What are Ilm Circles?
‘Ilm,’ an Arabic word meaning knowledge, symbolises the essence of these circles. Gathering families together, these circles serve as a platform for intellectual growth, spiritual enrichment, and community bonding. Participants engage in deep discussions, learning from one another and sharing valuable insights.
What are the Faith Essentials?
Faith Essentials is designed to explore the core beliefs and practices through engaging, accessible programs for all. Covering essential topics such as Salah, belief in God, and foundational principles of faith, these sessions aim to strengthen understanding and connection to Islam in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Keynote Speakers
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Imam Adama Konda
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Imam Shehryar
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Imam Mohanad Karmallah
Topics Covered
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The circles provide a strong network of connected women in a safe place to share experiences. The sessions emphasise leadership skills and empowerment. By tackling subjects like domestic violence, these sessions encourage women to become advocates for change within their families and society.
Learning from the experiences of women in leadership positions provides inspiring role models, demonstrating that women can excel in all spheres of life.
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The men’s sessions complement the women’s sessions by focusing on character building. By addressing issues related manners and role models where discussion about responsibility takes place, UMNT encourages men to take an active role in fostering a safe and respectful environment for everyone.
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‘Shabab,’ or youth sessions are aimed at addressing relevant issues impacting young people. These sessions combine a thoughtful blend of addressing societal challenges such as bullying, seeking professional help, support for young people, mental and physical health issues while also focusing on personal development.
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Fortnightly play groups and circles for children to keep engaged and learn about key principles of leadership and respect.
