MKCT Uganda Ramadan Food Programme

Assalamu Alaikum Everyone!

MKCT are pleased to launch our Ramadan Food Appeal!

We’re thrilled to provide a Daily Iftar Feeding Program and Essential Food Packs in Uganda during the holy month of Ramadan! 🇺🇬

Thanks to the generous ground support of Hajji Anwar Boliya , we’ll be distributing Food Packs and hosting Iftar Feeding through Masjid Al-Arbi Maya near Kampala. 🕌

Check out what’s in our Essential Food Packs – Zakat Eligible and costing just £25 each!

  • 2kg Sugar
  • 5kg Maize
  • 3ltr Cooking Oil
  • 2 Packets of Salt
  • 15kg Rice

We’re also calling for donations to contribute towards our Daily Iftar Feeding program. For just £150, we can feed up to 150 people each day so any amount (big or small) that you contribute will go along way to ensure everyone is fed inshaAllah!

Ready to make a difference? Here’s how you can donate:

Online Banking to:
Account Name: Muslim Khumbar Community Trust
Sort-code: 40-45-08
Account Number: 52005395
Ref. for Iftar Program: UGX IFTAR 24
OR
Ref. for Food Packs: UGX PACKS 24

We’ll provide updates on this blessed initiative, ensuring you see the impact of your generosity firsthand. 🎁

Let’s come together and spread love and compassion this Ramadan. 💓

May Allah Almighty accept our donations and prayers during this blessed month! 🤲🏼

JazaakAllah Khair! 🌙✨

TREK 4 GAZA – Campaign Update

Wow, Alhamdulillah!

Can you believe it? In just 6 weeks, we’ve accomplished so much: 🏆

  1. We’ve not only met but more than doubled our original target, smashing through the £35k mark!
  2. Arranged for a dedicated lorry to deliver your Amanah during the holy month of Ramadan, inshaAllah!
  3. With Allah Almighty’s help, we’re even sending an extra £5k to provide emergency food aid through existing convoys ASAP!

And that’s not all, our Community has even more to celebrate: 🎉

  1. From London to Birmingham, York to Leicester, Peterborough to Northampton, and beyond, we’ve had Snowdon Trek participants from all over!
  2. MashaAllah, we’ve had participants ranging from 8 years old to 70!
  3. Plus, we’ve had a fantastic mix of men, women, and children joining in, both as families and individuals!

With Ramadan right around the corner, we know donations are still pouring in, especially for those Trekkers close to their personal fundraising targets. So let’s keep spreading the word and raising awareness to reach those goals. We’ll make sure to allocate a second round of donations to Gaza near the end of Ramadan, inshaAllah.

Together, we’re making a real difference! 🙌🏽

JazaakAllah Khair

TREK 4 GAZA – We’re raising the Target, lets go!

Assalamu Alaikum, Amazing Supporters!

All slots now filled✅

Wow, Alhamdulillah! In just two weeks, our nationwide community has propelled us beyond the initial £15,000 goal to a staggering £18,000! 🌟

But guess what? We’re not stopping there – let’s crank up the energy! We’re supercharging our efforts with a new target of £30,000 because, with YOUR unstoppable support, we’re gearing up to fill an entire Lorry with essential supplies for Gaza! 🚚

How’s this possible? Huge shoutout to our partners, Global Relief Trust (GRT), who’ve been phenomenal in securing provisions towards a dedicated Lorry! 💪🏽

Your response has been nothing short of AMAZING, and we’re confident, with our dedicated team, Fundraisers and YOUR generosity, we can smash this new target by the will of Allah Almighty! 🚀

Join us for the Snowdon TREK 4 GAZA Zoom Seminar on Sunday, February 4th, at 3 pm to dive into all the essential details and prep for the big day! 🏔️. Click here for the link.

And finally this is what it’s all about – so check out this exclusive message from our Brother Yusuf just for you! Please share with all your friends and family!

JazaakAllah Khair for being the force behind this incredible momentum! Let’s keep the energy high and the contributions flowing! 🌈💙

The Snowdon Charity Challenge 2024

TREK 4 GAZA

As part of the MKCT Ramadan Appeal 2024, we welcome you to embark on an exhilarating journey with us as we launch the Snowdon TREK 4 GAZA Charity Challenge —an amazing opportunity for our vibrant community nationwide!

Calling all Men, Women and Children (8yrs+) from London to Birmingham, York to Leicester, and beyond! Picture a day of thrilling hiking, conquering the summit of Mount Snowdon, standing tall at over 1000 meters—the UK’s 2nd Highest Mountain!

Whether you’re a first-timer testing your mettle or connecting with your community, enjoy banter, delicious refreshments, and contribute to a noble cause – mark your calendars for Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

With your support, we aim to raise £15,000 from this Charity Challenge for Emergency Relief in Gaza contributing towards a convoy delivering food parcels, medical aid, sanitation kits, and emergency shelter.

Click here for more….

Emergency Aid Palestine Appeal Update

Alhamdulillah, through the mercy and blessings of Allah Almighty, our brother Yusuf was able to distribute your Amanah. The temporary ceasefire provided a window of opportunity, and we seized it to deliver the Emergency Food Parcels to those in need.

The relief on the faces of our brothers and sisters in Gaza were immeasurable. Your contributions and support made this possible, and we at MKCT are humbled to have been a part of this mission with you all.

Please continue to keep the people of Gaza in your prayers.

JazaakAllah Khair for your unwavering support!

GiftAid – help MKCT get upto 25% of your donation back from the Government
MKCT would like to humbly ask that if you participated in this emergency appeal with us, if you could please ensure that you have filled in our GiftAid* form (link below). This ensures that we as a charity benefit from our combined efforts and puts us in a position to do more for our communities going into the future by Allah’s will.

https://forms.gle/SEmuKr5EBFXnMkFt8

* Applicable to UK citizens that are classified as tax payers.

MKCT working with GRT to deliver Vital Equipment to Gaza

Asalaamualaikum everyone,

MKCT (Muslim Kumbhar Community Trust) and GRT (Global Relief Trust) have been on an extraordinary journey to deliver 8 Ambulances and 2 Fire Truck convoys to Gaza. The dedicated volunteers leading this mission have shown unwavering commitment, self-funding their trip, and dedicating their time to ensure that every donated penny directly supports the cause in Gaza.

The journey from Berlin to Turkey, spanning three to four days, involved traversing multiple countries. However, a critical update at the Turkish border last night highlighted the challenges they faced. The team endured extensive 16-hour border checks, including people and vehicle x-rays, along with rigorous documentation and interviews to validate the mission’s purpose and objectives. These obstacles underscore the dedication and determination of the team to overcome hurdles in their path.

As the situation on the ground in Gaza remains perilous due to the ongoing ground invasion and intense bombing, humanitarian corridors have been closed. Nevertheless, the team is collaborating closely with the Turkish Red Crescent in Ankara and Istanbul to ensure that the vehicles can be deployed to Gaza at the earliest opportunity.

Your support through donations and prayers is invaluable. Please continue to share updates and contribute as much as you can afford to this noble cause. JazaakAllah khair for your generosity and duas.

Giyarwee Shareef Niyaaz

Assalamu Alaikum all

Inshallah we will be gathering for Giyarwee Shareef on Sunday 12th November at 2pm to mark the remembrance of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Gilani (His title: Peer Peeran translated as the Saint of Saints, another great title that belongs to him is: Ghaus-e-Azam) may the blessings of Allah Be Upon Him.

InshAllah we look forward to seeing you all there.

Salaams to all
MKCT Admin

Palestine Emergency Appeal

Assalamu Alaikum all

Following the recent tragic events that have been unfolding in Palestine, a humanitarian crisis is present for emergency aid, Gaza is now under complete siege with electricity, water, food and medical supplies all cut off. Relentless air strikes continue to target homes, mosques and hospitals. The death toll is rising by the hour as the world anticipates the number of fatalities.

MKCT is collecting donations to assist with Food and Medical Aid distributed through Aid agencies that are active in providing assistance on the ground.

MKCT will select charities where a 100% donation policy is in place, as such we have updated the organisations we will send the donations through:

  • Global Relief Trust (GRT)
  • Ummah Welfare trust
  • MATW Project
  • One Nation

Your donations can help provide water, food and medical aid and with all supplies cut off, the people of Palestine are relying on us now more than ever!

DEADLINE: DONATIONS TO BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOVEMBER 2023

To make a donation please use the following account details via online payments.

Muslim Khumbar Community Trust
Sort Code: 40-45-08
Account Number: 52005395

Reference to use: EMG AID 23
Alternatively use:EMG AID 23Z (for your donation to be counted as Zakat)

Please note: It is vital you use one of the above mentioned references so that we can allocate your donation correctly.

Any questions please contact Info@mkct.org

JazakAllah kier everyone

Every act of charity is rewarded by Allah The Almighty no matter how small.

Salaams
MKCT Admin

Milad-un-Nabi Gathering @ IQRA

Assalamu Alaikum All

We would like to invite everyone to Iqra House on Sunday 15th October 2023 at 2pm to Mark Milad-un-Nabi, a celebration to honour the birth of our Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

InshaAllah we look forward to seeing all who are able to attend this auspicious event, may Allah SWT be pleased with us, food will be served after the programme.

JazakAllah Keir

MKCT Admin

Milad un-Nabi Mawlid – Saturday 22nd October

Assalamu Alaikum all

Alhamdulillah, we had a beautiful Muharram gathering at IQRA house last Sunday, Insha Allah everyone that attended and those involved in making it happen will reap the rewards from the Almighty. Ameen.

Just to give the community some early notice, the committee has set the date for Milad-un-Nabi this year for Saturday 22nd October 2022, (make sure to put it in your diary).

An event programme is in the works and will be emailed out and put on our website in the coming weeks, be sure to look out for it.

Insha Allah we look forward to seeing you all there.

Muharram Niyyaz

Assalamu Alaikum all

InshaAllah we will be holding a Niyyaz at Iqra house to mark Muharram on the Sunday 4th September.

We would like to start promptly at 2pm and finish around 5pm inshaAllah.

A small request to some of our youthful members, if a few can kindly stay until the end to help tidy away the tables and sweep the hall we would be most grateful.

JazakAllah keir, we are looking forward to seeing everyone at Iqra.

Salaams to all

MKCT Admin

UKMKA Giyaarwe Shareef

UKMKA will be holding the Giyaarwe Shareef of Shaykh Abdul Qadr Jilani (RA)

Date: Sunday 21 November 2021
Time: 2pm until 6pm
Venue: UKMKA Centre, 134 Bromford Drive, Birmingham, B36 8TY.

This will be a one dish event so please feel free to bring a dish along.

All are welcome – please share the message.

We look forward to seeing you all InshaAllah.

Jazak’Allah

UKMKA

New IQRA House Usage Policy

Assalamu Alaikum to all members

The Trustees and Committee Members are pleased to announce a new Iqra House Usage Policy has been put in place, this can be found on the ‘booking Calendar’ page on our new website (click here). The rules that have been put in place are designed for the benefit of all and are also to keep Iqra house in the best condition possible inshaAllah.

The usage policy is also accompanied by a Booking Policy to make it easy for all members,  especially new members who wish to book Iqra house for the first time as well as regular repeat users.

The new policy is in place with immediate effect and will apply to all new bookings made from this date going forward.

UKMKA Milad Event – 30th October 2021

UKMKA Milaad un Nabi and Centre Reopening

Assalamualaikum All,

Hope this message finds you all well during this blessed month of our Prophet (SAW). Following on from our last ‘Save The Date’ message we just wanted to give you a brief outline of the itinerary of the evening.

We will be hosting the event from UKMKA centre and all are welcome to attend the event in person. For those in our community unable to attend, we will also be streaming the event live on Zoom (meeting details to follow)

Date: Saturday 30th October 2021
Venue: 134 Bromford Drive, Birmingham, B36 8TY

For those attending in person:

Start Time: 4pm
Food as Buffet: 5pm to 6:30pm
Time for Asr and Maghrib in between

For those attending in person and on Zoom:

Event Proceedings: Start and Live on Zoom 7pm

Planned Programme

  • Trustee welcome and centre update
  • Talk in Kutchi by Haji Abdul Qayyum Qureshi
  • Talk in english by Haji Yunus Abubakr Abdullah
  • Naats by Birmingham Mens Zikr Group
  • Children’s Performances
  • Naats by Azm-E-Ali
  • Dua

If you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid or you are in doubt then please be mindful of others and yourself and refrain from coming to this particular event.

Please RSVP by Sunday 24 October via WhatsApp or SMS with numbers of people likely to attend this event, so we are able to cater for food accordingly.

Please share the message

We look forward to welcoming you all back InshaAllah

UKMKA

Milad-un-Nabi – 17th October 2021 @ 2pm

Assalamu Alaikum All

We would like to invite everyone to Iqra House on Sunday 17th October 2021 at 2pm to Mark Milad-un-Nabi, a celebration to honour the birth of our Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.

We appreciate that it can take time for some community members to get back to normal after the lifting of restrictions post pandemic,  however this gathering would be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with others and mark this auspicious occasion, may Allah be pleased with all who are able to attend inshaAllah.

We look forward to seeing you all at Iqra.

JazakAllah Keir

MKCT Admin

A celebration to honour the birth of our Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasalam