WHO WE ARE
our story
New Beginnings was formed in 2020 and launched officially on the 1st of Ramadan (23rd April) 2020 (1441) after recognising the need to provide support, companionship and education for those who have adopted the religion of Islam after having no faith or a previous faith and those who are not Muslims but exploring Islam for the first time.
New Beginnings aims to create welcoming, non-judgemental environments and spaces that nurture a sound and authentic experience of Islam. We strive to meet these needs in a way that genuinely appreciates a person’s circumstances whilst understanding the importance of preserving one’s individual and cultural identity.
what we do
There are 4 areas of support that we focus on:
1. Education. We offer free courses that enable people to gain a better understanding of Islam from authentic sources without cultural interpolation. Students have access to pose any questions to teachers without feeling judged or out of place. We have podcasts and articles that assist in clearing any misconceptions that people may have.
2. Social Connections. We conduct regular social events that are non-judgemental and welcoming for people of all backgrounds including the families of converts to Islam.
3. Wellbeing. We offer 1 to 1 follow-up calls, counselling, and workshops, as well as access to advice from our team members if needed.
4. Facilitation. We assist those who are ready to convert to Islam but have no or little support. Each individual is given a bespoke gift pack and certificate after conversion.
our mission
& approach
The concern for converts to Islam is an area that has been much neglected for decades. The number of converts to Islam in the UK, and abroad, is growing exponentially, with two-thirds of them being women. Despite the noble efforts of a few small organisations, this need has not been fully met as of yet. We aim to fill the gap via a combination of innovative methods with a strong basis in the Islamic tradition and the way of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. People who convert to Islam generally have a whole myriad of needs. We aim to fulfil and serve the needs of those new and old to Islam in a holistic manner.
meet the people
Sh. Bilal Brown
Co-founder &
Managing Director
Imran Rahim
Co-founder &
Director of Education
Rumela Bandyopadhyay
Co-founder &
Media and Events Manager
Sh. Hasan Shire
Imam and Teacher
Sh. Amin Buxton
Imam and Teacher
Dr. Mumina Begum
Course Teacher
Mohammad Razak
Course Teacher &
Trustee
Tazreen Chowdhry
Qualified Counsellor
Farrah Farooq
Volunteer
Jodie Wozencroft-Reay
Psychotherapist
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Use this contact form that goes to info@beginnings.org.uk
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