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Pause for Reflection at the Edinburgh City Chambers

Sayed Razawi, Director-General of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society, was delighted to have given a Pause for Reflection at the Edinburgh City Chambers. On the most generous invitation of Frank Ross, The Rt Hon Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, Imam Razawi addressed Edinburgh Councillors ahead of the Full Council Meeting […]

The Days of Fatima

Scotland – al-Ayyam al-Fatimiyya 1439 / 2018 – in remembrance of the Lady of Light (Peace be upon Her) with SABS Director General, Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi We would like to thank all the brothers/sisters in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Dundee for organising these educational and spiritual lectures. May Allah (SWT) Bless you all.

Chinese New Year 2018

The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society were happy to have been a part of a gathering that deepened understanding with members of the Chinese Community as they celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Kut O Benevolent Society organised the meeting as both a celebration and the 19th inauguration of the executive committee. 新年快乐

First Global Summit, ‘Peace, Security and Religion at UN Geneva

Meeting for the Plan of Action for Religious Leaders to Prevent Incitement to Violence at the United Nations in Vienna from 13-15 Feb 2018. Imam Razawi brought together a delegation of Shia religious and civic actors to contribute to the discussion on models of reconciliation and ending faith-based violence. Executive Summary of the Plan on […]

Homelessness and Community Cohesion – A Dinner Event

The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society’s Youth Committee held its first seminal event of the Year of Young People, with the support of the One City Trust. On Monday 12th February at the Edinburgh City Chambers, a Dinner of Togetherness and Inclusion centred around the theme of Homelessness and Community Cohesion was held. The evening’s Chief […]

Islam in the West Part 1/3

The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society Youth Committee organised the first of a 3-part series of community seminars on the theme of ‘Islam in the West’. The first was given by the teacher and scholar Sheikh Mohamed Kassam’Ali on the Fiqh (jurisprudence) of Social Interactions. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those […]

Safer Internet Day 2018

The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society is delighted to be celebrating Safer Internet Day today! Find out how you can get involved in #SID2018 and see all the resources at saferinternetday.org.uk. “Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better internet starts with you” www.saferinternet.org.uk www.facebook.com/SaferInternetDay/

Scottish Episcopal Church and SABS Youth Engagement

Young members of St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow and the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society’s Youth Committee came together for a Youth Event held at the Cathedral on Sunday 28th January. The purpose of the event was to put in hand introductions between Shia Muslims and members the Scottish Episcopal Church to foster understanding and dialogue. […]

First Minister Supports Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign Scotland

The First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon MSP visited the Edinburgh Blood Donor Centre to thank donors and staff for their efforts, and to support the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign and the partnership between the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS) and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). Ms. Sturgeon said: “I am delighted to support […]

Holocaust Memorial Day Edinburgh 2018

‘An Evening of Remembrance’ With special guest speakers: Frank Ross, the Rt. Hon. Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh Council, Rya Ishak Idriss Malik, survivor of the Darfur Genocide and Annemarie Allan, Award winning Scottish Author. It was an honour for the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society to have upheld the common […]