LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) will be conducting a Lifesavers course at Sutton Coldfield Masjid on Saturday the 28th of September. The event will commence after Dhuhr prayer Insha'Allah. It includes videos and hands-on training on Basic Life Support, Recovery Position and Choking Management.

£10,000 TO HELP PALESTINIAN WOMEN & CHILDREN

The carnage that is unfolding in Palestine, is intensifying daily. Aid in every aspect is needed, from food, medicine, clothes and shelter.

THE APPEAL

Sohail, from the Sutton Coldfield community, would like to raise at least £10,000, by running 100 miles in 30 days, around three miles each day. Use the link below to donate. You can also track his progress by following him on Strava.

RAMADHAN AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR NEW MUSLIMS

On Saturday March 2nd, SCMA hosted a Ramadan Awareness program for new Muslim brothers and sisters. Imam Mustaqeem Sahab delivered a special talk on Ramadan, which was followed by a brief quiz , Q&A and an open discussion. All those who attended were provided with goody bags containing leaflets, an English translation of the Quran, and a packet of Madani dates.

SCMA are aiming to host more sessions for new mulims in the coming months. These dates will be advertised on the website, insha’Allah.

LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) will be conducting a Lifesavers course at Sutton Coldfield Masjid on Saturday the 30th of September. The event will commence after the Dhuhr prayer Insha'Allah. It includes videos and hands-on training on Basic Life Support, Recovery Position and Choking Management.

QUR'AN HALAQA

The Qur'an Halaqa will now take place on Wednesdays at 7:45 PM. The aim is to improve our standards of Tajweed. The session is open to all reciters of any standard, even beginners. The class will be taught by Dr. Rami (certified as Mujaz), one the senior Quran teachers at Sutton Coldfield Masjid and an expert in the Science of Tajweed.

FREE OF CHARGE

The Halaqa is held free of charge and performed online via Google Meet (link below). All age groups are welcome.

WHAT IS THE FORMAT?

The class runs for about an hour depending on attendees. On the day the focus will be on reciting one page of the Qur'an. Each reciter will read half a page. Dr Rami will then correct any Tajweed errors during your recitation. A brief explanation of the page recited (Tafsir) will be given at the end of the class.

IFTARI VOLUNTEERS

A big thank you to all the volunteers during the Iftari provision. There are too many brothers and sisters to name here, but the reason why the Iftari provision was successful was entirely due to everyone involved with many attending throughout the blessed month of Ramadhan.

POSITIVE FEEDBACK

Many people have kindly given us very positive feedback about the iftari provision and have expressed their thanks to the volunteers. May Allah reward everyone involved and reward them abundantly for their hard work for the benefit of our community.

THE CAUSE

The 6th of February 2023 saw one of the worst earthquake's recorded, leaving over 50,000 dead. Syria, in particular suffered, with years of civil conflict and international sanctions.

THE APPEAL

Sohail, from the Sutton Coldfield community, would like to raise at least £2000, by running 100 miles in 30 days, around three miles each day. Use the link below to donate. You can also track his progress by following him on Strava.

SCMA IS NOW LIVE ON EMASJID

Alhumdullilah, we are pleased to announce that Sutton Coldfield Masjid has partnered with eMasjid Live, an online streaming platform. This means that all future Adhaans, Bayaans and public announcements will be available via the eMasjid Live service. The broadcast are of excellent audio quality and you can listen live whilst on the go.

HOW CAN I ACCESS THE SERVICE?

The app is free to download on Apple, Android and Amazon devices. Use the links provided below:

We are pleased to announce the results of the recent local SCMA elections. There were a total of 138 ballot papers cast and no invalid votes.

SCMA is grateful to all the candidates who put their name forward for the service of the Masjid. May Allah bless them all with the best of His rewards. Ameen

SCMA Trustee Elections 2024

Due to the completion of terms, two trustee positions will be open for election in the coming weeks. SCMA would like to thank Dr. Shahid Nadeem and Dr Aqil Chaudhrey for their valued contribution.

Elections have been scheduled for Sunday 7th July 2024 from 2-5 PM Insha'Allah. The term for trustees is 5 years.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Applications will be accepted from existing SCMA members who are living in a Sutton Coldfield postcode B72-B76 (proof of address maybe requested) and are up to date with membership fees. Eligible candidates must be members in line with clause 9 of the constitution.

The membership fee was increased to £20 per month in November 2022. Members who have not yet increased their monthly payments to £20 will not be eligible to vote in this election. You can increase your membership payments up to and including the election day to be eligible to vote.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

If you wish to apply for the above-mentioned posts, please kindly submit your nomination by Isha Salah Sunday 23rd June 2024.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete and return the Nomination form to a member of the existing SCMA Committee.

* We have arranged for the Gracechurch Centre carpark to open at 6 AM on Wednesday.

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR ZAKAT-AL-FITR?

Don't forget to pay your Zakat-Al-Fitr before the Eid Salah. Use the link below:

SCMA wishes everyone a blessed Eid. Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum. May Allah accept it from you and us.

EID PRAYER AT SUTTON TOWN HALL

InshaAllah, the Eid-Al-Fitr Salah will take place at Sutton Town Hall this year. All members of the community and their families are invited to take part. Bring your own prayer mat, a shoe bag, and attend in a state of wudhu.

SCHEDULE

The Jamat timings will be as follows:

1st - 7:00 AM
2nd - 9:00 AM

LATER CONGREGATION

A later Jamat will be held at Sutton Coldfield Masjid at 11:00 AM.

LOCATION DETAILS

Sutton Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA.

1300 PARKING SPACES WITHIN 8 MINS WALK

There are over 1300 parking spaces available within a short walk of the Town Hall:

Street parking is available outside the Town Hall and on Lichfield Rd opposite the college.

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR ZAKAT-AL-FITR?

Don't forget to pay your Zakat-Al-Fitr before the Eid Salah. Use the link below:

MASJID REFURB APPEAL

SCMA are initiating a donation campaign for multiple upcoming projects, including replacing the ground floor carpets, upgrading the security system, enhancing Wi-Fi connectivity, painting the ground floor, and removing unused radiators. Our goal is to raise £45,000 to cover these projects, and your generous contribution towards these initiatives is greatly appreciated.

A collection will be done on Fridays and over the weekend after the Isha prayer throughout the month of Ramadhan.

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM

If you intend to perform Itikaf at Sutton Coldfield Masjid this year please complete the online application form.

The deadline for all applications is Thursday 28th March. You must review our Itikaf Guidelines before your apply. Spaces are limited.

MAKTAB CLASSES SCHEDULING DURING RAMADHAN

All Maktab classes during the month of Ramadhan will take place over the weekend:

Mon & Fri classes - Saturday from 11AM-1PM.

Tue, Wed & Thu classs - Sunday from 11AM-1PM.

If you have any questions please speak to Imam Siraj or your class teacher.

START OF RAMADHAN ANNOUNCEMENT

As the blessed month of Ramadhan approaches, we understand the eagerness and anticipation to commence the observance of this holy period. An official announcement regarding the start date of Ramadhan will be made on Sunday (10th), around the time of Maghrib.

We ask for your patience until then, as we will not be able to provide any further details before the official announcement is made. Please refrain from contacting us with inquiries about the start date before Sunday's announcement, as we are unable to offer any additional information.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to sharing the news with you. May this Ramadhan bring peace, health, and blessings to you and your loved ones.

RAMADHAN TIMETABLE IS NOW AVAILABLE

You can download the Ramadhan timetable from the link below:

RAMADHAN WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY

SCMA are pleased to announce that the first day of Ramadhan will be Monday 11th March 2024. This means the first Taraweeh prayer will be on Sunday, insha'Allah. Isha is at 7:45 PM.

LIMITED ON-SITE PARKING

We encourage only those who have difficulties in walking long distances to use the on-site carpark. Spaces will not be reserved.

PLAN AHEAD - PARK RESPONSIBLY

There are over 300 parking spaces available within a short walk of the Masjid:

Need more information on parking?

Street parking is available outside the Town Hall and on Lichfield Rd opposite the college. Those parked on Lichfield Rd should use the front side-door entrance.

IFTAR @ THE MASJID

SCMA are organising Iftar during the month of Ramadan. Learn more about this event.

RAMADHAN TIMETABLE

You can download the Ramadhan timetable from the link below:

RAMADHAN TIMETABLE 2024 NOW AVAILABLE

SCMA is pleased to announce that our Ramadhan Timetable is now available. You can download a copy from the link below.

The beginning and of Ramadhan is subject to the sighting of the new moon. Once confirmed an announcement will be made via the website and through our social media outlets.

Elections and notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting

Following our previous communication we are writing to confirm that elections will be held for four working committee members, on Sunday 5th of November 2023, after Dhuhr Salah until 5PM insha'Allah. The AGM will also take place on the same day at 6 PM insha'Allah at the Masjid.

Elections will be held on, after Dhuhr Salah until 5PM, Insha'Allah.

CANDIDATES

The following candidates have applied for working committee members positions:

Furqan Aziz
Javed Channa
Sohail Shehzad
Moustapha Diagne
Mujahid Khan

The positions of Chairperson, Vice Chair, General Secretary, Treasurer and Trustee were uncontested - many congratulations to Shameer Pathan, Nadeem Syed, Naseem Waraich, Yasir Javed, Suhail Muzaffar respectively.

PERSONAL STATEMENTS

Candidate personal statements can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

SCMA Committee and Trustee Elections 2023

The current SCMA committee term has come to an end. Elections will be held for the entire working committee including Chairperson, Vice chair, General Secretary, Treasurer and four working committee members. There will also be opening for one Trustee post as Dr Suhail Muzaffar’s term will soon come to an end. We would like to thank the committee and Dr Suhail Muzaffar for their valued contribution to SCMA over their time in office.

Elections will be held on Sunday 5th of November 2023, after Zohar salah until 5PM, Insha'Allah.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

The AGM will also take place on the same day at 7PM insha'Allah at the Masjid. Results of the elections will be announced at the AGM. Further details to follow.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

The last date to submit your application is on Sunday 22nd of October 2023.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete and return the Nomination form which can be downloaded from the link below. The completed form must then be emailed to elections@suttoncoldfieldmasjid.org.  Please note eligible candidates must be members in line with clause 9 of the constitution.

VACANCY FOR MAKTAB TEACHER

Due to the growing Muslim population in the Sutton Coldfield region, we are seeking to appoint someone to teach Islamic education to young boys and girls who live in and around the town.

Classes will be taught at the Masjid, situated on Anchorage Road, Sutton Coldfield. Currently, children between the ages of 5-14 attend the Madressah, with classes run on weekday evenings lasting two hours, from 5-7 PM.

The local demographics include Muslims from the Asian sub-continent, Africa and Middle Eastern countries.

WHAT WE ARE SEARCHING FOR

- Be certified by a reputable Islamic institution and ideally be a Hafiz / Hafiza or Aalim/ Aalima
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of Islamic Shari’ah, Quran, Hadith, Seerah and Islamic jurisprudence
- Be fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written communication
- Be dynamic, innovative, forward thinking, committed and able to attend to the spiritual needs of the young Muslims
- Take an active role in the Madressah and set the highest standards for teaching and learning
- Take pride in Islamic excellence, whilst maintaining our commitment to an enriched curriculum

DUTIES

Your duties will include:
- Teaching students based on curriculum guidelines set out by the Masjid
- Supporting the leadership team to implement the school’s development plan
- Assessing and reporting on student performance and behaviour. - Attending and taking part in staff meetings
- Support in the general administration including class attendance, new admissions, programme leavers and the payment of Maktab fees.

OUR OFFER

- Competitive rates of pay
- A highly dedicated and supportive Management team striving to achieve excellence in serving the community
- Professional development support at all levels to further the expertise and qualifications of staff

HOW TO APPLY

Send an up-to-date CV to info@suttonmuslims.org.uk. Newly qualified teachers will be considered for this post.

SCMA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.