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Melodies of the Holy Quran
Girl Power Iftaar!
By Shoomi Chowdhury
The Sister’s Youth Iftaar was awesome, we all has so much fun Alhamdulillah. 42 of us got together at Grill 66 on 24th May to open our fast together. The younger girls had their own table and got stuck in with activities and colouring in and the older girls had the chance to meet and make friends.
“Thank you so much for all the people who organised the iftar yesterday it is a really nice way to make new friends and I also really loved the party packs they just made my day” Ilayda, aged 13.
They walked away with prizes, gift bags and favours, enjoyed a delicious meal and ended it with Aunty Fatma’s yummy cupcakes. Amongst the highlights was the quiz where they named their own teams. We had the Habibis, Team Deen, Team 10, Team Fin, The Pineapples and the Golden Pineapples, with the top prize being taken by the aptly name Team 10. The quiz was in two round, the first on general knowledge and the second on their Islamic knowledge.
“I really enjoyed the iftar yesterday. I thought the party packs and name tag things they were super snazzy the quiz was a good ice breaker and I saw lots of people I hadn’t seen in a long time.” Aisha, aged 13
All 42 of us prayed our Maghrib Salah in Jammah and returned to our tables to hear the winner be announced and to tuck in to our delicious meal. Grill 66, our wonderful hosts looked after us throughout the night and the girls gave them a very special thank you card for hosting us.
It really was an amazing night but don’t just take my word for it, check out what the girls has to say…
“Alhamdulillah the sisters youth iftar was wonderful! I really enjoyed every part of it and especially getting to know all these new faces. Thank you to everyone who organised this iftar, it couldn’t have been easy” Aleena, 16
“Yes I agree too! I enjoyed everything and I appreciate everyone’s effort towards the event. My favourite part has to be the quiz and the gift bags were also very cute. I hope to have more days like this inshallah” Faiza, aged 16
“The sister’s youth iftar was amazing and the whole thing was great” Bushra, aged 13
“Thank you for organising it, I had so much fun” Khadija, aged 16
“Thank you for organising it, it was really fun” Hana, aged 14
“Thank you very much for the lovely evening yesterday! The atmosphere was brilliant! And the quiz was really fun” Sarah, aged 16
“I really enjoyed it yesterday and I think that we should do things like this more often. Loved the party bags and the quiz” Aysha, aged 12
“Thank you so much to everyone who organised the Iftaar yesterday. Special thanks to Shoomi for all your effort for making it so enjoyable, me and my sisters had a great time MashaAllah!” Fatima, aged 19
Family, Community, Food and Prayer
By Sohail Choksy
The CICC Family Iftaar was a great success MashaaAllah. It was held in Marks Tey Village Hall and we were fully booked. The proceedings began with a dua followed by a wonderful Qur’an recitation from children. It was a truly uplifting experience. This was followed by an inspiring speech by Imam Habib, the Imam of Colchester Mosque.
Imam Bashir then gave a speech on the virtues of charity in Ramadhan which was followed by a fundraising session. MashaaAllah that session raised approximately £9,000 in just 10 minutes.
Sister Maria then announced the results from the Ramadhan Kids Fundraising Competition. Where children and young people from our community have been competing to raise the most money for our Community Centre and Masjid. MashaaAllah the kids managed to raise a whopping £1,100. Our worthy winners were brother and sister duo, Aisha and Eesa Parker, raising over £600 between them. May Allah SWT preserve and elevate our youngest members. Ameen. That meant we raised £10,000 towards our property appeal. MashaaAllah.
After the Adhaan, Maghrib prayer was performed outdoors in the open area amongst nature.
One worshipper said, “we prayed outside and it was awesome MashaaAllah. The atmosphere was so serene and calm, like being a part of nature”
It was was a lovely sight to see our community praying together.
The Iftaar meal followed. There was wide variety of food that was enjoyed by all.
A big thanks to our dedicated and brilliant volunteers who made it happen, as they do time and time again.
The atmosphere was uplifting and was a true testament to what our community can achieve and what we represent – Family, Community, sharing in Food and Prayer. Truly a night to cherish and remember. Alhamdulillah.
Ramadhan Dua Wall
I want to be grateful, finish the whole Qur’an, never forget it, fast the whole of Ramadhan and go to Makkah.
Ameen
I want to go to Makkah.
Ameen
I want to finish my Qa’ida
Ameen
I wish that I pass my 11+ and that my brother passes his GCSEs.
Ameen
I wish that I could memorise the whole Qur’an.
Ameen
I want me and my family not to have illnesses and for them to go to Jannah.
Ameen
May Allah SWT grant me knowledge and facilitate my learning.
Ameen
Please pray I have the strength to tell my mum I am Muslim.
Ameen
May Allah SWT help me to look after my mum,
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Ameen
I want my Lord to keep my parents and my family safe. I want my Lord to be happy with me and to recite the whole Qur’an, go Makkah and keep all of my fasts in Ramadhan.
Ameen
Oh Allah grant us the glory of your face.
Ameen
Oh Allah grant me a righteous husband.
Ameen
Oh Allah make me a very Islamic person and make all the Muslims good deeds come this Ramadhan. Also please help me with my chess tournaments to come. You are the Most Merciful
Ameen
I want to finish the whole Qur’an in an early age.
Ameen
I want us all to attain Jannatul Firdous with all our loved ones
Ameen
I pray my niece Ayat becomes a Hafidh of Qur’an
Ameen
Forgive us our Allah.
Ameen
I want to go to Makkah
Ameen
I want to be a good Muslim and read the Qur’an properly.
Ameen
Please pray that my mother becomes Musim and my family.
Ameen
Oh Allah you are the Forgiver, and love to forgive, please forgive us
Ameen
InshaaAllah I do well in my end of year exams and I do my piano exam (grade 3) and pass. InshaaAllah my family stay happy.
Ameen
Oh Allah make me visit your home, Kaaba.
Ameen
I want my children to develop a love for the deen.
Ameen
Oh Allah SWT grant me a job in UK according to my qualifications.
Ameen
I wish that I can be a Hafidh, pass my 11+, go to Hajj when I’m older and learn Arabic.
Ameen
I pray my dad’s worries are taken away and Allah SWT grants him good health,
Ameen
I want my family to live on the University.
Ameen
May Allah SWT take away all my dad’s worries an give him good health.
Ameen
May Allah SWT help me to recite the Qur’an beautifully.
Ameen
I want to recite the whole Qur’an and for Allah SWT to forgive for my mistakes.
Ameen
I hope my sister finds a good husband.
Ameen
Oh Allah please bring peace to the world and ease the burder of all those who are suffering with health and poverty.
Ameen
Please make dua for better health and to save my children from bad influences.
Ameen
I would dearly like to have a greater connection and friendship with the Holy Qur’an
Ameen
One of my children is autistic, I am praying to Allah SWT to give him shifaa.
Ameen
Please make me a good person for people here and make everything easy for me.
Ameen
I want my mummy to get better.
Ameen
Oh Allah help me memorise the whole Qur’an.
Ameen
May Allah SWT grant me patience and strength to care for my grandchildren and to learn Arabic well and to guide my children and their children onto the right path.
Ameen
Oh Allah grant me physical strength so that the pains in my body are removed.
Ameen
I want my mum to get better from her illness.
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Ameen
Please pray that my family go to Jannah.
Ameen
Please pray for all poor people to have shelter, food, drink and medicine and to have fun.
Ameen
Oh Allah help me memorise the whole Qur’an.
Ameen
I pray that every Muslims sins are forgiven by Allah SWT
Ameen
InshaaAllah my family and I remain in good health and are never tempted by shaytaan.
Ameen
May Allah SWT be pleased with me when I am taking my last breathe.
Ameen