Introduction
By Spring of 1994 the New Muslim Project had made contact with over 500 converts around the UK. Regular communication was considered important and ‘Meeting Point’ containing information on events around the country and programmes organised by the Project, was established.
As the the readership grew it became clear that ‘Meeting Point’ needed a new image. Following consultation a new full colour publication was produced. The varied content includes educational articles, current topical issues, book reviews, questions by the readers answered by a respected scholar, as well as lots of information regarding events and activities around the country, some of which are initiated and facilitated by converts to Islam and which can be accessed by the readers.
Mailed out four times a year to 2000 readers, some new, and some not so new to Islam, Meeting Point has been hailed as one of the successes of the Project, with encouragement and support coming directly from those who matter – the converts themselves.
"Just a note to say 'thank you' for this month's Meeting Point newsletter. It was full of interesting articles and made me even more grateful to Allah that I've been chosen to revert" - Sommayah Dini, Peterborough
"Congratulations on the newsletter's new look. The style is better and more interesting. I wish you success with all your plans for future issues!" - Lynne Sandrock, Surrey
"Thanks very much for the recent issue of Meeting Point. I found Khurram Murads article very valuable and enjoyed the article about Abdullah Quilliam - may Allah shower His Mercy and Blessings on them both" - Yaqoob Johnson, London
"Many congratulations on the superb new-look Meeting Point. May it go from strength to strength and mY Allah reward you." - Abdul Karim & Ayesha Powell
"I was very happy to see the latest publication of Meeting Point - excellent quality and content - much appreciated." - Yusuf Islam, London
“Meeting Point is exactly what converts need in that it shows the continuing process of conversion, the similarities in the problems and hurdles we all experiencewhether they be social, food, clothing, Christmas…your magazine covers it all!" - Alison Abubaker - Dundee
Ten Good Manners for Hajj by Imam al-Ghazali trans. Abdal Hakim Murad
There are ten good manners which the pilgrim should observe.Firstly, the money he spends must come from halal sources. He must strive, likewise, to avoid carrying on any business while on Hajj, such as would occupy the heart and distract his attention; for his purpose should be solely to remember Allah and to honour His rites...
The Light of Faith by Dr Mostafa al-Badawi
Since creation is but the reflection of the Divine Names and Attributes, the infinitely repeated reflection of the One Light results in the variety of lights, visible and intelligible, that fill the universe.
Ihsan – The Path to Truth, By Muhyiddin Clarke
We talk about the religion of Islam and we may describe ourselves as Muslims, but the faith is much, much more than what is visible externally. Every aspect of the religion has many levels, and I want to touch on some of them in this article.
THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SHIP
Prophets are unique persons who carry on the mission of changing human beings from within. Prophets influence not only individuals, but have a great impact on the social order of their times.
INTENTION
The Inwardly Hidden
The Outwardly Manifest - Allah
God Consciousness, the Objective of Fasting
Believers, fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you,
so that you may be God-fearing. [Fast] on a certain number of days.
Where's the Parenting Manual?
"I'll be back in an hour", the midwife said kindly. I was horrified - one whole hour
alone with my husband and half-hour old baby: what were we meant to do with this baby
and how were we going to cope?