▪️ Total Lunar Eclipse

Salaamun Alaykum

Mo'mineen are advised that there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse tomorrow Monday 16th May 2022 in Birmingham, UK.

Salaatul Ayaat is obligatory between the following times:

03.27 am to 05.09 am

For more information on the eclipse please visit:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/uk/birmingham

For method of offering Salaatul Ayaat, please visit the following:
https://www.sistani.org/english/book/48/2258/

Secretariat

Salaamun Alaykum

Mo'mineen are advised that the upcoming Jamaat programmes will be held in the Gents Transition hall for both the Ladies and Gents commencing from this evening Insha Allah until further notice.

Ladies are kindly requested to enter via the usual Ladies entrance and make their way to the Gents hall via the door on the front of the hall.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Secretariat

Salaamun Alaykum

We would sincerely like to thank all the dedicated volunteers who assisted in any way over the weekend to clear out the Masjid and Imambargah buildings in time for the builders to take over.

May Allah (swt) reward you all abundantly for your time and efforts. Ameen

Over the next few days Mo'mineen may see a lot of activity happening in the main compound as the builders secure the site.

You are all humbly requested to park your vehicles in the prospect place car park while attending the centre.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Secretariat

▪️ Notice for Chairlady nominations for Ladies Election - 3rd May 2022

In accordance with Chapter 14 of the KSIMC Constitution, I hereby invite nominations for the position of the Chair lady of KSIMC of Birmingham for the term 2022/24.
 
The nominations should be received by 2nd June 2022.
 
Nominations can be sent to the Secretariat or myself directly on fmramji@gmail.com or 07802866974.

Timeframe of events as per the Constitution of KSIMC:

▫️Nominations by 2nd June 2022.
▫️Further nominations by 16th June 2022.  
▫️Ladies Election for all posts on 2nd July 2022.

The copy of the Jamaat’s Constitution that sets out, among others, the eligibility and the remit of the position, can be obtained from the Jamaat office and is also available on the Jamaat website.

Fatma Ramji
Electoral Commissioner

▪️ Hilal Statement

Salaamun Alaykum

As per the jurisprudencial ruling of Marhum Sayed Abu Al-Qassim Al-Khoei (RA) and the announcement from Al-Khoei Foundation, today Monday 02nd May 2022 is the 1st day of the month of Shawwal 1443 AH for the Muqallideen of Marhum Sayed Abu Al-Qassim Al-Khoei (May Allah swt elevate his status).

Eid Salaah for the Muqallideen of Sayed Abu Al-Qassim Al-Khoei (RA) will take place today Monday 02nd May 2022 commencing at 10.00am in the Transition building for both Gents and Ladies.

Eid Al Fitr Mubarak
Secretariat

▪️ Zakaat Al-Fitra

Salaamun Alaykum
Mo'mineen are advised that we will be collecting Zakaat Al-Fitra payments from now up until Monday 02nd May at 9.00pm (subject to moon sighting) electronically. This is to allow time to process the Fitra payments as per Jurisprudencial guidance.

The amount of Fitra per person is £5.50. Payments can be made in the following ways:

▪️ Electronically
▫️For Muqallideen of Syed Sistani (may Allah swt protect him):
https://kashier.ksmnet.org/pay/99

▫️For Muqallideen of Syed Khoei (may Allah swt bless his soul):
https://kashier.ksmnet.org/pay/100

▫️For Muqallideen of other Maraja'e:
https://kashier.ksmnet.org/pay/101

▪️ Via Drop-off
Mo'mineen can drop off their Fitra in the boxes on the treasury desks both in the Gents and Ladies Halls up until Eid Salaah.

Please enclose the payment in an envelope, highlighting your name and number of people this covers.

Mo'mineen are reminded that Zakaat Al-Fitra is Obligatory on ALL regardless of whether they have fasted during this Holy Month or not.

May Allah (swt) accept all our A'maals.

With Du'as
Secretariat

▪️ Masjid & Imambargah Closure

Salaamun Alaykum

This is to inform all the members that the builders will be taking control of the Masjid and Imambargah complex on Monday 09th May Insha Allah to commence the process getting ready for demolition.

Once we handover the buildings there will be no access or entry into the buildings.

Therefore we will be making the final arrangements to remove all items that we will be keeping from the Masjid and Imambargahs. This will happen on the weekend 07th and 08th May 2022.

All subcommittees are advised to make provisions and store all the necessary items that are required. Storage arrangements are being made which will be advised closer to the time.

We would like to humbly ask as many volunteers to come forward to help during this milestone moment in the history of our community by assisting with the work at hand.

Please fill the form below if you're available to assist on Saturday 07th May and/or Sunday 08th May. Deadline to submit names is Wednesday 04th May midnight.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJSA76uxMqiz-vcQfv2oK2ldBaaSG1WPRWxaiWFqM4ozL4PQ/viewform

We look forward to your support.

Secretariat

Salaamun Alaykum

Like every year, we are raising funds this Holy month of Ramadhan for the Ramadhan Relief Appeal 2022.

The World Federation's Ramadhan Relief Fund 2022 will help deserving widows, orphans and families in 24 countries globally.

For £40 you can feed a whole family during the Holy Month.

You are kindly requested to donate generously towards this fund, via the link below:
https://kashier.ksmnet.org/ramadhan_relief

Please also support the dessert sales that take place daily at our centre after Iftaar. All proceeds are going to the Ramadhan Relief fund.

We thank you for your continuous support in making a difference.

Ramadhan Relief Fundraising Team

A schedule of all our events can be viewed via our online Calendar. This is also accessible from the following link:
https://www.ksmnet.org/eventscalendar

You should be able to view details of every event from your device by selecting the relevant day and scrolling towards the right.

Alternatively you can download the calendar which will automatically show all events on your device:
https://lnk.ksmnet.org/eventcalendardownload

With Duas,
Secretariat

KSIMC of Birmingham Announcement

▪️Al- QUDS DAY
(Sunday 24 / 04 / 2022)

Free coaches from
Idaara Maarif-e-Islam
Hussainia Mosque
Regent park Rd
Small Heath
B10 0QP

AND

Al Abbas Islamic Centre
17 Clifton Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 8SX

Boarding 8:45 am, coaches will depart Hussiania Mosque at 09:30 am sharp will then travel to Moseley Road opposite Clifton Rd to pick up passengers from Clifton Mosque.

Please Note coaches are free of charges however we donations are welcome.

To book your free seats. When booking please state whether you will be boarding at Hussainia Mosque, or Moseley Road.

Contacts:
Tauqir Shah +44 7961 528121
Hajji Teimour +44 7947897972
Sister Nadia Hassan +44 7413 911153