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Rare Quran manuscripts to be put on display at Islamabad Mosque

Baitussalam Welfare Trust: Big Scale Syria and Pakistan Nusrat Campaign Launched!

Jamia Baitussalam, Link Road: 1st Annual Convention Held

Store chains plan special offers, products and events for month of fasting

Raudha tus Salam: Freshly baked cookies, some splashy splash and colors galore!

A h u n d r e d r a r e manuscripts of the Holy Quran have been gifted to

Faisal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan. The copies, some dating back to the 14th century, are displayed for the public. These sets of Holy Quran copies have been donated by Professor Zahid Butt for Faisal Masjid on the special request of Capital Development (CDA) Member Administration. The manuscripts of the Holy Quran are unique in nature and some are 200 to 700 years old. He

said that these copies of the Holy Quran would be available for public view. The Faisal Masjid administration has made arrangements to exhibit these copies. In addition of these rare copies of the Holy Quran, samples of calligraphy would also be placed at the Faisal Masjid for general public. He has declared these copies of Holy Quran as the best gift for residents of Islamabad.

Baitussalam Welfare Trust, with regards to the upcoming holy and blessed month of Ramadan, recently announced a country wide Nusrat campaign for the Syrian refugees and the needy of Pakistan. The campaign basically revolves around collection of donations for provision of food or kitchen packages for the people of Syria and food packages for the needy people of Pakistan.

People can give in Sadqa or zakat and through various options, i.e., online transfers, cash collection from home, or through collection points or even through our retail partners such as the Imtiaz super store outlets across Karachi. Al Fatah store Lahore and Islamabad have also joined hands

with BWT to facilitate this campagn. 5 collection points have also been setup at various locations of Karachi; Tariq road, Shahra-e-Faisal, North Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Shaheed-e-Millat road. An office at Gulberg Lahore and Gondal Town , F-10,Islamabad has also been set up for this campaign.

Since the announcement of the campaign on the 26th of April’18 till the 2nd of May’18, 22 containers have been dispatched for Syria containing food items worth 3 crore, 48 lacs rupees approximately. Each container contains 800 food packages of Rs. 1730/each.

The ove rwhe lm ing response received is just a glimpse of the potential

that the country holds when it comes to serving the humanity for a cause.

Wellwishers of the BWT and supporters of humanity, to support the Nusrat campaign, have made available for the marketing of the campaign, billboards across the country. Billboards have been put up in Sialkot, Gujranwala, Rahim Yar Khan, Karachi, Faisalabad, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

The Nusrat Campaign was announced by Hazrat Maulana Abdul Sattar (DBA) from Syria.

May Allah (SWT) bless all those with imeense rewards for helping and donating in whatever way possible and also provide relief to the refugees of Syria and the poor of Pakistan.

Recently the first annual convention of the Jamia Baitussalam , Link road was held at the premises only. With the attendance of over 500 people, the event was marked with a show of prowess by the students of Jamia.

Hifz students participated

in a Hifz competition and not only enthralled the audience with their performance but also won awards. The highlights of the vent included distribution of shield on competition of Hifz to 131 Huffaz (thses included students of Jamia, Madressa Baitussalam ,

Defence and Madressa Baitussalam Ali Masjid, Defence and the Intellect school); 23 Muftis were awarded for completing specialized course in Arabic and Fatwi knowledge.

Amongst the special guests were Mufti Abdul Rauf Sakhurwi of

The Ramadan economy in the UK is worth at least £200m, with supermarket chains such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s,

Asda and Morrisons increasingly gearing products, displays and special offers on popular food items to Ramadan

in areas with significant Muslim populations. This year, for example, Morrisons is selling a Ramadan countdown calendar, similar to an Advent calendar, aimed at children.

The month-long Muslim religious observance starts in mid-May and its ending is marked with the Eid al-Fitr holiday. MAC cosmetics, the Body Shop and

The students of Raudha tus Salam, an Arabic medium pre-school based in Defence, Karachi, ended their academic year with 2 fun filled days!!! The students of Roza Jeem, Saf ul awal and Saf ul Thani, visited the English Biscuit factory where they were given a tour of the factory facilities an learned how their favorite yummy treats are made. Freshly baked warm cookies along

with juices were also served to the teachers and the students which were devoured with delight!!

Meanwhile the young students of Roza Alif and

Roza Baa made a splash of their own in the hot summer day by taking dips in wading pools! What fun!

On the 2nd day, all students of Rozah

If you feel your life is meaningless, start establishing connection with Allah (SWT). Everything will make sense.

Take every day as a chance to become a better Muslim.

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These copies of the Holy Quran would be available for public view.

5 collection points setup in Karachi with 1 new office in Islamabad and Lahore each.

Hifz students and students of Special Arabic and Fatwi course lauded and awarded for their efforts.

Muslims observing Ramadan are increasingly being targeted by supermarkets and brands in the UK, which has led to a rise in spending on food and gifts during the month, according to new research.

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Facts, Events & Beliefs

11. Eating sweets immediately after Iftar will increase the size of your stomach and cause a delay in digestion. It will also cause a fluctuation in the blood glucose level, which will lead to you craving for more sweets. That’s why, it is recommended to have sweets in moderation 2-3 hours after Iftar.

12. Planning your meals and Ramadan recipes ahead will help you be organized during this month, maximize your

energy and strength and gives you ample time to choose a variety of foods and healthy recipes to delight and nourish the family.

13. For balanced nutrition, try not to rely solely on Iftar to give you all your nutritional requirements. You can have other light meals before bed time such as low fat yoghurt and a whole-wheat cheese sandwich, or some dried fruits and nuts. Not to fo rge t you r

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As Ramadan approaches, it is imperative that we begin thinking about how we can benefit most from the journey ahead of us. Here are five simple ways through which we can prepare for this blessed month:

1) Intention (niyyah): Make the sincere intention that you want this Ramadan to be a sacred and special Ramadan.

2) Make a plan: Plan how you would like to spend each day this Ramadan. Postpone things that can be postponed, and focus on activities that will benefit you, InshaAllah, in the hereafter. Here are some examples: Set a target for how much Quran you will recite, and make a plan for when you will recite it. Set a target for how many prayers you will pray at the masjid, and make a plan for how you will reach this target.

3) Make a dua list: Make a dua list and include the

following: a) your needs for this dunya; b) your needs for the hereafter; c) the needs of your family members and friends; d) the names of your friends and family members. A great book to have for duas is Accepted Whispers.

4) Serve (khidmah): Go beyond just yourself and your own needs during the month of Ramadan. Before Ramadan begins, find an avenue for community service so you can serve others throughout the month.

5) Charity (sadaqah): Figure out how you can spend less on yourself so you can spend more on the needy during Ramadan. Begin calculating your assets, so that when Ramadan begins, you are ready to pay your zakat and sadaqah.

We pray to Almighty Allah that we are blessed with a fruitful and beneficial Ramadan, during which we may become closer to Allah (SWT). Ameen.

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Store chains plan special offers, products and events for month of fasting

Raudha tus Salam: Freshly baked cookies, some splashy splash and colors galore!

Jamia Baitussalam, Link Road: 1st Annual Convention Held

Suhour that can include a glass of low fat milk, whole wheat bread and some legumes.

14. Be moderate in your consumption of appetizers such as samosas and rolls, because deep fried foods are high in calories and fat that could increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Instead, when you can, try to have them baked.

15. If you are a coffee drinker, try and reduce your coffee consumption two weeks prior to the Holy month of Ramadan in order to avoid headaches and sleepiness. If unable to give up, have a cup one to two hours after having a healthy balanced Iftar.

16. If you are a regular athlete used to moderate or vigorous exercise, you can still maintain this by incorporating your exercise session just before Iftar. Make sure to hydrate immediately after your session and eat

slowly to replenish your fluid and nutrients.

17. Having three meals is still important during this holy month: Iftar, a light evening snack, and Suhour. This would help you avoid continuous snacking throughout the non-fasting hours.

18. Meats, legumes, eggs and dairy products are rich in proteins. Ensure you have at least one of these sources in every Ramadan meal since proteins are very important for you body cells. They also increase your satiety level thus reducing the temptation for eating sweets.

19. A change in routine, like fasting during Ramadan, could lead to constipation. To avoid this, enrich your diet with fibre by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. Drink plenty of water and try to be active whenever possible.

Facts, Events & BeliefsFor the love of books:-Mobile libraries around the world

Travelling from place to place, mobile libraries around the world aim to bring the benefits of reading to those without access to books.

The idea has been around since as early as the 19th century but - despite the availability of e-books and increasingly widespread internet access - mobile libraries, also known as bookmobiles, have not disappeared.

Instead, they are adapting to meet the needs of their communities by providing not only books but workshops and training or simply a human connection for people living in remote areas.

From visiting houses with two baskets full of books, Ilori has grown iRead Mobile Library, the country’s first mobile library, according to Ilori, whose four buses have visited over 3,000 children so far.

“Libraries are one of the most important spaces for every community,” says Ilori. “I saw a huge gap [in Nigeria] because, even though public libraries exist, they are scarce and children are not able to travel far enough to enjoy the public libraries’ spaces.”

The buses make 44 stops each week at schools and community centres, as well as a monthly trip to rural areas outside of Lagos state.

Each child who visits iRead can choose from around 13,000 books and receives a library bag and a review book in which they can write down what they thought of the book they borrowed.

Taking its name from the Spanish words for library

(“biblioteca”) and donkey (“burro”), Biblioburro began more than two decades ago when Soriano, 48, first hit the road with his two donkeys: Alfa and Beto.A teacher by trade, he wanted to improve his pupils’ access to books after noticing that many of them were not progressing as expected in school. “I visited each of their homes and I realised there was a real lack of books,” Soriano tells Al Jazeera. “So one day, I decided to visit them with books.“At first, I carried the books in my arms, but it was too far between the houses, so that’s when I decided to go by donkey.”When he began operating in Colombia’s mountainous Magdalena Province, in 1997, the area was difficult to access by car, so donkeys were an ideal solution. Using specially designed saddlebags, each donkey can carry up to 150 books.Over the years, Soriano has grown a network of donkey libraries, encompassing around 20 employees, as well as a brick-and-mortar library in La Gloria, Soriano’s hometown, and a digital programme.The project now receives funding from a regional NGO and runs a lifelong learning programme with the National Library of Colombia. “When I started, I could never have imagined that 20 years would pass so quickly, but when it’s work you enjoy, you don’t count the hours or think about when it will end.”Education and escapism: The Mobile Library, SyriaIn July last year, children

in the rural areas of Syria’s Idlib and Aleppo provinces met an unusual sight: a brightly colored van full of books.

Visiting schools, mosques and other public places, the Mobile Library is a project that aims to encourage children’s education through reading in areas where many schools have been forced to close because of the country’s ongoing war.

Occasionally, the project has had to suspend its services, most recently because the region’s unpaved roads became impassable during winter, but Refai and his team are committed to providing education and escapism to the region’s children.

Aimed at children between four and 12 years of age in the Netherlands’ Zaan region, the BiebBus is a mobile library uniquely suited to its environment.

The bus’ design is based on a standard 12-metre shipping container that expands to reveal a “treasure room” that houses the books, while the container becomes a glass-floored reading and play area with computers.

Once expanded, the bus can accommodate a whole class of children.

“Because of all the narrow streets, a conventional mobile library was not an option,” says Pien Jongene len , s en i o r communications adviser for The Library for Zaanstreek, who runs the BiebBus.

There are now three BiebBussen that, combined, reach some 10,000 school children in the Netherlands each year, returning to locations on a monthly basis.

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Godiva chocolates are some of the brands specifically packaging goods as Eid gifts.

Despite the trend, more than three-quarters of British Muslims want retailers to pay even more attention to Ramadan, according to the Great British Ramadan, a study by an Islamic marketing consultancy Ogilvy Noor.

Following only Christmas and Easter in scale and size, this is surely Britain’s biggest untapped business opportunity

put on their creative hats and painted away! Pots and walls and canvases were painted by these young budding artists and needless to say they had a lot of fun!!!

The students will now return fresh from their summer break after Ramadan to learn new lessons, new duas and a lot more in a new academic year.

Wishing them well!

Darul Uloom and the Nazim of Jamia Ashrafia Lahore and instructor of Hadith Maulana Yousuf Khan.

Speeches were given by the guests and the stdents also gave speecehed in Arabic, English and Urdu.

Hazrat Maulana Abdul Sattar (DBA) gave a short but powerful bayan.

The HIfz competition winner Abdul Rehman bin Raj Muhammad got a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/- whereas the 2nd position holders Faizul Rehman bin Fazal ur Rehman and Abdul Saboor bin Sarfaraz got cash prize of Rs.12,000/each. Third position holders Fahad bin Muhabbat Khan, Rizwan bin Haroon Qasmi, Abdul Hai bin Mouhammad Ali received Rs. 9,000/each. All participants received suit pieces for their participation.

It was a great event and the audience left entertained and impressed by the students and instructors of Jamia.

Buses in Lagos, shipping containers in the Netherlands and even a couple of Colombian donkeys are enjoying a new lease of life as bookmobiles, spreading knowledge in their communities.

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