Bibi Zainab (A.S.)

Wiladat Day – Sunday 11th May 2008

Titles: Al Aqilah (gentlewoman), Al Alimah (knowledgeable),
           Abidatul Ale-Ali(worshipper of Ali’s household),
           Al Kamilah (the perfect), Al Fadhilah (the virtuous),
           Al Siddiqah al Sughra (the junior veracious lady),
           Umm al Masaib (mother of misfortunes)
Birth: 5th Jamdi ul Awal 5 A.H. in Medina
Death: 15th Rajab 62 A.H.
Buried: Damascus, Syria

“You are the one who knows without being taught.”
(Imam Zainul Abideen (AS) commended about the intellect and accuracy of Bibi Zainab’s knowledge)

 
Five years after Hijrah, the Holy Prophet’s (SAW) daughter, Bibi Fatema (AS), gave birth to a baby girl. The Ahl ul Bayt and the Prophet’s companions received the news of the birth with gladness. The child born was a lady of great eminence, the future leader of the women and a role model for mankind. It is also narrated that the Prophet (SAW) foretold the events of her life and the role she would play in saving Islam. Bibi Fatema and Imam Ali asked the Holy Prophet (SAW) to name the child to which the Prophet answered:
“I will not precede my Lord in such a matter”
He then declared that the child be named ‘Zainab’, meaning ‘the embellishment of the father’.

SUMMER 2008 - Activities For Boys and Girls Aged 4-10 Years

   Dates: Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August (Week 1- £45)
        Monday 4th August – Thursday 7th August (Week 2 - £40)
        (Total – 9 days   Total cost: £85)
   Time:   10am – 3.00pm
                 (Children can be enrolled for both weeks or either week1 or week2 or both)
   Location:  Shia Islamic Centre, Wood Lane, Stanmore.
   
  Activities to include: Art, craft, cooking, daily Qu’ran recitation, sports, and much more.

An article on the institution of MINAB and the issues of extremism and social cohesion it aims to address

by Dr. Sibtain Panjwani

Following the establishment of ‘The Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board’ (MINAB), it is perhaps worth reflecting over its origin and the issues it aims to address. There have already been criticisms levelled at MINAB with regards to its constitution and potential operation. This article is not designed to fuel these criticisms but rather, to contribute to the discussion on the role played by British Muslims and the government to socio-political issues concerning extremism and social cohesion.

To its credit, MINAB has taken the first step in trying to set standards to tackle these issues amongst British Muslims. By its existence, it has sparked discussion on how British Muslims have a duty to introspect on religious practice and propagation. At the same time, however, one needs to critically analyse this duty which appears to be a presumption, rather than a point for serious grassroots debate.

The Council of European Jamaats is holding a special consultation afternoon on the Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board (MINAB).

Date:            Sunday, 27 April 2008
Venue:          Hyderi Jamaat, 26 Estreham Road, London SW16 5PQ
Time:            After Zohrain Prayers (starting with Lunch)

The role that can be played by Mosques and Imams towards the development of the Muslim community in Britain and towards the wider community has been debated nationally. MINAB is a National organisation, which plans to provide guidance on good practice to both Mosque and Imam's to prepare them, and to assist in self-regulating as per their draft documentation.

Come and have your say on how MINAB should develop!
Find out about what MINAB is really all about?