Author - Assima Alam

Press Release: GLMCC Statement Regarding Lockdown Measures

12th January 2021 PRESS RELEASE Green Lane Masjid (GLMCC) Statement regarding lockdown measures Following the UK government’s announcement on 6th January of the latest lockdown measures, most Birmingham mosques continue to remain open for daily and Friday congregational prayers. We welcome this decision and we find it a reassuring recognition of the...

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Maryam: A Woman of Miracles

Maryam: A Woman of Miracles Reflecting on this past year, we can all agree that we have all faced some very unexpected circumstances. Many have faced (and are still facing) harsh situations in their personal lives due to the pandemic. When we look into the lives of many great figures...

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Press Release: Youth Violence Statement

26th November 2020 PRESS RELEASE Youth Violence Statement In recent months, we have seen a startling increase in youth violence within Birmingham with devastating effects. Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre (GLMCC) strongly urges youth, families, and mosques to work together to tackle this growing problem. Since June 2019, violent crime has...

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Press Release: GLMCC Masjid Closure

4th November 2020 PRESS RELEASE GLMCC Masjid Closure   From Thursday 5th November 2020, GLMCC will be closed for all congregational prayers, including the five daily prayers and Friday prayer. Another lockdown is imminent, and we must act responsibly to ensure the wellbeing of our community. As religious communities across the country continue...

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Press Release: Call for Tolerance, Respect and Unity

From:             The undersigned consortium of Muslim organisations Date:              25th November 2020 Subject:        Joint Mosques Statement – Call for Tolerance, Respect and Unity   We, the undersigned mosques, have joined together to voice our concerns regarding the current situation in France and the treatment of French Muslims. On November 18th 2020 French President...

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Omens in Islam

Across the world, there are several symbols that are associated with bad luck. Things like black cats, crows, and certain numbers are seen as bad omens, forecasting doom and misfortune. Most people have little knowledge of where these negative associations originated from, yet still see them as unlucky and...

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Press Release: Birmingham Mosques Closures Joint Statement

BIRMINGHAM MOSQUES JOINT STATEMENT From: The undersigned consortium of Mosques and Islamic Organisations Date: 4 November 2020 Subject: Joint Mosques Statement regarding National Restrictions from 5 November 2020 and the closure of mosques for communal prayer From Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December, the Government has introduced new national restrictions, replacing all local restrictions. These...

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