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Ramadan Food Drive For Pendle’s Homeless
Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting and abstinence has just drawn to a close. Empty stomachs, weary legs and interrupted sleep are now a fading memory, as Muslims celebrated the festival of Eid the world over. To mark this special time of year, Pendle Muslims got together to put something back into their local community.
Whilst Ramadan is a month of fasting, it is also a month of engaging in prayer and giving charity. Indeed one of the objectives behind fasting is to better relate with the plight of those who are forced, as a result of hardship, to go without three square meals a day. As part of this concept, volunteers from Nelson Islamic Dawah Academy (NIDA), better known as the ‘the mosque off Leeds Rd), joined forces with other mosques and local Salvation Army centres across the country, as part of the Ramadan Food Drive campaign initiated by 1st Ethical Charitable Trust.
In a special Friday sermon, Imam Hafeez Ur Rehman of NIDA encouraged his congregation, who mostly hail from Bradley Ward, one of the most deprived and segregated wards in Lancashire, to contribute food items to those struggling to make ends meet in the Pendle area.
The Imam said, “Compassion towards neighbours is a central tenet of the Islamic faith. Ramadan is a time for unity and for giving something back. We are honoured to support the Ramadan Food Drive campaign in Nelson as it provides a clear, simple to follow, yet effective way to help others regardless of their creed or colour”.
For the best part of a week, regular announcements were made after prayers at NIDA, and hampers were donated by local grocery stores. Within days, the drop-off baskets by NIDA volunteers were overflowing with food items. News of the initiative spread, and visitors to NIDA from cities as far as London and Sunderland also contributed. The Food Drive resulted in two car boots full of food stock being transported to The Salvation Army Nelson branch on Stanley Street and were received by a smiling Janice Lahouel.
Waqaus Ali, Manager at 1st Ethical Charitable Trust, who coordinated the Food Drive, stated “The 1st Ethical Charitable Trust seeks to encourage British Muslims to express their faith in ways which benefit wider society, and the Food Drive concept, in partnership with local mosques and local Salvation Army centres, is just one practical way to empower Muslims to achieve this goal. 1st Ethical would like to thank the Imam at NIDA and all contributors and volunteers as well as Janice from The Salvation Army for working together to make this possible”.
NIDA has many plans to organise future projects to bring together diverse communities within Pendle as part of their plans to carry over the blessings of Ramadan into the rest of the calendar year.
Picture: Volunteers delivering the food parcels over to Captain Janice Lahouel at The Salvation Army Centre Nelson branch.
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*ACADEMY APPEAL*
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Nelson Islamic Dawah Academy Appeal
All praise is for Allah, the most merciful for providing us with so many bounties.
With your continued help, love & support, Nelson Islamic Dawah Academy (NIDA) was born out of a decade-long effort from so many local people and, god willing, The Academy will continue to grow and equip the next generation of Nelson Muslims to better serve wider society.
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The Proposed Building (insha Allah)
The growth truly reflects a positive ethos from the people involved behind-the-scenes and a progressive learning environment where the next generation of Muslims, enter to learn as children and leave to serve as leaders for tomorrow. To reflect this change, the madrassah was renamed Nelson Islamic Dawah Academy (NIDA) in early 2011.
Although The Academy has progressed with 2 extra classes, unfortunately due to high demands, it has a LONG waiting list
Sadly many families are being held back from enrolling their children in our Madrassa due to a SHORTAGE OF SPACE. Currently the kids are squeezed tightly to make room for the extra demand but due to health and safety issues, the committee has no choice but to cap each class size. However you and I can change this!
A Humble Appeal
To meet this demand, The Academy for many years has actively been on the lookout to purchase a larger building. All praise to Allah, with the duas (prayers) of many elders, congregants and our little gems, that opportunity has now come to fruition – a perfect building (situated on Bankhouse Rd) has been made available, situated right in front of the current Madrassa – perfectly ideal with little work required and only a stone throw away. It really is too good to miss!
The cost of the building is approx £375K with £50K further needed for enhancement (Ablution facilities, renovation etc..)
- £425,000 NEEDED URGENTLY
This may seem like a staggering amount, but when we put the future of our child/ren in front of us, filled with the love of Allah (S.W.T) & His Prophet (pbuh), their days and nights in the recitation of the Holy Qur’aan, their vital development years of youth, disciplined by Islamic etiquettes – then the return on investment is worth it! That’s right, this is an ‘investment’ and not a ‘loss’ – not only will our paradise be beautified & elevated through every pound we spend but our affairs in this world will blossom too inshallah (God willing).
Donations
To reach our target of £425K and to make this dream a reality, we once again humbly request your support. With pressing deadlines and a short timescale, we aim to hit our target before 15th November 2011. This will only be possible with your immediate support. Please donate generously today.
If you would like to make a donation, please email the Imam at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
May Allah the Almighty reward you all abundantly for your generosity and kindness. We hope you give this appeal your urgent consideration and we pray to Almighty Allah, that he accept all our efforts and may he clear all obstacles so this project reaches completion with ease. Aameen.
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History
Initially, Madrassah Taleemul Quran otherwise better known as “Leeds Rd Mosque”, situated in one of Lancashire's most deprived and segregated areas, Bradley ward, kicked off roughly in 2000 at 179 Leeds Rd. All thanks to a big hearted contribution from one pious old man - Haji Fazal Elahi Sahib - whom at the time ran a small launderette business for his bread and butter. However (after seeing the light!) he eventually gave permission to a small group of Muslims to convert his business outlet into a small place of worship where the Muslim prayer service could be established. Subhan’Allah (Glory be to Allah) what a bargain! Just see it this way, people brought their dirty laundry to the old man for washing and now people enter through the same doors to have their limbs washed, their hearts purified and their souls reinvigorated through the worship of Allah!
Since then, many individuals over the last decade or so – teachers, volunteers, congregants, parents and pupils alike, have put in the sweat and tears to build, what proudly stands today, as a progressive institute offering quality Islamic education, spiritual discipline and tarbiyyah to every man, woman and child. From those early days where there was only one part-time teacher, who probably couldn’t utter a word of English, and his small class of pupils, to the present day where class rooms are packed to full capacity over-spilling with many of our little shining stars, tutored by qualified teachers – this truly is progression in such little time. In short, it is nothing but a mark of excellence and the fruits of many people's hard labour – some old and some young, some still with us and some who have long left us – may Allah have mercy on their souls. Aameen.
Nelson Islamic Dawah Academy (NIDA) formerly known as Madrassah Talim ul Quran, was reformed in early 2011 to reflect the new vision of its congregants and the growth of the initial seminary that was set up in 2000.
Our aim is to build upon the this growth and remain committed to our ultimate which is to brighten the future of Nelson residents through the teachings of Islam – be they young or old, Asian or non-Asian, male or female and Muslim or non-Muslim – NIDA will serve you, regardless of your colour, age, gender, creed or sectarian affiliation ... We truly love you for the sake of God!
The sole intention of NIDA is to develop positive and upright leaders for tomorrow, who will serve their communities wherever they go. We aim to empower every Muslim to learn, act, & propagate the teachings of Islam in the footsteps of the noble Prophet (pbuh) and his companions, for this was the – source – and the very fountain of knowledge, that give rise to some of the great leaders, philosophers, thinkers, scientists, pioneers of civilisation and the unique personalities that history has ever witnessed. At the heart of this vision is quality education and returning back to the prophetic tradition.
The Academy will commence from the new building on Bankhouse Rd, where we intend to start many new educational classes, as well as, providing a better service to the local community. Below are some of the ideals that NIDA sets out to achieve (insha Allah): -
- ISLAMIC NURSERY SCHOOL and educational developments beyond
- HIFDH & AALIM COURSES for girls and boys
- DEDICATED FACILITIES FOR WOMEN to teach teenage girls & older women
- EVENING CLASSES for the elders and wider community
- CONFERENCE & TRAINING FACILITIES
- YOUTH FACILITIES & SPIRITUAL RETREATS for health, social and leisure well-being
- HALL HIRE
- SOUP KITCHENS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS
- ADDITIONAL FACILITIES – Larger Prayer Hall, Dedicated Funeral (Janazah/ Ghusl) Section & Funeral Van, Car parking etc
- EXTRA ACTIVITIES & SERVICES – Counselling, Coffee Mornings, Homework clubs, Community events, Interfaith visits etc
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