To celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessings be upon Him),over 300 people gathered on Sunday 19th February 2012, to participate in a a Peace Procession that was held under the banner of Al-Mustafa Islamic Educational & Cultural Centre Ireland.

The participants arrived at 12:30pm in Al-Mustafa IECC and prayed the Zuhr Salah in congregation. After the Zuhr Salah instructions were given to the participants about the route for the Peace Procession. People of all ages from across Dublin attended the march to express their love and respect for the beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and spread the message of peace and tolerance.

The organizers handed out beautifully painted placards with the Prophets name ‘Muhammad'(PBUH) written in Arabic, enveloped in a red heart. Once aligned on the main road, participants held up large banners with the message of peace and love and glad tidings in honor of the birth of our beloved Prophet (PBUH). Soothing sounds of Durood and beautiful nasheeds echoed in the streets of Dublin 15. The march was led by Shaykh Muhammad Umar Al-Qadri (Founder & Head Imam Al-Mustafa IECC), Shaykh Ghulam Dastagir (Imam in Cork Masjid), Sidi Abdul-Qadri (Imam Al-Mustafa IECC) and Syed Jawad Haider Shah.

Everyone was well aligned and grouped by the organizers, and as the march moved ahead, police escorts throughout the procession ensured clear and safe roads. Once all participants reached the final destination,the Peace March was concluded by a beautiful and heartfelt Dua led by Shaykh Muhammad Umar Al-Qadri.

Report by Sidi Abdul Qadri

On the 28th May the Election of the Majlis Shura took place in Al-Mustafa IECC. The Majlis Shuraa will assist the Ameer of Al-Mustafa IECC, Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, in running the affairs of Al-Mustafa IECC.

The following brothers and sisters are members of the Majlis Shura and their responsibilities are also mentioned:

1. Br Abdul Wasiu Are (Secretary)
2. Promote peace, harmony, integration and tolerance
3. Br Abdul Quadri Lawal (Assistant Secretary )
4. Br Sohail Ahmad (Finance Secretary)
5. Br Ishaq Ghaniyu (Assistant Finance Secretary)
6. Sister Hafswah Omar (Admin / Events Organisor )
7. Br Ade Bahdmus (Assistant Events Organiser )
8. Sister Bashirat Olaogun (Secretary of Al-Mustafa Sisters Group)
9. Sister Umm Ahmad (Assistant Secretary of Al-Mustafa Sisters Group)
10. Sister Tawakalit Bello (Maintenance Secretary)
11. Br Nasir Nawab (Senior Advisory Council Member & Treasurer )
12. Br Rufi Ahmad (Member)
13. Br Dr. Siraj Salawu (Member)

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) Ascending to heaven & Oath taking of Advisory Council

At Al-Mustafa IECC, we strongly put effort to increase the love of our Prophet Muhammad (saw) in the hearts of our children. According to our Hadeeth which says that the Holy Prophet (saw) said, teach your offspring 3 things (1) Love of the Holy Prophet (saw) (2) Love of my family Ahlul Bait (3) Recite Quran.

On the 9th of June, we held an event to commemorate the ascending trip of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw) to heaven, the Meraj-Un-Nabi (saw).

The event started with Sister Hafswa welcoming all Guests and mentioning the schedule of the program:

1. Lecture on Meraj un Nabi (saw)
2. Oath Taking Ceremony
3. Membership Certificates award distribution

Then she welcomed Qari Mohammed Rafiq, Imam at Al-Mustafa IECC, to the stage for the recitation of the Holy Quran, after that the secretary Br Abdul Wasiu welcomed all guests on behalf of the Advisory Council of Al-Mustafa IECC. Then the students of Al-Mustafa Islamic School performed Nasheed. This was followed by a short lecture by Sidi Abdul Qadri,

After the lecture by Sidi Abdul Qadri the oath taking of the recently established Advisory Council (Majlis Shura) took place. The oath was given in the traditional Islamic way as oaths were taken in the time of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon Him). The oath was given,on the hands of the Ameer of Al-Mustafa IECC,by the following members of the Majlis Shuraa:

Br Abdul Wasiu, Br Sohail Ahmed, Br Abdul Qadri, Br Ishaq, Br Siraj Salawu, Br Nasir Nawab, Br Ade, Br Rufi Ahmed, Br Kashif, Sister Hafswa Omar, Sister Umm Ahmad, Sister Bashirat and Sister Tawakkalt.

After the oath taking our Ameer Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri gave a very uplifting lecture on Meraj-un-Nabi (SAW). After the lecture new members of AL-Mustafa IECC were presented by the Ameer their membership certificates.

The event was concluded by a beautiful duaa as always by our Ameer.

We had a fantastic turnout and very good feedback from parents and guests, and I hope to see more guests to come and support our children, as they are involved in organizing and making the day to be successful and enjoyable for all.

Report by Sister Hafswa Omar (Events Organisor Al-Mustafa IECC)