The Paradigm Shift

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‏May Allah guide us all to the right path. Ameen.


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Peace be upon you all.

Ramadan Kareem 🌸

May this Ramadan bring immense joy to you and your loved ones. Best wishes to you.

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How can we get our voice effectively heard in the media?

How do journalists decide what stories to report on?

Is the media biased against Muslims, or can it be a force for good?

Join this half-day workshop run with Amanda Morris from the Centre for Media Monitoring at .uk and social media activist Ruhi Rizvi to pick up practical knowledge, skills and tips on how we can get constructively involved in the media to make a real change!

The session will be practical with hands on experience using real examples.

Limited workshop spaces available - Booking online today! Link in the bio.

As parents we face many challanges while raising our children in the West.

The Paradigm Shift and the Muslim Family Initiative invite you to this unique half day workshop where Dr Ali Al-Hilli and Kawther Abbas will discuss ways to overcome these challenges. This workshop will explore:

The role of parents in Islam
-The rights of children
-Islamic perspective on RSE
- - New and effective ways to communicate with your children,
- Strategies for raising Strong Muslim children in today’s society
- How can we teach Relationship and S*x Education (RSE) to our children at home.

Limited workshop spaces available - Booking online essential! Link in Bio.
Creche available for parents who require (£5 per child) - please select when booking.

The Paradigm Shift and the Muslim Family Initiative invite you to a workshop exploring:

-The role of parents in Islam
-The rights of children
-Islamic perspective on RSE
-The impact of media, advertising and gaming industries on Muslim youth

Join this unique half-day workshop to explore these and related topics with Dr Ali Al-Hilli and Dr Kawther Abbas.

Limited workshop spaces available - Booking online essential!

Creche available for parents who require (£5 per child) - please select when booking.

Have you ever wanted to be a mentor?

Would you like to support someone reach their full potential?

Do you know how to use the GROW model to help a mentee solve a problem?

Join us for a “unique” half day workshop on How to be a successful mentor this Sunday - 15th December from 12 pm to 4 pm at Dar Al Islam Foundation.

Limited Spaces - Book Online Now. Link in Bio.

Are Zakat and Khums effective at reducing inequality?

Join us at the last session of ‘The Paradigm Shift’ Series 3 tomorrow.
Venue: Dar Al Islam Foundation NW2 3UY.
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Date: 27th April 2019 - Saturday











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Congratulations to the whole Ummah on the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi A.S. Let’s pray that may Allah hasten his reappearance. Ameen.
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‎مبارك عليكم مولد الامام المهدي عليه السلام
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‎سالروز ولادت حضرت امام مهدي علیه السلام بر تمام شیعیان جهان
‎مبارک ۔
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‎جشنِ ولادت امام مهدي علیه السلام تمام مومنین والمومنات کو مبارک

Congratulations to the whole Ummah on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussain A.S.

🇮🇶مبارك عليكم مولد سّيد شباب أهل الجنة الامام الحسين عليه السلام

🇮🇷 سالروز ولادت حضرت امام حسین علیه السلام بر تمام شیعیان جهان مبارک

🇵🇰 جشنِ ولادت شھید کربلاء امام حسین علیه السلام تمام مومنین والمومنات کو مبارک

Next Paradigm Shift event is coming soon!

Refreshments!


A photo from today’s event titled: Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

A photo from today’s event titled: Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

The Islamic Economic Doctrine of Muhammad Baqir Al Sadr. Translation and Commentary by Dr. kadom Shubber.


A photo from today’s event titled: Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

Our Host with our guest speaker Dr Kadom Shubber


A photo from today’s event titled: Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

A photo from today’s event titled: Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

Our host


A photo from today’s event titled: Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

Dr Kadom Shubber


A photo from today’s event titled: Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

Fantastic presentation and talk by Dr Kadom Shubber on Islamic economics.
Notes, pictures and video recording will be uploaded soon!

Reminder of our schedule for tonight;

Hope to see you all there

18:30 - Networking and Snacks
18:35 - Salat Maghrib and Isha
18:50 - Recitation of Holy Qur'an
18:55 - Intro from host
19:00 - Dr Kadom Shubber
19:15 - Open Discussion
20:15 - Summaries
20:30 - End

The Paradigm Shift UK – A monthly series of events asking challenging questions facing our community

! Tomorrow Night!

Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

In conversation with Dr Kadom Shubber (Author of recent translation of Iqtisaduna, Our Economics, by Muhammed Baqir Al-Sadr)

Date: Saturday 23rd March 2019
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Address: Dar Al-Islam, 61 Anson Road, NW2 3UY

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The Paradigm Shift UK – A monthly series of events asking challenging questions facing our community

Dr Kadom Shubber specializes in finance, investment, international business, Islamic banking/finance, and general management, with a rich and varied experience stretching over a period exceeding four decades, both in the UK and his native country (Iraq).

He has written five academic books in Arabic and translated-cum-edited a major classical work on Islamic Economics from Arabic to English. This includes his 2010 book “The Islamic Economic Doctrine: A Comparative Study”, and translation and commentary of Iqtisaduna (Our Economics) by Muhammad Baqir Al-Sadr

Dr Shubber is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, as well as the UK-based Association of International Accountants. In addition, he is a long-standing member of the Chartered Institute of Management in Britain.

Join us for an interesting discussion on Islamic Economics on Saturday 23rd March

https://www.facebook.com/events/394947907721373/

Check out this fascinating article on Why Muslims Should Support Capitalism
https://www.studentsforliberty.org/2017/01/30/why-muslims-should-support-capitalism/

Does Islam Advocate Capitalism? Join us on 23rd March!
https://www.facebook.com/events/394947907721373/

One of the most famous books on Islamic economics is 'Iqtisaduna (Our Economics)' by the late martyr Shaheed Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir Al-Sadr.

Our special guest this month, Dr Kadom Shubber, has written the most recent translation of the book into English and is a scholar in the field.

Join us March 23rd at 6:30pm for 'Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?'
https://www.facebook.com/events/394947907721373/

“Every ummah has a fitnah (means of testing). The fitnah of my ummah is wealth.”
- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Does Islam Advocate Capitalism? Join us on 23rd March!

A selection of photos from our event on Saturday discussing the topical issue of gender equality;
'Does society have double standards for men and women?'
Thank you to Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Dr Jennifer Eggert for their time and contributions and to our wonderful host Syra Kazmi

Some interesting points were raised:

- Is society prepared for equality when there is such a disparity between male and female pay
- Islam came and gave women not just rights but an active role within society i.e. to testify.
An explanation for the reason why 2 female witnesses are needed is that, in the 7th century around the world, women were not provided an education so may not have been confident to provide testimony to a court. The second person provides a safety net for the first
- The religion of Islam works with the society that is functioning and wants to take it to a higher level
- Our communities put boys and girls into roles very early in life which can hinder their ability to break out and take active roles within mosques/centres/organisations
- There needs to be greater female representation within our centre's boards and committees
- It is hard to include women in events and community programs as there can be a lack of them willing to take part

Thank you for joining us yesterday for a very insightful discussion on gender equality

The next Paradigm Shift events will shift to focus on Economic issues.
Join us on the 23rd March at 6.30pm, Dar Islam:
Does Islam Advocate Capitalism?

With Dr Kadom Shubber

A selection of photos from our event last month.
Join us tonight for the second Paradigm Shift in this series looking at gender equality.

6pm, Dar Al Islam

Is Islam a misogynistic religion? ft. Jaffer Ladak (Podcast)

Continuing our theme of equality and before our event next week you can check out a similar discussion that Sheikh Ladak had on The Muslim Vibe's podcast below

Don't forget to join us for The Paradigm Shift this February with our discussion entitled:
Does society have double standards for men and women?
Saturday 23rd February at 6pm

https://youtu.be/WsUuV0qKf0k

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Dear Friends,
Salam Alaykum, Peace be with you,

Thank you for attending last week's 'The Paradigm Shift' event and kicking off Series 3 on the theme of inequality, beginning with 'Does the Quran favour men over women?' Please find a summary of the discussion below.

Join us for the next The Paradigm Shift event to discuss: "Does our society have double standards for men and women?" in conversation with Dr Jennifer Eggert and Shaykh Jaffer Ladak on the 23rd FEbruary

On the topic of "Does the Quran favour men over women?", summary of discussion were:
In principle, Quranic exegesis should always be approached keeping in mind 5 pairing: 1) literal vs metaphorical, 2) universal vs specific, 3) equivocal vs unequivocal, 4) abrogated vs unabrogated and 5) circumstantial vs absolute
Two common objectives to verse 4:34:
Firstly, Arabic word "Qawwamun" interpreted by some jurists as "in charge" and thus implying superiority, while others as "maintain", the latter more appropriate to other instances of this word in 4:135 and 5:8.
Second, Arabic word "Dharaba" interpreted by some jurists as beat, but others as stay away/separate. No evidence from hadith of Prophet (pbuh) or Ahlul Bayt (a.s) of the former in their lives and actually hadiths point to the opposite. Several exegesis (tafsir) also elaborate on the incident that this verse was revealed in which shed more light.
Other objections including the asking of permission to leave house (applies to both genders only when both in house, which is common sense), inheritance (read in context of wider financial system in Islam where men have full financial responsibility for their spouse and families etc.) and testimony for contractual issues (many jurists argue this is for limited cases only)
Do not forget the multitude of other Quranic verses that categorically state equal status of both genders, namely 3:195, 4:124, 16:97, 49:13 and 33:35 backed up by numerous hadiths with strong narration chains.
Despite this, may nations in the world, including so-called Islamic nations, treat women as if they are second class citizens e.g. Saudi Arabia, only until recently did women have the right to vote, to drive a car etc. Huge distinction to be made between culture and religion, and unfortunately many men justify their misogynistic cultural practices in the name of religion, which must be challenged at every opportunity.
In Shia theology women can and have reached the senior scholarly levels of mujtahids, e.g. Mujtahideh Amin Isfahani, and more should be encouraged.
Examples of female leadership in the Quran numerous including Asiya wife of Pharoah, Mariam (a.s) and Khadija (a.s), as well as Queen of Sheba who consulted male ministers/advisers etc.
For most Shia jurists, no objection to a women being a speaker to a mixed audience or to perform duties in positions of leadership - some objections are based on a weak hadith from sources other than Shia hadith sources. Despite this, often many men falsely argue that having female speakers is "un-Islamic", and many women themselves will only put themselves forward to speaking to a female-only audience.
Check out the full Series 3 events here.

With Duas,

The Paradigm Shift Team

TPS Series 3 starts tomorrow! Does Quran favour men over women? Come down with your friends and family to discuss and share your views. 6 pm at Dar Al Islam Foundation.

Hitting Women - That's Messed Up - Nouman Ali Khan

Does the Quran allow hitting women?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1azySjz4edk

Discuss and debate at the new The Paradigm Shift event on 26 Jan 2019!

Hitting Women - That's Messed Up - Nouman Ali Khan I believe every ayah is a perfect gift from Allah. So protecting the integrity of an ayah about hitting women is very important. A new episode of "That's Mes...

Is Men’s Share In Inheritance Twice That Of Women In Islam?

What does the Quran actually say about inheritance for men and women?

https://www.al-islam.org/some-questions-related-womens-rights-islam-sayyid-rida-husayni-nasab/mens-share-inheritance-twice

Find out more at the new The Paradigm Shift event on 26 Jan 2019!

Is Men’s Share In Inheritance Twice That Of Women In Islam? Inheritance regulations in Islam are collection of rules and processes which can be understood after paying careful attention to the different scenarios. It will be absolutely clear after careful consideration to the issues of inheritance that the men’s portion are at times twice that of women; in...