Some greetings to offer Muslim neighbours, friends, colleagues this New Year … and find out when the Islamic new year happens.
Chances to Learn How to Engage with Muslims
What is Mawlid all about?
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of Muhammed in the year 570 of our calendar. Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet's birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Many Muslims do not participate in celebrations but they may mark the occasion by spending more time reading the Qur'an.
Mawlid al-Nabi: A call to prayer
Muslims show the greatest respect to the Prophet Muhammad especially during the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi. And that makes Mawlid a great time to talk about how important Jesus is to us, not just as a prophet, but as our Saviour. Starting a conversation can be tricky, but it’s as simple as asking ‘How will you be celebrating Mawlid?’
This month we’re sharing some ideas on how we can engage with, and pray for, our Muslim friends and colleagues.
Why should we love all Muslims?
The Contested Eid
Prayer resources for the Night of Power
What does Eid ul Adha mean to you?
Mahabba Glossary
Sharing the Reason for the Season
What Surprised the Arab Guest at the Carol Service?
Hallowe’en in the English Conversation class
Overcoming as faithfulness rather than victoriousness
Something to Celebrate
New Ways to Connect
Did you know that we have a Mahabba prayer group just for millennials? It was launched in January. It is for anyone aged between 18-40. This month we’ll learn a little more about the group and the volunteer who leads it as well as looking at the Support Circle and inviting you to be part of our face to face – virtually.
Keeping Faithful
More to Mahabba
We’re excited to tell you about a Mahabba event that happened in Croydon last weekend called the Hope Event. This regular gathering is designed for people to bring a friend from another faith background. This time they had an African theme, celebrating God’s diversity and creativity. We also want to highlight some of the other things that Mahabba is involved in such as Millennial and Juma prayers.
