News & Programmes

Current News & Events

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Nahjul Balagha Conference 2013

 Islamic Thought is organising its 2nd Nahjul Balagha Conference. The conference will take place on Sunday 29th September 2013 in Peterborough, UK. Distinguished scholars will present their paper on varying aspects of Nahjul Balagha. Further details will be released soon.

 

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Nahjul Balagha Poetry Competition
Islamic Thought is organising a Nahjul Balagha Poetry Contest for the ages 15-30. Cash prizes and a chance to present your poem at the Nahjul Balagha Conference.

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Boys Summer Camp 2013
Islamic Thought is once again organising a youth summer camp for boys aged 16-21. The camp will take place from 15th to 18th August in Peterborough.

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Lady Fatima (a.s.) Weekend Workshop

 Islamic Thought is organising a weekend workshop for girls aged 15-25. The workshop will take place from 24th to 25th August 2013 in Peterborough. Further details will be released soon. CLICK HERE for further details and registration

Past Events

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Nahjul Balagha Publication- Second Edition

 Islamic Thought has recently published the second edition of the English translation of Nahjul Balagha, from a collection of present English translations. The book is available in our online bookstore.

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Nahjul Balagha Conference

 Islamic Thought organised an academic International Nahjul Balagha Conference in Peterborough, UK, on 30th September 2012. Click HERE to download the conference booklet that includes abstracts of the speakers. The full book containing all the papers will be published soon.

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Nahjul Balagha Quiz Contest Results

 Youth around the world answered 40 questions on Nahjul Balagha. Congratulations to the prizewinners:
Sabeeha Zuher, Burundi (1st - £200) Sarfaraz Shah, Birmingham (2nd - £150)
Rumina Hashmani, London (3rd - £100)

 

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New English Nahjul Balagha Publication

 Islamic Thought recently published an English translation of Nahjul Balagha, from a collection of present English translations. The numbering of the sections are according to the Urdu translation by Mufti Jafar Hussain Marhoom. The book will be for sale soon in our online bookstore.

 

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Iran Trip for Girls, June 2012

 Islamic Thought organised a three-week educational trip to Iran for sisters who are university students or professionals. The itinerary included visits to Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.


 

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Writing Competition Results

 Islamic Thought held its 2nd Annual Youth Writing Competition in Muharram 1433 AH. Congratulations to all who participated. Selected entries will be published soon on the website. The winners are: 1st - Syeda Zahra (Canada), 2nd - Shabana Walji (UK), 3rd - Ibad Zaidi (Canada). Well done!

 

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Lady Zainab (a.s.) Weekend Workshop

 A 2-day workshop for girls was held at Husaini Islamic Centre,  Peterborough on 31st December 2011 and 1st January 2012. By the grace of Allah, the event was a huge success. The girls benefited greatly from the inspiring lectures, group activities and azadari programme.



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Writing Competition Muharram 2010

 The winners of the 1st Writing Competition for youth were announced. Congratulations to Rumina Hassan, Shabana Walji and Sarfaraz Hussain Shah!





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Publication of Competition Entries

Selected entries from the 2010/2011 Writing Competition, based on the lessons learnt from the life and teachings of Imam Hussain (a.s.), were published. The book entitled 'The Legacy of Syed ul-shuhada (a.s.)' is now available to read online.



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Youth Summer Camp 2011
A boys' camp for ages 16-25 was held in Peterborough after the success of the first camp in 2009. Inspiring scholars and lecturers imparted their knowledge on a range of topics and the boys also enjoyed a field trip to Ferry Meadows.

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