#Kaaba
will receive a new Kiswa on the day of
#Arafah
. The
#Kiswa
is made from about 670 kilograms of raw silk dyed black, 120 kilograms of gold thread, 100 kilograms of silver thread.
#Quranic
verses are sewn onto the black cloth with gold plated threads
#Hajj2019
#Hajj1440
“A view many have not seen before
outside yard of the ‘Prophets Mosque ﷺ covered by giant automatic convertible
#umbrellas
. The mosque has up to 250 large umbrellas that offer shade for worshipers during the day”
#Alhamdulillah
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan1444
#المدينة_المنورة
My thoughts are with (Steve Morgan’s)
#family
at this moment. I can only describe him as a ‘Gentle Person’ with a golden heart. Always there to help everyone. I will never forget the support I received too! It was a pleasure to know him, he will be dearly missed!
Whilst I was sat peacefully gazing at the
#Kaaba
& watching people circulating it in harmony and unity, I met people from my hometown & around. I enjoyed hearing about their spiritual journey to
#Makkah
in
#Ramadan
. All gathered here for one spiritual purpose
#Alhamdulillah
#مكة
“Today I overcame my fear of
#dogs
when I met the lovely and most friendliest dog ‘Davey’ who is our search and rescue dog
@LancashireFRS
. Thanks to
@LindsaySielski
and the team for helping me introduce Davey 🐕🚒….”
Sadly my time in
#Makkah
&
#Madinah
has come to an end & my heart feels heavy yet at peace. I have never fully experienced
#Ramadan
from Suhoor,
#Iftar
, Taraweeh & in such a blessed atmosphere. Heartfelt thanks to all who have joined me with my Spiritual
#Ramadan2023
experience
Double the joy tonight! Excited to announce that
@LancashireFRS
has won not one, but two awards! 🏅🏅 Our 'Partnership of the Year' award for 'Safety During
#Hajj
' & recognition for our commitment to addressing health inequalities through
#NHS
health checks
@dr_sakthi
@AsianFSA
Such an amazing feeling to complete my
#Umrah
in blessed month of
#Ramadan
. Words cannot describe or do justice. Prayed for everyone, family, friends, colleagues & those who made special requests. May Almighty accept and grant us all the blessings of this Holy Month #مكة_المكرمة
The domes of the Prophet’s Mosque ﷺ are a unique and distinct innovation. Movable domes are a shape of beauty. Inside of the domes is decorated with hand carved ornaments. Dome is automatically controlled by devices linked to the main control room according to 🕌 temperature
Only place of
#worship
in UK to have install ground breaking infection control technology to create a
#coronavirus
proof environment for
#prayers
. Here I am walking through a
#sanitising
station where I am sprayed with a sanitising solution
#COVID19
As the government eases
#lockdown
, I am excited to visit my lovely
#grandad
& spend time with him, at his house, after a lengthy three months. During
#lockdown
, I have really missed his company & have learnt that we should really value &
#appreciate
our loved ones
#COVID19
During my childhood, I was bullied at school because the way I looked and this had a huge impact on my life. Eventually, I stood up to those bullies and became a strong & confident individual. There is no place for
#bullying
in our society
#AntiBullyingWeek2019
#StandUpToBullying
Feel blessed to pray in the ‘Rawdah’ #الروضة in the Prophets Mosque ﷺ with ease and comfort. Prayed for family, friends, colleagues & loved ones for there health, happiness, and good fortune befall them’
#Ameen
#الروضةالشريفة #المدينة_المنورة
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan
Thought provoking
#knifeAngel
sculpture at the grounds of
@bbcathedral
, over 100,000 knives were seized, surrendered & used to design this poignant work of art
@knifeangellancs
. Not only unites people but it opens dialogue upon devastating effects
#knifecrime
on our society
Proud to be part of ‘Emergency Services of the Year’
@LancashireFRS
. Our
@Lancs_FireDCFO
vision & being part of a workforce that supported
#vaccination
programme is heartwarming. Sometimes it’s about how we overcome challenges during unprecedented times that makes us special 🚨
#HMTheQueen
has truly served us all with distinguished dedication, great pride & responsibility as our reigning Sovereign. Let us all unite & mourn the loss of a remarkable
#monarch
; who dedicated 70 years of her life in servitude to her
#country
and her people…
#QueenElizabeth
🚨What a wonderful feeling I had today at the
#vaccination
centre! Had the opportunity to assist & motivate people in a range of languages, interpreting in Gujarati, Arabic & Urdu. Nice to see people leaving with the universal language of
#smile
of hope and relief after the 💉
Busy evening checking up on
#elderly
within our community to see if they need anything, most needed reassurance and someone to listen to them. Glad I can communicate in
#Urdu
,
#Gujarati
. Conclusion Most elderly think technology is too fast to embrace, isolation,
#vaccination
💉
“Growing up, I was constantly told I couldn't do this or that, that I wasn't capable. But guess what?
#Life
had a different plan for me! Now, I'm thrilled to be embarking on a journey where I'll be
#empowering
youngsters to believe that ANYTHING is
#possible
!
#Alhamdulillah
🕋 Kaaba will be donned with the new
#Kiswah
(cloth covering). Kiswah is the cloth that covers Kaaba in
#Mecca
. Kiswa is estimated to cost over $6.5 million making it the world’s most expensive covering. May Allah grant us to visit this place very soon again,
#Ameen
#كسوة_الكعبة
Been working at
#vaccination
centres across
#Lancashire
with my colleagues from
@LancashireFRS
&
@NHSuk
- heartwarming listening to
#elderly
and what this vaccination means to them & there loved ones. For many it was the first time they left their homes since the pandemic began
Watch this eye opening video exposing the devastating reality of reckless driving in the UK. Lives are shattered every 16 minutes. Support the
#mosques
' initiative for road safety.
#RoadSafety
#EndRecklessDriving
No more junk food at
#lunch
, I was always having burgers & unhealthy food. I am sticking to my diet by having
#gujarati
dish
#khaman
, which is rich in protein & very smooth on the stomach, making it easier to digest. My journey continues from 87kg to 77kg, my target is 70kg 👊🏼
🚒 Just bumped into my amazing friend & colleague,
@leeclough2
at
@Preston_Fire
! Lee, who used to work in the pennine area, is a blast from the past & always has my back. 😄 On a bad day, Lee's sense of humour can light up the entire station!
@LancashireFRS
#TeamWork
As the holy month of
#Ramadan
draws to a close, I extend heartfelt wishes to all for a joyful and
#blessed
#EidMubarak
! May this festive occasion bring abundant love, peace, and happiness to your lives.
#EidAlFitr
#عيد_الفطر #عيد_الفطر_السعيد
Meet my amazing little friend who always supports me when I visit nurseries to talk about
#firesafety
! Toddlers adore him as he passionately shares the importance of being safe and prepared. Let's empower our little ones to
#staysafe
and sound!
Here I am with my father approx 32 years ago on Bicknell street.
#KingCharlesIII
visited
#Blackburn
& I was excited to see him along with others. HRH The King has always taken an interest in different
#faiths
&
#cultures
. A memory & proud moment to share with my children 💫
Visited my
#grandfather
to ensure he was well & did not need to venture out & about. Discussed about the pandemic & made sure he was well prepared to cope with
#CONVID19
- After reassuring me that he was well equipped & prepared, he passed me a list of his friends to check upon!
🏅Truly honoured to be on the judging panel at ‘Pride of
#Nelson
’ awards 2023. All nominees are absolutely amazing & worthy winners! It is most difficult to select just one winner / finalist. Good Luck to all involved & heartfelt congratulations to all the fantastic nominees 🏆
“Today I reflect and remember my beloved
#grandfather
who sadly passed away on 15th December 2020. We pray God reunites us with our loved ones in his eternal gardens of Paradise. By the will of Allah, we shall all meet again”
#Ameen
#Memories
Thrilled to connect with
@MuslimCouncil
sister Zahra
@ZaraM01
& Dr Shazad! Together, we're paving the way for stronger communities & shattering barriers in
#Lancashire
. Can't wait for the
#VisitMyMosque
🕌 event in September! Let's foster unity, understanding, and harmony.🤝
“As little Muhammad bids adieu to his beloved
@olive_bburn
today, he'll miss closing those gates as prefect, a cherished routine that brought him joy. Grateful to the entire
@StarAcademies
for
#nurturing
our children's growth! 🙌
It is with great sadness that Haji Adam Mama Fansiwala - Lord Adam Patel has returned to his creator. Such a humble being truly blessed in the Holy month of
#Ramadan
. May the Almighty grant him the highest stages of paradise & grant his loved ones and friends patience.
#Ameen
On adventure to explore the Gulf of
#Aqaba
/
#RedSea
. Visiting historical sites & on route to the location where Prophet Moses (AS) parted the Sea. Planning on doing various activities from snorkelling to admiring the scenery from the Egyptian side & the opposite side Saudi.
My late Grandpa & I planned to go
#Umrah
once it was safe to do so. This bag packed by him contains his Ihram (two white cloths) which is worn by male
#pilgrims
. Unfortunately, he passed away. Insha’Allah when I have the chance to visit 🕋, I intend to wear his Ihram with
#love
.
‘Always remember to respect & honour your ‘Teachers’ of School & Madrasah! I still address mine as ‘Sir’ & with
#respect
! Here is one of my favourite teachers, not only did he
#educate
me but taught me how to be loving,
#caring
& a good
#citizen
with an ambition to help everyone’
Attended a talk by Elle &
@AnwarU01
from
@FA
, champions of equality, diversity, & inclusion in
#football
! They're relentlessly breaking barriers, paving the way for a more inclusive sport. Let's unite, celebrate differences, & create a game where everyone feels welcome!
@England
"Did you know that
#Mina
is home to the world's largest tent city and during
#Hajj
, over 2 million
#pilgrims
reside there for few days? With
#hajj2023
starting next week It's an important part of the
#pilgrimage
, as it's where many of the Hajj rituals take place.
#Hajj1444
#الحج
Please can I reassure friends who are contacting me in regards to
#IndianVariant
that we are well! Yes my surname is PATEL & yes my origins are from
#India
, but that does not make me an expert in the ‘Indian Variant’. Please consult your GP for further details 🤦🏼♂️, okay to 😁
I had the chance to recite a short reading; realising those who fought for our freedoms were from all faiths, cultures & backgrounds, I thought what better words to read about
#PEACE
than "The Holy Quran".
#Alhamdulillah
#Letsweforget
#WW1