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Jesus (Eesa) from a Muslim’s perspective

What Christmas means to me as a Muslim Islamic teachings hold that Jesus (Eesa, pbuh) was a prophet and messenger, Messiah (Christ), similar to all other prophets that came before him and also similar to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who came as…
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Social action in mosques – Community Eid-ul Adha Event

An-Nisa Network hosted a diverse and vibrant Eid community event on Sunday 2nd September at Sherwood Mosque.  The event went really well, by far the most diverse one we have done.  The weather was on our side, so the event was very well attended. …
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Ingredients for Success in Community Work

I was asked for my tips on how to run community initiatives. So here goes.... My ingredients for success in community work 1. Intention first and foremost all for pleasure of Allah. Success is from him alone 2. Organisational skills…
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Hajj and Eid ul-adha (Festival of Sacrifice)

Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) Hajj is the name for pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Islam’s holiest site. It is the fifth of the Five Pillars of Islam and is an obligation for all Muslims, at least once in their lives,…
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Hate Crime

Saema shared her experience of a hate incident on BBC East Midlands News on 9 May with the aim to influence change for many others. This news item was part of launching Nottingham Citizen's research report "Still no place for Hate" on 10…
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Nergis represents Muslim Community of Nottinghamshire

Nergis, An-Nisa Network trustee represented the Muslim community of Nottinghamshire at a press release on Thursday 28 March in response to a letter widely circulated inciting violence against the Muslim community on 3rd April 2018. Nergis…
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Women’s Self Defence Classes

We are the proud sponsors of Women's only Self Defence Classes delivered by Daniyaal's Martial Arts Academy Train with a female martial arts instructor Bianca, within an all female environment Classes will teach you: Street Awareness Gain…
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Highlights of 2017

Wow what a year !!! With our every Friday ongoing Coffee Morning service plus a few more brunches, we reached the hearts of many and continuously receive touching feedback. We piloted our first Empowerment Course for women with…
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Championing Empowerment of Muslim Women in Nottingham

I've been volunteering in my community since 2013. My goal was to meet Muslim women and children to connect and socialise with. I wanted to make friends and for my children to have other children to play with. I met people through different ways - work, baby groups, husbands friends but my heart was never content. I didn't know why.
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Summer Fair 2017

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