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[Video] The BIG Discussion: 18° Prayer Timetable

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Visit Islam21c.com/PTC for your cities Ramadān calendar. You can also receive daily prayer times for your exact location using our handy telegram bot. https://youtu.be/3NPA8rMdmvg -Click above to watch The BIG Discussion- To further research the topic visit the following pages: The Correct Time for Fajr & Fasting in Europe   The Correct Time to Start Your Fast Summarising 18 Degree Prayer Timetable Imāms and Masjid committees must inform their congregations of the 18 degrees prayer timing Explanation of Timetable controversy UK and Europe Prayer & Fasting Explanation Summer ‘Ishā & Fajr Prayer Times Source: www.islam21c.com

Ramadan Mubarak

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Ramadan Mubarak from the Islam21c team As most muslims in the UK and the world follow Makkah in deciding the beginning and end of Ramadan we can confirm the new moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia who announced after Maghrib that 1 Ramadan 1437 will commence on Monday 6th June 2016 and hence tonight after Isha prayer will be the first tarawih prayer. Click here for your city's Ramadan timetable Please remember us and this project in your dua this Ramadan, May Allah accept your Worship and grant you his forgiveness.

London Mayor Election – The BIG Discussion

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Click above to watch part 1 & 2 of  'London Mayor Election - the muslim vote' | The BIG Discussion.   More BIG Discussions coming soon The Challenge of Radicalisation...but is it real? Panelists include Asim Qureshi, Dr Rizwan Sabir & Sh Haitham al Haddad Economic Destruction: Are Muslims part of the problem or Solution? Panelists include Umer Suliman, Sh Bilal Khan & Sh Haitham al Haddad Muslim Gang Culture: Analysing the mindset of the streets. Panelists include Sh Fraz Farhat, Abdur Raheem Hart & Sumair Mehmet Sexual ills: Analysing the journey to Vice City. Panelists include Sh Haitham al Haddad & Yusuf Patel

Muslim leaders’ statement defending Sh Sulaiman Gani

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Editors Note; If you are an Imam or Scholar and would like to add your name to the statement of support please leave a comment below All praises be to Allāh and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. On Wednesday 20th April 2016, the British Prime Minister stood behind the despatch box to take PMQs (Prime Minister’s Questions) as he does every Wednesday lunch time. During an uneventful session, he was asked a question by fellow Tory Chris Pincher concerning ‘extremism’ and why sharing platforms with ‘extremists’ is wrong. In what was likely

On the passing of Hafiz Patel Saheb, a pioneer of Da’wah and the UK Tabligh

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“When the effort of Ḍīn is taking place, Allāh will make saints from a family of wrongdoers. And when the effort stops, Allāh will make wrongdoers from a family of saints.” Hafiz Patel (raḥimahu Allāhu) Innā lillāhi wa innā ʿilayhi rājiʿūn. Last night our prominent Jamāti Sheikh Hafiz Patel Saheb passed away at 92 years old. Hazrat Hafiz Patel Saheb was one of the early migrants to the U.K. in the 1960s. He was one of the pioneers of the work of Da’wah and Tabligh in the U.K. In the early days of establishing the work, he would often walk to

Review of April, May & June 2015

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Click here for our Review of January, February and March 2015 The last twelve months have been full of monumental events for the Muslim ummah all over the globe. From international events to local action alerts, Islam21c has provided a space for scholars, thinkers, activists and readers to share guidance and take part in crucial conversations for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. What follows are some of the highlights of the discourse you took part in throughout 2015-1436/37. By the grace of Allāh, with your help readership and engagement has continued to increase with the number of unique visitors doubling every

Islam21c: First Quarterly Review of 2015

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The last twelve months have been full of monumental events for the Muslim ummah all over the globe. From international events to local action alerts, Islam21c has provided a space for scholars, thinkers, activists and readers to share guidance and take part in crucial conversations for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. What follows are some of the highlights of the discourse you took part in throughout 2015-1436/37. By the grace of Allāh, with your help readership and engagement has continued to increase with the number of unique visitors doubling every year. We are optimistic for the future of grass-roots, community-led alternative

Condolences on the passing of Sh Haitham al-Haddad’s father

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To Allāh we belong, and to Him we are returning. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of Shaikh Haitham al-Haddad whose dear father, Shaikh Jawwad al-Haddad, passed away yesterday after breaking his fast. Here is a video message from Sheikh Haitham taken a few hours ago as he left to catch a flight to attend his fathers Janaza. Many great lessons from the Shaikh’s father (rahimahullāh) have been coming in since last night and we are unable to mention them all. He was known by many Muslims, young and old, from the east and the west, for his character, sense of

Quilliam Foundation Grilled by MPs

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Quilliam Foundation grilled as select committee exposes their extremist links and questions credibility. The video of the hearing can be found here on parliament.tv The notorious Quilliam Foundation (QF) is no stranger to controversy, but Tuesday’s hearing in front of the select committee was more than they bargained for or were accustomed to. Thoroughly researched MPs on the Home Affairs select committee grilled QF on troubling concerns which many have held for years about QF. The grilling covered the following. ALLIANCES WITH ISLAMOPHOBES The committee challenged QF as to why they signed a statement with the Islamophobic Gatestone Institute, an organisation obsessed

Shaker Aamer RELEASED

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Many news outlets are reporting the imminent release of Shaker Aamer after more than 13 years in captivity without trial by the USA. It is hoped that he is on a plane said to have left Guantanamo Bay for London only hours ago. The curious case of Shaker Aamer The case of Shaker Aamer has always been a reminder of the depravity and lack of integrity that lies beneath the public face of some so-called “developed” countries. It is a rare instance of where the spotlight of public awareness is charitably shone on one of the many victims of the