Kickboxing and fitness class

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:22:15 +0000

Al Qalam Institute, not just for the mind and soul but the body also!

FREE FITNESS SESSIONS EVERY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER 2011!!!!!

All praise is for Allah who created Mankind in the best form.

Allah almighty has blessed us with numerous blessings, and one of them is our health.

Islam being the perfect way of live has not ignored the importance of physical wellbeing. The Prophet of Allah, Muhammad (peace be upon him) has advised his companions of physical exercise such as swimming and horse riding. He himself, being humanities exemplary personality, not just regarding the inner depths of spirituality and closeness to Allah Almighty but also in the field of physical wellbeing was a fine example.

We find lessons in his blessed seerah (biography) such as when he was challenged by a powerful Makkan wrestler by the name of Rukaana and how the Prophet overpowered him with ease, during the battle of the trench we find the prophet digging alongside his companions although he was in his mid-fifties amongst many other stories of his unparalleled physical stamina and strength.

Now consider the plight of the average Muslim, overweight and unhealthy and ask yourself; how far are we from the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh)?

If you would like to revive a Sunnah by enhancing your physical fitness then you need to enrol on our fitness classes!

Take this great opportunity to get fit and into shape again!

If you’re interested then drop us an email at info@alqalaminstitute.org.uk with your name, age and sex and we’ll get back to you. Registration and licencing required. Contact us for more details.

Remember there’s limited space so HURRY!

Eid Party September 2011

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:57:46 +0000

Assalamu alaikum

Alhumdulillah, with the Might and Grace of the Almighty, we at Al-Qalam Institute were able to present a programme enabling our Muslim community to continue the joyous celebration of Eid-al-Fitr. The institute invited the numerous Muslim families within the locality and Alhumdulillah went on to accommodate 250 guests, with various activities planned and presented for the varying age ranges in attendance.

Activities included Bouncy Castles, soft play and face painting for the children, henna workshops for the women amongst others; as well as wrestling and food eating competitions for the gents. It was a pleasure to see the ‘olden Goldie’s’ actively participate and enjoy the programme as opposed to leaving the enjoyment for the young ones.

The main objective for the day was to continue following in the footsteps of our perfect guide Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which is to enhance good relations within the Ummah as well as persevere in spreading joy amongst the people for the sake of pleasing Allah SWT. The day was a success endorsed by the strong attendance, and further through the sounds of joy and happiness stretching throughout the premises. A day such as this in the path of the Almighty can only be a success with community involvement, but as Muslims, our belief affirms that nothing is achievable without the will and support of Allah, the Most Exalted.

At this point I must extend my gratitude to all our supporters and volunteers who tirelessly helped us prepare for the event and clear up afterwards. A special thanks to our young volunteers; the youngest being 9 years old helped packing the goody boxes for the children.

Finally, this party would not have happened except by the will of Allah and secondly by the unreserved willingness to please others, passion and foresight of our brother Wael Harby. May Allah reward him and all those who took part.

Go to the gallery page to see the Eid pics!