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Eid-e Ghadir
In March 632, during the last year of his life, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) made his final pilgrimage to Mecca. He invited his companions and believers among the early Muslim community to accompany him on his final Hajj to the Kaaba. On their return journey to Medina, the Prophet asked his followers to stop at an oasis called Ghadir Khumm (present day Al-Juhfah), 183 kilometres outside Mecca, near the Red Sea, and asked his companions to build a small platform for him to address the Ummah.
Over 100,000 Muslims gathered at Ghadir Khumm to hear the Prophet’s farewell sermon. As he stepped onto the platform, he took hold of Hazrat Ali’s hand to accompany him. As the two men stood together to face the community of believers, the Prophet raised Ali’s hand, still in his, and declared, “Man kuntu mawlahu fa haaza Aliyyun mawlahu.” (He who considers me his Mawla, this man Ali is his Mawla). Tomorrow on 18 Dhu Al-Hijjah of the Islamic calendar, Shia Muslims around the world commemorate this event at Ghadir Khumm, that we refer to and celebrate as Eid-e Ghadir.
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GCSE and A-Level Results Days
This year's results days will feel different from previous years, as students have not sat exams. Click here to read AKEB’s latest article which outlines the following key areas to consider before GCSE and A-level results days:
- Appealing grades
- Re-sits in November
- University places in 2020 and 2021
This is a daunting time and the AKEB is here to help. If you have any questions or would like more information on considering options before or after results day, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing akeb@iiuk.org.
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Stories on the Rooftop - Wed 12 Aug
Join us for a conversation with Jazzmin Jiwa. She will describe her journey living and producing films on three continents, giving insight into the unconventional path that led her to purposeful work and passion projects. Jazzmin will address how culturally-sensitive and contextually-aware narratives can influence societies, at a time when citizen journalism holds more power than ever. Join us on Wednesday 12 August at 8pm BST / 9pm CEST via Zoom here.
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Yoga with Zakiya - Sat 8 Aug
Learn to stop rushing things that need time to grow. Mindfulness supports our ability to pause. It is important to move our bodies during these times, to breathe deep, soothe the nervous system and strengthen from the inside. Join yoga with Zakiya on Saturday 8 August at 9:30am BST/10:30am CEST via Zoom link.
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Global STEM Festival 2020 - Discover. Learn. Innovate.
Did you know, Abbas ibn Firnas, a musician and an engineer living in 9th century Cordoba, invented a flying machine that stayed in the air for a few minutes before descending? You can invent something too! If you are aged 13-17-years-old, we invite you to try your own STEM project and submit it virtually to the Global STEM Festival 2020! Click here for more information or to register for the Global STEM Festival! For more inspiration and ideas, click here. Last date to register and submit your video is Fri 14 Aug.
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BollyBeats on - Thurs 6 Aug
What better way to exercise and have some fun than learning to dance to your favourite Bollywood beats! Join us every Thurs 8pm BST / 9pm CEST for some Bollywood dancing fun! Everyone is welcome and no prior experience is required. Join via zoom here.
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ITREB Thought of the Day
Hazrat Ali was one the five members of the Ahl al-Bayt - the family of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The Ahl al-Bayt are given special status in the Holy Qur’an. One verse proclaims: “God wishes to keep uncleanness away from you, Ahl al-Bayt, and to purify you thoroughly.” In the Hadith al-Thaqalayn, the Prophet said that he was leaving behind him ‘two weighty matters’ - the Book of Allah and the Ahl al-Bayt. In the Shia tradition, the Ahl al-Bayt are Prophet Muhammad, Hazrat Ali, Bibi Fatima, Hazrat Hasan, Hazrat Husayn, and the Imams directly descended from them. Ismaili Centres and Jamatkhanas often feature calligraphic depictions of these names. Can you guess which Ismaili Centre is pictured above?
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