Thursday 5 January 2012

Islamia Village


Islamia Village

Your Village. Your Values

Imagine. Spend time away from it all. Four days during the August bank holiday weekend, Friday 24 - Monday 27 August 2012, living with world renowned speakers at amazing facilities undisturbed by the hustle and bustle of daily life. When you combine incredible lectures with amazing recreational activities you get a truly breathtaking Islamic experience. Learn, relax, and be inspired in peaceful Islamic surroundings. Islamia Village is a dream come true, a hidden gem in the heart of the countryside.

Ideal Venue

Islamia Village will be in York in an estate that expands over 100 acres of beautifully maintained, tranquil grounds.

Amazing Facilities

You can benefit from a large variety of facilities, a brand new 25m pool, full board - 3 halal meals per day cooked by an in-house chef, all to the highest standards.

Amazing Area

Relax next to the pond or simply take time out to 'chill' with your friends. Take a long walk around the 100 acre grounds with your family or simply enjoy the Islamic environment.

Relaxing Jacuzzi and Swimming Pool

Take time away to just relax and enjoy the Jacuzzi or a quick morning swim. Sisters will have designated times too!

Play Area for Kids

A playground specifically designed for children to play, relax, and have a fun time.

Mini Golf

Four days of fun would not be complete without mini golf (crazy golf).

Football

There are football pitches so you can have some fun kicking the ball at Islamia Village.

Pool, Table Tennis and Air Hockey

Great table tennis tables and pool tables for you to have a fun time and enjoy some fresh air.

Badminton, Tennis and Basketball

Badminton, tennis and basketball. All at Islamia Village.
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Our Speakers

Shaykh Said Rageah

Shaykh Said Rageah was born in Somalia and raised in Saudi Arabia. He earned his B.A. in Islamic Studies and Masters in Shari’ah from the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences in Fairfax, Virginia. He studied under prominent Scholars like Shaykh Abdul Aziz Al Fowzan, Shaykh Yusuf Ashubaily, Shaykh AlKhudair, Shaykh Rashid Aladawni and Shaykh Fahad al Alhaoud. Before moving to Canada, Shaykh Said founded and served as Imaam of Masjid Aya in Maryland and established the ‘IQ’ Qur’an Institute.
Shaykh Said Rageah is the Imam of Abu Huraira Islamic Center, Instructor at Al-Maghrib Institute and Director of Ummah Times Magazine.

Shaykh Alaa Elsayed - Canada

Shaykh Alaa was born in Cairo and lived in Egypt until he was 15 years old. He studied for his Bachelors in Shari’ah at the American International University, and has earned a scholarship from the Shari’ah Academy in Egypt / Florida. He has also received his Ijazah of Qur’an recitation for Hafs ‘an Asim, studied comparative religion for five years through the IPCI in South Africa, and was on the board of director of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
He also appeared as a speaker on Islam on various television channels.
Currently Shaykh Alaa is the Director of Religious Affairs for the Islamic Centre of Canada – ISNA. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director for the Canadian Islamic Congress. He is also an instructor for AlKauthar and is also the Director of Public Relations for Mercy Mission World..

Yusha Evans - USA

Yusha Evans was raised in South Carolina as a strict Methodist. He studied in a Bible college where he learnt the Bible in Hebrew and Greek. The many contradictions and inconsistancies in the Bible led him to search for God in every religion from Judaism to Buddism, Wicca to Bushido. He attended the Friday prayer at a local Mosque at the request of a Muslim friend where he saw the Muslims praying, bowing and prostrating with their heads on the floor, which instantly reminded him of all the verses of the Bible describing the prayer of the prophets.
Yusha has studied under numerous Muslims teachers in the U.S and Egypt. He is currently working as a full time caller to Islam and has travelled extensively conducting Dawah Workshops.

Abdurraheem Green - UK

Abdurraheem Green, born to British parents in Darussalam, Tanzania, embraced Islam in 1988. Educated at a famous Roman Catholic Monastic School he went on to study history in the London University. However, he left his education unfinished.
Abdurraheem Green currently works with an Islamic media company based in England and engages himself in da’wah activities. He also delivers talks and lectures for Muslims, and concentrates on the pure teaching of Prophet Muhammad salAllahu alayhi wa sallam and the early Muslims. He has been teaching Islam in the West for many years and makes appearances on several television channels worldwide including Islam Channel, Huda TV, and Peace TV and is one of the founders of iERA.

Shaykh Abu Abdissalam - Makkah

Shaykh Abu Abdissalam was born in Coventry and was raised in London. He joined Dar Al-Hadith Al-Khayriyyah in the blessed city of Makkah and obtained a degree in Islamic Studies specialising in Hadith and its Sciences. During his time there, he studied under many of the prominent scholars of our time. During the course of his studies he has acquired ijazas for all of the six major books of Hadith. In addition, he also has ijazas for a number of other books.
He makes regular appearances on several television channels worldwide including Islam Channel, Huda TV and Islamic Network TV and is an instructor for AlKauthar Institute and Islamic Network. He is also a special advisor for iERA.

Hamza Andreas Tzortzis - UK

Hamza Andreas Tzortzis is an international public speaker on Islam. He is a writer with articles, essays and commentaries on political philosophy, the philosophy of religion and society. Hamza is an intellectual activist actively engaging on issues pertaining to religion, social cohesion and politics. He is also a researcher with a recent publication on non-Muslim perceptions on Islam and Muslims.
Hamza regularly participates in debates and symposiums with leading intellectuals, public speakers and academics on topics concerning western and Islamic philosophy, politics and current affairs. He regularly appears in the media explaining and demystifying Islam and providing unique perspectives on current affairs. He has appeared on the BBC, Press TV, Islam Channel, Nile TV, Ummah TV, Iqra TV, and Islamic Network TV. He is also a member of iERA.

Shaykh Abu Hasnayn Murtaza Khan - UK

Shaykh Abu Hasnayn Murtaza Khan graduated from the International Islamic University Islamabad in June 2001 with B.A. Honours in Usool-ud-Din and has been actively involved in the field of da’wah for many years. At present, he is a teacher at the Tayyibun Institute, London . He is also a visiting khateeb at Al-Ansar Islamic Education Centre, Islamic Da’wah Centre and University of East London.
He has worked closely with numerous organisations and individuals to promote Islam and has translated and presented various seminars and lectures. He is involved in da’wah across the UK and travels extensively to promote and revive the pure and monotheistic religion of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

Shaykh Wasim Kempson

Shaykh Wasim Kempson graduated from the Islamic University of Madinah with a B.A. Hons. in Shari’ah and specialises in the field of Fiqh and Aqeedah. He is currently teaching Aqeedah in various institutes in addition to holding lectures in the community. Wasim Kempson is extensively involved in local da’wah projects and has been for many years.

Shaykh Bilal Ismail

Shaykh Bilal Ismail was born in Durban, South Africa. He memorised the Qurʾan while studying at school and went on to complete high school in 1998. He was accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah in 2001 where he completed his Diploma in Arabic followed by a B.A. in Islamic Law from the faculty of Sharīʿah.
After graduating, he returned to South Africa where he has been teaching Fiqh and Tafsīr weekly classes in Durban since the summer of 2007 and says he is “still a student of knowledge – and will always be!”

Shaykh Abu Usamah

Passionate and outspoken, Shaykh Abu Usamah is the Imam of Green Lane Masjid in Birmingham, UK. His love for Islam has led him to deliver lectures and seminars in many parts of the world. He is also an expert translator for many Arab speakers visiting the West to disseminate Islamic knowledge. Shaykh Abu Usamah grew up as a Christian in New Jersey. He embraced Islam in 1986; he studied Islam at the Islamic University of Madinah and earned his degree in Usul al-Deen and Da’wah.
He spent two intensive summers learning from two of the most eminent scholars of our time, Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Aziz ibn Baz and Shaykh Muhammad al-‘Uthaymin. With a remarkable style of speaking, Shaykh Abu Usamah often mentions quotes during his lectures without looking at any written material, and when asked about how he is able to do that, he simply replies, “It is tawfiq from Allah.”

Shaykh Navaid Aziz

Shaykh Navaid Aziz has been described as being a gem in and of himself. Shaykh Navaid has a way of making each student feel special, as though he is talking to them one-on-one.
Hailing from Montreal, Quebec Shaykh Navaid is a man of many cultures and flavours. He completed an associate’s degree in Commerce and Social Sciences before heading to the illustrious Islamic University of Madinah. Sh. Navaid went on to complete a diploma in the Arabic language as well as a B.A. in Shari’ah (Islamic Law), with a specialisation in Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh.
Upon returning to North America Shaykh Navaid joined the speakers circuit and has travelled the world lecturing and teaching. He is the founder of My Spiritual Ffix a modern day approach to spirituality. He serves the Muslim community as a family and youth counselor.

Shaykh Assim al-Hakeem

Shaykh Assim al-Hakeem graduated from the prestigious Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in 1998. At present Shaikh Assim is an Imam of a masjid in Jeddah, a role which he has held for the past 19 years, where the Shaykh delivers the weekly Friday sermons and lectures on various Islamic Sciences.
Shaykh Assim al-Hakeem also participates regularly on both Islamic radio and television programs to spread the authentic teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Currently Shaykh Assim al-Hakeem also occupies a managerial position in a leading global industrial company.

Shaykh Abuz Zubair - UK

Shaykh Abuz Zubair is a graduate of Dar Al Hadith Al Khayriyyah, Makkah. He was an Imam at Lewisham Masjid and currently is active in da'wah in the London area. He is currently teaching Aqeedah Tahawiyyah in English in South London and regularly gives khutbahs.
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