MKCT’s Gaza Emergency Response: A Story of Growing Impact!

Asalaamu Alaikum Everyone!

🎉 We have some exciting updates! Even though our Gaza Emergency Response campaign ended months ago. Two amazing things have happened that we wanted to share with you!

  1. 🌹 You never stopped giving!
    Your generosity continued to pour in with Thousands more pounds of donations, allowing us to extend our food aid operations (new video below👇🏽). You watched as the aid reached the hands of those in need, and your unwavering support kept it going. As Malcolm X once said, “When ‘I’ is replaced with ‘We,’ even illness becomes wellness.” You made that wellness a reality for countless displaced families in Gaza!

  2. 🚛 Our golden supply chain is proven!
    Word has spread about MKCT’s incredible network that delivered aid directly into Gaza. Other organizations and businesses have reached out, wanting to partner with us, so now, we’re positioned to help on a larger scale than ever before!

🎖️The real heroes behind all this success are you—the families, members and donors of the Khumbar Community. Your support has been the backbone of MKCT, laying the foundations for the overwhelming success we’ve achieved in 2023 and 2024.

And here’s the best part… we’re not stopping! Big things are coming in 2025 InshaAllah!

🤫 We are already working on new and exciting charitable events that get YOU involved right at the heart, both in the UK and internationally!!!

ARE YOU READY???

Milad-un-Nabi @ IQRA

Assalamu Alaikum All

We would like to invite everyone to Iqra House on Sunday 29th September at 2pm to Mark Milad-un-Nabi, a celebration to honour the birth of our Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

InshaAllah we look forward to seeing all who are able to attend this auspicious event, may Allah SWT be pleased with us, food will be served after the programme.

InshaAllah more details to follow in the coming weeks ahead of the event.

JazakAllah Keir
MKCT Admin

🚨 Emergency Update: Chai in the Park Event Postponed🚨

Due to the escalating anti-immigration riots spreading across the UK, MKCT has made the difficult decision to postpone the Chai in the Park event this Saturday. This decision has not been taken lightly.

Your safety and well-being are our top priority. Given the current climate, we feel it is our responsibility to ensure that our community is not put at unnecessary risk.

We urge all community members to take extra precautions during these heightened times. Our religious identity, skin colour, and culture have unfortunately been unjustly targeted by far-right groups. Please remain vigilant and stay safe.

A new date for the event will be announced in the near future inshaAllah.

JazaakAllah Khair
MKCT Admin

MKCT Chaii In The Park 2024

At Rutland Water, skies so blue, On August 10th, we welcome you. With family, food, and fun in sight, MKCT hosts a day so bright.

Picnics spread on lush green grass, Barbecues where friendships last. Boat rides on the gentle waves, A community that laughs and plays.

Together, we will share the day, In every smile, in every way. So come along, make memories new, Chai in the Park awaits for you!

🗓️ It’s happening on Saturday, 10th August, starting from 10 AM onwards!

🧺Pack your picnics, gather your families, and get ready to have a blast! We have plenty of relaxing and action-packed activities to keep you entertained!

👇🏽Check out the rutland website for more information below

https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/rutland-water

📻 Stay tuned for meeting point and further details coming your way in the next two weeks. See you there!

UKMKA Summer sports Event!

Following on from last year’s wonderful UKMKA Football Tournament we are back again this year with an even bigger sporting event!

We are delighted to announce the UKMKA Summer Sports Event 2024

After demand from our community we are incorporating additional sporting events to make it an enjoyable day for all. This year’s Summer Sports Event will host the following:

  • UKMKA Football Tournament 2024
  • Volleyball for Men
  • Badminton for Women & Children
  • Arts & Crafts activity tables for children.

Sporting Event Details:

Date: Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024
Time: 10:30 AM
Venue: Moseley Sports Centre, College Rd, Birmingham, B13 9LR

Refreshments will be provided at The UKMKA Sport Event. This will then be followed by dinner at the UKMKA Centre, 134 Bromford Drive, Birmingham, B36 8TY.

Badminton for Women & Children – this is a free event for women & children. Please just attend on the day and join in. No fees or registration are required.

We will also arrange Arts & Crafts activity tables for children.

Volleyball for Men – this is a pre-planned event where we will require anyone who wishes to participate to notify us by booking in via the Eventbrite link. This is so that we can arrange teams prior to the start of the event. Volleyball facilities will be up and running throughout the entire course of the event (5 hours) 10:30 to 15:30. For volleyball we humbly request a small £5 donation per player who wishes to participate. This can either be paid in advance using the account details below or on the day to Dr Amman Bolia.

UKMKA Football Tournament 2024

This is a 7-a-side tournament with a maximum squad size of 11 players.

We Will Insha’Allah look to hold two tournaments.

  • Adults
  • Under 16s

You can Enter by registering your team on the eventbrite link below. Entry is on a first come basis. Please confirm registration as soon as possible so we can finalise scheduling of matches.

The registration deadline is 4th August 2024.

Entry fee for each Adult Team entered is £100
For Under 16 teams entry is Free.

The Entry Fee for Adults Team that wish to enter is to be paid into the UKMKA Bank Account:

Account Name: United Kingdom Muslim Kumbhar Association
Sort Code: 20-08-98
Account No: 60644714

Entrants Eligibility can be found via link below.

Please note when booking in a team only one person needs to enter the team. That team captain/representative can name all 11 players on the form in Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukmka-summer-sports-event-2024-tickets-928071545977

We look forward to seeing you all Insha’Allah.

JazakAllah
UKMKA

Posted by MKCT of behalf of UKMKA

MKCT Uganda Ramadan Food Programme

CLICK HERE! – to make an online card payment to support this project

Assalamu Alaikum Everyone!

MKCT are pleased to launch our Ramadan Food Appeal!

We’re thrilled to provide a Daily Iftar Feeding Program and Essential Food Packs in Uganda during the holy month of Ramadan! 🇺🇬

Thanks to the generous ground support of Hajji Anwar Boliya , we’ll be distributing Food Packs and hosting Iftar Feeding through Masjid Al-Arbi Maya near Kampala. 🕌

Check out what’s in our Essential Food Packs – Zakat Eligible and costing just £25 each!

  • 2kg Sugar
  • 5kg Maize
  • 3ltr Cooking Oil
  • 2 Packets of Salt
  • 15kg Rice

We’re also calling for donations to contribute towards our Daily Iftar Feeding program. For just £150, we can feed up to 150 people each day so any amount (big or small) that you contribute will go along way to ensure everyone is fed inshaAllah!

Ready to make a difference? Here’s how you can donate:

Online Banking to:
Account Name: Muslim Khumbar Community Trust
Sort-code: 40-45-08
Account Number: 52005395
Ref. for Iftar Program: UGX IFTAR 24
OR
Ref. for Food Packs: UGX PACKS 24

We’ll provide updates on this blessed initiative, ensuring you see the impact of your generosity firsthand. 🎁

Let’s come together and spread love and compassion this Ramadan. 💓

May Allah Almighty accept our donations and prayers during this blessed month! 🤲🏼

JazaakAllah Khair! 🌙✨

TREK 4 GAZA – Campaign Update

Wow, Alhamdulillah!

Can you believe it? In just 6 weeks, we’ve accomplished so much: 🏆

  1. We’ve not only met but more than doubled our original target, smashing through the £35k mark!
  2. Arranged for a dedicated lorry to deliver your Amanah during the holy month of Ramadan, inshaAllah!
  3. With Allah Almighty’s help, we’re even sending an extra £5k to provide emergency food aid through existing convoys ASAP!

And that’s not all, our Community has even more to celebrate: 🎉

  1. From London to Birmingham, York to Leicester, Peterborough to Northampton, and beyond, we’ve had Snowdon Trek participants from all over!
  2. MashaAllah, we’ve had participants ranging from 8 years old to 70!
  3. Plus, we’ve had a fantastic mix of men, women, and children joining in, both as families and individuals!

With Ramadan right around the corner, we know donations are still pouring in, especially for those Trekkers close to their personal fundraising targets. So let’s keep spreading the word and raising awareness to reach those goals. We’ll make sure to allocate a second round of donations to Gaza near the end of Ramadan, inshaAllah.

Together, we’re making a real difference! 🙌🏽

JazaakAllah Khair

TREK 4 GAZA – We’re raising the Target, lets go!

Assalamu Alaikum, Amazing Supporters!

All slots now filled✅

Wow, Alhamdulillah! In just two weeks, our nationwide community has propelled us beyond the initial £15,000 goal to a staggering £18,000! 🌟

But guess what? We’re not stopping there – let’s crank up the energy! We’re supercharging our efforts with a new target of £30,000 because, with YOUR unstoppable support, we’re gearing up to fill an entire Lorry with essential supplies for Gaza! 🚚

How’s this possible? Huge shoutout to our partners, Global Relief Trust (GRT), who’ve been phenomenal in securing provisions towards a dedicated Lorry! 💪🏽

Your response has been nothing short of AMAZING, and we’re confident, with our dedicated team, Fundraisers and YOUR generosity, we can smash this new target by the will of Allah Almighty! 🚀

Join us for the Snowdon TREK 4 GAZA Zoom Seminar on Sunday, February 4th, at 3 pm to dive into all the essential details and prep for the big day! 🏔️. Click here for the link.

And finally this is what it’s all about – so check out this exclusive message from our Brother Yusuf just for you! Please share with all your friends and family!

JazaakAllah Khair for being the force behind this incredible momentum! Let’s keep the energy high and the contributions flowing! 🌈💙

The Snowdon Charity Challenge 2024

TREK 4 GAZA

As part of the MKCT Ramadan Appeal 2024, we welcome you to embark on an exhilarating journey with us as we launch the Snowdon TREK 4 GAZA Charity Challenge —an amazing opportunity for our vibrant community nationwide!

Calling all Men, Women and Children (8yrs+) from London to Birmingham, York to Leicester, and beyond! Picture a day of thrilling hiking, conquering the summit of Mount Snowdon, standing tall at over 1000 meters—the UK’s 2nd Highest Mountain!

Whether you’re a first-timer testing your mettle or connecting with your community, enjoy banter, delicious refreshments, and contribute to a noble cause – mark your calendars for Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

With your support, we aim to raise £15,000 from this Charity Challenge for Emergency Relief in Gaza contributing towards a convoy delivering food parcels, medical aid, sanitation kits, and emergency shelter.

Click here for more….

Emergency Aid Palestine Appeal Update

Alhamdulillah, through the mercy and blessings of Allah Almighty, our brother Yusuf was able to distribute your Amanah. The temporary ceasefire provided a window of opportunity, and we seized it to deliver the Emergency Food Parcels to those in need.

The relief on the faces of our brothers and sisters in Gaza were immeasurable. Your contributions and support made this possible, and we at MKCT are humbled to have been a part of this mission with you all.

Please continue to keep the people of Gaza in your prayers.

JazaakAllah Khair for your unwavering support!

GiftAid – help MKCT get upto 25% of your donation back from the Government
MKCT would like to humbly ask that if you participated in this emergency appeal with us, if you could please ensure that you have filled in our GiftAid* form (link below). This ensures that we as a charity benefit from our combined efforts and puts us in a position to do more for our communities going into the future by Allah’s will.

https://forms.gle/SEmuKr5EBFXnMkFt8

* Applicable to UK citizens that are classified as tax payers.

MKCT working with GRT to deliver Vital Equipment to Gaza

Asalaamualaikum everyone,

MKCT (Muslim Kumbhar Community Trust) and GRT (Global Relief Trust) have been on an extraordinary journey to deliver 8 Ambulances and 2 Fire Truck convoys to Gaza. The dedicated volunteers leading this mission have shown unwavering commitment, self-funding their trip, and dedicating their time to ensure that every donated penny directly supports the cause in Gaza.

The journey from Berlin to Turkey, spanning three to four days, involved traversing multiple countries. However, a critical update at the Turkish border last night highlighted the challenges they faced. The team endured extensive 16-hour border checks, including people and vehicle x-rays, along with rigorous documentation and interviews to validate the mission’s purpose and objectives. These obstacles underscore the dedication and determination of the team to overcome hurdles in their path.

As the situation on the ground in Gaza remains perilous due to the ongoing ground invasion and intense bombing, humanitarian corridors have been closed. Nevertheless, the team is collaborating closely with the Turkish Red Crescent in Ankara and Istanbul to ensure that the vehicles can be deployed to Gaza at the earliest opportunity.

Your support through donations and prayers is invaluable. Please continue to share updates and contribute as much as you can afford to this noble cause. JazaakAllah khair for your generosity and duas.

Giyarwee Shareef Niyaaz

Assalamu Alaikum all

Inshallah we will be gathering for Giyarwee Shareef on Sunday 12th November at 2pm to mark the remembrance of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Gilani (His title: Peer Peeran translated as the Saint of Saints, another great title that belongs to him is: Ghaus-e-Azam) may the blessings of Allah Be Upon Him.

InshAllah we look forward to seeing you all there.

Salaams to all
MKCT Admin

Palestine Emergency Appeal

Assalamu Alaikum all

Following the recent tragic events that have been unfolding in Palestine, a humanitarian crisis is present for emergency aid, Gaza is now under complete siege with electricity, water, food and medical supplies all cut off. Relentless air strikes continue to target homes, mosques and hospitals. The death toll is rising by the hour as the world anticipates the number of fatalities.

MKCT is collecting donations to assist with Food and Medical Aid distributed through Aid agencies that are active in providing assistance on the ground.

MKCT will select charities where a 100% donation policy is in place, as such we have updated the organisations we will send the donations through:

  • Global Relief Trust (GRT)
  • Ummah Welfare trust
  • MATW Project
  • One Nation

Your donations can help provide water, food and medical aid and with all supplies cut off, the people of Palestine are relying on us now more than ever!

DEADLINE: DONATIONS TO BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOVEMBER 2023

To make a donation please use the following account details via online payments.

Muslim Khumbar Community Trust
Sort Code: 40-45-08
Account Number: 52005395

Reference to use: EMG AID 23
Alternatively use:EMG AID 23Z (for your donation to be counted as Zakat)

Please note: It is vital you use one of the above mentioned references so that we can allocate your donation correctly.

Any questions please contact Info@mkct.org

JazakAllah kier everyone

Every act of charity is rewarded by Allah The Almighty no matter how small.

Salaams
MKCT Admin

Milad-un-Nabi Gathering @ IQRA

Assalamu Alaikum All

We would like to invite everyone to Iqra House on Sunday 15th October 2023 at 2pm to Mark Milad-un-Nabi, a celebration to honour the birth of our Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

InshaAllah we look forward to seeing all who are able to attend this auspicious event, may Allah SWT be pleased with us, food will be served after the programme.

JazakAllah Keir

MKCT Admin

Milad un-Nabi Mawlid – Saturday 22nd October

Assalamu Alaikum all

Alhamdulillah, we had a beautiful Muharram gathering at IQRA house last Sunday, Insha Allah everyone that attended and those involved in making it happen will reap the rewards from the Almighty. Ameen.

Just to give the community some early notice, the committee has set the date for Milad-un-Nabi this year for Saturday 22nd October 2022, (make sure to put it in your diary).

An event programme is in the works and will be emailed out and put on our website in the coming weeks, be sure to look out for it.

Insha Allah we look forward to seeing you all there.

Muharram Niyyaz

Assalamu Alaikum all

InshaAllah we will be holding a Niyyaz at Iqra house to mark Muharram on the Sunday 4th September.

We would like to start promptly at 2pm and finish around 5pm inshaAllah.

A small request to some of our youthful members, if a few can kindly stay until the end to help tidy away the tables and sweep the hall we would be most grateful.

JazakAllah keir, we are looking forward to seeing everyone at Iqra.

Salaams to all

MKCT Admin

UKMKA Giyaarwe Shareef

UKMKA will be holding the Giyaarwe Shareef of Shaykh Abdul Qadr Jilani (RA)

Date: Sunday 21 November 2021
Time: 2pm until 6pm
Venue: UKMKA Centre, 134 Bromford Drive, Birmingham, B36 8TY.

This will be a one dish event so please feel free to bring a dish along.

All are welcome – please share the message.

We look forward to seeing you all InshaAllah.

Jazak’Allah

UKMKA

New IQRA House Usage Policy

Assalamu Alaikum to all members

The Trustees and Committee Members are pleased to announce a new Iqra House Usage Policy has been put in place, this can be found on the ‘booking Calendar’ page on our new website (click here). The rules that have been put in place are designed for the benefit of all and are also to keep Iqra house in the best condition possible inshaAllah.

The usage policy is also accompanied by a Booking Policy to make it easy for all members,  especially new members who wish to book Iqra house for the first time as well as regular repeat users.

The new policy is in place with immediate effect and will apply to all new bookings made from this date going forward.