MCEC | Palmers Green Mosque

The Fruits of Marriage – Jumma Khutbah – 17 February 2012

mcecblog — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:51:01 +0000

Imam Hasan Ali discusses how to get the most from a marriage.

First Aid at Work

mcecblog — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:16:51 +0000

We’ve been notified of a few places being available on “Emergency First Aid- one day training” on Saturday 18th February ( this Saturday). Time: 9.50am registration-4.00pm

Venue: The Ark, Unit 1, 500 Montagu Road, Edmonton, N9 0UR

Cost of the training is £25 per person and the certificate is HSE approved and valid for 3 years.

The training is run by Enfield Children and Young Persons Services

Contact Hamida on 0208 373 2711 Or email: hamidaecyps@gmail.com

Who do you Rely on? – Jumma Khutbah – 10 February 2011

mcecblog — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:25:57 +0000

Ajmal Masroor asks who you actually rely on.

Light in the Dark – Shaykh Ahmed Saad – 7 February 2012

mcecblog — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:42:43 +0000

Shaykh Ahmed Saad presents his 4th lesson on ‘The Beginning of Guidance’ by Imam al-Ghazali.

Presented in conjunction with the Nasihat Network

Want to Volunteer?

mcecblog — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:36:09 +0000

Image by Carlos Henrique Reinesch

We are building up our pool of volunteers and have just added a Volunteering section to the main website.

Whether you’re a Doctor, Lawyer, Plumber or Plasterer, we want to hear from you if you have specific skills to offer. Or even if you just want to be generous with your time. Even if the centre does not use your skills immediately, we can also offer your details to other members of the community if you want. Click here to get more details and the application form.

MCEC Garden Postponed

mcecblog — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:58:36 +0000

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On the advice of Bernie, our Gardener, we have had to postpone the building of the Community Garden at MCEC this Sunday. This is due to the recent weather conditions. This will now take place in early March. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

The Elderly – Jumma Khutbah – 03 February 2012

mcecblog — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:38:07 +0000

Imam Abdussalam discusses our responsibilities to our elders.

Thoughts on Remembrance – Jumma Khutbah – 20 January 2012

mcecblog — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:22 +0000

Hasan Ali on the remembrance of the Prophet.

MCEC Community Garden – limited places left

mcecblog — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:11:12 +0000

MCEC needs your help in setting up its community garden. The intention is to be able to grow local organic produce for the local community. With that you will learn how to do it for yourself and your families.

Are you aged 14–30?
Do you want to:
• Have fun setting up a community garden at your Mosque?
• Learn to grow your own food in interactive hands-on workshops?
• Learn about the global food cycle and why 1 in 7 people go to bed
hungry every night?

It is time to start living by Allah’s simple instruction:

O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is [indeed] Him that you worship. (2:172)

The garden will be built on Sun 12th Feb at 10:30 am Sign up by dropping a line to enquiries@mcec.org.uk or give your name at reception.

Light in the Dark – Shaykh Ahmed Saad – 24 January 2012

mcecblog — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:58:46 +0000

Shaykh Ahmed Saad presents his 3rd lesson on ‘The Beginning of Guidance’ by Imam al-Ghazali.

Presented in conjunction with the Nasihat Network

Jolly Mumin (Parent & Toddler Group) Cancelled

mcecblog — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:10:40 +0000

Due to the adverse weather conditions and safety concerns the Jolly Mumin Club has been cancelled on Monday 6th February. We apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Weather permitting the next session will resume Insha-Allah on 20th February after the half term break.

Passing of Br Feisal Adam – Janaza

mcecblog — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:12:55 +0000

It is with much sadness that we have to announce the passing away of one of our trustees, Br Feisal Adam this afternoon. May Allah grant him the blessings of Jannatul Ferdous.

Br Feisal was key in helping purchase the land on which the centre is built and has been a strong supporter since the organisation’s early days and can be considered one of the founders of the Mosque.

Insha’allah the Janaza will be tomorrow Thursday 26th January 2012 after Zuhr prayer. The burial will be at Tottenham Park Cemetery, Montagu Road, London N18

Light in the Dark – Shaykh Ahmed Saad – 10 January 2012

mcecblog — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:34:54 +0000

Shaykh Ahmed Saad continues his lessons on ‘The Beginning of Guidance’ by Imam al-Ghazali.

Presented in conjunction with the Nasihat Network

Light in the Dark – Shaykh Ahmed Saad – 27 December 2011

mcecblog — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:33:04 +0000

Shaykh Ahmed Saad starts his lessons on ‘The Beginning of Guidance’ by Imam al-Ghazali.

Presented in conjunction with the Nasihat Network

MCEC Girls’ Club – Starting 17th January 2012

mcecblog — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:35:26 +0000

Sign Up here!!

email through to enquiries@mcec.org.uk or hand in to reception. Places are limted to 30.

Tackling Depression – Event for Sisters – 18 January 2012, 1.30pm

mcecblog — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:46:30 +0000

FREE Event for Women – Talk from specialists on mental health, in particular depression.

The talk will cover how to recognise the signs and symptoms of depression, why it occurs, and how we can help avoid it and how it is treated.

Depression is very common in our community which is why we want to educate people to recognise it for themselves and their loved ones and help them seek help if needed.

An essential educational session – please don’t miss out.

Download 2012 Prayer Timetables

mcecblog — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:29:51 +0000

We’ve just uploaded the 2012 prayer timetables to the website where you can download for free. As always, the Islamic month dates are approximate and are based on moon-sightings.

The timetable is available under Timetables in the QuickLinks or directly from here.

A fully bound and professionally printed copy with pictures is available for purchase at the mosque for £2; all proceeds go to the mosque.

Special ladies only lecture: ‘A Way to Salvation…..’

mcecblog — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:36:37 +0000

Renowned speaker, Dr. Azra from Saudi Arabia will be delivering a lecture titled ‘A Way to Salvation in the Light of Surah Al-Asr’

Date: Tuesdays 27th December 2011

Time: Between 10:30am – 1:00pm (Zuhr Prayer)

Ladies Only. Tea & Coffee will be provided.

New fortnightly classes with Shaykh Ahmed Saad Al-Azhari

mcecblog — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:32:46 +0000

In collaboration with Nishat Network we have the pleasure of offering a series of fortnightly lectures titled ‘Light in the Dark’ with Shaykh Ahmed Saad Al-Azhari.

Classes are free of charge and open to all.

First lecture is starting 27th December 2011 between 7:45PM – 9:00PM, then every other Tuesday afterwards.

Glaucoma Awareness Seminar

mcecblog — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:07:41 +0000

Selfless is an International Charity; part of their work involves promoting UK Healthy Living Projects. Selfless carry out health promotional seminars throughout the year to help communities understand medical conditions, and to also get an opportunity to get their questions answered.

On Saturday 24th December, we will hold a seminar on Glaucoma, explaining what it is, how it affects one’s eyesight, and how to prevent it developing.

The seminar will start at 11.30am  at Palmers Green Mosque

Parent & Toddler Group break for the Holidays

mcecblog — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:45:36 +0000

Thank you to everyone for their support and attendance over the past term. Parents and toddlers alike have benefited greatly from the numerous workshops and activities that have been organised.

We wish to welcome everyone back in the new term, starting Monday 9th January 2012, Insha-Allah at the usual time of 10am to 12pm.

Sadaqa Day Success/Mitzvah Day 2011

mcecblog — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:29:36 +0000

On Sunday 20th November Volunteers from Palmers Green Mosque and Shaarei-tsedek Synagogue stood side by side asking shoppers at Morrisons to donate an item of food for the homeless.

This was an interfaith initaitive that involved not just meeting and talking with people from other faiths, but doing a good action or commandment (Mitzvah) and an act of charity (Sadaqa) together. The phrase “actions speak louder than words” summed up the entire day.
Shoppers were surprised to see the Mosque and the Synagogue together, they were also surprised that we weren’t hounding them for money! Instead we asked for a donation of a tin of soup, shampoo, biscuits for those less fortunate than ourselves and who happened to live not a million miles away, but in Barnet, in our neighbourhood. The shopping bags soon filled up, some goods were deliverd to Homeless Action Barnet by the Masjid and some by the Synagogue. It was a great team effort and made for healthy relations with others in our community.

The local press were also present and gave us a good writeup.

Positive initiatives like this are rare, but we hope to continue with work of this nature in future, insh’Allah. Keep an eye out for them.

Responsibilities during Conflict – Jumma Khutbah – 25 November 2011

mcecblog — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:39:45 +0000

Hasan Ali continues this week onthe responsibilties of all parties and the wider community in a conflict.

Managing Conflicts – Jumma Khutbah – 18 November 2011

mcecblog — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:37:27 +0000

Hasan Ali talks briefly on the managing of conflicts.

Israeli & Palestinian Women Resolving Conflict

mcecblog — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:57:11 +0000

Last Friday (11th November 2011) MCEC hosted a women’s event jointly with Islamic Society of Britain, One Voice and The Bereaved families forum (UK FBFF) the latter two being peace groups based in Palestine and Israel working with real people on ground who have been severely affected by the conflict on both sides.

Our guest speakers came over from the Holy Lands to share their experiences with us and to give us a glimpse of the type of work they are engaged in. They explained how they intended to reach out to one another, and how it’s gone beyond just taking sides. They are tired. They want to work with each other to find a solution with or without the politicians. Two generations stood in solidarity, delivering a powerful message of hope. Shir an Israeli youth worker and Thuraya a Palestinian engineering graduate, both in their 20′s and both from One Voice, spoke about how they had each experienced the horrors of the conflict and were determined to find a solution through working with the youth. The first step, they explained, is to get each side to understand the plight of the other and to then create youth leaders who will be active in promoting a peaceful two state solution.

Getting people to understanding the plight of the other was the work of Seham and Robbi who had lost a close member of their family. Seham, her younger brother Yusef and Robbi, her son David. On paper, both are from opposing worlds but in the room there wasn’t a woman who did not pick up on their camaraderie. Their friendship was very real and touching. They work tirelessly together to bring the message of peace and reconciliation to their people and the entire world. Progress is slowly being made, with 600 members from both sides and 1000′s of school visits a year in Palestine and Israel. However, more work still needs to be done; fortunately all four women show no signs of giving up anytime soon. They were truly inspirational, empowering and gave everyone that evening a belief that things can change regardless of the hardships a human being can face.Their motivation was powered through their loss and a realisation that the vicious circle of blood shed must end for the sakes of both Israelis and Palestinians. A quote from Robbi Damelin, “Their pain is the same as mine and their tears are the same colour.” Refering to the Palestinian mothers who had lost their sons like she had.

UKFBFF also screened a short film from their campaign “Blood Relations” a campaign led by Saatchi and Saatchi. The idea is that each side donates their blood to one another. The slogan, “Could you hurt someone who has your blood running through their veins?”
The short film was very moving and they are urging everyone to get involved in the campaign and donate blood.

Show your support:
http://www.bloodrelations.org/
http://www.bloodrelations.org/#Blood_Donation

Lastly we ended with great food, a must for all interfaith/peace events!