Should the crescent be sighted as expected, 1^st Rabi al Thani 1431AH will be on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 for the Muqallideen of Ayatullah Sistani and Marhum Ayatullah Khui.

The Hilal advisory Team will update the website accordingly.

Seyed Mohamed Naqvi

Mulla Mohamed Kassamali

Alhaj Makbul Jaffer

The World Federation achieved recognition and affiliation with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations in August 2007. It is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) that engages with national and international bodies to achieve its goals which are causes or issues that promote the common or public good.

It realises the importance of working in partnership with the Regional Federations if the community is to maximise the opportunities ahead of us. There is little chance of The World Federation doing this work successfully if those on the ground are not fully aware of what the NGO is and how they can improve their operations.

Therefore, as part of the global efforts to take forward the NGO agenda across the community, The Council Of European Jamaats is seeking to appoint NGO coordinators to The World Federation.

If you are interested in applying for this voluntary role kindly contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Br Gulamhusein Sumar, Vice president of The Council Of European Jamaats, represented CoEJ at Milad-un – Nabi Lecture at The Ismaili Centre on 4 March 2010. (Invitation Card )

The main theme of the evening centred around the lecture by Dr Farid Esack, Professor in the Study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg.

Professor Esack’s lecture explored the idea of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) as a thinker who sought to live out the numerous Qur`anic exhortations to "reflect", "explore" and "ponder". He  considered the contemporary implications of the Prophet’s example, and sought to understand how serious intellectual enquiry, spiritual reflection, and social service can be seen in the spirit of his mission.

Br Gulamhusein conveyed felicitations from Dr Husein Jiwa, President of The Council Of European Jamaats, to Br Amin Mawji the President, and Br Samji the Secretary, of The Ismaili Centre

He also had the good fortune to meet Mr Amin Kassam, the head of the Ismaili Arbitary Board and various other guests including distinguished members of other Muslim Communities.

Br Gulamhusein Sumar commented:  it was a pleasure to attend and we look forward to building an effective working relationship with the Ismaili community and in the process Insh’Allah, a long lasting friendship.

In pursuant to clause 6.11 of the Constitution notice is hereby given that the Executive Council Meeting will Insha’Allah take place on:

Date: Saturday 24 April 2010

Time: 10.30 am Start

Place: Al Mahdi Centre (Wessex Jamaat),Wickham Road,Fareham,Hampshire   PO17 5BU

Observers from member Jamaats are welcome. However for the purposes of making appropriate arrangements, are kindly advised to either email the CoEJ Secretariat ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) providing their name and the name of their Jamaat, or provide their name to their respective Jamaat by 10 April 2010, who will then forward the same to the CoEJ Secretariat.

With Salaams

Mohamed Dawood
Secretary General

8 March 2010

The Education Committee of the Council of European Jamaats presents the Past Paper Practice Easter Revision Course.

Located south of Birmingham, the site Malvern St James offers a high quality classroom experience with gender separate sports and accommodation facilities.

Find out how to make your opinions heard, and question Politicians before voting in the next General Elections.

A Question Time style debate followed by several workshops is going to be held:

Date: Saturday 27 March 2010

Time: 12:30pm

The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is an umbrella organisation of about 500 national, regional and local affiliates committed to working for the common good of society as a whole. Due to continued growth and expansion of our work MCB is looking to recruit an Executive Manager.  This is a new role and the successful candidate will be an inspiring team leader to lead a talented and motivated team in a fast moving and demanding environment.

al-Zahra Youth (Watford) present

REFLECTIONS ON THE LIFE OF THE HOLY PROPHET S.A.W.
4 English Majlis by Brother Abd al-Rauf Shokoya

Date: Tuesday 2nd / 9th / 16th / 23rd March

Time: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Venue: al-Zahra Centre, 81, Fearnley Street, Watford WD18 0RB

Programmes will start at 7.00 pm with congregational Evening Prayers followed by recitation by Brother Rahat Husayn, Du'a-e-Tawassal by Brother Muhammad Murtada, English Majlis by Brother Abd al-Rauf Shokoya, Q & A, ziyarat by Brother Hasan Rada and refreshments.

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