Secretariat

Due to COVID-19 , following the Government’s restrictions on social gatherings over the weekend and current advice on social distancing, Birmingham City Council has made the necessary decision to restrict the numbers of Mourners to six people in both the chapel and at Graveside. (This is not including Ministers and Funeral Directors) 

We appreciate that this may cause some difficulty with family members but these are unprecedented times and it has become necessary to prevent the spread of the virus and to keep everyone safe.

We would respectfully ask all Funeral Directors to inform families of these measures. If these restrictions are not adhered to we may have to consider further measures.

Important Update

Salaamun Alaykum

After much consultation and seeking advice from medical and healthcare professionals, the EC have decided to suspend *all programmes* at our centre from *Friday 06th March* until further notice. This includes Jumu'ah salaah tomorrow and all subsequent programmes including daily Jamaat salaah.

Subcommittees shall be issuing relevant guidance and updates where necessary. 

The decision to close has been made proactively and with the best interests of our community in mind particularly the elderly and the vulnerable. We're actively monitoring the situation and regular updates will be provided. 

Please remember to exercise caution in your day to day activities from basic washing of hands to essential travel reconsideration.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your continued support and patience during this trying time for everyone globally.

We pray for the wellbeing of the people around the world.

Click on the link here to the NHS website for more in-depth advice.  

Executive Committee
KSIMC of Birmingham
05/03/2020

Changes in Organ Donation from Spring 2020

The law in the UK is changing from Spring 2020 whereby individuals will require to opt-out from donating their organs as opposed to opting in for those who wished to donate their organs.

Who will the changes affect?

These changes will affect all adults in England unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the following excluded groups:

• Those under the age of 18
• People who lack the mental capacity to understand the new arrangements and take the necessary action
• Visitors to England, and those not living here voluntarily
• People who have lived in England for less than 12 months before their death

The link summarises the changes taking place and the actions required to opt-out from organ donation.  Please share the link provided with your family and friends that they can make an informed decision. https://nhsbtdbe.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-assets-corp/15763/organ-donation-law-in-england-factsheet.pdf

We herewith attach the rulings received for your ease of reference which constitutes of:-

1. Rulings from Tawdih al-Masail
2. Q&A from His Eminence’s Website

 Rulings on Organ Transplantation