MONTHLY QUR'AN SEMINAR

The Beauty of the Qur'an: Tafsir of Surah ar-Rahman

British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) presents a one-day intensive course on:

Surah ar-Rahman follows a simple beautiful rhythm, with the meaning and intonation of the verses reinforcing the main theme of the surah, which is manifesting two of Allah’s attributes: His Mercy and Grace.

The surah brings to light the wonders of Allah's power, His countless blessings and our own helplessness and accountability before Him. We are forewarned of the grave consequences of disobedience to Allah (swt) and the best results of obedience to Him (glorious and exalted is He).

This is the only surah of the Qur’an in which mankind and the jinn [the other creation on earth with freedom of will and action], are directly addressed and made to realise the wonders of Allah (swt) power. They are invited to ponder 31 times in this surah of 78 verses: “Then which of the favours of your Lord will you [both] deny?’’

Ask yourself…

• Do you deny your Lords favours? 
• Can you answer with a degree of certainty, “Oh Allah, I do not deny your favours”
• Do your actions support this claim?
• Are you in a state of thankful recognition of Allah’s countless blessings on you or your focus on what you do not have or you’re yet to receive?

Attend the Beauty of the Qur’an: Tafsir Surah ar-Rahman and…

• Learn about creation and origination.
• Understand the correct way to manifest your appreciation of Allah’s favours.
• Discover the rewards that Allah has prepared for those who merely believe in Him and His Messenger (saw) and those who go the extra mile to excel in their deen in this life.
• Be certain of what awaits those who do not abandon shirk and disobedience to Allah.
• Know what we have to do to be among those who enjoy the delights of paradise and avoid the horrors of the day of resurrection.
  

Verily this (Qur’an) is an admonition, so whosoever wills, let him take a Path to his Lord. (76:29)

Take a decisive step towards Allah and
Enrol onto The Beauty of the Qur’an: Tafsir Surah ar-Rahman

Shaykh Abdul Rahman Helbawy
Shaykh Abdur Rahman Helbawy’s preliminary study of Islam and Islamic Sciences were with his father and later with other notable scholars. He gradusted with a BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies from the Institut Europeen des Sciences Humanies, France and a MA in Islamic Studies from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) he is currently pursuing his further studies at Al-Azhar University, Egypt. Shaykh Abdur Rahman has extensive experience in organising educational courses and lecturing on Islam. He is the director of Dome Tours International and a Board Member of the Islamic Institute for Development and Research (IIDR).

Ustadha Manal el-Zayat [tbc]

Saturday 6th February 2010

Bancroft Building
Queen Mary, University of London,
Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS
[nearest tube station: Mile End station]

MONTHLY QUR'AN SEMINAR

The Ultimate Destination: Tafsir of Surah al-Waqi’ah

British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) presents a one-day intensive course on:

The vivid pictures of reward and punishment all encourage hope and fear and are especially needed now in a time in which science, technology and communications are making people heedless of the Next World and are diverting them from acting for it. Surah al-Waqi’ah puts forward a challenge for you all; is anyone able to escape their end? Can you, however much you support one another, defend yourselves against death or even help a friend or relative escape it? Will you realise the fates that await you? Whether you heed or are heedless, that will not change the facts.

The course will explore the themes covered in the surah which include…

• The inevitable event (Day of Judgement)
• How this universe will be destroyed
• How the entire Mankind will be separated into 3 groups
• The rewards of the dwellers of the Paradise
• The punishment of the dwellers of Hell
• Who provides the fundamental requirements of human life, like cultivation, plantation, water, fire, salt, etc?

Join us and leave with an increased understanding of…

• The background and virtues of the surah
• The proofs that death, resurrection and accountability for one’s actions in this world is certain
• The rewards to be bestowed on or punishment to be meted out by Allah in the hereafter
• What to do to ensure that we fall within the groups which will find Allah’s favour in the hereafter
  

Overcome the current economical situation through surah al-Waqi’ah…

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported that the Prophet (saw) said, ‘Whoever recites surah al-Waqi’ah at night would never encounter poverty.’ [Bayhaqi]

The Prophet (saw) said, ‘Surah al-Waqi’ah is the Surah of Wealth, so recite it and teach it to your children.’ [Ibn Asakir]

Shaykh Fahimul Anam

Shaykh Fahimul Anam has a Bachelors degree in Business Studies and Marketing from London, and a Diploma in Arabic Language and subsequently a Bachelors degree in Usul-Ad-Din and Usul-al Fiqh from the Institut Européen des Sciences Humaines, France. Shaykh Fahim s a young scholar of Islamic Shari’ah who has been teaching, Aqidah, Fiqh, Usul-al Fiqh, Family Life, Tajwid and other Islamic Sciences in UK in various courses over the last 5 years.  He is currently working for Muslim Mediation Service and also for HM Prison Service as an Imam. He also delivers talks on various Islamic issues at university campuses, mosques and Islamic centres.

Ustadh Selina Ali

Ustadha Selina Begum Ali has a Bachelors degree from London as well as a Diploma in Arabic Language and a Bachelors degree in Usul-Ad-Din and Usul-al Fiqh from the Institut Européen des Sciences Humaines, France. She has also completed an intensive Tajwid course under a number of Tajwid scholars as well as Ibn al-Jazari, a classical Tajwid text. Ustadha Selina is one of our brightest young female scholars and has been teaching Tajwid, Aqidah, Fiqh and other Islamic Sciences in UK for over 5 years at various courses. She also delivers talks on various Islamic issues at university campuses, Mosques and Islamic Centres.

Saturday 9th January 2010

Law Building,
Queen Mary, University of London,
Mile End Road,
London, E1 4NS
[nearest tube station: Mile End station]

MONTHLY QUR'AN SEMINAR

Social Harmony: Tafsir Surah al-Hujurat

British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) presents a one-day intensive course on:

Surah al-Hujurat is amongst the last revelations to the Prophet [saw]. The overall theme of the surah is about presenting a Muslim Social System; which contains a number of instructions about the correct adab [behaviour] to enhance and protect the community.

The surah mentions:

• The Muslims behaviour towards Allah [swt]
• The Muslims behaviour towards the Messenger [saw]
• The Muslims behaviour towards one another
• The Muslims behaviour in community/society

This course, we will analyse and elaborate how we as Muslims should conduct ourselves, what an ideal Islamic society should consist of and what are the goals of an Islamic Social System in the light of classical and contemporary Tafasir [exegesis].

Imam Mohammad Adil

Imam Mohammed Adil Rehman has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from London as well a Diploma in Arabic Language and a Bachelors degree in Usul ad-Din and Usul al-Fiqh from the Institut Europeen des Sciences, France. Having completed his studies in France Imam Adil Rehman continued his studies at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education, Leicester completing his MA in Islamic Banking, Finance and Management and MSc in Global Politics from the University of London. He is currently applying for a PhD in Islamic Political Philosophy. Imam Adil Rehman has been involved with Muslim youth work in the UK and Europe for a number of years and is currently the President of the Forum of European Muslim Youth & Student Organisations (FEMYSO), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. In addition to this he also teaches short courses in Arabic and Islamic Sciences at different institutions.

Imam Ahmad Faruq

Imam Ahmad Faruq preliminarily studies of Islam and Islamic Sciences were with his father Maulana Abdul Qadir. He studied Arabic Language and memorised the Qur'an at the Institut Europeen des Sciences, France. He then went on to study classical Shari'ah Sciences with scholars in Syria and completed the BA Islamic Jurisprudence course from Mahd Al-Fat'h, Syria. Imam Ahmad Faruq has also completed his further studies at Al-Azhar University, Egypt. He is also a qualified Muslim Chaplain.

Saturday 12th December 2009

MONTHLY QUR'AN SEMINAR

The Greatest Surah & The Greatest Ayah in the Qur’an

British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) in association with Birkbeck ISOC present a one-day intensive course on:

Surah al-Fatihah (The Opening) is not only the first chapter of the Qur’an but also the ‘gateway’ to the Qur’an. It acts as both an introduction to and a summary of the whole Qur’an. It is a supplication (du’a) for guidance and the whole Qur’an is presented as a response to that supplication. It is one of the earliest revelations and these ‘seven oft-repeated’ verses in prayer. The surah stresses the Lordship and all-pervading Mercy of Allah and shows us the true relationship between our Creator and creation. It is described as the ‘Mother of the Qur’an’ and the ‘Greatest Surah in the Qur’an’.

Ayatul Kursi (Verse of the Throne) is described in the Hadith as the ‘Greatest verse (ayah) in the Qur’an’. This unique verse of ten statements, describes the majesty of Allah and His dominion over the world as symbolised by the ‘Throne’. It is said that the ‘Greatest Name of Allah’, through which supplications are accepted, is contained within it. You are encouraged to recite this sacred verse in the morning and evening, before going to sleep and after the obligatory prayers for blessings, to ward off evil and protection from Satan.

During this course, we will analyse every word and elaborate their meaning and occurrence in the Qur’an in the light of classical and contemporary Tafsir. Come and find out about the descriptions of our Creator in the greatest surah and ayah of the Qur’an and how reflection on the Divine Names is a vital tool in understanding the Qur’an.

Hafiz Abdullah Muhammad

Abdullah Muhammad is a Hafiz of the Qur'an. He graduated with an LLB (QMW, University of London) and an MA in Islamic Studies (SOAS). Hafiz Abdullah also completed his PGCE at the Institute of Education and went on to complete the LPC to qualify as a solicitor. He has extensive experience in teaching and has been studying the Qur'an for over two decades with many scholars. Hafiz Abdullah has written specialist articles on the Qur'an and has a large collection of works on the Qur'an including over 50 different translations of the Qur'an in English.

Imam Jilani Miah

He has a degree in English and Arabic from Westminster University, London and two diplomas in Arabic from France and Syria. In Syria he completed a four year Islamic law programme in the Institute of Al-Fath in Damascus. This was an intensive course in which he studied in detail many texts both classical and contemporary, dealing with most of the major Islamic disciplines such as Qur'anic exegesis, Hadith studies, Islamic theology, law, literature, poetry and contemporary Islamic thought. His private tuition with notable scholars included several classical texts in Arabic grammar, Islamic law, Maqasid Al-Shariah and Jurisprudence.

Saturday 7th November 2009

NLP Self-Coaching:
Ways to Accelerate Your Personal Islamic Development

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in association with My Life Results™, ICoach Myself™ & Birkbeck Isoc presents

A one-day intensive course on…

Knowledge - Action - Results

Are you serious about your own Islamic development and want to learn some of the best techniques to accelerate your progress towards your goals? Have you attended Islamic lectures and got ‘pumped up’, but find that the motivation wanes after a couple of days? Do you know what to do to improve your life, or your world, but cannot manage to find the time to follow through? Do you often find yourself overwhelmed with ‘to-dos’, but end up not making any real progress?

With so much information and technological advancement in society today, the key to success lies in your ability to take focused action. This course will train you in how to benefit from the cutting edge tools of personal development and apply them to your own Islamic Development.

This course will focus on bridging the gap between seeking knowledge and implementing it in an Islamic context. The course shall adopt the four phases of the NLP Self-Coaching process to enable you to achieve your goals.

1. Define where you are Now
2. Define Where you want to Be
3. Define the obstacles stopping you
4. Implement strategies to overcome the obstacles

The content of this course has been designed incorporation with James Murphy specifically for IIDR. James is one of the world’s top NLP coaches and has been working for ‘Robbins Research International’ for over a decade.  He has completed just under 20,000 one-to-one and group coaching sessions, and co-developed “ICoach Myself™” and the “Ultimate Personal Evolution Coaching Course” (UPEC Course™).

Special FREE Bonus Gift….
A FREE audio to all attendees by an Anthony Robbins trained coach explaining in depth, some of the principles of self-coaching and goal-achievement.

Mamoon Yusaf

Mamoon Yusaf is an NLP Coach with over 140 hours of training in using language to positively condition your mind. He is a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, certified by the American Board of NLP. After being elected to lead 30,000 students as the Communications Officer of the University of Manchester Students’ Union, Mamoon discovered the power of NLP and Life Coaching, which empowered him to become a better leader. Later he took to a serious study of the techniques and approaches of NLP and how they can be applied to personal development and Islamic leadership

Saturday 31st October 2009

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in association with De Monfort University Isoc, Leicester University Isoc and Fosis [Midlands] presents

A One-day intensive course

The topic of menstruation has long been a taboo in parts of the Muslim community even to this day. Muslim women are unsure about performing their religious duties while in a state of menstruation. This course will develop your understanding understanding of the legal Islamic rulings on menstruation as they pertain to many aspects of your daily lives. The objective of this course is to give you the ability to recognise the issues and to deal with them and  will help you answer a wide variety of common questions such as: 

• Can I touch the Qur'an during menstruation?
• Can I enter the Mosque?
• I want to perform the Hajj and I'll use pills to delay my cycle as it's my only opportunity to go. I really can't take the risk of bleeding during Hajj. Is this a right choice?
• I've missed two months of fasting due to post natal bleeding. What do I do?
• I've just had a coil placed inside, and it has changed my regular cycle of 7 days to 13 days. Is this my new cycle?
• I am bleeding but it's not red. Can I consider it as menstruation?

Additionally, a special seminar will be delivered by a female Muslim gynaecologist about the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organ.

This is your unique opportunity to overcome your shyness, be clear about the legal Islamic rulings on menstruation and and learn in a female only environment.

Ustadha Selina Ali
Ustadha Selina Begum Ali has a Bachelors degree from London as well as a Diploma in Arabic Language and a Bachelors degree in Usul-Ad-Din and Usul-al Fiqh from the Institut Européen des Sciences Humaines, France. She has also completed an intensive Tajwid course under a number of Tajwid scholars as well as Ibn al-Jazari, a classical Tajwid text. Ustadha Selina had been teaching Tajwid, Aqidah, Fiqh and other Islamic Sciences in UK for over 5 years at various courses, in particular Tartil courses (Beautifying recitation), Itqan courses (Perfecting recitation), Nafar courses (Understanding Islam) and in Knowledge Seekers courses. She also delivers talks on various Islamic issues at university campuses, Mosques and Islamic Centres.

Dr Aisha Janjua
Dr Aisha Janjua MBBS BMedSci Hons University of Nottingham, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Trainee, West Midlands Deanery. MDDA General Secretary (http://www.mdda.org.uk/web/index.php) Islam Channel Presenter on 'Health Show', Member of Muslim Council of Britain Health Committee.

Sun 18th October 2009

Journey Through the Qur’an

British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) in association with Birkbeck ISOC present...

A unique double weekend (4 day) intensive course

An overview of the whole Qur'an

This course will provide an overview of the structure, themes and guidance provided in each of the 114 chapters of the Qur'an. This will be done by providing a systematic study of each of the surahs as follows:

• How surah names are related to each surah and the historical context of its revelations (asbab al-nuzul)
• Inter-textual relationship and coherence (nazm) between the verses of each surah and the relationship with the preceding/following surah
• Cross-reference to other parts of the Qur'an to demonstrate how 'the Qur'an explains the Qur'an'
• Discussion on linguistic and stylistic devices (balagha), problems with translation/interpretation and alternative plausible interpretations
• Practical guidance and lessons that can be derived from each surah

This is the second time that such a course is run and it will definitely enrich your understanding of the divine revelation in this blessed month of Ramadan , in which the Qur'an was revealed!!

Hafiz Abdullah Muhammad

Sat 5th - Sun 6th and
Sat 12th - Sun 13th Sept 2008

9.30am - 6.00pm

Birkbeck College, Malet Street,
Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston Square or Russell Square)

Qur’anic Du’a Course

British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) presents...

A Two-day intensive course

Exploring the Du’as of the Prophets and Believers from the Qur’an

The impulse to pray is among the most universal and innate of human behaviours – asking God to relieve, pardon, give, soothe, protect, guide, forgive, support, save and bless. Whether said in silence or uttered aloud, with others or alone, prayer has always been at the core of spiritual wellness - the lasting answer to an uncompromising condition of life.

Dr. Riza Muhammad
Sh. Ramadan Qadri
Ustadh Hasan Mahmood

Sat 29th – Sun 30th August 2009

Muslim Youth Foundation [MYF]
Clydesdale House
27 Turner Street
Manchester M4 1DY

£35 Students / Unemployed
£40 Professional / Employed
[course material included]

T: 07092 813 541
E: info@iidr.org

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in association with British Association of Anger Management [BAAM] presents...

A One-day intensive course

Anger is a powerful emotion. It can be used either in productive or counter-productive ways. It can lengthen or shorten our lives. Anger is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences at one time or another.

Examples of common factors that can make people angry are:

• Losing someone you love (grief)
• Sexual frustration
• Being tired, hungry or in pain
• Physical withdrawal from certain medicines or drugs
• Conditions, like pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)

Anger management is a form of counselling to help you cope with any angry feelings you may have that affect your health, work, social behaviour or personal relationships. This course on the 'Anger Management' shall focus on psycho – spiritual approaches to Anger with the Islamic theoretical aspect using Imam al-Ghazali's ‘Diagnosis of Anger’ and practical steps in dealing with anger.

Special guest speaker includes Cici Collins [BAAM], a consultant dealing with anger.

The Prophet [s] said, "The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger." [Al-Bukhari]

Who should attend this course:

• Any person suffering from anger and rage
• Front-line employees/staff
• Parents who have difficulty dealing with their angry children
• Anyone who knows of someone suffering from anger issues
• Teachers who need to find creative ways of managing disruption in the classroom
• Health and care professionals

Dr. Mamoun Mobayed, MD, DPM, MSc

Dr Mobayed, was born in Damascus, Syria and graduated from the Medical School of Damascus University in 1978. He has worked as a psychiatric specialist in Dublin, Ireland, from 1981 to 1990. Since 1990, he has worked as a Psychiatrist with Belfast Health Trust, Northern Ireland and an honorary lecturer at Queens University, Belfast. Dr Mobayed has published several books in Arabic and a number of research papers on psychiatry. He is a member of several Medical and psychiatric organisations and a frequently lecturer in Europe, USA and Middle East on family issues (parenting, adolescents, and marital communications). He is also an active member of a number of organisations, including chairman (former) of Northern Ireland Muslim Family Association (NIMFA) (2002-2009), chairman (former) of the Northern Ireland Inter-Faith Forum and others.

Cici Collins

CiCi Collins is a highly experienced trainer, coach and group facilitator, who has worked in the field of personal development for many years, particularly in the areas of Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Presenting Powerfully, Dealing with Anger Productively and Stress Management. CiCi has a Diploma in Stress Management from the London Chamber of Commerce, is a Consultant in Anger Management with BAAM and has a Diploma in Life Coaching. CiCi is also a qualified (Gary Craig accredited/ AAMET) EFT practitioner. Her list of clients includes The Basic Skills Agency, West London College, Lambeth Early Years Service, Toni & Guy, The Media Foundry, BBC, Publicis, NSPCC, The Home Office and numerous schools and businesses. CiCi recently appeared as a consultant on Channel 4's Celebrity Wife Swap.

Saturday 18th July 2009

£20 Students / Unemployed
£25 Professional / Employed
[course material and refreshments included]

T: 07092 813 541
E: info@iidr.org

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in association with University of Bradford Isoc & Young Muslims presents…

A One-day intensive course

The topic of menstruation has long been a taboo in parts of the Muslim community even to this day. Muslim women are unsure about performing their religious duties while in a state of menstruation. This course will develop your understanding understanding of the legal Islamic rulings on menstruation as they pertain to many aspects of your daily lives. The objective of this course is to give you the ability to recognise the issues and to deal with them and  will help you answer a wide variety of common questions such as: 

• Can I touch the Qur'an during menstruation?
• Can I enter the Mosque?
• I want to perform the Hajj and I'll use pills to delay my cycle as it's my only opportunity to go. I really can't take the risk of bleeding during Hajj. Is this a right choice?
• I've missed two months of fasting due to post natal bleeding. What do I do?
• I've just had a coil placed inside, and it has changed my regular cycle of 7 days to 13 days. Is this my new cycle?
• I am bleeding but it's not red. Can I consider it as menstruation?

Additionally, a special seminar will be delivered by a female Muslim gynaecologist about the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organ.

This is your unique opportunity to overcome your shyness, be clear about the legal Islamic rulings on menstruation and and learn in a female only environment.

Ustadha Selina Ali
Ustadha Selina Begum Ali has a Bachelors degree from London as well as a Diploma in Arabic Language and a Bachelors degree in Usul-Ad-Din and Usul-al Fiqh from the Institut Européen des Sciences Humaines, France. She has also completed an intensive Tajwid course under a number of Tajwid scholars as well as Ibn al-Jazari, a classical Tajwid text. Ustadha Selina had been teaching Tajwid, Aqidah, Fiqh and other Islamic Sciences in UK for over 5 years at various courses, in particular Tartil courses (Beautifying recitation), Itqan courses (Perfecting recitation), Nafar courses (Understanding Islam) and in Knowledge Seekers courses. She also delivers talks on various Islamic issues at university campuses, Mosques and Islamic Centres.

Dr Aisha Janjua
Dr Aisha Janjua MBBS BMedSci Hons University of Nottingham, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Trainee, West Midlands Deanery. MDDA General Secretary (http://www.mdda.org.uk/web/index.php) Islam Channel Presenter on 'Health Show', Member of Muslim Council of Britain Health Committee.

Sun 26th April 2009

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] present...

A two-day intensive course on…

'Indeed I was sent only as a teacher' is a famous prophetic statement. This unique weekend course - the first of its kind - will explore the role of Prophet Muhammad (s) as a teacher. His teaching methods will be identified and reviewed. You will study the educational inferences in authentic prophetic traditions and appreciate the diverse teaching techniques employed by the Prophet. The course is based on a forthcoming book on the same topic by one of the most renowned scholars of the 20th century - Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah. Seminars on teaching methodologies will also be delivered by leading education experts to complement the course.  

The course will be delivered in English [without the need of translation].

This intensive course is ideal for:

• Teachers,
• Lecturers,
• Instructors,
• Mentors
• Involved in teaching at any level and
• Seekers of Knowledge
  

Shaykh Zahid Abu Ghuddah (Canada)

Shaykh Zahid Abu Ghuddah is the son of the late Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah; a great shaykh and renowned Islamic scholar in the fields of Hadith, Fiqh, Adab and Da'wah. Shaykh Zahid Abu Ghuddah studied various Islamic Sciences under the guidance of his father and teaches Fiqh (Hanafi), Tafsir and other Islamic disciplines. He also holds a MBA from the University of Toronto, Canada. He is also a frequent khatib and speaker at various mosques, centres and conferences in North America.

Shaykh Zahid Abu Ghuddah has authored and translated a number of books in Arabic and English including the forthcoming 'Prophet - The Teacher'.  He is the former chair of Toronto-Islamic Centre of Downtown Toronto, a former chair of the Islamic Community Centre of Ontario and the former director of ISNA-Canada and Muslim American Society. Shaykh Zahid Abu Ghuddah is currently residing in Canada since 1991

Sat 14th – Sun 15th March, 2009

Birkbeck University of London,
Malet Street,Bloomsbury,
London WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston Square or Russell Square)

£40 students/unemployed, £50 employed/professionals
07092 813 541 or info@iidr.org
[course material and light refreshments included]

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in association with Birkbeck Isoc, Kings College Strand sisters Isoc presents…

A One-day intensive course

The topic of menstruation has long been a taboo in parts of the Muslim community even to this day. Muslim women are unsure about performing their religious duties while in a state of menstruation. This course will develop your understanding understanding of the legal Islamic rulings on menstruation as they pertain to many aspects of your daily lives. The objective of this course is to give you the ability to recognise the issues and to deal with them and  will help you answer a wide variety of common questions such as: 

• Can I touch the Qur'an during menstruation?
• Can I enter the Mosque?
• I want to perform the Hajj and I'll use pills to delay my cycle as it's my only opportunity to go. I really can't take the risk of bleeding during Hajj. Is this a right choice?
• I've missed two months of fasting due to post natal bleeding. What do I do?
• I've just had a coil placed inside, and it has changed my regular cycle of 7 days to 13 days. Is this my new cycle?
• I am bleeding but it's not red. Can I consider it as menstruation?

Additionally, a special seminar will be delivered by a female Muslim gynaecologist about the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organ.

This is your unique opportunity to overcome your shyness, be clear about the legal Islamic rulings on menstruation and and learn in a female only environment.

Ustadha Selina Ali
Ustadha Selina Begum Ali has a Bachelors degree from London as well as a Diploma in Arabic Language and a Bachelors degree in Usul-Ad-Din and Usul-al Fiqh from the Institut Européen des Sciences Humaines, France. She has also completed an intensive Tajwid course under a number of Tajwid scholars as well as Ibn al-Jazari, a classical Tajwid text. Ustadha Selina had been teaching Tajwid, Aqidah, Fiqh and other Islamic Sciences in UK for over 5 years at various courses, in particular Tartil courses (Beautifying recitation), Itqan courses (Perfecting recitation), Nafar courses (Understanding Islam) and in Knowledge Seekers courses. She also delivers talks on various Islamic issues at university campuses, Mosques and Islamic Centres.

Dr Aisha Janjua
Dr Aisha Janjua MBBS BMedSci Hons University of Nottingham, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Trainee, West Midlands Deanery. MDDA General Secretary (http://www.mdda.org.uk/web/index.php) Islam Channel Presenter on 'Health Show', Member of Muslim Council of Britain Health Committee.

Sun 8th February 2009

£20 students/unemployed, £25 employed/professionals
07092 813 541 or info@iidr.org
[course material and refreshments included]

WOMEN ONLY

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in Association with Birkbeck Isoc presents…

A two-day intensive course based on a prophetic saying on anxiety, sadness, laziness, burden of debt, cowardice and miserliness in light of Islamic Psychology.

Imam Yasser Fazaga (USA)

Imam Yasser was born in Eritrea in Northeast Africa and moved to the United States at the age of 15. Upon graduating high school, he pursued a Bachelors Degree in Islamic Studies from the Imam Saud University Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences in Virginia. He has finished work for his Masters in Psychotherapy at California State, Long Beach and has a PhD in Psychology. He is currently a professor at the American Open University in Alexandria, Virginia and the Imam at the Orange County Islamic Foundation in Mission Viejo, where he teaches religious education classes and leads the youth group.

Sat 10th - Sun 11th January 2009

£30 students/unemployed, £40 employed/professionals
07092 813 541 or info@iidr.org

Al-Ansar Islamic Education Centre in association with British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) presents.

An authorative explanation of Surah Al-Kahf.

Topics include:

• The People of The Cave

• The Two Gardens

• Musa [as] and Khidr

• Dhul Qatnain

Sat 27th – Sun 28th Dec 2008

Masjid Ansar 833-835 High Road,
Goodmayes, Ilford IG3 8TD

Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in association with LSE SU Islamic Society.

Why is giving charity (zakah) one of Islam's principal 'pillars'? What are the physical and spiritual benefits of fasting the month of Ramadan? Why is drinking any amount of alcohol a major sin in Islam? What is the link between today's notions of human rights and Islamic law? How can the Islamic law contribute to 'development' and 'civility'? 'Maqasid al-Shari'ah' are principles that provide answers to the above questions and similar questions about Islamic law.

This is a unique introductory course to the Maqasid or purposes of Islamic law. It will cover various definitions and classifications of Maqasid and their relation with theories in traditional schools of Islamic law. Traditional and contemporary classifications of maqasid will be compared in order to uncover the effect of 'worldviews' on the conceptions of the theory. You will also explore the contribution of pioneering Islamic jurists such as Imam al-Juwaini, Ghazali and Shatibi in developing the Maqasid theory. Maqasid as a methodology for 'renewal' in Islamic thought will be introduced through 'modern' and 'postmodern' theories of Islamic law.

Dr Jasser Auda

Dr. Jasser Auda is the Founding Director of Al-Maqasid Research Centre in the Philosophy of Islamic Law, London, UK, since 2005; founding member of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, based in Dublin. He is also a member of a number of Boards including: the Academic Council of the International Institute of Islamic Thought, UK; the Board of Trustees of the Global Civilizations Study Centre, UK; and a visiting lecturer to universities in a number of countries, including the UK, Egypt, and India. Dr. Auda has developed a multi-disciplinary academic background through writing two PhD theses on the Philosophy of Islamic Law, and Systems Analysis and Design, at the University of Wales, UK, and the University of Waterloo, Canada, respectively. His latest book in English is: The Philosophy of Islamic Law: A Systems Approach (IIIT, 2008), and in Arabic (also in Urdu) is: Fiqh al-Maqasid (3rd edition, 2008).

Sunday 23rd November 2008

British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) in association with Birkbeck ISOC present...

A unique double weekend (4 day) intensive course in Ramadan providing an overview of the whole Qur'an.

This course will provide an overview of the structure, themes and guidance provided in each of the 114 chapters of the Qur'an. This will be done by providing a systematic study of each of the surahs as follows:

• How surah names are related to each surah and the historical context of its revelations (asbab al-nuzul)
  
  
• Inter-textual relationship and coherence (nazm) between the verses of each surah and the relationship with the preceding/following surah
  
  
• Cross-reference to other parts of the Qur'an to demonstrate how 'the Qur'an explains the Qur'an'
  
  
• Discussion on linguistic and stylistic devices (balagha), problems with translation/interpretation and alternative plausible interpretations
  
  
• Practical guidance and lessons that can be derived from each surah

This is the first time that such a course is run and it will definitely enrich your understanding of the divine revelation in this blessed month in which the Qur'an was revealed!

This is an opportunity not be missed!

Dr Abdul Hamid [Muslim College]
Shaykh Suhaib Hasan [Al-Qur'an Society]
Maulana Abdul Qadir [Al-Qur'an Academy]

Sat 13th - Sun 14th and Sat 20th - Sun 21st Sept 2008

With the blessed month of Ramadan fast approaching, this one day intensive course will guide you through the rules and laws of fasting based on established principles. Any act of worship needs to be based on sound knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah and the teachings of our legal traditions. The course will be taught by young British Muslims Imams who have studied in France, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Topics

. History of fasting
. The legal position of fasting
. Types of fasts . Obligations of fasting
. Conditions that validate fasting
. Things that nullify fasting
. Expiations and excuses that expiate fasting
. Controversy over Moon sighting and what the classical and contemporary opinions are regarding it
. Fasting for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
. Women doing the I'takaf - religious retreat in the Mosque
. Answers to real life case studies

Above are some selected topics amongst others that shall be covered.

This course is an interactive training program designed to give an introductory experience to participants to enhance their self-awareness and give an understanding of Management, Leadership and People Development from an Islamic perspective.

Topics

• Management and Islamic Civilisation
• Mythodrama - Inspirational Leadership: Lessons
from Shakespeare’s Henry V
• Personal development – between the Islamic and
the professional
• Islamic Leadership
• Faith in the workplace
• Islamic work ethics
• Managing and motivating a team
• Conflict resolution and bridge-building
• Mind mapping and visioning
• Strategic approach to professional development

A Two-Day Course covering:

1. How to Approach the Qur’an

Understanding the Book of Allah is one of the most important blessings a person can experience. Hassan al-Basri said regarding the verse, “Our Lord give us good in this life”
goodness in this life is understanding the Qu’ran. Join us as we
engage in the steps needed to acquire and develop our intimacy with the Qur’an.

2. How to Approach the Sunnah

The Messenger of Allah is a light sent from Allah. Engaging his
sunnah is an important step in living and articulating Islamic values. However, the sunnah is often misrepresented by those who hold on to two extremes: hyper literalism or over zealous dispensation. This course will provide one with important tools that will enable one to engage the sunnah in a robust and
holistic manner.

‘Family & Society Today’ is a unique course unravelling the implications and social dynamics of Islamic texts and rulings pertaining to familial, marital and societal issues. Prepare to navigate through history exploring concepts of customs, authority, power-dynamics, and social choreography in order to understand marriage, marital relations and the institution of the family from a legal, anthropological, sociological, historic, geo-political and shariah perspective. This course will cover the fiqh of marriage, marital relations, and family life in Islam albeit with a different approach.

‘Remembering The Beloved’ is a national sirah our organised by he Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) and the Islamic Institute for Development & Research (IIDR). The tour aims to highlight the different dimensions of the life of the Final Messenger of Allah - Muhammad (pbuh). A diverse and unique line up of local and international speakers will address topics ranging from the humour of the Prophet (pbuh) to the Prophetic Legacy. In addition to these lectures, the programme will also include the airing of exclusive video clips, scholarly advice, recitation and poetry.