Khayam Amin AMEER
Dewsbury
When you started volunteering?
Alhamdulillah, I have been volunteering since 2013 and have been the Ameer since 2018.
Favourite course and why?
My favourite course is the Fiqh of Salah. I still remember when I first did it, and I found it mind blowing, having come from the traditional Hanafi background.
One perk of volunteering?
Alhamdulillah I really enjoy volunteering. I love being a student first and foremost, and that is actually also my main reason for volunteering as well. I personally used Al Maghrib as a great opportunity to turn my life around based on knowledge Alhamdulillah, and I am desperate for others to get the exact same opportunity.
When you started volunteering?
2008.
Favourite course and why?
Seerah of the prophet pbuh by Sheikh Mohammad Alshareef because it was where my journey of seeking Islamic knowledge began.
One perk of volunteering?
I love meeting and being inspired by all the volunteers and students I meet as a result of volunteering.
Lina Fazlanie AMEERAH
Leicester
Sabin Majid
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
I'm from Bradford and have been volunteering since 2016.
Favourite course and why?
My favourite course was 'Fitnah' (Sh. Abu Eesa), as Surah Ale Imran has a huge focus on faith and sincerity in the face of trial, as well as many other topics. This course transformed my entire relationship with the Quran and subsequently my life alhamdullilah!
One perk of volunteering?
Volunteering allows me to do the things I love - meet new inspiring people, develop my creative and leadership skills and organise events - all for the sake of Allah swt!
Aneeqa Ahmed
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
Started volunteering over a year ago after my first and favourite course of Surah Yusuf.
Favourite course and why?
Tafsir courses are always my favourite!
One perk of volunteering?
Love volunteering to help others get the best experience out of courses!
Mohammad Amir
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
I started volunteering after the third or fourth course in Brad-ford. It was a while ago :)
Favourite course and why?
My favourite course was The Valley of Seekers by Sheikh Riad Ouarzazi – a course on how to live with the names of Allah. It brought new life to my duas!
One perk of volunteering?
Perhaps one of the students will turn out to be the next imam, mufti, khateeb, or scholar. Imagine the number of people they would benefit, and the hasanat they would earn. Now imagine getting all of them for free. That’s what you get for helping to facilitate these events :)
Kashif Ahmed
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
I began my volunteer journey after my first seminar. I loved the whole set up and wanted to help.
Favourite course and why?
My favourite course was “Beautiful Patience”. It was my first course and I loved how one Surah was broken down Ayah by Ayah and explained in so much detail. Each course is beautiful in its own way, but my first experience was an eye opener.
One perk of volunteering?
I like to volunteer because it allows me to assist others in their journey of gaining knowledge.
Usaid Khan
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
2019.
Favourite course and why?
Favourite course was by Sheikh Suleiman Hani, called “Into the Mirror”.
One perk of volunteering?
We get to give back something to the community by volunteering.
Osman Chohan
Brighouse
When you started volunteering?
2008.
Favourite course and why?
Touched by an Angel - Tafseer Juz Amma. Nothing beats tafseer, especially for the surahs we recite day in, day out. It was a truly amazing course by Sheikh Muhammad AlShareef. The meanings as well as the understanding of when and why these early surah were revealed was quite emotional.
One perk of volunteering?
I love learning about my religion. I love getting together with other volunteers who have now become my closest friends and are like brothers. I love spending time with the Shayookh and with the other volunteers where we really get to know the person behind the teacher.
Rahima Begum
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
May 2013.
Favourite course and why?
Valley of the seekers - After this course I felt as though I made a real connection with Allah. The entire course was an emotional rollercoaster. Till this day what I learnt on that course has remained with me.
One perk of volunteering?
The reason I enjoy volunteering is that I love meeting and interacting with the sisters. I also enjoy being part of a passionate team.
Faez Khan
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
2019.
Favourite course and why?
Favourite course was by Sheikh Reda Bedeir, called “Denial”, which was tafsir of Surah Al-Rahman and Surah Yasin.
One perk of volunteering?
We get to give back something to the community by volunteering.
Mosan Munir
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
I started volunteering initially in 2011 for 2-3 years after which I took a gap and returned in 2019 Alhamdulillah.
Favourite course and why?
My all-time favourite course is “Eternal Journey” by Dr Reda Bedeir. The reason why I enjoyed this the most was because it was my first course and a long time since I'd been to an Islamic event with such intensity and it gave such an iman boost especially the teaching style was amazing from Dr. Reda. It's a course I can never forget.
One perk of volunteering?
Being around brothers and sisters who are working together and never even knew each other before just for the sake of Allah is amazing.
Razia Bashir
Nottingham
When you started volunteering?
I started volunteering with my brother's after Ilmfest 2012.
Favourite course and why?
“On the Shoulders of Giants” taught by Sh Reda Bedouir. This was the first Almaghrib course I attended, and I was in awe of how accessible the knowledge was.
One perk of volunteering?
The main reason I volunteer is firstly for the sake of Allah, to gain His Pleasure and secondly to benefit the community. Without volunteers, we can't hold courses for people to come, learn and grow.
Naveed Hussain
Leeds
When you started volunteering?
I started volunteering at the end of 2019.
Favourite course and why?
The first course I attended was “The Venom and The Serum” course.
One perk of volunteering?
I find it a great opportunity to utilise my skills, meet amazing people and participate in a sadaqah jariya. It's a great place to flourish!
Zaynab Hussein
Leeds
When you started volunteering?
I have been volunteering since the “Homecoming” course in October 2019.
Favourite course and why?
My favourite course is “Behind the Scenes” by Sheikh Omar Suleiman as it was my first ever Almaghrib course and it kickstarted a personal journey of self-reflection, improvement and growth.
One perk of volunteering?
I started volunteering in an effort to use my free time productively and get some reward in the process and to help others benefit from Almaghrib like I have.
Ubaid Naseem
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
2009.
Favourite course and why?
“Into the Cave” with Shaykh Ahsan Hanif. Amazing tafseer and recitation by the shaykh.
One perk of volunteering?
This life's sucks you into materialism and consumerism. Volunteering reminds me that we have a bigger purpose than to join the rat race of life. Also, it gives me an opportunity to meet others purely for the sake of Allah.
Imane Morris
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
2018/2019.
Favourite course and why?
Behind the scenes
One perk of volunteering?
Meeting new people gaining sister-hood with a wider scope of people.
Faiza Fazal
Leeds
When you started volunteering?
I have been an Almaghrib volunteer since 2012.
Favourite course and why?
Beautiful Patience Tafsir of Surah Yusuf. Taught by Reda Bedeir. This was one the first course I attended, I really enjoyed Sheikh Reda's style of teaching and felt that the surah resonated with me. Years later I still feel I have much more of an understanding and connection with Surah Yusuf than any other as a result of attending this course.
One perk of volunteering?
QMass has a real family atmosphere. I look forward to being surrounded by dedicated students and volunteers as well as meeting and interacting with like minded people, from a diverse background. I am often inspired by the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and I am glad of the opportunity to play a small part in the spread of knowledge.
Fauzia Mohammed
Hull
When you started volunteering?
2014
Favourite course and why?
Fiqh of Chilling as it was my first ever Al Maghrib course and it changed my life Alhamdulillah!
One perk of volunteering?
The sisterhood! I love the atmosphere when catching up with long term Almaghrib students and welcoming new ones!
Mobina Afzal
Bradford
When you started volunteering?
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Favourite course and why?
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One perk of volunteering?
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Sara Nduwayo
Leicester/London
When you started volunteering?
July 2019
Favourite course and why?
Lots. Especially ones on Seerah of SAW like Prophet's smile, Succession, Homecoming.
One perk of volunteering?
For the reward InshaAllah.
Simra Bajwa
Bradford/Pudsey
When you started volunteering?
2018
Favourite course and why?
My favourite course was the Majesty (Allah’s names). It was very inspiring, and I learnt what Allah’s names meant.
One perk of volunteering?
The motivating factor that makes me a volunteer is the lovely sisters with me and how they treat me, and they bring me close to Islam and Allah.