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Faith, Strength, & The Quran

Faith, Strength, & The Quran

Are you ready to unlock the timeless beauty of the Qur’an — not just through translation, but through its original, soul-stirring Arabic? Join Faith, Strength, & the Quran, a course designed especially for converts to Islam seeking to build a connection with Allah’s words.

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Finding Our Place

Finding Our Place

This free afternoon is for anyone looking to connect, reflect, and share, over a warm, delicious lunch at Shiruku Restaurant in Manchester. Whether you’re a recent convert, or you are not Muslim and simply exploring Islam, you’re welcome.

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Umrah 2025

Umrah 2025

Join us on our yearly visit to the holy lands. Our journey begins in Manchester taking us first to Medina and then Mecca for a life-changing spiritual journey.

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Eid Online

Eid Online

We know from first-hand experience how hard it is for converts around Eid time, a time that should be filled with joy and togetherness. To ensure that no one is alone, we have organised this online gathering of reflection, games, poetry, and discussion on every evening of every Eid.

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Eid al-Adha 2025

Eid al-Adha 2025

Join us for our annual Eid Party. An exciting opportunity for converts to Islam to network, socialise, over a table-served meal and interactive fun and games to celebrate the blessed day of Eid al-Adha.

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Explaining Islam

Explaining Islam

Join us for an enlightening journey designed to help you understand the core truths of Islam and learn how to share them with confidence, clarity, and kindness—especially with family and friends.

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Retreat 2025

Retreat 2025

Join us for our summer retreat. We will spend 3 days praying, learning, connecting with our Creator, nature, and others, and nourishing ourselves in the beautiful locations of Buxton and Hurdlow in the heart of the Peak District.

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One Love, One Eid

One Love, One Eid

Join us for our Caribbean-themed Eid party, you don’t have to spend Eid alone! An exciting opportunity for converts to Islam to network, socialise, over delicious a Caribbean buffet and entertainment to celebrate the blessed day of Eid al-Fitr.

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Iftar

Iftar

Register for the exciting New Beginnings free iftar meals in Manchester and London. Don’t break your fast alone this Ramadan.

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Regular Social Gatherings

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Regular social events for brothers and sisters where converts and their families can network with other converts and share their experiences.

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learn, reflect.

Regular Weekly Classes

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Regular classes and access to sound Islamic scholarship with guidelines for the most appropriate course of study. One of the challenges a new convert faces is accessing the correct information. Our volunteers are well-trained in the Islamic sciences and have great connections with Muslim scholars in the UK and abroad. 

heal, grow.

Support and Well-being

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Ongoing encouragement and counselling, if need be, from qualified counsellors coupled with a holistic package of support.

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enjoy, socialise.

Regular Trips

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Regular trips to convert heritage sites in the UK, outdoor excursions, and trips abroad. A great way to meet up with other members of the convert community.

debate, discuss, express.

Monthly Discussions

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A much-needed space to discuss topics relevant to converts and practical ways to strengthen faith. Meet up with others and feel free to express yourself in a safe, confidential, and private environment.

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