Tranquil Zone

Fundraiser

2010-01-09T11:15:00.002Z

A Time To Reflect

2009-12-27T23:57:00.000Z

Cards - 'The Garden'

2008-09-10T20:30:00.008Z

I think I have mentioned that The Garden is one of the key concepts I have been working on within my art. In the last 3.5 years the meanings in my work have changed so much that even I raise my eyebrows when I look back and read what I had said in 2004 and 2005 about tranquilart. I guess my art is a response to my circumstances: it was so back then and is so now too.In the last few days I have

Event: Grand Mawlid - 4th April 2008

2008-03-28T18:00:00.003Z

More Info here:Sacred Knowledge siteWho are:Shaykh Hamza YusufImam Zaid Shakir

Wudu Research -Volunteers Wanted!

2007-12-21T13:35:00.000Z

I am hoping to conduct some research into the Effects of Wudu.Yes that's correct.Partially inspired by the work of Farouq Molloy's 'Protection' piece [See final image on this beebs piece here], it's something my interest has gradually increased in, over the last couple of years. I wrote a little piece whilst in Pakistan in Spring 2006.Don't worry it's not as invasive as it sounds.. for now it

Event: 24th November 2007

2007-10-22T18:07:00.001Z

Some Essential Reads

2007-06-23T18:45:00.001Z

It has been a while 'this side' ..Here are what you should all have read by now:FINDING GOD ~CHANGE ~THE BELOVED ~HEART WARMER WITH MAN ~

Shamail al Tirmidhi Course

2007-04-01T10:49:00.000Z

Rihla 2007

2007-04-01T10:44:00.000Z

The Reality of The Spiritual Path

2007-02-14T21:37:00.000Z

Related URL:Just Here

Event: Jan Sun 21st- Wed 24th 2007

2006-12-23T19:31:00.000Z

Voluntary roles at Ulfah Arts

2006-12-23T18:40:00.000Z

For further information on any voluntary post please contact:Naz Koser Ulfah ArtsUnit 16 Highgate Craft Centre8 Highgate SquareBirminghamB12 0DU0121 446 446007861 385 147www.ulfaharts.co.ukcollective@ulfaharts.co.ukNewsletter Co-ordinator Voluntary Skills to be gained * How to extract relevant information from the organisation to

Finding God

2006-11-11T12:51:00.000Z

Tranquilart uses the concept of a butterfly as it’s logo: the universal metaphor for change. I attempt to demonstrate ‘change’ in my work by use of dark and light shades of colour. It represents the transition from chaos to clarity: in thought and action. In my new work I have began to incorporate the butterfly design into the actual work. Change involves time, and thus becomes a Journey

Ulfah Collective - singing sisters

2006-11-08T17:24:00.000Z

By Sarah LoatBritain's first Muslim female band are based right here in Birmingham and are amazing audiences with performances of rock, gospel and even rap.Feature on BBC Birmingham

Event: 4th November 2006

2006-10-29T22:21:00.000Z

Artists’ Professional Development Seminar

2006-10-25T12:26:00.000Z

ART & ISLAMBirmingham Museums & Art Gallery invites you to an Artists’ Professional Development Seminar as a part of our year long Art & Islam programme. The seminar is free and will take place on Saturday 18 November 2006. It aims to give young or emerging artists an insight into working with public galleries and funding bodies like the Arts Council. Owing to the nature of the funding, this

Happy Ramadhan 2006!

2006-09-24T11:31:00.000Z

Once again here we are :-)Please click here for the Ramadhan Thoughts 2005 which contain loads of URLs - enjoy!Useful Links for this month - Zaytunas' Fantastic Ramadhan SectionCesarean Moon Births - Shaykh Hamza YusufSunnipath Ramadhan CourseSweetness of Ramadhan - Imam Suhaib Webb[Deenport Lessons] Imam al Haddad on Fasting - Shaykh Abdul Aziz FredericksRulings of Ramadhan - Abu AmmarRamadhan

Circles Of Knowledge

2006-08-30T14:22:00.000Z

This is something I have started working on since my illness. It refers to the importance of having a Teacher in ones’ spiritual journey and refers to knowledge which leads to self-awareness. Beads are representative of people and learning. I think I have said before that there is no conclusive translation of tranquilart; both the hidden philosophy aswell as the not-so-hidden manifestation of

Heart Warmer With Man..

2006-07-24T18:49:00.000Z

"My ship keeps on sailing" English Channel, August 2005 - Pic by Bint-eh Adam.Original Contributions by myself and 'Little Friend Emma' here.The responses by 'Man' after the first one are by Emma :-) Thank you sugar plum! Dear Heart,Please speak to me.I've noticed that you go numb on me when I try to do something to change my vision on life. Why can't I and you live in harmony? Why do you fear

Principles Of Tasawaf - July 22nd

2006-07-18T22:09:00.000Z

Event: 20th July

2006-07-11T13:01:00.000Z

Until July 16th!

2006-07-09T10:44:00.000Z

Myself and a band of merry people visited the glorious capital of Wales: Cardiff.Some Muslim seamen folk arrived from Yemen to this port city in the late 1800s.. and in 1860 the first Muslim Mosque was built in Cardiff. Some Histoire here :-)My camera is very unwell at the moment and before it finally crashed out on me - here are some images from the Expressions Of Faith show.I must admit I was

Change

2006-05-30T06:44:00.000Z

There are things we find difficult; all of us. It is worth asking ourselves though why do we find them difficult?What is the obstacle, the barrier or the hurdle in front of us? Is it really something that is irremovable?Or is it actually our lack of will, lack of confidence and lack of belief in ourselves which leads us to think that certain things are beyond our grasp? As I have

Expression Of Faith

2006-05-20T21:14:00.000Z

Until 16th July 2006 Contemporary Islamic Art made by artists working and living in the UK. This is an exhibition of highly modern work based on traditional Islamic patterns and styles. Artists: Akhter Hussain, Taslim Rashid, Emma Ismaiel, Asian Gateway, Syeda Suraya Khalique, Mohammed Ali & Nuzhat Khanim At:The Makers Guild in Wales Craft in the Bay,The Flourish,Lloyd George Avenue,

The Beloved

2006-02-07T17:50:00.000Z

This work shows how when one begins to deepen their spirituality they are made aware of the great character and status of the Prophet of Islam, peace be upon him. Hence an individual begins to work towards an understanding and appreciation of this great man that once walked this earth. Contained within the work are some symbolic references to this high esteem that he is held in: The

Sandala

2006-01-13T15:16:00.000Z

Welcome Hajj!

2006-01-03T22:06:00.000Z

A Hajj map in Tamil.

Shawwal Thought

2005-11-05T01:36:00.000Z

"Whoever observes the Ramadan fast and follows it with six days of fast in Shawwal, it is as if he has fasted Dahr (the whole year)." (Imam Bukhari)More Info:HERE

Ramadan Thought - 1

2005-10-04T01:46:00.000Z

The doors of Heavan are opened up on the first night of Ramadhan. Not a single door is closed until the last night of Ramadhan.R A M A D H A NG R E E T I N G S

Ramadan Thought - 2

2005-10-04T01:38:00.000Z

"The first part of this month is (Allah's) mercy, the middle part His forgiveness, and the last part is salvation and release from the fire of Hell."(Mishkat)Ramadhan Around The World - Click!

Ramadan Thought - 3

2005-10-04T01:26:00.000Z

The Prophet Alaisalam said: "Umrah in Ramadhanis equal to a Hajj with me." (Imam Bukhari)Click here for more Easy Actions for which rewards are multiplied.

Ramadhan Thought - 30

2005-10-04T01:25:00.000Z

It had been the practice of the Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, that he would not sleep in the night preceding the day of Eid-ul-fitr. This night has been named in a Hadith as the Night of Reward (Lailatul Jaiza).The Almighty bestows his rewards on those who have spent the month of Ramadan abiding by the dictates of Shari'ah, and all their prayers in this night are accepted.Therefore, it

Ramadan Thought - 4

2005-10-04T01:20:00.000Z

Hadhrat Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with him) narrates, in a lengthy hadith, that Prophet Muhammad (AlaiSalam) said: "Fasting is exclusively for Allah Ta'ala.The thawaab [reward] of it (being limitless) no one knows besides Allah Ta'ala."(Tibrani, Baihaqi)

Ramadhan Thought - 5

2005-10-04T01:15:00.000Z

For every Salaat performed during the nights of Ramadhaan(that is Taraaweeh, etc.),Allah Ta'ala records one and a half thousand good deeds for every sajdah (prostration).(Imam Bayhaqee)

Ramadhan Thought – 6

2005-10-04T01:09:00.000Z

"Whoever gave a person,who fasted, water to drink,Allah shall give him a drink from my fountain where after he shall never again feel thirsty until he enters Jannah."(Ibne Khuzaymah)Help those without neither a drop to drink nor a crumb to eat.

Ramadhan Thought - 7

2005-10-03T23:22:00.000Z

"Remember Me,I shall remember you."(Qur'an, surah al-Baqarah; 2:152)Info on dhikr.

Ramadhan Thought - 8

2005-10-03T23:02:00.000Z

'Abdullah ibn Busr reported a man said, "Messenger of Allah, the laws of Islam are too much for me. Tell me something I can cling to." He said, "Your tongue should remain moist with the remembrance of Allah."(at-Tirmidhi)Info on remembrance here.

Ramadhan Thought - 9

2005-10-03T22:56:00.000Z

Salman ibn Amir Dhabi related that the Prophet said:Break your fast with dates,or else with water,for it is pure. (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi).

Ramadhan Thought - 10

2005-10-03T22:12:00.000Z

"After the Fast has been broken, the heart should swing like a pendulum between fear and hope.For one does not know if one's Fast will be accepted, so that one will find favour with God, or whether it will be rejected, leaving one among those He abhors. This is how one should be at the end of any act of worship one performs." Taken from: The Inner Dimensions of Fasting By Imam al-Ghazali (may

Ramadhan Thought - 11

2005-10-03T22:08:00.000Z

"When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calleth on Me: let them also, with a will, listen to My call, and believe in Me: that they may walk in the right way." (Quran 2:188)

Ramadhan Thought - 12

2005-10-03T22:02:00.000Z

Ishraq Prayer is a nafl prayer which is performed about 12 minutes after sunrise. It has only 2 rakaats but Hadiths are replete with the high merits of this prayer.Abu Hurairah relates that our Prophet - upon whom be eternal Peace – has said that "He who says Ishraq prayers without fail shall have his lesser sins forgiven even though they may be as numerous as foam specks on the surface of the

Ramadhan Thought - 13

2005-10-03T21:55:00.000Z

Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:The Prophet (PBUH) said,"In the morning, charity is due on every joint bone of the body of everyone of you.Every utterance of Allah's Glorification (i.e., saying Subhan Allah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of His Praise (i.e., saying Al-hamdu lillah) is an act of charity and every utterance of declaration of His Greatness (i.e.,

Ramadhan Thought - 14

2005-10-03T21:54:00.000Z

The voluntary prayer of Awabeen (6 rakahs) is prayed after the Maghrib prayer: One Tradition states that performing of 6 rakaats without indulging in worldly affairs will derive Reward equivalent to 12 years Nafil prayers.(Ref: Tirmizi Sharif). The Tradition in Tibrani says the performer of 6 rakaats will have all his sins wiped away even though they may have been equal to the foam on the waves

Ramadhan Thought - 15

2005-10-03T21:53:00.000Z

Tahajud prayers are prayed in the darkness of night, after waking up.The minimum rakahs are 2 and maximum is 12. "Every night, when the last third of it remains, Allah, our Sustainer, the Blessed, the Superior, descends to the lowest heaven saying, 'Is there anyone to ask Me so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone to invoke Me so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there

Ramadhan Thought - 16

2005-10-03T21:39:00.000Z

Narrated Jarir bin 'Abdullah: "Allah's Apostle said, 'Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful to mankind.' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, ONENESS, UNIQUENESS OF ALLAH (TAWHEED), Volume 9, Book 93, Number 473)"

Ramadhan Thought - 17

2005-10-03T20:53:00.000Z

17th Ramadhan is Battle of Badr "And God did certainly assist you at Badr when you were weak ; be careful of your duty to God then, that you may give thanks." Quran (13:122) Info on Battle of Badr.

Ramadhan Thought - 18

2005-10-03T20:50:00.001Z

On the authority of Abu Malik al-Harith bin 'Asim al-Ash'ari, radiyallahu 'anhu, who said: The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, said: "Purification is half of iman (faith). Saying 'Al-Hamdulillah' (Praise be to Allah) fills the scales. Saying 'Subhanallah wa al-Hamdulillahi' (Exhalted be Allah and Praise be to Allah) fills the space between the heavens and the earth. Salah (prayer

Ramadhan Thought - 19

2005-10-03T20:50:00.000Z

Bismillah -In The Name Of Allah "Every good action or deed should be started with reciting Bismillah"

Ramadhan Thought - 20

2005-10-03T20:42:00.000Z

It is related on the authority of Ayesha (RA) that "The Apostle of Allah (saw) observed I'tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadhan, till the end of his life. After his death his wives continued with it." More info.

Ramadhan Thought - 21

2005-10-03T20:39:00.000Z

'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) related that the Prophet (AlaiSalam) said:Look for Lailat al-Qadr on an odd-numbered night during the last ten nights of Ramadan. (Imam Bukhari) More info here.

Ramadhan Thought - 22

2005-10-03T20:34:00.000Z

Reward for performing the five daily prayers: The Prophet AlaiSalam said: "There is no Muslim who, at the time of prayer, performs ablution properly, then performs the prayer in humility before Allah T'ala and perfects its pillars; except that will expiate all his past minor sins. This is for every prayer throughout his life." (Imam Muslim)More info:hereand here

Ramadhan Thought - 23

2005-10-03T20:28:00.000Z

The Prophet AlaiSalam said: "On the Day of Resurrection, Allah (swt) will cheer up (by His forgiveness) He who cheers up his fellow Muslim." (Tabaraani)

Ramadhan Thought - 24

2005-10-03T20:20:00.000Z

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. More info.

Ramadhan Thought - 25

2005-10-03T20:15:00.000Z

'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I asked: "O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?'' He (PBUH) replied, "You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka `afuwwun, tuhibbul-`afwa, fa`fu `anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).'' (At-Tirmidhi) ps - don't forget the Night of Decree is "

Ramadhan Thought - 26

2005-10-03T20:11:00.000Z

Anas ibn Malik related that the Prophet AlaiSalam said: When Lailat al-Qadr comes Gabriel descends with a company of angels who ask for blessings on everyone who is remembering Allah, whether they are sitting or standing. (Imam Baihaqi)

Ramadhan Thought - 27

2005-10-03T20:06:00.000Z

The Prophet AlaiSalam said:"Whoever stands in (Prayer) in Lailatul-Qadr out of Eemaan and seeking reward then his previous sins are forgiven."(Imam Bukhari)

Ramadhan Thought - 28

2005-10-03T20:01:00.000Z

Zakat al-fitr (fitrana) Ibn Abbaas reported,"The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) made Zakaah al-Fitr compulsory so that those who fasted may be purified of their idle deeds and shameful talk (committed during Ramadaan) and so that the poor may be fed. Whoever gives it before Salaah will have it accepted as Zakaah, while he who gives it after the Salaah has given Sadaqah."(Abu Dawood)

Ramadhan Thought - 29

2005-10-03T19:53:00.000Z

BLESSINGS OF RAMADHAN:Revelation of Qur'an: The Qur'an was revealed during the month of Ramadan.The Qur'an is meant to be: * A Guidance to mankind * A Manifestation of right from wrong * A Summation, purification and culmination of all previous revelations * A Glad-tiding to the believers * A Healer * A Mercy Click for a full list of 32 blessings from this month.

Ramadhan Thoughts..

2005-09-26T18:00:00.000Z

What started as daily emails to friends and colleagues a few years ago..Then became a 'Scheme' ..The aim is simple:A thought a day throughout the month of Ramadhan for people (yes people: whatever their faith) to add to their cyber time during the Blessed Month.Etiquettes:1. Send an email to your Ramadhan Thoughts e-group before you start the Scheme to ask if you have their permission to send

Hey World!

2005-09-26T16:09:00.000Z

Peace I'll be blogging soon!

Sandala

2005-07-13T15:25:00.002Z

Sandala

2005-07-13T15:25:00.001Z