If one has inner beauty, he will discern beauty in the universe

To be truly happy, one should enjoy the beauty and splendor of life, an enjoyment that is limited only by the boundaries set forth by Islam. Allah has created for us beautiful gardens because He is Beautiful and He loves beauty, and in order for us to study His signs that are present in His wonderful creation.

He it is who created for you all that is on the earth.  (Qur’an 2: 29) Read more

MYF 5 Aside Youth Football League – Sign Up Today!

MYF Football LeagueMYF is pleased to announce a new exciting 5 Aside Youth Football League commencing on the 4th of May 2014. Due to the huge success of our sunday football session’s we decided it was time to kick-off our own football league and test the skills of our gifted young players!

The league will run for 7 weeks with fully qualified FA Refs to help assist and ensure that each match is professional and fare. There is a trophy act stake here and the honor of achieving success in a competitive environment.

Please be aware that we have limited spaces so hurry up and get your boot in to prepare for an action packed league with lots of fun and entertaining football.

£25 Per Team (Weekly)

Location: Ardwick, Pitz, Power League, Manchester, 20 Union Street. M12 4JD.

For more info. call the office on 0161 832 5352

You Are Created Unique

Dr. James Gordon Gilkee said:

“The dilemma of wanting your own identity is as ancient as the beginning of history, and it is common to all human life. Similar is the problem of not wanting to be your own self, which is the source of much personal imbalance and disturbance.”

Someone else said:

“You are a unique entity among creation: nothing is exactly similar to you, nor are you exactly similar to anything, because the Creator has brought diversity to the creation.”

Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse [different in aims and purposes].
(Qur ‘an 92: 4)

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Isolation and its positive effects

If applied with a correct understanding, isolation can be most beneficial.
Ibn Taymiyah said:

“At times, it is necessary for the worshipper to be isolated from others in order to pray, remember Allah, recite the Qur’an, and evaluate himself and his deeds. Also, isolation allows one to supplicate, seek forgiveness, stay away from evil, and so on.”

Ibn al-Jawzi dedicated three chapters of his well-known book

Savd al-Khatir to this topic. He said: Read more

MYF Sunday League Football time!!

Asalamu alaikum (peace be unto you) brothers

Don’t forget we have our footy session tonight 8pm onwards at the usual spot. MarshAllah its getting very popular amongst the brothers and our squad is growing from strength to strength.

If you can’t play why not come and support and join in the fun!

Stay tuned for league details and a chance to represent the MYF on the pitch!

MYF Youth Camp Update Part 1

The MYF Youth Camp was a roaring success and everyone involved agreed it was a fun packed weekend that involved a lot of activities and team building with a true spirit of brotherhood. The event aimed to bring brothers together from all walks of life to not just appreciate and help each other but to support one another. Read more