Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families in the Sri Lanka terror attacks that have reported at least 200 people killed and hundreds injured. It is horrifying to hear once more of these senseless attacks on
Ofsted success for Madni Girls
MADNI Muslim Girls’ School staff says they are “thrilled” with the school’s latest Ofsted report. Inspectors gave the school a good rating in all areas following a visit last month. Under the new Ofsted framework all schools are judged on
Don’t fall for malicious whispers
Social media has become a hotbed of rapidly sharing posts without any investigation into whether what is being shared is factual or not. Sadly, the victims of this modern day ‘quick draw’ includes the Indian Muslim Welfare Society who last
58th IMWS AGM sets direction for the future
The 58th IMWS AGM took place last month with members having an opportunity to debate and direct the future of the Society. Prior to the AGM on the same Saturday evening, an SGM took place on matters relating to the
Gaza Winter Project 2015
ICWA volunteers help flood hit Cumbria and York
ICWA executive committee members, along with ICWA volunteers and local ulemaas including the Imam of Jumma Masjid, headed up North to Cumbria and then to York to help those affected by the recent floods. A total of 30 people joined
From Paradise to All Saints – Pupils bond in floods aftermath
Children from Paradise Primary School in Dewsbury visited a school in Cumbria following the recent floods. Pupils at the school had been learning about the floods and some of the parents from PPS had already been to help with the clean-up
Qaza namaz – simple calculator and how to guide for women
Qaza namaz – simple calculator and how to guide for women The ladies Umri (life time) Qaza namaz workshop was recently delivered at the Centre. Due to complex female issues, finding a total of namaz missed over a long time
Are you fasting?
There I was standing in the queue of a popular retail outlet in Dewsbury with my nine year old son when a man in his seventies turns and asks me, “Are you dieting too?” I took it as meaning fasting
ESOL class takes learning to Bagshaw Museum
Learners attending the ESOL class at the Al-Hikmah Centre took a trip to a local museum as part of their tuition. The class have been looking at ‘our community’ and in particular important buildings such as town halls, libraries and