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Who talks for us?
Speaking to family members, Muslims and non-Muslims there has been a mixed reaction about the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) latest production on Islam.
Boy Story: Review
In my three years at university, nothing has beat the experience of going around London during Charity Week, especially during tube and street collections, and being able to speak to a complete stranger (I come from the North, so I truly appreciate those instances when London’s social norms are broken), just because they are wearing the same t-shirt and shaking a bucket for the same cause as you. The Charity Week Annual Dinner brings all those who meet for a moment on a busy day, together.
Top 10 Charity Week Ideas
One of the highlights for Islamic Societies at UK universities is the establishment of Charity Week with Islamic Relief. It is a rare and outstanding student based initiative with the aim of raising the standards of orphans and needy children throughout the world which began in 2004, improving each year Alhamdulillah.
Habibi Sushi Review
With Ramadan round the corner, it might be an idea to try something different and unique for Iftar. Why not give Habibi Sushi a go? Read on to find out more about this interesting restaurant.
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Islam Awareness Week
Over the last two months, many Isocs have held an ‘Islamic Awareness week’. An annual event, which serves to aid in the presentation and understanding of Islam, in particular to those with a limited insight into the religion. The following is a compilation of some of the IAWs that took place in London, reviewed by various authors.
Off course…?
Attending a course taught by a world renowned professor on a very interesting subject – what could possibly go wrong? Read on to find out…
The Legend of the Lost Ummah
Legend tells of a dinner, held every year, at the London Muslim Centre bringing together an array of individuals from across the 6 zones towards a feast of 3 courses and an evening of one countdown. To find out more, you’ll have to don the fedora and read on…
The Road to Dialogue, The Road to Dawah
At Imperial College’s Unifaith Society, some thorny issues were brought up and others brushed under the carpet in an event which hosted 8 different faith groups. Perhaps the first of its kind as Brother Obadah explains more in this article.Charity Week 2009
With charity week fast approaching, it’s easy to get caught up in our own university’s events…and forget that thousands of students all over the UK also have this one cause on their minds. Which university is planning to roll around in balls for charity? Who’s planning to play the monopoly board…in the real world? Which sisters will be kickboxing for charity? Its time now to read on and find out what other universities have planned for this year’s charity week…
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