By World renowned Qur'an reciter, Qari Muhammad Saad Nomani
Sunday 30th June
After Dhuhr Salaah (Jamm'ah at 1.15pm)
Brothers & Sisters welcome (segregation panel)

Qir’aat Exclusive with world renowned reciter, Qari Muhammad Saad Nomani at ASCC. 
- Qari Muhammad Saad Nomani miraculously recites in 85 different styles, including Imams of the Haramain.
- He is a direct descendent of Imam Abu Hanifah (RA).
- Resident of the blessed city of Madinah al-Munawarah.

The programme will include a short lecture on the different styles of recitation, inspiring us to love reciting the Qur'an and how we can bring the Qur'an into our lives.
Nasheeds/ Naats will also be performed by Moulana Imtiyaz Sidat & others.

This event aims to reunite us with the blessed words of Allah Ta’ala.
We are truly blessed and honoured to have such a distinguished scholar visit our centre. Come and join us on this exciting event which will also aim to raise funds for another Islamic project.

Brothers & Sisters are welcome (segregation screen)
Light refreshments will be served

Follow Up:

Awe-inspiring event which re-ignited everyone's love and passion for the Holy Qur'an. Qari Saad Nomani graciously honoured us by rendering heart-moving Qur'anic recitation, replicating some of the World's famous Qurrah.

Beautiful nasheeds were also sung by Maulana Imtiyaz Sidat, who graciously travelled all the way from Leicester.

It was a double blessing for ASCC as Qari Saad Nomani assisted in the commeration of the first students of the Noah's Ark Madrasah.

See some of the pictures of the day.

By Moulana Sikander Pathan

Sunday 23rd June
After Maghrib Salaah.

Brothers & Sisters are welcome (segregation panel)


The importance of the Islamic month of Sha'baan cannot be underestimated. Sha'baan is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar and according to our Beloved Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) holds many great merits.

A number of ahadith relate the significance of the month of Sha’baan[1]:

1. The blessed companion Anas, (Allah be pleased with him), reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), was asked, "Which fast is the most meritorious after the fasts of Ramadan?" He replied, "Fasts of Sha’baan in honour of Ramadan."

2. The blessed companion Usama ibn Zaid (Allah be pleased with him), reports that he asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): "Messenger of Allah, I have seen you fasting in the month of Sha'baan so frequently that I have never seen you fasting in any other month." He (peace be upon him), replied: "That (Sha'baan) is a month between Rajab and Ramadan which is neglected by many people. And it is a month in which an account of the deeds (of human beings) is presented before the Lord of the universe, so, I wish that my deeds be presented at a time when I am in a state of fasting."

3. Ummul Mu'mineen 'Aishah, (Allah be pleased with her), says, "The Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast the whole of Sha'baan. I said to him, 'Messenger of Allah, is the month of Sha'baan your most favourite month for fasting?' He said, 'In this month Allah prescribes the list of the persons dying this year. Therefore, I like that my death comes when I am in a state of fasting."

In light of the importance of this blessed month and more specifically the 15 Sha’baan which is known as Laylat-ul-Baraah (or Shab-e-Baraat in Urdu), we will be holding a talk highlighting some of these key benefits  and recommended practices will inshaAllah compel us all to take advantage of these blessed moments in the lead up to the month of Ramadhan.


[1] Adapted from http://www.albalagh.net/general/shaban.shtml

By Moulana Sikander Pathan

Wednesday 5th June
After Maghrib Salaah
Brothers & Sisters welcome (segregation panel)

A lecture discussing the amazing event in which the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) travelled on his mount Buraq, ascending the high heavens to witness the greatest signs of His Lord and culminating in the injunction of five daily prayers. All are highly encouraged to attend.

On Sunday 2nd June, ASCC, on behalf of the Muslims of Spelthorne, held an Open Day for the wider community. We intended to invite our beloved neighbours to a day of fun, warmth and food and to provide them with an insight into the life of our centre, our objectives and our 'open door' policy. 
 
The day was a complete success! We had representatives from the Borough of Spelthorne, local Police Liaison Officers, Christian Leaders and local Charity representatives.

We had many activities for both adults and children, including henna hand painting, food stalls, face painting, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, duck in the pond games and a fabulous bouncy castle!

The Police were on hand to lend their vehicles for intrusive inspection by the thrilled toddlers who eagerly jumped at the opportunity to sit in a ‘cop car’!

It was great family day which really brought the whole community together.

The event was truly a celebration of the beliefs, common values and tolerance we all share as members of this community.

On behalf of all of us here at ASCC & Noah’s Ark, we thank you sincerely for partaking in this great day and hope we can continue to serve and benefit the community.

Please check out our pictures and videos! 

    
"I was humbled to witness the unveiling of this fantastic new centre for the community - the warmth of the volunteers and the attendees was lovely to see and the open door policy was very welcoming. I look forward to more activity at the centre... ps. the biryani was excellent too!" - Open day attendee, Ashford.