On Saturday 16th January, the AbaSaleh Foundation hosted their first gala event at The Venue Central in Luton to raise money for their new independent Muslim school Project. As expected the event’s theme was centred around education. The event was fully sold out with approximately 400 people attending from a …
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Ayatollah Sistani issues advice to believing youth
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Greetings and salutations to the Grand Marja, Ayatullah al-Uzma al-Sayyid Ali al-Hussaini al-Sistani (may the Almighty grant him a long life). We are a group of youth studying in university and are among those who play an active role in social …
Read More »Muslim women voice their objection to David Cameron through #TraditionallySubmissive hashtag
There has been a lot of controversy around British Prime Minister David Cameron’s recent decision to pump 20 million pounds in to English lessons for Muslim women living in Britain. In conversation, David Cameron said he feels learning English will help tackle the “traditional submissiveness of Muslim women”and in doing …
Read More »Sheikh Nimr, the Free Man
The first time I saw him speaking was on a video posted on Youtube in early 2012. Defiant in his words, firm in his stance. A man in Saudi Arabia, an Islamic scholar, was speaking up against the corruption of the monarchy and government knowing full well he was putting …
Read More »Following the Example of Shaykh al-Nimr
First was the execution of Shaykh al-Nimr. Then, there was shock. Then anger. While much of the world was still hungover from holiday spirit, the Saudi regime took a man whose lean frame and piercing gaze symbolised the stoic determination of its oppressed Shi’a minority, and they butchered him …
Read More »AIM is organising a tour group to Iran in Easter 2016
ZIYARAH TO IRAN IN EASTER 2016 We are offering a great opportunity to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran and embark on the Ziyarah of the 8th Imam of the Ahlulbayt, Imam Ali ibn Musa Al-Ridha (as) and his noble sister Sayyeda Fatima Al-Masooma (as). The trip will take place during …
Read More »Statement: AIM condemns execution of Sheikh Al-Nimr by Saudi Regime
AIM has issued a statement condemning Saudi Arabia’s execution of Sheikh Al-Nimr and the Kingdom’s continued human rights violations. يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ ارْجِعِي إِلَىٰ رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً فَادْخُلِي فِي عِبَادِي وَادْخُلِي جَنَّتِي O soul that is at complete rest! Return to your Lord, well-pleased (with him), well-pleasing (Him), So …
Read More »AIM Muharram Majalis inspired the audience with Imam Hussain’s message of dignity and honour
AIM in conjunction with the Islamic Centre of England held a 10 night Majlis during Muharram to commemorate the sacrifices of Aba Abdillah Al-Hussain (as) which saw over 700 people per night. The lecturer this year was the UK representative of Ayatollah Khamenei, Shaykh Dr Shomali who spoke about dignity and honour …
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