a few upcoming events

BACK 2 DE ROOTS ISLAMIC CONFERENCE
Date: Sunday 27th August 2006
Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sparkbrook Islamic Centre Community Hall, Sydenham Road,off Anderton Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 1ND

Speakers include: Shaykh Shady Suleiman (Australia), Shaykh Hasan Ali(Islam Channel / UK), Shaykh Zahir Mahmood (Birmingham), Mufti Naeem(Pakistan / UK), Imaam Uthman Lateef (Syria / London), Shaykh RafiqSufi (Humanitarian Aid Worker & Scholar), Junaid Jamshed (FormerPakistani Popstar), Saeed Anwar (Pakistani Cricket Player)

An international speakers conference covering topics related to ourpresent day situation, be it global concerns such as the issue ofPalestine or local issues such as the increasing involvement ofMuslim youth in drugs. This is guaranteed to be a heart touchingand thought provoking day packed with talks, nasheeds, food andstalls. The entire event is free of charge and is open to both brothers and sisters.

*won't be able to go- at a wedding!*


Al Hikma Media Presents:
THE GLOBAL DAWAH CONFERENCE
Date: Monday 28th August 2006
Time: 2.00 pm - 10.30 pm
Venue: Muslim Resource Centre, Red Lane, off Stoney Stanton Road,Coventry, CV6 5EE

Guest speakers include: Shaykh Shady Al-Suleiman (Australia), SidiShabir Ally (Canada), Harun Yahya Representative (Turkey), ShaykhHasan Ali (Islam Channel), Shaykh Zahir Mahmood (Birmingham), ImamUthman Lateef (Slough), Shaykh Rafiq Sufi (Scholar & Relief Worker),Saeed Anwar (Former Pakistan Cricketer), Junaid Jamshed (NasheedArtist from Pakistan), plus others. The conference will be packedwith talks and nasheeds by internationally renowned personalities.A number of new and exclusive Islamic DVDs and CDs to be launchedon the day, plus Islamic clothing on sale. There will be food,fundraising for humanitarian aid, stalls and much more.

For more information please contact:
Tel: 07877 193 234
Website: www.global-dawah.co.uk / www.al-hikma.co.uk

*won't be able to go to this either- will be on the way back to London*

Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith invites you to:
THE TREMBLING HEART

Dates: Saturday 2nd September - Sunday 3rd September 2006T
ime: 1.45 pm (Saturday) - 10.30 pm (Sunday)
Venue: Green Lane Masjid, 20 Green Lane, Small Heath,Birmingham, B9 5DB

A two day Islamic conference on attaining inner peace in times oftrial. Speakers include Dr Bilal Philips (Qatar), Dr Suhaib Hasan(London), Tawfique Chowdhury (Australia), Murtaza Khan (London),and Abu Usamah (USA). Some of the lectures that will be deliveredinclude: Which of the Favours of Your Lord Will You Deny? TheWords of Ar-Rahman and the Call of Shaytan, Paradise on Earth?What No Eye Has Seen, Dhikr - the Seed of Paradise.

All lectures will be in English and both brothers and sistersare welcome. Free overnight accommodation available in themosque - please bring your sleeping bags

For more information please contact:Tel: 0121 773 0019

*...another wedding!*

SHAHADAH LAUNCH
Date: Saturday 9th September 2006
Time: 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Venue: Muath Welfare Trust, Bordesley Centre, Stratford Road, CampHill, Birmingham, B11 1AR

Shahadah is a service for new Muslim women which will be launchedat this event. There will be talks by reverts, exhibition of ourservices and a buffet lunch. Shahadah is a voluntary organisationbased in Birmingham that has been established to support andeducate women who are new to Islam or are rediscovering theirIslamic identity. Embarking on the journey through Islam can be adifficult and testing time. Shahadah aims to make this experienceeasier by providing guidance, advice and practical help. All arewelcome to attend the launch.

For further information please contact:
Tel: 07962 587 936
Website: www.shahadahworks.com

*ah-hah...i love this centre- gonna try blag a part-time job here inshaAllah.*