’t Lose Out!
Allah (swt) Glorified and Exalted be He says: ‘The Night of Decree A PEACEFUL NIGHT THERE IS
is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend POSSIBILITY
therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace it is until It’s said to be a most tranquil and pleasant of
nights as stated in the Qur’anic verse;
OF RAIN
the emergence of dawn’. (QUR’AN 97:1-5)
There are narrations where Prophet
L
‘Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.’ So
Muhammad (pbuh) mentioned that he
aylatul Qadr translates next year? I know I certainly would not we’re looking for a night that is very calm and
dreamed about Laylatul-Qadr and in that
into The Night of Decree want to miss out on such an opportunity, atmospheric. Ibn Khuzaymah said that ‘It is a
or The Night of Power. The and why would you? Let’s make these last dream he had prostrated and when he came up,
night that is neither hot nor cold’
Qur’an describes this night 10 nights count! Don’t live with regret his face was wet with rain water. (Bukhari)
as ‘Better than a thousand months’. It is wishing you had gained more from these
the night in which the very first verses wonderful nights. If you cannot manage
of the Holy Qur’an were revealed to the
Holy Prophet (pbuh) as a guidance for
to make the most of the final 10 nights,
then try and make the most of as many as
IN THE LAST ODD THE SUNRISE
mankind. you can, especially on the odd-numbered NIGHTS FOR THE NEXT
nights: 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and the
The blessed Laylatul Qadr can be found
in the last 10 days of Ramadan. The
29th night. Make it count like no other.
Many seek the night of decree on the 27th of
MORNING
exact date of Laylatul Qadr is unknown, Aisha(RA) reported: Ramadan simply because it did occur on the
although it is thought to occur on an odd 27th before. There are narrations for it but Narrations state that it occurs with the rising
‘With the start of the last ten days of of a sun with no rays, meaning it is weak to
night in the last ten days of Ramadan there are also narrations for other nights.The
Ramadan, the Prophet (pbuh) used to
(e.g. the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27 or 29th scholars said that this is something of wisdom, look at. Imam An-Nawawi (ra) explained this
tighten his waist belt (i.e. work harder)
night). The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
and used to pray the whole night, and used otherwise if you know that is going to be in as Allah (swt) just wants it this way. He wanted
said, “Seek it in the last ten days, on the the sun to come up in a very special way after
to keep his family awake for the prayers.’ the 27th why would you do the acts of worship
odd nights,” We should therefore increase a special night, or because of the amount of
our worship and devotion during this
(BUKHARI) on any other night. Laylatul-Qadr changes
from year to year but remains in the last ten angels filling the sky, causing an obstruction to
time.
odd nights so the believers strive to attain its the sun.
With such great rewards to be gained salvation.
in these blessed 10 nights, how can we
even think about missing out? What if
we don’t live on to see another Ramadan
16
Plan Your
Night of Power
Take a break for faith and in the hope of reward, towards the heaven of the earth on pleasing Allah (swt). Give your
the sake of Allah!
their previous sins will be forgiven.” and proclaims: Who is that who all in these blessed nights. Reap the
(Muslim) supplicates for Me, and I grant his rewards like no other.
We take leave for almost everything in life from our jobs. This supplication? Who is that who begs
time use your leave to focus on worshiping and thanking our Me for anything and I grant it to
Creator. Especially during this pandemic, with less distractions, Make a him? And who is that who seeks Use this
My forgiveness, and I forgive him?
put your full focus on pleasing Allah (swt) and gain all the
benefits. This sort of chance probably won’t come again in our
personal (Bukhari, Muslim). time wisely
lifetimes! Try and take a few days off if you can. This can make Du’a list We must make strong intentions
it easier to stay awake and do extra worship. What do you really want from that during these blessed 10 nights,
Allah (swt)? Ask yourself. Make a Memorise a we will not waste time, there 355
list of each and every permissible different days in the year for other matters.
Make this special Du’a Reawaken your spirituality and
thing, no matter how small or how
big it is, whether it deals with this
Du’a every soul.
Aisha (RA), may Allah (swt) be pleased with her, said: I asked
world or not. Allah (swt) loves to night
the Prophet (pbuh) ‘O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night
is the night of Qadr, what should I say during it?’ He said: ‘Say: hear from us. Talk to Allah. Once Use an authentic Du’a book such as
O Allah, You are pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon this list is ready: Fortress of a Muslim and memorise Donate any
me.’ “(Tirmidhi).The transliteration of this Dua is “Allahumma the small supplications. Even just amount
every night
innaka `afuwwun Kareemun tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee” • Ask Allah (swt) to give you one line each night. And try to
those things understand the general meaning
of these Du’as. You can put them for the last
• Think about what actions
Reflect on the you have taken to get those on index cards or and keep them 10 days
with you during the day, glancing
meaning of the Qur’an things
at them during work, while driving,
This will guarantee your donation
• Develop a working plan falls on Laylatul Qadr. Any good
Read the translation and Tafseer of the surah’s you’ve heard in waiting in line etc Then practice act such as charity during Laylatul
to get those things in the them at night by reciting in prayer.
Taraweeh. Understand the deep meaning of these surah’s and try Qadr is rewarded like you have
future
to connect yourself personally to these surah’s and think about done it for over 83 years. Multiply
how it affects you and your life. your good deeds easily.
Take the
Make long, family to
Wipe away your sins sincere and Taraweeh
Pray using those longer surah’s you know! Don’t just stick to deep Du’as
Spent most nights praying
the shorter surah’s you always read. Make your prayers longer, One of the best times to do this is Taraweeh at home? Regulations
more meaningful and heartfelt during these last few days. Abu during the last part of the night. permitting, why not bring your
Hurayrah (RA) relates that the Prophet (pbuh) said: “Whoever Abu Huraira (RA) related that the spouse and kids to the Abdullah
stands for voluntary night prayer in Ramadan, out of faith and Prophet (pbuh) said: When the last Quilliam Mosque for Taraweeh for
in the hope of reward, their previous sins will be forgiven. And one-third of the night remains, our the last 10 nights of Ramadan.
whoever spends the night of Lailat Al-Qadr in prayer out of Lord, the Glorious One descends No distractions, just concentrate
18 19HEALTHY
A Ramadan
Eating Plan
HEALTHY WAYS TO COPE
Avoid WITH STRESS DURING THE
By Dr Abdul Hamid COVID-19 PANDEMIC
SALTY FOODS - salt stimulates thirst so
AQS TRUSTEE it’s a good idea to steer clear or reduce the
consumptions of foods that are high in salt. Try to eat healthy, well balanced meals
Its hard I know, but avoid fried foods like Get plenty of sleep
samosa, pakora and other deep-fried oily
What to eat and snacks, which if eaten daily could lead to Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate
drink during weight gain and can leave you feeling sluggish
Iftar and over-full. Also, it can contribute to chronic
Connect with others, speak with your
diseases such as cardiovascular (heart disease), loved ones daily
When breaking the fast go for plenty of
fluid-rich, low fat foods containing natural diabetes and obesity. Connect with the Mosque- we will
sugars for energy. Allah (swt) reminds us: “With it He produces for be here to help and guide you
DATES - Traditionally eaten since the you corn, olives, date palms, grapes, and every during these unprecedented times
time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), they kind of fruit: Verily in this is a Sign for those who (Covid-19)
are high in several nutrients, fiber and give thought” (Qur’an 16:11)
Connect with your Lord- by reading
Stay Active
antioxidants, all of which provide health
benefits ranging from improved digestion to the Qur’an, helping our needy
a reduced risk of disease. Dates are a great Physical activity helps to release endorphins, brothers and sisters and surround
source of slow-release energy. The Prophet which can help reduce stress and anxiety. A yourself with people that remind you
EATING HEATHY Muhammed (pbuh) said that Ajwah dates,
grown in the Madinah region of Saudi
light cardio exercise such a walking could be
beneficial during fasting hours and can be
of Allah (swt). This will inevitably lift
your spirits and calm your being.
THIS RAMADAN Arabia are from paradise.
caffeinated drinks such as cola, tea and
followed up with a light weight-based exercise
after Iftar. Make this part of your Ramadan
FRUITS - Apples, bananas and exotic fruits
WILL OPTIMISE such as mango are a good source of fibre
coffee, because caffeine can make some
people urinate more often, which may lead
routine!
YOUR ENERGY AND
and watermelons are great for rehydration.
to dehydration.
You can also incorporate green vegetables
HEALTH IN ORDER to provide vital vitamins and nutrients. Fruits In the early morning the Prophet (pbuh)
like grape, date, fig, olive and pomegranate would eat seven dates with some milk each
INGREDIENTS
TO MAXIMIZE YOUR are gifts and heavenly fruits of Allah (swt).
Pomegranates are thought to have been
day. This amazing blend of dates and milk
produces energy for the mind and body
1 Banana
WORSHIP. HERE ARE the prophet’s favorite fruit, and modern
research has proven pomegranates to be
whilst removing toxins. This is a quick and
simple Sahoor, soak the dates the night 7 Dates of choice pitted
A FEW HINTS AND one of the healthiest foods on the planet. before, add banana, some oats and honey
to the milk and whiz for a delicious Sahoor
1 Large glass of milk
DRINKS - Drink plenty of water which
TIPS provides hydration without any extra
smoothie. 5 Tablespoons of oats
1 Teaspoon honey
calories added. Milk, fruit juices or Try to eat complex carbohydrates such as
smoothies are also good options. Avoid starchy foods for energy. This includes oats,
fried and processed foods high in fat or brown rice, couscous, lentils, beans and Sahoor Delux INSTRUCTIONS
Smoothie
sugar. fruit & vegetables. This will provide you with
long-lasting source of energy throughout Simply leave the dates to soak in the
What to eat day.Try to include healthy fats such as olives, milk after Iftar
and drink for
This amazing recipe is packed with energy and is
avocado, nuts and seeds. At Sahoor add all ingredients to
super filling. It’s important to nourish your body with
Sahoor Yogurt is also a fantastic provision during slow energy release, wholesome and nutritious foods a blender, whiz until smooth and
Drink plenty of fluids (water) between Sahoor, as it provides nutrients like protein, in Ramadan, so give it a go for sahoor! creamy!
Iftar and Suhoor to make sure you are calcium, iodine and B vitamins. It can also
well hydrated for the day ahead. Avoid be combined with fruit and cereal.
20 21Zakat
Purify Your
AQS Working
in the
Community
Wealth With Sr Rehab Hassan
Z
akat is an obligatory act of Your Zakat year starts on the date your
worship that requires Mus- wealth first equalled or exceeded the Nisab.
lims who possess wealth at Allah (swt) reminds us: Zakat should then be calculated and paid
or above a certain threshold, after one year has passed and every year
called the Nisab in Arabic to donate a “Take from their wealth a thereafter on that specific date. If you cannot
share of that wealth, normally 2.5%, to charity by which you purify remember the date you first became owner
those who are entitled. of the Nisab, then the date should be esti-
them and cause them increase
mated. If this is not possible, then a specific
From an Islamic perspective, it is a right and invoke Allah’s blessings Islamic date should be selected randomly
that the needy have over those blessed with
upon them. Indeed, your and adhered to annually.
wealth. The Nisab was set by the Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh) at a rate equivalent to invocations are reassurance Paying Zakat in Ramadan is not necessary,
87.48 grams of gold and 612.36 grams of sil- for them. And Allah is although the virtue of giving charity in this
ver. Grammatically the word Zakat is associ- blessed month guarantees greater rewards.
ated with purification and growth. The third Hearing and Knowing.” Zakat should be dispensed as soon as
of the five pillars in Islam, its significance is (QUR’AN 9:103) possible once it becomes due. At the very
such that in the Qur’an it is mentioned 28 latest, Zakat should be dispensed one Islamic With your assistance the Abdullah
times alongside establishment of the Salat, year after the due date as it is a sin to delay
the daily prayer. disbursement without a valid reason. Quilliam Society has been delivering
personal items such as your home, furniture, various community support programmes
Assets to include in your zakat calculation cars, food, clothing, which are not used for
are cash in hand and in bank accounts, business purposes. Zakat is also due on prop-
throughout the Covid pandemic.
shares, pensions, gold, silver, business goods, erty that is owned for investment. Abu
Yunis
Hassan
& Family
Umar
Bilal
crops and cattle. You do not need to count Ahmed
Rahman
Ahmed
Rahman Our teams have been visiting neighbours,
Fatima
Mohammed
Umm
Maryam
Nadeem
Khan
arranging food parcels and medicine drop-offs.
These acts have been faith and compassion
Rizwana
Kamal Shafiq
Haider
Tariq
inspired, as the Prophet (pbuh) reminded us:
Samera Khan
Khan Nadia
Yusif
‘The best of you are those who are most
£500,000 TARGET
beneficial to the people’.
HELP AQS FEED
Please support the
Abdullah Quilliam Mosque
expansion project. Donate a tile
on the Al Qalam Donor Wall! THE NEEDY
Please help us serve the vulnerable and homeless
in Liverpool this Ramadan.
To sponsor a food pack or to arrange a cooked
meal, please contact the office or call
Br Mumin Khan on 07949 921692
Working in the
Community
22 23Entering 8 Brougham Terrace, the first building owned by the fledgling Muslim
community from 1893, the first door of the corridor on the left-hand side led to the
room used for lectures on a Sunday, a regular feature of the activities of the Liver-
pool Muslim Institute. These lectures were given by Abdullah Quilliam, the founder
and inspiration for the members, and other prominent figures amongst the converts
or visiting Muslims from abroad.
T
hey had proved success- Institute were gathered on the balcony
ful at gaining converts. looking down in the street.
However, let us leave this
They had been distracted from the Eid
room, exit back into the
A Glimpse of
feast by a procession of exotic circus per-
long corridor, and ascend
formers arriving in the city. A crowd had
the stairs on the next left and reach to
gathered below to watch the procession.
the first floor. Enter the room on the
The circus was the well-known Barnum
right that overlooks the street and used
Eid & Ramadan
and Baileys and their summer visit to
to house a fledgling collection of objects
Liverpool would have received with
from the Muslim world and designated
great excitement by the local residents
a museum. Overlooking the street is
and their children.
in Liverpool
a small balcony, from which, Arthur
Hasan Radford, the muezzin of Liver- Amongst the performers were a group of
pool, would make the call to prayer. Arab and Egyptian camel riders dressed
Above: Memorial plaque on the
in their local costumes. The riders
During the major festivals of Islam, site of England’s first Mosque.
1898
looked up to the balcony to see white
the community would drape the
middle-aged Englishmen and their wives Top Left: A 19th century map of
balcony with the flags of the Muslim Liverpool docks. Sheikh Abdullah
standing amidst these overt symbols of
world to show their solidarity with Quilliam with members of the
an Islamic establishment in Liverpool.
Muslims across the globe. One of the Liverpool Muslim Institute, ca.
Some of the men wore the Turkish fez.
flags declared “There is only one God 1894. His mother Khadija who
The British Muslims waved at their
and Muhammad is his Prophet”. The converted to Islam in 1893 is to
compatriots from the Middle East.
By Professor Ron Geaves flags would be hung during Rama-
dan, the two Eids and the occasion of Abdullah Quilliam said to his com-
his right.
Top Right: Sheikh Abdullah
the Prophet’s birthday. In May 1898, panions, “Doubtless some of these Quilliam leading prayers at
Author of Islam in Victorian Britain: The Life and Times on the celebration of Eid al-Adha or circus performers will find their way to Brougham Terrace.
Kurban Bayrami as it was known in the prayers in the coming weeks!” He was
of Abdullah Quilliam, Kube Press
Turkish-speaking parts of the Ottoman right. The Crescent, the community’s
Empire, Abdullah Quilliam and some of weekly newspaper, was able to report the
the members of the Liverpool Muslim following week that two Muslims from
24 25a d an ,
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well-ordered and obedient to the
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the circus had attended daily prayers
c k
and expressed their astonishment State and admired for their devotion
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and happiness at being able to pray to their faith. He noted there would
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in a mosque in England. be bigots who would object to his
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visit.
d
Eid al-Fitr in 1898 or 1315 on the
& St u
Islamic calendar had been looked That night fireworks were displayed
forward to with some degree of over Liverpool and the celebrations
excitement by the small but growing continued until midnight. The
band of Muslims. Ramadan had next day, The Liverpool Mercury
started on the 24th January. and The Evening Express provided
In February, The Crescent had considerable coverage of the event,
reported that Sir John Houlding, John Houlding (1833-1902) the attendance of the Mayor and the
s h f a q A l i ( S tudent)
With Br A
the first appointed Lord Mayor of was an English businessman, presence of a Mosque in Liverpool.
DENTS
the recently new city status awarded Lord Mayor of Liverpool
TIPS FOR STUADAN
and the founder of Liverpool The number in attendance was
to Liverpool, had committed
Football Club. He visited estimated by the newspapers to be
UDYING DURING ReeAhMon school days. Eat fulfiulliidnsg
himself to attend the festivities at
S T
around one hundred. Today the
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his friend Sheikh Abdullah
the Mosque. Abdullah Quilliam was
Quilliam at his Mosque on presence of a city mayor at a mosque
MY P E R S O N OWN
a personal friend and a colleague
in Britain celebrating the end of
C E I N L O C K D
EXPERIEN
Brougham Terrace during the Taraw f fl
of the Mayor, but even so, he was Sleep after rink plenty o
aware of the historic significance of Eid celebrations of 1898. Ramadan would be considered too
lik e h ea lt h y oats and d m u ch as possible
normal for press coverage, but in the ler and easi
er to foods st u d y. Study as ls tend
It’s simp to provide fu
el to energy ve le
a formal civic visit from the Lord e learning. s virtually ter this time
circumstances of the time, the Shai- I prefer onlin n tr ibute in clas h ri b as af ti n g if ta r.
Mayor and First Magistrate of the ledg e an d co
xt resources
and before Mag ecome tired
after ea
kh’s words spoken in the Mosque apply know f o nline and te it. an d yo u b is im p o rt an t to
city, someone who was well-known st an ce o
n simply G o o g le to drop a as sleep
on February 22nd 1898 could be with the assi p ic I ca late r th an Is h
amongst Liverpool’s non-Muslim the streets of Liverpool led by the
derstand a to yone to Don’t study
regarded as prophetic. if I don’t un ance for ever e mind.
population. Turkish Vice-Consul from Man-
ar n in g p rovides a ch al it y so me recu p er at e th
Online le ereas in re adan as
chester, Mustapha Karsa. Represent- le ar n in g w h
ibuting in n es to utilise Ram
contribute in le with contr eeken d ro u ti
ad Qur’an
atives were present from parts of n co m fo rt ab Add some w y Tahajjud, re
people are u tra h o u rs ; p ra
evenings fo
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the Muslim world including Beirut, hool. you have ex try to leave
lessons at sc it y ev en ts -
pro je ct o r
Morocco and Palestine. or plan char ing a charity
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ill
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productivity.
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forming squares and drilling with Rizwana affect their
bodyguard for the Lord swords. The police were also present Kamal Shafiq
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Lord Mayor around 7.30pm and beneficial sts duri
The Crescent’s account of Eid al- n ig h t Ta ra weeh and fa la ck o f sl ee p
gave speeches from the stage. The CENTRE OUTER The late en er gy due to es
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RAMADAN AL QALAM
dispute over the rising of the moon. oughts
verses from the Qur’an, all mixed minutes dai cr ea ti ve th
The muezzin looked for the moon-
alongside flags of Muslim nations. fu l, th is ca n stimulate
mind
rise over the mosque in Liverpool to
signify the beginning and the end of
These also flew from the roof of the
building. The inside of the Mosque
DONOR WALL APPEAL for studying
.
b et te r ti m e to make D
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- What ivity?
• DU’AS sed product
the fast. The day following the fast,
22nd February 1898 was celebrated
was proudly lit with gas lights. Please help us expand the Masjid and
o o d re su lt s and increa
g don’t
purchase the building next door, donate d smart but
following Turkish customs. Abdullah Quilliam would state the
a tile for £250, £500 or a whole family E A K S - St udy hard an u ri n g th is
occasion was “a red letter day” for • BR urself, espec
ially d
The orphan children in the Medina segment for £3000.
overwork yo fe el w ea k.
the Liverpool Muslim Institute and
w h er e yo ur body may re vi sion/
Home run by the British Muslims month plan your
were given cakes, sweets, nuts,
an historic event in the history of Please visit the office or donate online at
fr eq u en t breaks and
Take
Liverpool. He hoped that future abdullahquilliam.org
cordingly.
figs and oranges. The evening was activities ac
Lord Mayors would have the cour- ope of your
celebrated with a reception and a If you can, please Gift Aid your donation G – In crease the sc find
age to make it an annual fixture to
• REA D IN any people
meeting. Muslims gathered from
join these Muslim festivities in the
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26 27Mental
Health
& Islam
Early Converts:
A Profile of
By Br Farhad Ahmed JameS
Bartholomew
AQS Trustee
There is no health without
mental health. Mental health is
Djemal ud-Deen Bokhari (1830‒1905)
H
our emotional, psychological, Like many of his fellow e co-founded the Liv- narratives around Hamza, the Prophet’s
erpool Working Men’s uncle, who had also defended his nephew
and social well-being. Mental convert members at Conservative Association from attacks before converting to Islam.
in 1866, which went on
At the Liverpool Muslim Institute, Jeffrey
health does not only affect the the Liverpool Muslim to cement Tory political domination in
acted as librarian, lecturer for the Literary
the city for decades under the leadership
way we think, feel, and act Institute, Jeffery was a of Sir Archibald Salvage, by mobilising
and Debating Society, committee member
for the Medina Home for Children, and
working-class Protestants as a Tory Party
well-to-do working man, organiser of important social events such as
but also how we handle stress, block vote.
the Muslim annual picnics. When Quilliam
employing up to twenty In 1873, Jeffery met the young William was away, Jeffrey would conduct the “Jum-
relate to others, and make men in his plumbing
Quilliam, who had joined the Association, ma” prayers at the Mosque.
and may have acted as a political mentor
Jeffery considered himself a devout Muslim,
choices. and decorating business. to the young lawyer and journalist. From
expressing respect for the Prophet and the
1870, Jeffery was initiated into the Ancient
Sultan, and hoped to visit Constantinople
He was a member of the Order of Freemasons and was made Knight
of Constantinople. In 1874 he was initiated
and perform the pilgrimage to Mecca. At
the end of his life, sensing that his end was
Orange Loyal Protestant into Quilliam’s own fringe Freemasonry
near, Jeffery put in writing that he wanted
U
order, the Ancient Order of the Zuzimites,
“no Christian service is to read over [him]”
nfortunately, mental illness Islam steps in, not to condemn the feeling, No doubt you’ll be aware of the positive order and was appointed becoming in 1884 the order’s “Most Wor-
and that he be “interred as a Muslim”. He
faces a persistent social taboo, but to offer a solution for regaining psycho- effects fasting can have on your mental shipful Grand Treasurer”.
particularly in Muslim com- logical and mental balance. wellbeing and spiritual focus, but the
a Grand Lodge Officer at died of a heart attack, reportedly with the
Strongly attached to the Evangelist Low- printed notes of his last lecture on “Idolatry
munities, which is contra-
Someone who feels completely lost and
brain-boosting powers of Ramadan are even the age of twenty-four. Church, Jeffery maintained an interest in Christianity” by his side.
dictory to Islamic teachings. more significant than you might think. in Quilliam’s conversion to Islam and
alone in the face of a crisis would probably His family did not honour his request and
Islam values the importance of good mental missionary efforts, but “simply attended
feel helpless and depressed. But someone A study carried out by scientists in the USA so he was buried in 1903 in the Anglican
health and emotional wellbeing. the meetings out of sympathy”. In 1889,
who feels supported by a compassionate found that the mental focus achieved during section of Anfield Cemetery. Nevertheless,
Islam offers a spiritual sanctuary for Mus- God who genuinely cares, who listens to Ramadan increases the level of brain-derived however, Jeffery witnessed Christian vio-
Quilliam performed the funeral prayer
lims to live a peaceful life by using their desperate pleas, and who grants generous neurotrophic factor, which causes the body lence against the converts at the Liverpool
over him in the company of fellow convert
inner strengths and having a strong relation- help, has a better chance of getting back on to produce more brain cells, thus improving Muslim lecture hall and he joined forces
members of the Institute and of the Zuzim-
ship with the ultimate power, Allah, being track much faster because there is a strong brain function. Likewise, a distinct reduc- with the converts to expel the ruffians. The
ite Order.
optimistic, purifying their feelings, and helping hand to reach for while dealing with tion in the amount of the hormone cortisol, Islamic World reported that “Brother Jeff-
not waiting for outside events to improve. life’s troubles. produced by the adrenal gland, means that ery, who was present, seized the ringleader Extracted from the forthcoming book,
Islam acknowledges the importance of stress levels are greatly reduced both during of this band of Christian desperadoes just Yusuf Samih Asmay, Islam in Victorian Liv-
“And for those who fear Allah, He always as he was about to fling half a brick at the erpool: An Ottoman Account of Britain’s
spiritual status as an interior power that can and after Ramadan.
prepares a way out, and He provides for him Sheikh.” First Mosque Community, edited with an
be exercised to have a calm mind, healthy
from sources he never could imagine. And introduction by Yahya Birt, Riordan Mac-
consciousness, and positive thoughts. Ramadan is a natural therapy for those who Jeffrey was so appalled by the attacks that
if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is namara and Münire Zeyneb Maksudoğlu
believe. Alhamdu’Lillah. he chose to convert to Islam, rising to
Islam does not require us to be superhuman. Allah for him. For Allah will surely accom- (Swansea: Claritas, 2021)
If one experiences negative feelings, he is plish His purpose: verily, for all things has pronounce the shahada, taking the name
encouraged to resist them with positive Allah appointed a due proportion.”(Qur’an, Djemal ud-deen Barakat, then Bokhari
thoughts and actions if possible or to seek 65: 2-3) from 1897. Jeffery’s conversion was report-
professional help if the case is clinical. Peo- ed in such a way as to echo the conversion
Ramadan is a spiritual month, and a time
ple feel depressed or sad when this harmoni-
for rejuvenating the mind, body and soul.
ous equilibrium is disturbed, in which case
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