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SABS Statement of Condolence Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka – We are deeply saddened by news of the tragic and brutal attack in Colombo, Sri Lanka due to which over 200 innocent people have lost their lives, and many more have been injured. We condemn this despicable and cowardly attack; it is truly unforgivable and unjustifiable in any human terms. At this […]

Sadaqa Day 2019

The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society’s Youth collected donations and goods in a community-wide initiative to add to a container of aid being delivered to Syrian refugees in Lebanon as part of Sadaqa Day. Sunday the 24th March marks Sadaqa Day, a day of social action in which Muslims across the UK contribute to charitable causes […]

A Joint Catholic – Muslim Statement

A Joint Catholic Muslim Statement NEW ZEALAND SHOOTINGS: In the wake of today’s shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which have killed 49 people and wounded at least 20 others, Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh has issued the following joint statement with Imam Sayed Razawi of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt […]

Letter of Condemnation

A letter of condemnation and reassurance gratefully received by the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society from the National Synod of Scotland around the attacks in New Zealand last Friday. Dear Imam Razawi We write following the abhorrent targeting of peace-loving Muslim communities in Christchurch, New Zealand to express our horror at the mass murder. The attack […]

SABS Youth workshop on Islamic Burial Rites – Part 2/2

17/03/19 – Today, the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society’s Youth held part two of an instructional workshop as part of a short course on Islamic Burial Rites with Moulana Mohamed Kassamali. The session taught participants how to carry out core burial rituals. Participants were equipped with the practical skills necessary to correctly perform ghusl, takfeen and […]

St Patrick’s Day

17/03/19 – The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society marked St Patrick’s Day with Cathcart Old Parish Church, a day of grieving for the victims of the very grotesque acts against the Muslim community of Christchurch New Zealand. Shabir Beg lit candles in remembrance. Photography by Alison D Loudon

Joint Christian-Muslim Statement: New Zealand

Joint Christian-Muslim Statement: New Zealand Attacks 15/03/2019 Friday’s tragic events in two Mosques in New Zealand is deeply shocking and has caused us all great pain. As people of faith, we lock arms in solidarity with all those affected by this heinous crime. We share in remembrance and prayer for the deceased, the injured, their […]