A meeting was held with professionals to clarify professional costings and it was agreed that minor alterations will not be charged providing they are completed by 31st March 2012.

It was agreed that the appointment of a QS – Quantiy surveyor is necessary.

There was also discussion regarding disabled access – it was confirmed this is already in the plan. There was also a discussion in relation to CDM co-ordinator and M&E consultant (read more…)

Salaam-Alaykum

Today the Al-Qaaem team met to continue discussions on the Al-Qaaem Project.
Points Discussed

• Heating System: Isolated controls into zones to be ecofriendly and cost effective.
• Letters to professionals finalised and ready to be sent out.
• Fundraising team to visit Hyderi Islamic Centre, South London on Friday 27th January 2012.

Inshallah the discussion will continue next week when the Al-Qaaem team meets again. (read more…)

On Friday 13th January 2012 (20th Safar 1433) the Al-Qaaem Team updated Peterborough Jamaat on the progress of the Al-Qaaem project so far, including where the project has reached so far and what the short term and long term plans are for the project.

The Peterborough Jamaat was also informed about the recent fundraising trips to other jamaats and Mo’mineen were requested to contribute generously to the project and channel their Khums money to the project as full Ijazah of Ayatullah Sistani has been granted. (read more…)

As part of the Al-Qaaem Project national fundraising campaign, the Al-Qaaem fundraising team visited Hujjat Imambargah, Stanmore on Thursday 12th January 2012 (19th Safar 1433).

A special presentation was given by the Chairman of the Peterborough Husaini Islamic Centre on behalf of the Al-Qaaem Project to raise awareness of the project including the project background, milestones and plans for the future.

The campaign was well-received by the members of Stanmore Jamaat.  We hope that many of the believers will join in contributing towards this noble cause.

View the presentation to the Stanmore Jamaat below:

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Salaam-Alaykum

Today the Al-Qaaem team met to continue discussions on the Al-Qaaem Project.
Points Discussed

• Give authorisation for architects to start the final stage of paperwork before we go to tender
• The timeline and Breaking Of The Ground In May 2012
• The incorporation of the land on 108 Star Road to the Al-Qaaem Project Land

Inshallah the discussion will continue next week when the Al-Qaaem team meets again. (read more…)

Salaam-Alaykum

Today’s meeting was also represented by the ladies and our youth who will inshallah be accompanying us to Hujjat Stanmore to fundraise. Each participant was given a briefing together with instructions for the event and the material to be used. (read more…)

Salaam-Alaykum

Alhamdullilah we today received confirmation from Hujjat, Stanmore that we have been granted a slot on January 12th to fundraise at the centre. Inshallah we hope to be successful in our quest to fundraise for this project and it will be well attended during Ashra-e-Zainabiya. (read more…)

Salaam-Alaykum

Today we discussed the layout of the Imambargah,

• Mimber’s and where are they going to go.
• Fire Exits
• Storage Space
• Location of the elderly chairs and benches
• Air Conditioning Systems
• Zones for cooling etc

It was a very fruitful meeting and the team agreed to research further topics for discussion next week (read more…)

Salam Alaykum

Today members of the Fundraising Team and Al-Qaaem Team sat to update our presentation and booklets.

The latest fundraising material can be found here

Fundraising Material (read more…)

Salaam-Alaykum

Today a meeting took place to discuss the Al-Qaaem website.
There was agreement on a draft website and that regular website updates need to occur in order for the latest information to be made available to all, in particular donors.

This new website will also allow donors and people who would like further information to engage with the Al-Qaaem Team.

The new website can be found here (read more…)