Getting Questions Answered and Gaining General Islamic Knowledge:

  • Islamic Finder: This is a website where you can get the prayer times for many cities around the world, and it includes a lot of other interesting information to explore and learn from, such as an Islamic calendar, athan software, etc.
  • Islamweb: Another good general website with articles, news, audios, and a Q&A section, which also has a good section for new Muslims: Welcome to Islam.
  • OnIslam: The new website from the founders of IslamOnline. A website containing a wealth of knowledge, many up to date articles, news, and a good Q&A area. It also has a good section for new Muslims and those interested in Islam: Ask About Islam.

  • Islamchannel TV: A wide range of live Islamic TV programmes broadcast over the internet or via Skye satellite TV.

  • Emel magazine:The magazine aims to introduce the beautiful aspects of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims. Emel is for the reader who wishes to combine an ethical outlook to life with evolving ideas and a modern lifestyle.
  • Sisters magazine: The Sisters team is an eclectic group of writers, journalists, artists and readers who are based all over the world. It covers a range of subjects in the areas of Inspiration, Self, Family, Community, World, Homes, Looks, Tastes and a range of reader offers and competitions.

 

Qur'an and Hadith:

  • House of Qur'an: Great site breaking down the Qur'an word-by-word to show you how to pronounce each word. Great for beginners. Can use on a pc or mobile.
  • Quran Explorer: This site has the Qur'an in Arabic + a translation + audio recordings.
  • Quran Flash: This site has the Qur'an in Arabic + translation + transliteration: A nice application to read the Qur'an as in a virtual book. Go to "More Options -> Book Type" to choose the book with translation and transliteration.
  • Compendium of Muslim Texts: A great database for searching for keywords in the Qur'an and the Hadith of Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and Imam Malik (Muwatta).

Courses:

  • AlKauthar Institute: AlKauthar provides engaging courses that balance both theoretical and practical approaches to Islamic knowledge in single-weekend university level courses throughout the UK.
  • AlMaghrib Institute: An Islamic organization that offers university-level double weekend courses in various locations around the UK on Islam, which are both fun and contain great content.
  • Utrujj Foundation: The training courses cover a broad spectrum of classical and contemporary themes in Islam and are open to Muslims and Non-Muslims alike. 

 

Online Courses:

Online courses are a nice way to gain knowledge wherever you are. With the challenges of the constraints of time and the demand of work, many of us find following an online course is the solution to meet our need for Islamic knowledge. Many of our brothers and sisters studied from these websites and gave very positive feedback.

Islamic Organizations:

National New Muslim Project: We have a close association with the National New Muslim Project and recommended that you visit their website to find:

  • The latest e-version of the Meeting Point newsletter: a high-quality magazine that regularly communicates with converts around the UK.
  • Guidance about the 5 Pillars of Islam, and answers to some of the common questions that people ask before taking the Shahadah (Testimony of Faith).
  • Some national activities for converts around the UK, such as the Ramadan Retreat, which is held in the Islamic Foundation, in Markfield, Leicestershire.

The Islamic Foundation: Through this link, you can find out more about:

  • The Markfield Institute of Higher Education where you can pursue Islamic studies.
  • The Islamic Library in Markfield; one of the largest private Islamic libraries in Europe.
  • Many of their services, publications, and statelite institude.

Embrace Foundation: This is a charitable organisation that supports new Muslim converts. They host weekend retreats around the country and overseas.

ShINE (Sheffield Islamic Network for the Environment): A Muslim group concerned about the environment.

Support Organizations:

Nour: An organisation that aims to open the lines of communication and facilitate the access between individuals and our team of Islamic/health advisors, so that they may receive counselling and advice which is sensitive to their faith. They are also working towards providing legal support.

Reunite International: UK based charity specialising in international parental child abduction. Includes online advice, prevention guides and information on support services.

Solace: Support for Revert Sisters in difficulty and looking for support

 

Marriage Services:

www.purematrimony.com: Pure Matrimony has been brought to you by Mercy Mission World. Mercy Mission World is an organisation which has a vision to build "A world where every Muslim is able to live faithfully to their belief, building an exemplary Islamic community that benefits humanity."

www.personalmatchuk.co.uk: We shall take on the role of matchmaker and work with individuals. Our aim is to give you a personalised service from beginning right through to your engagement. If you are over 20, divorced, widowed or single and you would like to enquire more about this service then please contact us