Glory be to Him Who made His servant to go on a night from the Sacred Mosque to the remote mosque of which We have blessed the precincts, so that We may show to him some of Our signs; surely He is the Hearing, the Seeing. (Surah al-Isra : 1)

27^th Rajab is the date when Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) was given permission by Allah (swt) to first travel miraculously from Makkah to Jerusalem, with the assistance of Angel Gibriel (a.s.). They then ascended unto the Heavens and The Holy Prophet (SAWW) received infinite knowledge, wisdom, guidance and blessings from Allah as his chosen and most beloved servant. This ascension is unanimously accepted and revered by Muslims, since it has been clearly mentioned in the Holy Quran.

The Council of European Jamaats was honoured to receive his eminence, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sayyed Jawad Shahrestani on Thursday, 9th May 2013 at Hyderi Islamic Centre (South London).

Hyderi resident Alim, Shaykh Mohamed Abbas Panju welcomed the esteemed scholar and his companions to the centre and spoke about how the Muslim community extends esteem and reverence toward scholars as a reflection of their selfless services and dedication

We wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Sayyedah Fatemah (s.a.).

According to certain narrations, Sayyedah Fatemah Zahra (s.a.) was born on 20^th Jamaada al Thaani. The exact year of birth is uncertain, and is commonly thought to be either 605 A.D. or 615 A.D. She was born before the the first revelation of the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet (SAWW). As the only surviving child of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW), she was the object of his affection from her birth and, after her mother’s demise, she became his main support and comfort until his death in 11 A.H.

We are now entering the days of ‘Fatimiyyah’ - the three day mourning period commemorating the death anniversary of Sayyeda Fatema (s.a.) on 3rd Jamaadi al Thaani.

Sayyeda Fatemah (s.a.) is the most revered female in Islamic history. She holds the unique position of being being the only female chosen by Allah (swt) as purified and, therefore, an integral member of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)