1) 3 part series on *'Eliminating Illiteracy - How to become a reader'* with Sh Vinay

Third and final part series tonight (Friday) on 'Eliminating Illiteracy - How to become a reader' with Sh Vinay taking place straight after English lecture in SZ Hall

Tonight, Shaikh will be sharing 3 books that changed his life. He will also take us through the extract below, providing tools and guidance on how to effectively read. All are invited to attend and take benefit from this potentially life changing course (Inshallah!).

 Hart Extract (Friday 18th Nov)

 Harvard Guide to Reading

Lecture starts at 8:10pm tonight, and this programme begins straight after. Once you learn to read, you will be forever free. –Frederick Douglas.

2) BAYN is holding a late night event for youths aged 15-35 on the 19th of November starting at 10:30pm.

The night will start off with a debate about right wing, and left wing, politics by passionate youth in our community, followed by an introduction into self-defence by Zahid Shah which will be demonstrated. Next: A BBQ meal will be provided! This will be provided at a cost of £3 per person, and finally, the night will end with an interactive discussion from Sheikh Vinay about his journey to Islam, as well as a seminar on Religions and Violence.

There will be an opportunity to get some discussion going at the end of the programme.

For any further information feel free to speak to brother Gulam Sumar- 07703699496.

If you are interested, please register your name by following the instructions at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/4tdqNZM5HRnPBK5v1

Please note that the deadline for registration is the 17th of November, so sign up as soon as you can! See you there!

This Muharram, the Birmingham Abbasi Youth Network (BAYN) in conjunction with the KSIMC of Birmingham are launching their 'Donate your Day' campaign. The initiative is based on the concept of donating a day's wage or expenses for the day of 'Ashura', which will go towards building a well.

The funds will be donated to the Ali Asghar water appeal.

We would also encourage children to take part in this initiative, donating any amount they can. Please collect an envelope from a BAYN volunteer, fill it with the amount desired, seal and hand back to a volunteer. You can also donate by the treasurers' desk. For more information visit : https://www.world-federation.org/news/ali-asghar-water-appeal

BAYN are hosting a Campfire Q&A with Sheikh Ahmed Haneef.

Topic: Issues facing the youth.

Aimed at youth only between the ages of 16-30.

On: Saturday 8th October at 11pm in the cave car park.

Food will be served.

The Jamaat has organised a Youth Residential for the BAYN committee members and interested youth taking place in Staffordshire. This will take place from Friday 30th September (starting at 8pm) to Sunday 2nd October, with the weekend consisting of team building activities, personal development skills, leadership skills and other practical ways to create an impact within the community.

There are only 14 spaces available. The cost per person is £50, which has been subsidised by the Jamaat and includes all meals, activities and transport from mosque.

The deadline for registering is Sunday 18th September. For more information please get in touch with Kazim or Sajeda Sajan.

To register please complete the registration form by clicking here