Jamatkhana and Institutional Updates

My spiritual children should always remain mindful that it is the principles of our faith that will bring peace and solace in these times of uncertainty. I am with my Jamat at all times, and each of you, individually, is always in my heart, in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Message from Mawlana Hazar Imam, 23 May 2020

Ismaili CIVIC Donates Two Thousand Masks to Support Food Banks
Two thousand face masks were donated by Ismaili CIVIC in May 2020. Of these, one thousand were donated to Faiths United to support food banks serving some of London's hardest hit boroughs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Faiths United is a coalition of faith leaders who have come together in response to Covid-19, donating face masks to the Brent and North Paddington Food Banks on behalf of the UK's faith communities. Read more here. Ismaili CIVIC has been launched in light of the Covid-19 pandemic to lend voluntary support to the communities in which we live. If you would like to assist with the Ismaili CIVIC Covid-19 response, please register as a volunteer, please complete the volunteer registration form by clicking here and registering through your IIUK account.

Employment Related Anxiety: Your Questions Answered
The uncertainty of the current economic climate has led many of us to feel anxious about jobs and employability. From graduates who are about to enter the workforce to those who have been made redundant. It’s normal to feel a little anxious. To help you get through this challenging time and overcome employability anxieties, the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board and the Aga Khan Health Board have produced a short video which address key questions. Find the answers that you are looking for.

Bollyfit
Join us for Bollyfit, brought to you in the comfort of your own home. Promised to be a fun 40-minute workout that will make you feel good inside and out. Open to all levels and abilities! Join us tonight at 8pm BST via this zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7423404681

WAP Presents: Preparing for Parenthood
WAP would like to invite all expectant and new parents to a series of virtual workshops to help you prepare for the arrival of your newborn. Join us on Sunday 7 June at 4pm BST for Baby First Aid Tips. This is our first session in collaboration with AKHB, where we will cover how to detect if your baby is unwell and the basics of Baby First Aid. This session is for expectant parents and parents of children aged 0-1yrs. Register here.

Child Benefits - How to Claim
Child Benefit is money paid to someone who is responsible for bringing up a child. Due to coronavirus, it is not possible to register births at the moment. HMRC have confirmed that you will be able to claim Child Benefit without a birth certificate. To register call the Child benefit helpline on 0300 200 3100. For more information, refer to this helpful summary, or contact the AKSWB Welfare Benefits team.

Avoiding Payday Loans
Data published by the FCA shows that the average interest rate on payday loans is over 1000% per year! Such debt can be very dangerous. Here are some things you can do to avoid a payday loan:

Ask for a grace period from the people or businesses that you owe money to. Be transparent about your circumstances and be clear on when you can pay.
Talk to your employer about an advance on your salary.
Consider taking a personal loan with your bank.
A final option is to get a cash advance on your credit card. Their annual interest rates are still very high, but lower than a payday loan.

For more on managing your finances and budgeting, tune in to the AKEPB Educates podcast. For support or guidance we are here to help. Please email us on EPBUKInfo@iiuk.org

Cookies and Conversation
Join us on Thursday 4 June at 8:15pm BST via this Zoom link, for an interactive session led by Professor Azim Nanji discussing the AKDN mandate of realising the social conscience of Islam and reflecting on its importance in the face of an uncertain future.

AKEB PRIMARY WEBINARS

Arts & Crafts: Using a Creative Curriculum - Sunday 7 June 2-3pm BST - register here The Arts & Crafts webinar will be delivered by Tasleem Kanji, Primary Inclusion Leader and SENCO, and will explore how different learning styles and multi-sensory learning can help all children with educational development.
Making Numbers Real: Supporting Children with their Maths Skills - Sunday 21 June 2-3pm BST - register here The Making Numbers Real webinar will be delivered by Shelina Jiwani, Primary STEM teacher, and Sima Kara, Lower KS2 teacher and Y3 Leader. They will be sharing activities to support your child with Maths.

ITREB Thought of the Day
If you’ve ever woken up before sunrise, when everything is still dark and the busy day has not yet begun, you will have noticed how peaceful it is. Some light may be creeping over the horizon and some birds might be singing gently, but this only adds to the peace. The name as-Salam means the Source of Peace. Allah is peace, a gentle but invincible power that dissolves tension and fills our hearts with ease. The world often feels full of conflict, but we sometimes forget that it is also full of peace. One of the tasks that God has given us here on earth is to be peacemakers. In which situations do you feel peace? The words as-salamu alaykum and shalom aleichem are quite similar. Who says these words, and what do they mean?

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