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Islam in British Stone is a web-based project that seeks out and promotes Britain’s most significant Muslim heritage sites and greatest Islamic influenced buildings. It was developed as a response to our work with young Muslims. It emerged that there was a gap in knowledge with regards to British Muslim/Islamic history and this could be a significant factor in the disenfranchisement of young British Muslims. This project aims to tackle this issue by highlighting the historic relationship between Islam and Britain in a positive manner.

The project focuses on the heritage of the Muslim community in Britain and its use, affect and influence on the built environment. Historically significant buildings like these can provide a way for a community to connect to its past and help establish a sense of place within society. These buildings have played a significant role at the heart of the Muslim community in Britain for generations and they deserve to be recognised as important monuments in its modern history.The learning and promotion of the history and heritage of the Muslim community in Britain is still at its very early stages. A huge amount of work to research, document and archive is required and we hope that in our own little way this project will help stimulate this sphere of work.

We are currently promoting and celebrating the 120 year anniversary of the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, the first purpose built mosque in the UK, opened in 1889 and a Grade II* listed building. By using the latest internet-based computer games technology we have created a 3-D environment that allows anyone to ‘virtually’ visit the mosque with a few clicks of a mouse and a broadband connection.

Any thoughts, suggestions and advice or potential links, partners and support would be very much appreciated.

Please be aware the site is ‘work in progress’.

Please feel free to pass on to any interested parties.

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The Samosa is a new online magazine and blog site launching on 1 October 2009: http://www.thesamosa.co.uk

It addresses major issues facing the world today – what is the truth about radicalisation of British Muslims? Is Pakistan really a terrorist hotbed or a far more complicated country than usually reported? Is life getting better or worse for the world’s poor? – with the MidEast, UK and South Asia a special focus.

The Samosa is unique. It blends witty, incisive comment and blogging from over the world with no-holds-barred reportage from new journalistic talent. Humour, colour, investigative reporting, all under one site, taking a cue from The Onion, the Huffington Post and Liberal Conspiracy among others.‬ ‪ ‬‪

We will take you behind the scenes in countries like India and Pakistan, stripping away myths and fears to show you the people, their culture, stories and politics. You’ll meet the celebrity model turned Islamic preacher, the curators of truck painting, environmental campaigners, civil rights campaigners and the man who opens a new school every week. But The Samosa is nothing if not broad, covering politics, culture and society in the UK and the rest of the world.‬‪ ‬‪

Directing the project is Anwar Akhtar, a British Pakistani with a desire to: highlight the huge diversity of the Muslim world, champion progressive, liberal, non sectarian ideals worldwide; to platform the many faces and stories of the Pakistani Diaspora – and a love of classic disco and rock music. ‬‪Anwar helped to found the Rich Mix in East London.

Bismillah. Thanks to different friends for the following pieces:

1) These are pretty good reviews for the types of brain tumour in children.

Different types, different growth rate, different prognosis, different treatment, etc.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/pediatric-brain-tumors/types.html

http://www.chw.org/display/router.asp?DocID=22484#22484_7

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000768.htm

2) Anonymous writes: My sister was in GOSH when she was a little girl, and I remember just how lovely the staff were, and how well they cared for not just her, but our whole family. I remember I was even jealous of her!!

(I’m pleased to say that things haven’t changed at GOSH, then. 🙂 )

3) Many thanks to another friend who sent us a lovely card at GOSH with the following story, edited slightly to preserve anonymity:

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Wed 16th Sept 2009

Dear Usama and family,

I was so sorry to hear about […]’s illness. I have read your blog and know now that […] is doing well – I do hope this continues.

I know it is not always helpful to hear about other people but I thought I would tell you my family’s story as you may get some comfort from hearing about other people who have survived this terrible ordeal.

My niece was diagnosed with two large, malignant tumours near her hypothalamus when she was 15. We were told they could not operate due to their position but eventually a surgeon agreed to do it. It was a terrible time for the whole family as we were told it was unlikely she would survive.

She is now 28 years old, has graduated in law and works as a solicitor. (We were told at the time that she had lost some brain function!) She still has a small piece of brain tumour left but so far this has not changed. She has a yearly brain scan.

I am sorry if all this seems miles away from your situation. I do hope […] will be out of hospital very soon and will be enjoying the Eid celebrations.

Best wishes,
(…)
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Thank you so much! This story is a huge comfort to us, and I hope to others also. We are touched at your taking the trouble to write it all down and send it to us.

4) Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Natalie Morton, the 14-year-old UK schoolgirl who died this week after having the cervical cancer jab, which is thought to be unconnected to the death. According to BBC Radio 5 Live, the coroner said today that the cause of death was an undiagnosed heart tumour that could have killed her at any moment.

May God give them strength, faith and patience to overcome their ordeal. May Natalie be in Paradise with Abraham, Friend of God, who in Islamic tradition looks after children who die young.

Bismillah. I am reliably informed that Sh. Sudais will indeed lead the Friday prayers at Regent’s Park Mosque (RPM) today, roughly 1-2pm.

If you wish to attend, it might be advisable to get there by 12, since the sermon may begin before 1 and the mosque may be busier than usual because of today’s guest. A friend who tried to attend sunset prayers with Sh. Sudais on Tuesday at the East London Mosque (ELM) told me that they couldn’t get in: ELM and the London Muslim Centre next door were both packed, the doors were shut and people prayed on the street outside or had to go elsewhere. This means that up to 10,000 worshippers turned up on Tuesday. We had over 1,000 people at our mosque in Leyton at a day’s notice the previous week, although I wasn’t there and haven’t met Sh. Sudais for years.

Any bloggers or journalists interested in what Sh. Sudais has to say in his sermon may wish to send an Arabic-speaker along today. The Times did so in 2005 or 2006 when Sh. Qaradawi led Friday prayers at RPM. The reporter wrote an accurate summary of proceedings, as far as I recall. Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Sh. Abdul-Rahman Sudais, one of the Imams at the Ka’bah, will lead the Maghrib (Sunset) prayers at the East London Mosque in Whitechapel this Tuesday 4th Aug insha’Allah.  He will then lead the Isha (Night) prayers at the Darul Ummah in nearby Bigland Street, East London.

His schedule for the rest of the week will be announced there, including Friday prayers on 7th Aug, possibly at the Regent’s Park Mosque.

Last week, he led the Sunset prayers at Al-Tawhid Mosque in Leyton and gave a short talk afterwards in Arabic that was translated into English.  The mosque was packed, naturally.

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