Ramadan is coming this spring! Around the world this marks a time for retreating within, a time for our souls to come alive and a time to experience renewal. It is also a time of abundant inner growth and spirituality to prepare us for the year ahead.
Why not take time out for yourself & join us to nurture your soul to prepare for this blessed month and the year ahead.
We hope that, like nature in spring, through this preparation we can be renewed & uplifted. The beauty of spring will serve as a constant reminder of just how beautiful change can be.


Study & Reflection Sessions:
- A Study & a Rendition of the Qasida Burda (Ustadha Siddiqua Sarwar)
- Selections from the Book of Remembrances & Supplicating with the Divine Names (Ustadha Mariam Badat)
- Know Yourself: Body-Mind-Soul (Fatima Rasool- Qualified Naturopath in Herbal Medicine & Unani Tibb Practitioner)
Reflections & Discussion Sessions:
Weekly Soul-Care Journaling & Questions & Answers (Ustadha Safiyya Dhorat)
Guest Speakers:
Ramadan-Qur'an Connections, Let Us Begin! (Shaykha Quratulain Aboo)
Journeying to the Divine in an Age of Distraction (Ustadha Uzma Jung)
Course Info:
Every WEDNESDAY, 6PM - 9PM (Starting 3RD FEB 2021)
Printable BODY-MIND-SOUL-CARE Journal Provided
£25 (LADIES ONLY)

REGISTER BELOW and submit your specific questions that you would like answered in the Live session.

The class will be live streamed via our YouTube channel- click here.
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An introduction to the discipline and Sunnah of archery with a practical demonstration. An exploration of the significance of archery in Islam, in light of authentic Prophetic traditions and the excellence of archery in general.

OPEN TO ALL – suitable for teenagers and young adults.
To help us accommodate you, please REGISTER below.

The Fiqh of Menstruation Course 

Led by Ustadha Tahira Hadi

Sat 11 Jan 2020
Sat 18 Jan 2020

1pm - 5.30pm on each day (breaking for prayers)
£10 for entire course (includes course notes)

This course is suitable for sisters only (14yrs and up) with participants required to attend both days. 
Strictly no children permitted. 

Light refreshments provided.
REGISTRATION BELOW REQUIRED - 

​Bring your family to hear the fascinating Quranic account of the Nativity – the Birth Account of Jesus, son of Mary (peace be upon) and how it compares to other traditional accounts.
 
Dinner will be provided - Help us cater for you, by registering BELOW.

Noah’s Ark presents
 
Sacred Arts – Youth Programme
'Reviving the Sacred Arts of Islam'

Mon 23 Dec – Fri 27 Dec 2019
– 9am – 1pm each day (1130am finish on Friday*)
 
Arabic Language | Archery | Geometry | Art of Inshad

Age Groups
5-8yrs
9-12yrs
13-17yrs 

£40 per child - limited spaces -REGISTER BELOW

About
This unique five day introduction to the Sacred Arts of Islam provides a balanced and wholesome opportunity to learn, embrace and love artforms that are often dismissed, neglected and even forgotten within Islam.
It is through such arts that the love of Islam is enbibed and provides students with opportunities to develop different physical, mental and spiritual faculties.
 
With credible and experienced teachers along with a carefully crafted curriculum of study, students will be gently led through the basics of each discipline, given opportunity to produce, practice and work towards tangible goals by the end of the programme.
 
The programme will assume no prior experience or knowledge but will equally cater for those who do. 
 
With a limit on numbers per age group to ensure quality instruction and classroom management, we encourage you to register without delay.
 
Requirements

• Warm coat (for Archery segment – taking place outside in the rear of the masjid on the archery range)
• A healthy packed lunch (no sugary snacks, fizzy drinks, etc.) to eaten after Dhuhr prayer
• Snacks will be provided by the masjid (water, fruit, dates & nuts) and given between classes.

 
Provisional Schedule
Each age group will be taught each respective discipline in 50min block periods, with a 10min break between each session. Each group will then rotate to the next discipline.
Adequate time will be given for a snack and lunch.

MON-THU
                                         5-8yrs                             9-12yrs                    13-17yrs
09:00 - 09:50           Geometry                    Arabic                        Archery
10:00-10:50              Inshad                           Geometry                Arabic
11:00-11:50              Archery                        Inshad                        Geometry
12:00-12:50              Arabic                            Archery                     Inshad

Offer Dhuhr Prayer & Lunch

FRI ONLY*
                                         5-8yrs                             9-12yrs                    13-17yrs
08:00 - 08:50           Geometry                    Arabic                        Archery
09:00-09:50              Inshad                           Geometry                Arabic
10:00-10:50              Archery                        Inshad                        Geometry
11:00-11:30              Arabic                            Archery                     Inshad

Lunch & Offer Jummah Prayer

 About Our Teachers
 
Shaykh Muhammad Husain Kazi (Arabic Teacher)
After completing his secondary education, Muhammad Husain Kazi began his studies in 2002 at the renowned UK Islamic Seminary, Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya in Manchester, where he completed the memorisation of the Qur'an and achieved first class honours in the Alimiyyah studies six year programme.
In 2012, he then travelled to Amman, Jordan to further his knowledge of the Arabic language over a two year period, studying in-depth grammar, rhetoric, Quranic Exegesis, Arabic prosody, classical Arabic literature and Islamic Jurisprudence. Alongside private studies, e also studied at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Jordan where he successfully completed the Level 5 Classical Arabic programme 
He has received several teaching licenses in the Islamic sciences and recitation of the Quran from internationally renowned scholars.  
Returning to the UK in 2014, he enrolled onto the Contextual Islamic Studies & Leadership Diploma programme at the highly recognised Cambridge Muslim College, where he received the Top Student Award.
This led him to complete his MA in Islamic Studies at SOAS University of London in 2017 and most recently, a Master of Studies (MSt) in Islamic Studies and History at the University of Oxford.  
He has served as an Imam both in the UK and Japan and has taught, and continues to teach, Arabic and Quranic studies at various institutions, schools and universities.
 
He currently serves as the Outreach Imam and Liaison Officer for ASCC resides in London with his wife and daughter. 

 
Ustadha Aiysha Amin (Geometry Teacher)
Aiysha graduated from The Princes School of Traditional Arts in 2013. She received training in many different forms of traditional disciplines, and the language that connects them all, such as sacred geometry, islimi or arabesque designs etc. After graduating she set out to travel for a year to several countries as a personal spiritual pilgrimage in order to connect with different intentional Sufi communities. It was during this time that she travelled to Saudi Arabia with her spiritual guide. 
The journey opened up many vistas of understanding and more importantly brought to the surface pertinent questions pertaining to faith, spirituality, ritualistic practice and in general how we view and our relationship with the Sacred. 

Aiysha’s recent collection which she has been working on for a number of years deals with these themes and ideas; in an age in which the 'sense' of the Sacred is being lost, and only a few fragmented traces of origins of Sacred history and sites remain. ​

Alongside this deeply personal project Aiysha works for the Greensville Trust (Liverpool, England) where she has been curating an exhibition called The Prophetic Relics for the last five years. She currently lives in Morocco where is furthering her knowledge on the traditional crafts and geometry.
 
Ustadh Umar Raja (Archery Instructor)
 
An avid martial artist with a passionate and deep interest in Islamic military history, Umar has several years experience in the sacred art of archery.
Umar also has extensive experience teaching and coaching young children and teenagers. He is an experienced archer, with a preference in traditional bows and training methods and holds an Archery GB Instructor Award.
 
Ustadh Abdullah Mufa (Daff Instructor)
 
Abdullah is a professional drummer, percussionist and ney blower. Has performed at Glastonbury Festival with Naqshbandi whirling dervishes(2003 and 2005). Recorded session on Bombay Dub Orchestra album 3 Cities and appeared on main stage at Big Chill Festival(2008). Recorded drum(song: Di Tanah Kita) for Malaysian band Salamusik (2011). Performed with Bamboo Pearl Orchestra at the Olympiad BT River of Music Festival(2012). Appeared at Womad with Cambodian Space Project(2015). Recently been collaborating with storyteller Jumana Moon, Ahmad Ikhlas and Pearls of Islam. Hosts monthly devotional music night titled Breath and Heartbeat at Rumis Cave London.
 
Ustadh Noamaan Qadri (Nasheed Instructor)
 
A dedicated and passionate student of knowledge, Noamaan possesses a unique and beautiful voice which he uses regularly when he is called upon to initiate and lead gatherings of remembrance.
Since childhood, Noamaan has been engaged and raptured by the traditional of Inshad (singing in praise of Allah and His Messenger) and through travelling the Muslim lands, has gained much experience and exposure to the various styles and melodies used in the singing of Islamic Nasheeds.
A father of three, with experience teaching children and teenagers alike, Noamaan is a gem in the community given to serving and helping the next generation.   
 

Children's Islamic Geometry Workshop - "Geometry the Order of God's Design"
(Home Education Initiative)

Mon 10th June - 10am-1pm
Ages - 7yrs-11yrs

Limited spaces available - £10 per child

Led by:
Ustadha Aiysha Amin (Graduate of Princes School of Traditional Arts)

This workshop is designed for children between the ages of 7-11 to introduce the subject of geometry both in principle as well as practical application.

The workshop will be split into two parts:
a) The participants will receive an initial introduction into the topic with some contextual insights that Aiysha will take them through, catering to the age group. 
b) The children will then be introduced to the compass. Aiysha will guide them through the correct way of holding and using the tool and thereafter give them some practice. After which they will construct a six pointed star using the flower of creation division. 

The workshop hopes to open the minds and how we perceive the world, to understand the importance of good shapes and how they are connected to the natural world. It also looks to develop the dexterity required when using the compass tool, which is an integral part of all crafts.

Notes
- Each child MUST be accompanied a parent/ guardian for the duration of the workshop.
- Each child MUST be registered below, only one child can be registered at  a time. 
- All materials will be provided and completed art work can be taken home.
- No payment will be taken on the day. Online registration ONLY.
-Any questions - email admin@ascc.uk.com 
 ​
********ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (See below)******** 

Follow these steps:

1) Kindly donate the correct (£10 per child) amount here. 
MAKE NOTE of the payment reference number as you will need this for the form below.

2) Submit the form below:

Biography

Aiysha Amin
Aiysha graduated from The Princes School of Traditional Arts in 2013. She received training in many different forms of traditional disciplines, and the language that connects them all, such as sacred geometry, islimi or arabesque designs etc. After graduating she set out to travel for a year to several countries as a personal spiritual pilgrimage in order to connect with different intentional Sufi communities. It was during this time that she travelled to Saudi Arabia with her spiritual guide. 
The journey opened up many vistas of understanding and more importantly brought to the surface pertinent questions pertaining to faith, spirituality, ritualistic practice and in general how we view and our relationship with the Sacred. 
Aiysha’s recent collection which she has been working on for a number of years deals with these themes and ideas; in an age in which the 'sense' of the Sacred is being lost, and only a few fragmented traces of origins of Sacred history and sites remain. ​

Alongside this deeply personal project Aiysha works for the Greensville Trust (Liverpool, England) where she has been curating an exhibition called The Prophetic Relics for the last five years. She currently lives in Morocco where is furthering her knowledge on the traditional crafts and geometry. 

Saturday 20 April - 5.30pm-8pm
​
Road to Ramadhan - Integrals of Fasting & Its Virtues

*FREE EVENT with REGISTRATION*

In preparation for the month of Ramadhan, come and learn the integrals of fasting, its validity and virtues.

Brothers & Sisters Welcome
Class room format with Q & A.

Our Teachers

Shaykh Sulayman Van Ael
Shaykh Sulayman converted to Islam when he was 18. He then head out for Sudan to memorize the Quran. He studied in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Morocco, Belgium and Holland with more 50 different mashayikh. He was a professor at the Rotterdam University, Erasmus High school and was appointed as the head of Teachers by the Muslim Executive. He has his Bachelor in theology, Master (theory) in mental health, and is a counselor at London school of Economics, Imperial University and SOAS University. He is working on a video-library with more than 100 different topics and he wrote about 400 books which are being translated into English for the moment.

Shaykh Noorud-Deen  Rashid
Shaykh Noorud-Deen is a person of immense piety and scrupulousness in the religion, a true role-model for todays youth and elders alike. In 2007  he was blessed with the opportunity to travel abroad and study with some of the leading scholars of Syria and Yemen, amongst them: Shaykh Samir Al-Nass, Shaykh Mazin Bakir, Shaykh Rashad Shams, and Shaykh Mujir al-Khatib.​
He followed a broad curriculum paying special attention to Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and Sirah (Prophetic Biography). Shaykh Noorud-Deen has been involved in da’wah and teaching the Islamic sciences for over 10 years and is a founding member of Shifa Trust.
Shaykh Noorud-Deen also graduated from Middlesex University with a joint BA Hons Degree in Accounting and Finance with Business Economics. He later completed a PGCE at Warwick University and taught for a number of years at Luton SFC whilst continuing his Islamic education on a part time basis.
Shaykh Noorud-Deen is a person of immense piety and scrupulousness in the religion, a true role-model for todays youth and elders alike.
He  returned to the UK in 2012 and currently resides in Luton, teaching Islamic Sciences on a daily basis.

Relationship & Sex Education (RSE) Seminar
Sat 27 April - 6pm

with Yusuf Patel (SREIslamic)

​Yusuf Patel is the founder of SREIslamic, which provides advice, support and training to parents concerned with how Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) is taught in schools, particularly at the primary level. SRE Islamic has conducted hundreds of seminars across the country since it was founded in 2008 in order to inform Muslim parents of their legal rights in the area of SRE as well as running workshops covering the responsibility of Muslim parents to impart age appropriate sex education in line with their values. Yusuf is the Beneficiary Support Manager at the charity, HHUGS, that supports families impacted by anti-terror legislation.