Salam ‘Alaykum

Today (Sunday 19th February 2012) was the Al-Qaaem 6 hour Marathon Day, where the Al-Qaaem Team covered five weekly meetings worth of work in just one day and made significant progress in numerous areas.  The Al-Qaaem Team discussions included the following:

• Lighting, Flooring, Ceilings, Carpets, Tiles
• Heating / Cooling Systems
• Sound System, Multimedia Control Room
• Existing Site Refurbishment
• CCTV, Fire Exits and Security
• Taps, Sinks and Toilets
• Kitchen and Food Transportation

Further meetings will be required to finalise details on these matters. (read more…)

The Al-Qaaem £1 a day scheme – Book of allegiance was launched in Peterborough with the elders of our community on Wednesday 8th January 2012. More information click here

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Salam ‘Alaykum

The Al-Qaaem Fundraising Team visited Milton Keynes today to launch the project, there was a good turn out, and we look  forward to receiving their support. (read more…)

Salam Alaykum

Today (Wednesday 8th February 2012) the Al-Qaaem team met to further our discussion of the Al-Qaaem Project.

We were joined by a AV specialist from our community who will be helping to design the AV system for the Al-Qaaem project. We also re-visited location of the mimbers, the location of a time capsule, upstairs windows, AC and Heating units and the demolition of the existing site.

Inshallah the team will be fundraising in Milton Keynes tomorrow, and will meet again next Wednesday to continue the discussions. (read more…)

Today the Al-Qaaem Team met to discuss the project, some of the points discussed were

• The possibility of a gym room
• Position of a couple of windows
• The Size of the Ghusal Kafan Area

Inshallah we will be meeting again next week to continue the discussions (read more…)

The Al-Qaaem fundraising team visited Hyderi Jamaat on Tuesday 31st January 2012. The team included representatives from the ladies, and the youth. It was a positive response from Hyderi Jamaat when the project was launched. (read more…)

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.

 

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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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