📢 CTC Message

🕌 Mahe Ramadhan with the CTC 🕌
Please see the attached poster and registration form for further information.
‼️Registration is ESSENTIAL and ENDS on Sunday 14th March‼️
http://bit.ly/CTCRamadhan2021
With Duas,
The CTC Team

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Programs

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Tuesday 2nd March 2021 at 1.30pm

Ladies Only Program

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Shahadat Majlis Of Bibi Zainab (as)

Ladies Only Program

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Shahadat Sayyida Zainab (sa)

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Wiladat Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (as)

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23rd, 25th, 26th & 27th February Programs

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Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Ladies Only Program

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Wiladat Imam Mohammed Al Taqi Al Jawad (sa)

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Understand and Appreciate Islamic Science: Module 6

Dont forget to sign up to Module 6 of this online interactive advanced course on Islamic Sciences!

Module 6 on Duas and Ziyarat will be delivered by Shaykh Vinay Khetia. Shaykh Vinay Khetia is currently in the final stage of his PhD in Religious Studies at McMaster University with his thesis on The History and Philosophy of Shii Devotional Literature (Dua and Ziyarat). He has been engaged in full-time academic and seminary focused study of Islam for the past 17 years. He has published in the areas of Islamic Law, Islamic historiography and Quranic exegesis.

The module is made up of three lectures which will take place between 8pm-9pm GMT from Friday to Sunday, on successive weekends.

Registrations closes at 4pm GMT SHARP on 5 March 2021.

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Wiladat Imam Musa Al Kadhim (as)

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Friday 19th February 2021

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Fiqh & Philosophy of Salah

Please join the AIE in “Fiqh & Philosophy of Salaah”
By: Fatma Bai Asaria
Date: 20/2/21
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96042632730?pwd=bVBSVmh6OHJWZzBMM2RHcUlkYVk0QT09

Matchmaking in the 21st Century

Join us on Saturday 20th February 2021 at 7:00 PM on Al Abbas Islamic Centre Youtube Channel for an interactive seminar aimed at both those seeking a spouse as well as their family members and matchmakers who are supporting the journey. Guest speaker and life coach,  Sister Ayesha Hussain will share how we can bring an emotional balance to the process of spouse selection.  Questions can be sent in advance or during the seminar to info@bmmf.ksmnet.org

Watch LIVE: www.youtube.com/mehfilabbas

Tuesday 16th February 2021

Ladies Only Program

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Adult Mental Health First Aid

What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA England values this course at £300 per person, however CoEJ is happy to offer this at a heavily subsidised rate.

What will I learn?
Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions. The Two-Day Adult MHFA, split into four sessions, is a practical skills and awareness course designed to help you:
Identify, understand and help someone experiencing a mental health issue
Recognise warning signs of mental ill health, and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone
Empower someone to access the support they need for recovery or successful management of symptoms
Understand how to support positive wellbeing and tackle stigma in the world around you

Takeaways:
On completion of the course, you get:
A certificate of attendance to say that you are a Mental Health First Aider
A manual to refer to whenever you need it
A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
A workbook including a toolkit to support your own mental health

Age requirement:16 years and over

For more details and to register, please visit: https://new.coej.org/events/adult-mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-course/

Places are limited. REGISTRATION CLOSES 21 February 2021 AT 4PM GMT

Tuesday, Thursday And Friday Programs

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Be Kind to Your Mind

Date: Wednesday 10th February
Time: 8pm

Watch Live on the Wessex Jamaat YouTube Channel
The talks will be followed by a question and answer session.

If there are any questions you have for our speaker, please take advantage of this opportunity to ask them – it may be that others may also have the same question. Please feel free to email your questions in advance (will remain anonymous) to health@almahdi.org.uk or ask on the day.

Tuesday 09th February 2021

Ladies Only Program

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Steps towards Career Success Masterclass

World Federation is pleased to share information on ‘Live Webinar: Steps towards Career Success Masterclass’ conducted by Brother Hussain Premjee. During this one hour session the attendees will learn how they can better enhance their CV and understand the steps the can take to land their dream job. Spaces are very limited – therefore we will operate on a first come first serve basis. The masterclass will be held on Sunday 14 February 2021 11:00 GMT . You can find out more info here: https://www.world-federation.org/news/live-webinar-steps-towards-career-success-masterclass. Deadline to apply is on Thursday 11th February GMT 23:59.

Understand & Appreciate Islamic Sciences

Dont forget to sign up to this online interactive advanced course on Islamic Sciences designed to feed your academic appetite.

Module 5 on Hadith will be delivered by Sister Nazmina Dhanji. Sister Nazmina completed her degree in Arabic at SOAS University of London, including modules in translation, Qur’an and Hadith studies, Islamic texts, post-Ottoman History of the Middle East, and Persian. After spending a year in Damascus University consolidating her knowledge of the Arabic language and rhetoric (balāgha), she went on to pursue further Islamic studies at Jaami’at al-Zahra in Qum. She has translated and edited numerous works for publication, and subtitled documentaries and films from Arabic into English. Her current areas of interest are Arabic language and grammar, Islamic ethics and spirituality, Qur’anic sciences, tafsir, Hadith Studies and interfaith relations.

Each course module is made up of three lectures which will take place between 8pm-9pm GMT from Friday to Sunday, on successive weekends.

Registrations for each module closes at 4pm GMT SHARP on Day 1 of that module.

For more details and to register, please visit: https://buff.ly/3no2QgT

Understand & Appreciate Islamic Sciences

Dont forget to sign up to this online interactive advanced course on Islamic Sciences designed to feed your academic appetite.

Module 4 on History (Shia History) will be delivered by Sheikh Kumail Rajani. Having extensively studied in the seminary of Qum from propaedeutic sciences (al-muqaddimat) to extra-textual course (dars al-kharij), Kumail Rajani is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Exeter. He has taught topics such as tafsir, ḥadīth, history, theology and fiqh at Al-Mostafa International University, Jamiat al-Zahra and a number of other research institutions of Qum. He teaches Islamic Law and Society in the capacity of a Post-Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Exeter. Though primarily focused on the origins and development of Shi’i ḥadith, his research interests extend to Qur’anic exegesis, fiqh, usul, history, and Shi’i Studies more broadly.

Each course module is made up of three lectures which will take place between 8pm-9pm GMT from Friday to Sunday, on successive weekends.

Registrations for each module closes at 4pm GMT SHARP on Day 1 of that module.

For more details and to register, please visit: https://buff.ly/3no2QgT

📢 CTC Message

Parenting in a Pandemic 2

⚠️ Registration is required and can be done using the link below: ⬇️
http://bit.ly/CTCParenting3
‼️ Registration deadline: Sunday 7th February 2021‼️
With Duas,
The CTC Team

Wiladat of Bibi Fatema Zehra (as)

Ladies Only Program

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Spirit of WIL - Women In Leadership

FREE REGISTRATION FOR SPIRIT OF WIL - WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!!

This Conference is more than just a conference. Our aim is to make a revolutionary change in how women are portrayed in the global arena. Our objective with Spirit of WIL 2021 is to highlight, support, and empower our Women and Youth, so that you can continue to grow and become a few steps closer to achieving your goals.

What Can You Expect From This Conference? A LOT of
· Interactive Sessions with Global Speakers
· Global & Regional Networking Opportunities
· Access to coveted Mentoring Program where you will experience one-on-one learning from Industry Leaders (Spots are Limited)
· Awards
· Scholarships
· Access to Service Directory to showcase YOUR talent, your business, YOUR WAY! (Paid Option)
· Lots of Prizes, fun times and so much more

So get ready to be inspired, set goals and LEARN how to achieve them, on FEBRUARY 6, 2021

So What is Next? We are launching our Conference App for easy access and continued learning.

Please check out our website www.spiritofwil.com for more details including Agenda, Session details, and Speaker information.

We will be in Touch!

Wiladat of Bibi Fatema Zahra (as)

Ladies Only Program

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Hilal Statement - Rajab 1442AH

The Astronomical New Moon is on Thursday 11 February 2021 at 7.07pm.

The calculations for crescent visibility on Friday 12 February 2021 for London is as follows:

Sunset 5.11pm
Moonset 5.52pm
Crescent age 22 hours 5 minutes
Moon lag time 41 minutes
Crescent elongation 11.39 degrees
Crescent altitude 4.47 degrees

The crescent is unlikely to be seen on this day.

Saturday 13th February 2021 will therefore be 30th Jamadi ul Akhar 1442AH.

1st Rajab 1442AH will inshaAllah be on Sunday 14 February 2021 in Europe.

Lockdown 3.0 - Improve Our Mental Health During Lockdown

Imam Ali once said "Your cure is in yourself while you do not know". Lockdown has been hard, taking a physical and emotional toll on us. What can we do? What are the solutions? Can we find peace and contentment from within ourselves?

Join us for the *FIRST EVER* joint event hosted by Al Hur Society and BAYN on *Saturday 6th February at 9:00PM* where we seek to explore spiritual enlightenment, mental wellbeing, and ways to motivate ourselves in all aspects of daily life.

https://tinyurl.com/lockdownv3

Wiladat Sayyida Fatima Zahra (sa)

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Life Journey of Mumtazali Kassam

To discover the interesting life journey of Mumtazali Kassam inshallah join us tonight, Friday, 29 Jan at 8pm (UK).

Join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97773351185?pwd=QmZiV0lSMEh5SThVR2ZzUTBvS0Nhdz09

Or you can view on YouTube: bit.ly/KSIMCB

Understand & Appreciate Islamic Sciences

CoEJ ICRA is pleased to present this advanced course on Islamic Sciences.⠀⠀
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This interactive online course is designed to feed your academic appetite and provide you with knowledge from esteemed scholars on:⠀⠀
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🔸Quranic Sciences⠀⠀
🔸Ahadith⠀⠀
🔸Jurisprudence⠀⠀
🔸Islamic Legal Theory⠀⠀
🔸History⠀⠀
🔸Duas and Ziarat⠀⠀
🔸Theology⠀⠀
🔸Logic⠀⠀
🔸Philosophy⠀⠀
🔸Irfan⠀⠀
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Each course module is made up of three lectures which will take place between 8pm-9pm GMT from Friday to Sunday, each weekend. The entire course is spread over ten weekends. You may select all or some of them to suit your interest and suitability.


For more details and to register, please visit: https://buff.ly/3no2QgT



Places are limited. REGISTRATION CLOSES 29 JANUARY 2021 AT 4PM GMT.

Jumeraat & Jumu’ah Program

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Wafat of Bibi Ummul Baneen (as)

Ladies ONLY Program

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ExCo1 Term 2020 - 2021

World Federation is pleased to share information on the First Executive Council meeting of the Interim Term 2020-2021. This meeting will take place on 23 and 24 January 2021 starting at 11.30 am UK time on both days. It will be an online meeting hosted virtually.

For agenda, link to YouTube and Slido for Comments please follow the link below:

https://www.world-federation.org/news/first-extraordinary-meeting-executive-council

Birmingham Mail Article - Vaccination hub to open at Al Abbas Islamic Centre

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/vaccination-hub-open-balsall-heath-19650610

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Programs

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Seniors Program For the Shahadat Majlis of Sayyida Fatima (as)

Ladies Only Program

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Ayyame Fatimiyya - 14th Jan 2021/1442 AH

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Ayyame Fatimiyya - 15th Jan 2021/1442 AH

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Ayyame Fatimiyya - 16th Jan 2021/1442 AH

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Understand and Appreciate Islamic Science

The CoEJ Islamic Cultural and Religious Affairs Committee (ICRA) is pleased to present this advanced course on Islamic Sciences.

Have you ever wanted to gain deeper academic knowledge of Islamic Sciences but never had the time to commit to Hawza? This interactive online course is designed to feed your academic appetite and provide you with knowledge from esteemed scholars on:

Quranic Sciences
Ahadith
Jurisprudence
Islamic Legal Theory
History
Duas and Ziarat
Theology
Logic
Philosophy, and
Irfan
Each course module is made up of three lectures which will take place between 8pm-9pm GMT from Friday to Sunday, on successive weekends. The entire course is spread over ten weekends. You may select all or some of them to suit your interest and suitability.

The first Module (Quranic Sciences) is scheduled to take place from 22-24 January 2021 and will be taught by Sheikh Nuru.

For more details and to register, please visit: https://buff.ly/3no2QgT

Places are limited.

Emotional Skills Support Workshop

Through this Emotional Skills Support Workshop, the CoEJ Wellbeing Network is aims to enable you to support people in the community. This can include those supporting family, co-workers, friends, community members, volunteers making calls to vulnerable people, or even those who simply want to learn some new skills and practice them.

Due to high demand for this course, we are pleased to be running the 16th edition of the Emotional Support Skills Workshop on Saturday, 16 January 2021 between 9.30am-12.30pm GMT, followed by a mandatory reflection circle on Saturday, 23 January 2021 between 9.30am-10.30am GMT.

This program is aimed at offering individuals the opportunity to develop skills to better their own mental health and the mental health of community members, and in doing so, adding value to the conversations already taking place. It will give participants the opportunity to practice and learn the following:

1. Stress Container Model
2. ALGEE Model for Wellbeing Triage
3. Phone Communication Skills
4. Questioning Skills
5. Active Listening
6. Empathy
7. Signposting



The Workshop is facilitated by Br Ammar Farishta of Fitrus Training, a certified Mental Health First Aider who specialises in mental health and capacity building training, and Sr. Fatema Rahemani, a primary school teacher who has completed her undergraduate studies in psychology and her postgraduate studies in child development.



Course Fee (Non-Refundable):

CoEJ Jamaat Members: £10

Non-Members: £20

Ayyame Fatimiyya 1442 AH/2021

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Tuesday Night Program

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Seniors - Ladies Only Program

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