:salam:
I have heard of the 'Sisters Cafe' that is held in Birmingham. Perhaps you can contact them in shaa Allah:
If you have recently accepted Islam or know someone who recently did, you might be interested in learning about some programs that we run for new muslims in Birmingham.
The Sisters' Cafe: this is run about once a week on Saturdays and it's a place to socialise with other muslims. Ladies only (children welcome). What we hhave to offer: emotional and practical support for new reverts, help with learning the deen (prayers, wudhu, fasting, reading Qur'an....) and one on one support and follow up to make sure new reverts always have someone to turn to.
Saturday 1-3pm
Women only, children welcome
Muslim Students' House Masjid, 517 Moseley Rd, balsall Heath, b12 9bx (upstairs hall)
New Muslims Outreach Program: a new program designed to reach out to the newest members of our community and offering tailored assistance to new reverts (brothers and sisters)
There are also a lot more available from the various mosques in the city. Simply contact your local mosque.
For more information or if you have any question at all you can email me:
jameela_umyousef@rocketmail.com
I can help with finding your local mosque, prayer timetables and anything else really.
May Allah make you strong on the path of Islam. Insha'Allah see you soon...
Wassalam
Jameela
I am not from the UK, so please accept my apologies if the above info. is not exactly as stated.
I also agree that internet forums are not the first avenue of acquiring islamic knowledge, as it carries the risk of disinformation and confusion, esp for someone who is new to the deen.
You will also find that there are hundreds of different speakers that you can listen to on-line.
I suggest that you listen to a few good and reputable scholars rather than following anyone and everyone (as it is not always easy to know what a speakers background is).
The 2 scholars that i would highly recommend are: Mufti Ismail Menk and Brother Nouman Ali Khan. In shaa Allah, you will obtain much benefit from listening to their talks.
May Allah guide you in all that comes your way. Ameen
Please let us know if you reach any success on this and if we can assist you in any other ways in shaa Allah.
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