Manarat Foundation

08/10/2026

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah,

MANARAT FOUNDATION PRESENTS
YOUTH QIYAMUL- LAIL

Topic: Being a Productive Muslim Youth

Join us for an inspiring evening of worship, learning and reflection to strengthen our connection with Allah and make positive use of our time and abilities.

Friday, 23rd October 2026
After Isha Salah — Isha Jama‘ah: 7:45 PM

Guest Speaker: Ustadh Waseem Khan
Welcoming Speaker: Shaykh Mohammad Shahid Ullah Azhari
Guest Qari: Shaykh Qari Obaida Muafaq

Programme includes:
* Qur’an Recitation & Qiyamul Lail
* Inspiring Talks
* Practical Guidance for Youth
* Refreshments & Food

Open to brothers and sisters, with separate seating facilities.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iobfr-wlvq7mKNgwROsJfLN5lmvzS8aQdjbwaVeXFwQ/edit

Young people, parents and families are warmly invited.

Please share with family and friends.
Jazakumullahu Khairan.

26/09/2026

Alhamdulillah, yesterday Manarat Foundation restarted its Monthly Family Halaqah following the summer holiday break.

The programme focused on the important topic, “A Family with a Mission: Building a Muslim Family upon Faith, Integrity and Responsibility.”

Our respected guest speaker, Shaykh Shahidullah Azhari, explained in detail the importance of family in Islam and how strong families form the foundation of a strong and caring community. He highlighted the responsibilities of parents, spouses and children, and emphasised the importance of faith, good character, mutual respect, honesty and compassion within the home.

Jazakumullahu Khairan to everyone who attended and helped make the programme beneficial. May Allah strengthen our families, fill our homes with faith and peace, and enable us to fulfil our responsibilities towards one another. Ameen.

25/09/2026

Monthly Halaqah with sheikh sahidullah Azhari

Topic: A family With A mission

24/09/2026

📖 MANARAT ACADEMY – INTENSIVE HIFZ-UL-QUR’AN COURSE

Assalamu Alaikum Dear Parents,

Admissions are now open for our Intensive Hifz-ul-Qur’an Course for students aged 8–18 years.

The course is designed to help dedicated students complete the memorisation of the Holy Qur’an within approximately 3–3½ years, depending on their ability, attendance, effort and progress.

Course Days and Times

🗓️ Weekdays
Monday to Thursday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🗓️ Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🗓️ Friday
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Manarat Foundation
155 New Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3DX

Limited places are available. Please register early to secure a place.

19/09/2026

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah,

Manarat Foundation warmly invites you and your family to our Monthly Family Halaqah.

📖 Topic: A Family with a Mission
Building a Muslim family upon faith, mercy and responsibility

Why is family important?

* Family is the foundation of a strong Muslim community.
* It provides love, care, support and protection.
* Parents play an important role in developing their children’s faith and character.
* A strong family helps preserve Islamic values for future generations.
* Mercy, respect and responsibility bring peace and happiness into the home.
* Strong families build stronger communities.

🎙️ Speaker: Shaikh Mohammad Shahid Ullah Azhari
📅 Friday, 25 September 2026
🕰️ After Maghrib Salah
📍 Manarat Foundation, 155 New Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3DX

📚 Enlightening lecture
❓ Q&A session
☕ Refreshments provided
Brothers and sisters welcome—segregated seating provided

Please join us and invite your family and friends.

16/09/2026

12/08/2026

🕌 Salatul Kusuf at Manarat Foundation

Alhamdulillah, today Manarat Foundation had the honour of performing Salatul Kusuf (Solar Eclipse Prayer) after Salatul Asr.

The programme began with a short reminder by Ustadh Shamim about the Sunnah of Salatul Kusuf and its significance in Islamic history. The prayer was then led by Sheikh Yasser Aman, followed by a Khutbah and heartfelt Dua.

In his Khutbah, Sheikh Yasser Aman reminded us that just one week ago we gathered for Salatul Istisqa, and today we gathered for Salatul Kusuf These occasions are opportunities for us to reflect upon our condition and turn sincerely back to Allah ﷻ.

He highlighted some of the challenges and shortcomings within our society, including corruption in our systems, marriage and family problems, the weakening of family structures, and the rise of atheism and weakening of faith in Allah ﷻ, among many other issues.

These signs should remind us to examine ourselves, seek Allah’s forgiveness, strengthen our faith, improve our families and communities, and return to the guidance of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

May Allah ﷻ accept our Salah, Duas and repentance, forgive our shortcomings, and guide us and our families towards what pleases Him. Ameen. 🤲

12/08/2026

🌙 *SOLAR ECLIPSE – SALAT AL-KUSUF* 🌙*صلاة الكسوف

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

We invite you all to join us for Salat al-Kusuf (Prayer of the solar Eclipse) at Manarat Foundation.

🗓️*Wednesday, 12 August 2026*
🕢 *7:45 PM*
🕌 *After Salatul Asar*
🎙️ *Led by Sheikh Yasser Aman*

The eclipse is a reminder of the greatness of Allah and an opportunity for us to turn to Him with humility, sincere repentance and dua.

🤲 Let us come together in prayer and seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.

📍 Manarat Foundation

All are welcome. Please share with family and friends. 🌙🤲

10/08/2026

Alhamdulillah, Yesterday, Manarat Foundation Performed Salat al-Istisqa (the prayer for rain) in response to the lack of rainfall in England.

The Khutbah, delivered by Sheikh Yaser Aman, highlighted the importance of Salat al-Istisqa and reminded us that when we face a shortage of rain, we should turn sincerely to Allah ﷻ through repentance, humility, Istighfar and Du‘a.

The Khutbah reminded us that rain is a blessing from Allah ﷻ, and that Salat al-Istisqa is a Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. It is an opportunity for the community to come together, acknowledge our dependence upon Allah, seek His forgiveness and ask Him for beneficial rain and mercy.

Following the Khutbah, the congregation performed Salat al-Istisqa and made heartfelt Du‘a, asking Allah ﷻ to send beneficial rain and bless our land and communities.

🤲 May Allah ﷻ accept our prayer, forgive our shortcomings, shower us with His mercy, and bless England with beneficial rain. Ameen

09/08/2026

Alhamdulillah, Manarat Academy successfully organised an inspiring and educational trip to Cambridge Central Mosque on Saturday, 8 August 2026. 🕌📚

The trip provided our students with a wonderful opportunity to explore the history, architecture and significance of the mosque, while learning about the development of one of the UK’s most unique Islamic places of worship.

Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the Cambridge Central Mosque staff, who kindly spent around one hour with our group delivering a detailed and engaging briefing about the mosque. The students learned about:

The history and background of Cambridge Central Mosque

The unique architecture and design of the building

🌳 The inspiration behind its beautiful natural, tree-like wooden structures
📖 The mosque’s role as a place of worship, learning and community
☪️ The significance of the Islamic artwork, calligraphy and prayer spaces
🌍 The importance of mosques in bringing communities together

Our students had the opportunity to explore the mosque, observe its beautiful features and ask questions, making the visit a truly hands-on educational experience.

A huge Jazakumullahu Khairan to the Cambridge Central Mosque team for their warm welcome, hospitality and informative presentation.

We would also like to thank all the Manarat Academy staff, volunteers, parents and students who helped make the trip a success.

Most importantly, we hope our students return home with
new knowledge, greater appreciation for Islamic heritage and unforgettable memories