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Issue 05
July 2012
Ramadan - Month of Mercy, Forgiveness and Salvation
The Humble Iftaar
Nasheed Factor 2012
Amir Khan - Interview
Olympics – Getting Involved
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months we get up to all-sorts, we try our
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best but we are human and we fall and
make mistakes. Ramadan is a chance for
Ramadan Mabrook from the entire
us to make amends and to train ourselves
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eleven months that follow. So we have 30
ameen!
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our worship; connection to Allah (swt) and
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re-connecting with the Qur’an.
#5. We hope and pray that you have
benefitted immensely from the previous
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your loved ones. This issue is no exception! and learn how our athletes prepare
It’s jammed packed with goodness and
themselves physically, mentally and
nourishment to inspire you to win, win, win! spiritually for that gold medal.
It’s Ramadan and it’s the Olympics – what
a fantastic, fast-paced, focused, dedicated
and blessed time; not only for those who
are fasting to achieve the greatest reward
from their Creator but also for those using
their God-given talents to achieve the best
they can achieve.
It truly is a blessed time.
Ramadan is a training month – a month
for us to turn back to Allah (swt) for
There are the usual features which we
know you all love – events, campaigns,
poems, job hunting, book reviews, the
Prophets of Islam, delicious mouth watering
recipes for your iftaar and you can even
nominate your role model!
So enjoy this issue, share it with your
friends and family, give us your feedback
and do check out my short piece on
‘Ramadan: A Month of Inspiration and
Motivation.’
Guest Editorial
Nadia Leona Yunis
Contents
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Prophets of Islam: Prophet Saleh (as)
Forced marriage warning
One Hundred Less One
Ramadan Month of Mercy
Forgiveness & Salvation
Deed of the month: The Humble Iftar
Healthy Living: Here We Go Again!
Dua for Ramadan
Ramadan Festival 2012
Get Set for the Olympics!
Muslim Role-Models - Ibrahim Bashir
Muslim Role-Models - Sahra Hassan
Muslim Role-Models - Khadijah Safari
Nasheed Factor 2012
Nominate a Role Model!
31 In the Next Issue
32-33 Profile: Salma Bi – Cricketer/Nurse
34-35 Ramadan: A Month of Inspiration
and Motivation
36-37 Food for the Soul
38 Book Review
39 Child Line Poster
40-41 Poetry
42-43 Impressing your interviewer
44-47 Muslim Role-Models – Amir Khan
48 Easy Peasy Chicken & Noodles
49 Forced Marriage Poster
50 National Events
51 Child Line Poster
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Muslim Role-Models
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Saleh (as) and his people lived in
an area known as Al-Hajr. This
was an area located along the
trade route from southern Arabia
and Syria. Saleh was sent to an
Arab tribe called Thamud who
were related to and successors of
the Arab tribe ’Ad. The people
of Thamud took great pride in
their green productive land, large
springs and rivers and their grand
architecture. However, gradually
idolatry and corruption spread
amongst the tribe.
Therefore, Allah (swt) appointed
Saleh to guide the people. He
was a pious man of a noble and
respected family. He was well
known for his knowledge and
wisdom. Prophet Saleh (as) told
his people to worship one God;
Allah (swt). He told them that
they should give thanks to Allah
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(swt) for all that He has provided
for them. He told the rich to stop
oppressing the poor, and put an
end to all evil and stay away
from it. He reminded them about
what happened to the ’Ad tribe
and how Allah (swt) bestowed his
favours upon them by allowing
them to build their palaces and
homes.
Some people accepted what
Prophet Saleh (as) was saying
but others demanded that he
perform a miracle to prove his
Prophethood. They challenged
him to produce a she-camel from
the rocks nearby. Prophet Saleh
(as) prayed to Allah (swt) and the
miracle occurred due to Allah’s
(swt) Will. At this time Allah (swt)
sent a revelation to Prophet Saleh
(as) informing him that no harm
should come to this camel. Some
Prophets of Islam:
Prophet
Saleh (as)
people recognised the enormity of
this miracle and listened to what
Their arrogance, disbelief,
Prophet Saleh (as) was saying
nor idols could save them.
and believed in Allah (swt) but the
Their large, extravagant
majority still continued to disbelieve.
buildings offered them no
The disbelievers who had harassed
protection.
Prophet Saleh (as) turned their
resentment and anger towards the
she-camel. He began to fear for the
camel and warned the people of
A group of men plotted and killed
a great torment if they harmed the
the camel. Prophet Saleh (as)
camel.
warned the people that a great
torment would be upon them in three
“And O my people! This she-camel of days. He continued to hope that they
Allah is a sign to you, leave her to would see that they had done wrong
feed (graze) in Allah’s land, and touch and ask Allah (swt) for forgiveness
her not with evil, lest a near torment but they did not and continued with
should seize you.”
their ignorant ways.
(Qur’an, 11:64)
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After three days, the torment arrived.
The sky was filled with thunder
and lightning and the earth shook
violently. Allah (swt) destroyed
the city and the people of Thamud
who died in a torment of fear and
disbelief. Their arrogance, disbelief,
nor idols could save them. Their
large, extravagant buildings offered
them no protection. Allah (swt) saved
Prophet Saleh (as) and his followers
as they had moved on to another
place before this happened.
Even after the perished nations
before the people of Thamud,
Allah (swt) continued to send
clear guidance to humankind but
the disbelievers persisted in their
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arrogance, denial and disbelief
in Allah (swt). Allah (swt) is most
Merciful and most Forgiving. He
loves to forgive. However, Allah’s
(swt) Warnings should not be ignored
as his punishments can be quick and
severe as experienced by the people
of Thamud.
We should take note of the guidance
sent to us by Allah (swt) and follow
these teachings. We should always
give thanks to Allah (swt) for
everything that He has provided and
ask for His mercy and forgiveness.
Ameen
Azizun Nessa
mosaics found in the ruins of Thamud
Forced marriage warning as
summer holidays approach
In the early part of this year alone,
Foreign Office staff working abroad
were called upon to provide assistance
in 46 cases of forced marriage. Over
half of those cases (52%) involved 1925 year olds and a third (33%) involved
under 18s. The majority of cases
involved females, but 15% of victims
were male.
To raise awareness of the risks and
the help available in the run-up to the
summer holidays, three hard-hitting films
have been developed. They remind
young people to speak up if they think
they or someone they are close to are
in danger. The three short films can be
viewed on YouTube;
forced marriage, and seek advice and
help before potential victims are taken
abroad.
Every day in the unit we see the
devastating impact forced marriage
has on individuals. Many of the victims
who contact us have experienced
horrendous sexual and physical violence.
http://youtu.be/kJbND8seYhE
They endure intense pressure in many
Summer holidays are the peak time for
forms – whether emotional, financial or
young people to be taken overseas and The new Right to Choose campaign aims otherwise. Forced marriage affects many
forced into a marriage against their will. to stress that while it might be difficult
communities and cultures.
to
admit
that
you’re
at
risk,
forced
In some cases they are taken on what
they have been told is a holiday to visit marriage can and does happen and
Contact the Forced Marriage Unit for
doing
nothing
is
not
the
answer.
We
confidential advice before you travel…
family abroad, but in fact a marriage
want
young
people
and
professionals
020 7008 0151
has been planned.
working with them to speak out about
www.fco.gov.uk/forcedmarriage
fmu@fco.gov.uk
Twitter #righttochoose
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One Hundred Less One Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim
The Arabic words Ar-Rahman and
Ar-Rahim are translated as ‘The
Most Gracious’ and ‘The Most
Merciful’. They refer to the different
forms of Allah’s (swt) Attributes of
Mercy. Allah (swt) is both perfect
and inclusive. Perfect insofar as to
fulfil the needs of those in need and
inclusive insofar as to embrace those
who are worthy and non-worthy of
His Mercy.
Allah’s (swt) mercy is like no other
forms of mercy that we can compare
to. Even in the best possible English
translation of “Rahman” and “Rahim”
we are presented with a limited
vision of Allah’s (swt) Attributes of
Mercy. Hence proclaiming Most
Gracious and Most Merciful implies
making comparison with beings, or
other times or places, while there is
no being like Allah (swt).
Allah (swt) says in the Qur’an;
Allah (swt) is independent of time
and place. Allah (swt) is the Most
Merciful because there are no
limits to His vision and insight unlike
human beings. Allah’s (swt) Mercy
goes even before the need arises
and we can find evidence of this
if we contemplate on the countless
blessings that Allah (swt) showers
upon us. For example, if we hold our
breath for a short time, soon we will
find ourselves in increasing
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the
Worlds, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Master of the Day of Judgment, Thee
(alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we
ask for help. Guide us on the straight
path, The path of those whom Thou
hast favoured; Not (the path) of those
who earn Thy anger nor of those
who go astray.
(Qur’an 1: 1-7)
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“ Allah (swt) is
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independent of
time and place
distress and discomfort as a result of
restricted oxygen supply. Yet in our
normal everyday life, breathing is an
automatic thing that we do without
appreciating the blessing therein.
Humankind also shares in the name
Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim by striving
to be gentle. And should we make
mistakes, Allah (swt) says;
Say, O my Servants who have
transgressed against their souls!
Despair not of the Mercy of Allah. For
Allah forgives all sins: for He is OftForgiving, Most Merciful.
(Qur’an, 39:53).
Shanaz Ali
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“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed
for you as it was prescribed for those
before you. For a certain number of days”
Qur’an (2: 183-184)
The Holy month of Ramadan is an
opportunity for all believers to attain
Allah’s (swt) pleasure. As the Prophet
(saw) said: The beginning of Ramadan
is mercy, its middle salvation and its
end safety from Hell. (Ibn Huzeyme,
Sahih, III, p.191).
The month of Ramadan is like the
season of spring where the trees
bloom and there is greenery and
flowers everywhere. The dry trees of
faith find life in Ramadan through the
nourishment of good actions.
Here we will explore some of the
benefits of Ramadan;
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Ramadan
Month of Mercy
Forgiveness & Salvation
• Physical – Ramadan physically
cleanses your body. Most of our
processed food contains chemicals
which are petroleum based. We don’t
drink petrol but have this in our food.
Fasting is a detox for the body.
• Spiritual – fasting purifies and
softens the heart and trains us to
discipline our nafs (base instincts).
Fasting renews our faith, and our
spirit. It is prescribed for you in
the Holy Qur’an like a medicine is
prescribed to cure illnesses. Fasting
cures illnesses of the heart.
• Psychological – during this month
you get to know yourself. You learn
what your weaknesses are; your nafs
is then inspired by your heart and
strives for perfection. In moderate
hunger there is clearness of mind and
heart and the memory is stronger.
Being full causes laziness and
forgetfulness.
• Sociological – Unity of the
community. When hungry you
emphasise with the poor and hungry.
This awareness encourages giving
support to the poor through charity.
• Meta-Physical – fasting brings
balance to the positive and negative
energies in the universe.
We should do our best to use this
opportunity given to us in the current
year. Ramadan is a guest, when
the Holy month passes you will miss
it. We don’t know if we will be
priviledged again to experience
Ramadan next year. If we do not
utilize these opportunities now, we will
one day regret the lost days and lost
chances for mercy, forgiveness and
salvation.
Ramadan is a month of opportunity
for reward and to raise your awe
for Creation; everything around you
May our fasts, prayers and duas be
becomes a ‘wow’ factor. Fasting is
accepted. Ameen.
a form of worship. This is the month
in which Shaitan cannot tempt us,
Fozia Parveen
everything else is from our own nafs
(ego). When we fast we understand
the difficulties of the poor; the poor
who have nothing for suhoor and
nothing for iftaar to break their fasts
with. We fast in different conditions,
both in the summer and the winter so
that we may relate to all people.
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Deed of the month: The Humble Iftar
“The month of Ramadan [is that] in
which was revealed the Qur’an, a
guidance for the people and clear
proofs of guidance and criterion. .
. . Allah intends for you ease and
does not intend for you hardship and
[wants] for you to complete the period
and to glorify Allah for that [to] which
He has guided you; and perhaps you
will be grateful” (Qur’an 2:185).
From these verses, it is clear that
the purpose of Ramadan is Taqwaa
(learning self-restraint), Takbir
(glorifying Allah because of being
guided), and Shukran (being
grateful). Fasting is a beautiful way
to demonstrate to Allah (swt) and to
ourselves that we are serious about
our faith.
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Alhamdulillah, Allah (swt) has made it
easy for us, when it comes to fasting,
as Muslims are able to eat before
sunrise and after sunset. Imagine how
difficult it would be, if we were not
allowed to eat or drink anything at
all, even just for an entire 48 hours?
So, obviously, the meals before sunrise
and after sunset are very precious to
us, indeed! As a result, iftar (the food
eaten after sunset, when breaking
fast) becomes a special event in many
households during Ramadan.
Iftar often involves inviting guests
(family and friends) into the home,
creating a celebratory atmosphere.
It is important to make our guests
happy in our homes, but sometimes,
families go to extremes to impress
their guests or family members by
preparing a feast, instead of a meal.
In order to prepare a feast fit for kings,
two things have to happen; the entire
day is devoted to making food and
a large amount of money is spent to
impress guests. Allah (swt) says that
when we spend our money, we should,
“. . . not [be] extravagant and not [be]
niggardly, but hold a just (balance)
between those (extremes)” (Qur’an
25:67). When we focus our entire days
on preparing food for iftar, instead of
focusing on takbir, we fall from the path
of Islam, during Ramadan.
Our aim, as a Muslim, is to remain
humble, pious and grateful to Allah
(swt). We should practice Taqwaa,
Takbir and Shukran, especially during
Ramadan. When we are hungry
and thirsty from fasting, we need to
remember the blessings we have from
Allah (swt) when we are able to open
our fast with high quality food and
drink. Wouldn’t it be fantastic, if we
all would “. . . give food, in spite of
[our] love for it (or for the love of Him),
to Miskin (the poor), the orphan, and
the captive, (Saying): ‘We feed you
seeking Allâh’s Countenance only. We
wish for no reward, nor thanks from
you’” (Qur’an 76:8-9). InshaAllah, this
Ramadan, may all Muslims have a
humble iftar, Bismillah. Ameen.
Michelle Blum
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Healthy Living
Here We Go Again!
It’s that time of the Islamic year again;
this ritual all month. We forget the real
Ramadhan, not eating all day, then,
meaning and purpose of Ramadan.
feasting like hungry hippos in the evening?
So what should we eat and drink? Here
We’ve all done it……
are a few simple tips.
Gluttony! One of the Seven Deadly sins.
We eat to make up for missed meals
and reward ourselves with fried, fatty,
salty and sugary food - quite frankly a
future heart attack on our plates. Treating
yourself to something fried or sweet once
in a while isn’t sinful but we forget the
“everything in moderation” rule and follow
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Water: We’re approximately 80% H2O
therefore water is a must. It replenishes
our bodies, skin and our brain too; keep
yourself topped up.
Dates: When Muhammad (saw) broke
his fast with dates, he knew the score.
Dates are a great source of energy and
nourishment with natural sugars which
can be immediately absorbed. Mariyam,
mother of Isa (as) was provided with dates
right after she had given birth to nourish
her and give her energy. If they were
good enough for the Prophet’s (pbut) and
their families, they’re good enough for us!
Breaking fast is the easy part, most of us
can pick a date and take a glass of water
but it is the main meal which comes after
that.
Saira Nisa is the Founding Director of Living Wellbeing
Ltd (www.livingwellbeingltd.com), providing Women’s
Motivational Courses, Life & Business Coaching and
Personal Development Training, runs Living Wellbeing
(www.livingwellbeing.co.uk) and is also a Trainer for a
London based firm. Saira is also a member of the Institute
of Entrepreneurs and Enterprise. Originally from the West
Midlands, born and raised in Birmingham, she now spends
her time skilfully enjoying juggling family, friends, work and
business between Birmingham and London.
Healthy proteins: Lean chicken, lamb, fish
and eggs - perfect to help with muscle
repair and a great source of protein. Try
an omelette with some great fillings like
olives, tomatoes, a bit of cheese, some
sweet corn perhaps.
Vegetables: There is such a variety out
there. Vegetables contain vitamins and
minerals (and no, potatoes are not good
enough mashed or fried). Roast or boil
your veg.
Make your meal a “Rainbow Meal”.
Have as many different colours on your
plate. This means you will have catered
for the different types of vitamins,
minerals, fibres, complex carbohydrates
all in your one meal.
Milk: the source of calcium! Good for
teeth and bones and because mom says
so too (if you are lactose intolerant, there
are alternatives such as soya or rice milk).
with positive habits comes only from within
you, nowhere else.
May this Blessed Month bring the best
of Health, Deen & Prosperity for you.
Ameen.
Saira Nisa
We can all work on changing our eating
attitudes. Likewise, for those who lose
motivation, know that the will to continue
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Dua
for Ramadan
Allaahummaj-a’lnee feehi minal mustaghfireen
waj-a’lnee feehi min I’baadikas’s s’aalih’eenal qaaniteen
waj-a’lnee feehi min awliyaaa-ikal muqarrabeen
biraafatika yaa arh’amar raah’imeen
O Allah let me be, in this month, from among those who
turn repentant and ask forgiveness for their sins; let me be
from among those who do good and obey (Thee); let me
be from among those who are Thy close friends, through
Thy kindness O the Most Merciful.
Rumaysa Malik
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Get Set for the Olympics!
The Olympics are here! Get Set is
kept upto date behind the scenes and
all about involving young people in
with national sports events by regional
the excitement and inspiration of the
young reporters.
Games. Find resources, ideas and
opportunities to help you make the
most of the London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games on the website.
Inspire - A collection of inspirational
films. Watch them, download them, and
be inspired!
Get Involved!
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Enterprise – programs to give YOU the
opportunity to put enterprise, maths
and business skills into action.
STEM Challenge - STEMNET and the
Paralympic Torch Relay Team are
challenging 11-14 year olds to create
a spark to light the Paralympic Flame
by the energy of human endeavour.
You can find resources for every age
group from 3-19 year olds from
interactive games to film, poetry to
coaching and also find out exactly
what is happening in your city for the
Olympics.
Sports Journalism – if you are
interested in sports journalism why
not visit our supporter to reporter
website www.radiowaves.co.uk to be
measurable differences through
activities and campaigns.
Taffazul Islam, Badminton Star
The Pod - The Pod is designed to
help teach children how to live more
sustainably and to make real and
Winning Words - Using words from a
bank of poetry inspired by Olympic
and Paralympic sports and ideals for
inspiration, students can work together
to explore different kinds of poetry,
write their own poems and perform
their final creations in front of their
class. The game offers a new approach
to teaching poetry in the classroom and
taking poetry off the page.
Story Lab – a nationwide program
of events encouraging young people
to read as part of the London 2012
Festival.
Film Nation – A London 2012 short
film-making competition for young
people aged 14-25.
Scientists in Sport – Events and free
resources to inspire young people to
take their science studies further and
consider a career in sport science.
Podium – if you are at college or
university, podium works with HE
students to engage them with all
aspects of the London 2012 Olympics
and Paralympics http://www.podium.
ac.uk
Join us to celebrate the London
2012 Games at
www.getset.london2012.com
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Muslim Role-Models
Ibrahim Bashir – Fencer
What do you do?
enjoy this sport because it is technical
and demanding. It not only tests
I have just finished my GCSE exams your physical fitness but your mental
and am awaiting my results. Inshallah agility. However I do enjoy watching
I am going to attend a sixth form
the occasional game of tennis.
in Bristol and do my A-levels. I’ve
chosen my A-levels to open up as
What would you advise anyone
many different paths as possible
who is thinking of taking up a
but with my eyes set particularly
sport?
on medicine. Alongside my studies I
have been fencing from the age of
Find a sport that is enjoyable with the
8 and recently been competing at a added benefit of being good for you
national and previously international physically.
level.
What is your ranking in the UK?
What are your favourite sports?
I have competed in the British Youth
Fencing is my favourite sport and
championships and in the last 3 years
takes up much of my spare time, I
come 2nd for 2 years and 3rd once.
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Last year I was ranked 13 in the U17
That I could fly.
age group and hope to improve on that
this coming season.
Do you have any hobbies/
interests?
How do you manage training and
school work?
Fencing takes up most of my time
but I also enjoy spending time with
As I’m fencing most evenings it is very
friends and family.
important to be disciplined when
it comes to work and completing
What is your success down to?
coursework on time. However if you
What words of wisdom or advice
keep disciplined then it is never a
Regular training throughout the year and
would you give to youth in Britain
problem and you have plenty of free
the time, support and encouragement my
today?
time to spare.
parents give to me.
Who do you admire?
Muhammed Ali. Even though he was
boxing before I was born, his wit,
charisma and ability to perform in the
ring are admirable.
If you were granted one wish, what
would it be?
Sport is something that everybody
should encourage and take part in
Where’s the best placing that fencing
whatever your level, whether with your
has taken you?
friends or family. As a family we cycle,
swim, surf and trek together and not
I got very excited when I went with the
only is this good physically but it is fun
England team to Paris. Unfortunately we
and enjoyable.
spent all our fencing stuck in the outskirts
of Paris; abit like coming to London for
the first time and finding yourself on an More Muslim Role-Models on next page
industrial estate in Staines!
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What do you do?
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Professional golfer on the Ladies
European Tour.
up I always used to tag along with
them to the park and play football,
tennis and baseball with them. I’ve
always been sporty.
What is your family background?
What do you like about golf?
My mum and dad have had a
number of businesses in the past.
They now have just the one post
office and newsagent, where I help
out when I’m at home. I have two
sisters; my younger one is also a
good golfer and is off to the US in
August for a golf scholarship. My
mum isn’t sporty at all but my dad
is, so that’s where I get it from! I also
have a lot of cousins who I’m close
with; more boys than girls so growing
I love golf because of the challenge.
While it may seem like an easy
game, it is highly technical. There are
so many different shots you have to
play; high, low, draw, fade, soft but
when you can execute a shot that
you want to hit it’s a great feeling,
especially under pressure and in
front of the crowd.
Muslim Role-Models
Sahra Hassan – Golfer
Were you not also a tennis player?
clothing, and love. I would never be
selfish and wish for something only
Yes I was. I started when I was 4,
to benefit myself. You could change
stopped when I was 13. I Played for
the world with just one wish. I’m very
Wales and Great Britain. I won a
fortunate to be where I am today.
number of Welsh tournaments and won My career has taken me all over the
a few sports personality awards. I was world and I’m only 24. My dream is to
selected to play at Wimbledon to warm become the best in the world. I wouldn’t
up all the top players before they went want to wish for that; I want to work
and played their matches.
hard for it. It may take a few years,
who knows but that’s my goal.
Who do you admire?
Congratulations on being voted UK
My parents. Sport idols - Tiger Woods sportswoman of the year, what has
and Serena and Venus Williams.
been your biggest achievement?
balls, cricket balls, tennis balls or golf
balls so I always knew I was going to do
sport.
Hard work, dedication and support
from my family.
would it be?
Thank you. I would say being voted
UK Muslim sportswoman of the year. I
was really delighted and honoured to
I’d wish for every single person in the
have won the award. Ever since I can
world to have food, clean water, homes, remember I was either hitting squash
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Muslim Role-Models
Khadijah Safari – Kickboxing
What do you do?
I am a black belt in Muay Thai
kickboxing & MMA instructor and I run
Safari (ladies only) martial arts clubs
across London. I recently launched
SWMA (Safari World Martial Arts
Association); the first halal martial
arts association catered for the needs
of Muslims, for both men and women,
with events and competitions taking
place in Muslim friendly environments,
fully segregated, no music, alcohol or
gambling and no punching directly to
the face.
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How did you
get involved in
martial arts?
with the instructor, find out from them
about insurance (something which we
now offer to students from all clubs),
find out about the martial art they teach
I discovered martial arts 13 years ago and if you’re interested in achieving
and after my first session I could hardly your belts make sure that they are
walk the next day! I knew this was the
qualified to be able to offer this for
right sport for me. I love a challenge
you.
and I had no other ambition other than
to reach black belt!
Congratulations on winning UK coach
of the year, what achievements are
What would you advise anyone who you most proud of?
is thinking of taking up martial arts?
To be honest I am most proud of all
Make sure that it’s in an environment
my students and their achievements!
where your faith will be respected and The Muslim community has some of the
you will not need to compromise. Meet most dedicated students I’ve seen. They
inspire me to always work harder. It’s
so nice to be recognized and to receive
UK Coach of the Year was a great
reminder of how much our community
needs opportunities like this.
and that’s the best place I could ask for
in this life alhamdulillah.
What words of wisdom or advice
would you give to youth in Britain
today?
Who do you admire?
Well all praise is to Allah (swt), as
He has given me this opportunity
and platform to provide this service
to Muslims. My inspiration is my
husband Karim Safari, as he taught me
everything I know. As former European
and world champion I couldn’t ask for a
better trainer.
I really don’t see myself as successful.
I feel like I have so much to achieve. I
now have an amazing team of sisters
working with me to help make Safari
Kickboxing bigger and better.
would it be?
Where’s the best place that kickboxing has taken you?
I have a dream to be able to open
a Safari martial Arts centre in Gaza,
Palestine. InshAllah I’m working on it!
This answer is simple.... My husband!
Kickboxing took me directly to my
husband, that’s how we were introduced
Never think you can’t achieve
something; if someone else can, then
there’s nothing stopping you. If things
don’t feel like they’re moving, stop and
check your situation. There could be an
action or a thought that’s happening
that Allah (swt) doesn’t agree with,
and it could be blocking all your good
intentions. Try to do something to help
the Muslims around you, as wanting for
others what you want for yourself is one
of the best attributes we can have.
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Islamic Relief’s
NASHEED FACTOR 2012
Scotland’s Biggest Vocal Competition Is Live!
Nasheed Factor is ready to take the
nation by storm! Originally an idea of a
Nasheed enthusiast, who always wished
to share his beautiful talent, Nasheed
Factor has now become one of the most
anticipated contests of the year, giving
adults and children the platform to
showcase their vocal talent to elevate
the faith in the hearts of the community.
Not only that but Nasheed Factor was
originally produced for the purpose of
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raising funds for Islamic Relief’s One
Safe Village Appeal, where families do
not have the resources or opportunities
to have the same lifestyle which we
experience, so we are singing ……..
for the poor, to ensure that their voices,
struggles and hardships are heard and
not forgotten.
The Nasheed Factor has been extended
to showcase a variety of faith-based
talent, Nasheeds, Naats, Hamds, Poetry
and Quran Recitation. Scotland-wide city
auditions will kick-start after Ramadan
followed by the live semi-finals and a
grand finale!
Now is the time to apply. Nasheed
Factor has been endorsed, encouraged
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backed by many
Nasheed artists and
role models such as
Labbayk, Kamal Uddin,
Native Deen, Outlandish,
Shaam, Junaid Jamshed,
Maher Zain, Khaleel
Muhammad, Hassan
Rasool, Ahmed Hussain
and others.
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We have witnessed an array of talent
competitions, ones that grow wide scale
popularity and showcase mind-blowing
talent. But we have yet to witness a
talent competition which promotes
morality, peace, love, charity and
humanity ….. up until now.
and backed by many Nasheed artists
and role models such as Labbayk,
Kamal Uddin, Native Deen, Outlandish,
Shaam, Junaid Jamshed, Maher Zain,
Khaleel Muhammad, Hassan Rasool,
Ahmed Hussain and others. With many
artists willing to come on as the celebrity
judging panel, who will it be? Time
will tell! Mosques and Islamic societies
in Scotland are also busy promoting
Nasheed Factor, and the word is
spreading fast! Looks like this will be one
of the most memorable competitions to
hit Scotland!
It’s buzzing and exciting; with contestants
already applying throughout Scotland
and England also! With the added
feature of being able to upload your
video audition online we have had
applicants nationwide. The winners of
each category will gain the opportunity
to record their own vocal piece in a
professional recording studio with a top
vocalist producer to mix and record their
own CD’s. An adults and a children’s
winner will be chosen from each of the
three categories: Nasheeds, Naats &
Hamds, Poetry and Quran Recitation.
The Nasheed Factor team hope it will not
be highly competitive – but instead more
fun, professional and powerful. Reach for
success and shine to represent the poor –
the search for fresh talent is on!
Through our talent, soul, voice and deen
– we can provide many unfortunate
people with a new life and new hope,
and that is the biggest gift you can give
anyone.
Apply through www.nasheedfactor.co.uk
See you at the final!
Find us on Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!
Shahbaz Shaheen Mirza
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Muslim community in the UK. From youth activists like Neelam Rose, to Humza Yousaf,
a trail-blazing young politician in Glasgow to Aisha Yasmin, a young aspiring designer
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Muslim Profiles – Readers Choice
Salma Bi – Cricketer/Nurse
What do you do?
I am the first Muslim woman
to have played county
cricket. I am an umpire,
coach, part of the Women’s
Indoor T10 Cricket World
Cup 2012 squad and a
qualified Haemodialysis
Renal nurse.
What are your interests?
I like keeping myself
occupied, spending time with
friends and family, reading
journals, keeping myself
updated with the world and
having a good banter with
team mates.
What do you like about
your sport/work?
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Working in a busy
environment looking after
kidney failure patients is
a very challenging but
rewarding job, it makes you
realise how lucky you really
are for all that we take for
granted. These patients have
alot of time taken away
from them which affects their
quality of life. What I love
about my sport is it keeps
me focused and provides a
healthy lifestyle too.
Warne, Paula Radcliffe &
Amir Khan. You meet so
many inspiring people every
day.
If you were granted one
wish, what would it be?
I ask for the opportunity
to play at international
level, to live my dream to
represent my country.
Who do you admire?
What do you feel you have
gained from your work/
sport?
I admire my parents for how
far they have come and how
much they have nurtured
us in the right direction.
Sporting heroes I have
enjoyed watching are Shane
I feel I have become a much
stronger person; I can carry
on with life without being
put down no matter how
much criticism is thrown at
me.
What achievements are you
most proud of?
Have you experienced any
What would you advise
racism or other discrimination others wanting to go into
or prejudice?
professional cricket? How do
I’m proud to represent my
they go about it?
County team, I’m proud to
Being Asian makes you stand
Captain the first Asian Futsal
out, sometimes it goes in
If you are at school play as
team, I’m proud to have got
your favour and sometimes it
much as you can for the school
my younger sisters Anisha and doesn’t. I’ve played as the only team, then join the nearest
Aisha into Warwickshire County girl in a men’s team and that
cricket club. Outdoor season is
Cricket and West Bromwich
is a challenge in itself but over usually from April-September
Albion football scholarship
time it’s not who you are, it’s
and then indoor training &
programs.
what you’re capable of that
county trials take place in
gets you through the challenge. January onwards. I recently
What has been the biggest
helped out a club team in
challenge or obstacle you
Any further aspirations?
Wales and met a young
have overcome?
talented 12 year old girl who
Using my Coaching initiative
was only playing at club level.
The biggest challenge is
Believe In M.A.D (Making A
To give her a better chance of
never giving up. I was turned
Difference) to successfully host County selection I got her into
away from Warwickshire
the ‘Women’s 20-Hour Futsal
the ‘Flintoff Cricket Academy’.
County; I carried on training
Marathon’ setting a world and If you don’t wish to play you
at home, when I felt I was
to carry on progressing in my can always take up coaching
more confident I trialed for
nursing career.
and umpire courses too.
Worcestershire County Team.
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Ramadan: A Month of Inspiration
and Motivation
This Ramadan 2012 why not allow
yourself permission to be inspired
and motivated from all those who you
meet, the passages and verses of the
Qur’an, your suhoor and iftaar meal.
Where does inspiration come from?
How are you motivated to achieve
your dreams and goals?
We can all answer this differently.
I mean, inspiration can come from
books, nature, creation, travelling....
Who inspires and motivates us? Our
families, friends, sports personalities,
our pious predecessors, the Prophet
Muhammad (saw)....
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Ramadan is a training month and
our Creator – Allah (swt) has given
us these 30 days to train ourselves –
train for night prayer, train to pray
salah on time, train to read more
Qur’an, train to give more in charity,
train to do more goodness.
In this month everyone is working
hard to please Allah (swt) and to be
rewarded by Allah (swt). Even those
who wouldn’t normally pray regularly
will be praying, even those who don’t
study Qur’an much will be studying
more. Just wake up on the first day of
Ramadan – or even infact the night
before, take a deep breath and feel
Ramadan – subhan’Allah, it’s literally
in-the-air.
nephews – make games, study the
life of the Prophets (pbut). Really and
truly go full force this Ramadan – just
like those athletes who are focusing
hard to achieve that gold medal –
your gold medal is meeting Allah
(swt) in Jannah al-Firdaus – so these
30 days really focus and physically,
emotionally, spiritually work on
Ramadan is a month full of inspiration YOU so the next eleven months and
and motivation. Everyone around us is throughout your life you do good,
working towards goodness. So make spread good, live good and return to
the most of this Ramadan insha’Allah. Allah (swt) in a good state insha’Allah.
If you haven’t already, then map out
and plan out the rest of your days in Ramadan Mabrook! And may ALL
Ramadan. How much Qur’an study
your duas be answered – both for this
will you do? Why not start a home
world and the next, ameen!
study circle and get your family to
study Qur’an together? Get kids
Nadia Leona Yunis
involved – your siblings or nieces and
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map out and plan
out the rest of your
days in Ramadan.
How much Qur’an
study will you do?
Why not start a
home study circle...
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Why not get yourself a Ramadan
journal? We Be Inspired will be
launching a journal this Ramadan
insha’Allah – it will help you creatively
map your day-to-day and your
life insha’Allah. Do check www.
webeinspired.com to download your
*FREE* copy insha’Allah.
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There was once a king, who had a
vast fortune but no heir. Of course
he had to have a heir to inherit
all his fortune. He had not wed,
and had neither sons nor daughters. He
therefore set a challenge for his people.
nobody volunteered despite all this
money! There was a very poor man
whose only possession was a rope; he
was extremely poor. Upon hearing about
The king ordained that upon his death,
this challenge, he told himself that this
the first person to sit with him in the
was the only way he could get rich and
graveyard on the first night would inherit that he would sit with the king on the first
all of his fortune. The king did not want
night in the graveyard.
to be alone on the first night in the grave.
Word spread throughout his kingdom.
Time passed and the king passed away.
The old man, along with his rope went to
However there was nobody who wanted the graveyard, to sit with the king, and
to spend any time in a graveyard, and
give him comfort, sitting beside the king’s
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Food for
the Soul
upon his death, the first
person to sit with him in
the graveyard on the
first night would inherit
all of his fortune.
grave, and talking to the headstone.
The two angels and Questioners of the
Grave, Munkir and Nakir approached
the grave. One asked the other, “We
have been sent to question this person,
but there are two people here, one
under the ground, and one on top of the
grave, what shall we do, who shall we
question first?” They decided to question
the person on top of the grave first, and
then the king second, who was buried
beneath.
earnings on?” “Did you spend in the way
of Allah (swt)?” “Did you work honestly?”
“What did you carry for people?” and
so they continued through the night.
The angels asked the old man, “Who is
your Lord?” and he answered “Allah”,
“Who was your Prophet?” “Muhammed”
(saw) he replied and they continued
their questioning until they noticed the
rope. “What is this?” asked one angel.
The old man replied, “This is my rope,
I use it to work, to carry items for
people, this is my job.” And so the angels
continued, “Who do you work for with
this rope?” “Where did you get this
rope?” “What did you spend your
By the morning the old man looked
tired and exhausted. The people of
the kingdom upon seeing him in the
graveyard congratulated him on his new
fortune. “Congratulations old man, you
are the heir of all of the king’s fortune,
you stayed with him in the graveyard
on the first night.” The old man replied,
“Keep it! I couldn’t even answer all my
questions over this piece of rope,” and
hurried away.
Moral: Be careful about what you
ask and work for, everything will be
questioned about one day, big and
small.
To contribute any jokes, brain-teasers
or short stories to this page email
letters@fifteen21.com
Nusayba Malik
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Book Review
The White Tiger
by Aravind Adiga
Adiga depicts the life
of those born in rural India as only
ever knowing the ‘darkness’. Through
this theme of the ‘darkness’, the cliches
of rising global power, brutality of the
modern city and the ‘two castes: Men
with Big Bellies, and Men with Small
Bellies’ is explored. Adiga makes
reference to the Rooster Coop. This
metaphor represents the restraints of
the socioeconomical and cultural status
of India. It keeps the majority of the
The White Tiger; immaculately
population in perpetual servitude to a
structured one way dialogue between minority with power.
a once good-moralized Indian,
Mr Balram, now turned amoral
This novel challenges India’s idea of a
entrepreneur and murderer explaining free society. Adiga writes ‘a servitude
to Mr Jiabao why India has more
so strong that you can put the key of
entrepreneurs than China. ‘Though
his emancipation in a man’s hands
India has no drinking water, electricity, and he will throw it back at you with
sewage system, public transportation, a curse’. This novel provides thoughtsense of hygiene, discipline, courtesy
provoking arguments at many stages
or punctuality’.
in the book. It is a MUST read.
Ramadhan Poem
Shabz
Spoken word poet and Lyricist
poetry
I look around me
The world is full of people, yet no one beside me
Across the pond, my brothers break their fast with a date
For 2 days now I’ve had nothing on my plate
I’m told aid is arriving, maybe a little too late
For how much longer will I have to wait?
I’m a child from Somalia, a land hit with grief, famine and wars
I’ve witnessed so much, yet I just turned four
I’m the child that appears on your TV screens
Appealing for aid by various worldwide charities
What does hunger mean and what does it mean to be hungry?
I don’t have the luxury of breakfast, lunch, dinner or tea
Nor a comfortable bed to sleep in
The earth is my bed, the blankets are my sky
I lie down wondering why
As my mum has to painstakingly decide
Which child she’ll feed and which will die
That my friends, is the stark reality
Hits you on the head, like Newton’s apple that defined gravity
It’s not just me
In the midst of poverty
There are other children like me
All in the same situation – all hungry
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We’ve seen appeals, we’ve heard of aid
Yet how long will I have to wait?
My ribs are showing, I’m getting thinner day by day
I guess I’m in my final few days
The world is awake yet they’re still asleep
As we are virtually begging on our knees
This hunger is really killing me
It’s amazing how just a nation away
The thought of hunger doesn’t cross their brain
As they’re having luxury breakfasts, lunches, dinners, everyday
Not to mention lavish buffets
How could it be
In the 21st century
That we are still witnessing poverty
As well as slavery
As your plate is full, mine remains empty
Maybe it’s fate, destiny, or maybe I’m unlucky
But I know and hope you think of me
As you help yourself to another portion, maybe
Donate that money
To charity
I’ve seen friends dying
Mothers crying
As fighters decide which gun they’ll be firing
They only care about themselves and not little babies
Nor the 250 children dying daily
Hunger is not just me it’s global
Hundreds of countries, thousands of people in total
Kids like me, mothers like mine
Worrying about how they’ll get their next bite
It’s 2012 yet feels like 1948
How can it be I have no food on my plate?
As you decide where to take your girl on a date
I can only wish I had a date
Not a date with a girl but a date to eat
Just take a look at my frail body, ribcage and knees
A date
Is all it takes
It gives me much needed energy and protein
I ask for some, just give me some please
I hope one day when I’m older
My kids will have enough to eat, without waiting like ordered
soldiers
I hope one day we will end poverty
One of the main causes that make people go hungry
Killing hundreds daily
Globally
As you read this poem
I’ve only scratched the surface, not all my hunger is showing
As I’ve realized
When I pick up my pen I cannot stop to write
I look around me
The world is full of people, yet no one beside me
Across the pond, my brothers break their fast with a date
For 2 days now I’ve had nothing on my plate
I’m told aid is arriving, maybe a little too late
For how much longer will I have to wait?
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Impressing your interviewer
Secret Tips from the UK’s Top Recruitment Officers
Don’t try to fit in, when you were born to stand out
Employers conduct interviews for weeks on end, searching
for that special individual who stands in a different
dimension, to the rest. This makes an individual wonder; how
do I stand out from the crowd, in a positive fashion?
2) Couple Yourself With The Company’s Values
Each company has its global core competencies, and
specific criteria which they look for in a potential employee.
For competency based interviews where you are providing
examples of activities and achievements in your life,
ensure you try to magnetise in, as many core competencies
Through working alongside some of the UK’s Top Recruiters and specific criteria into your answer, so that through one
I have found the following five tips the most powerful and
example you have demonstrated many of the criteria and
effective in impressing your potential employer inshaAllah. competencies, which the company is looking for. A one to
many relationship must exist.
1) Know Your Interviewer
Each interviewer will have intelligence on their candidates,
so a clever thing to do is to turn the tables and find out
from the employer, who will be your interviewer. Henceforth
you can research on who they are as a person through
the internet or the employer’s website or even Facebook,
Twitter and LinkedIn. This will put you in good stead before
the interview.
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3) Let Your Presence Be Felt Even After You Leave
5) Don’t Give Textbook Answers
To make your presence felt after you leave, bring in your
certificates, trophies, medals, pieces of work, portfolios
and show them physically what you have done in your life.
Leave them with examples of your work, no matter how
formal the interview is. This happens rarely but is a very
unique tip to impress your interviewer and works!
Sometimes theoretical answers are not what happen in
practice. Make sure the answers to your questions are given
from a practical standpoint backed up by a theoretical
viewpoint to illustrate to your interviewer that you don’t just
recognise the form of the rules but also the substance of
them in practice.
4) Read This Book
A book called StandOut by Marcus Buckingham is
a strengths based book and test, used by the top
professionals on how to determine and discover what
type of person you are. What is your personal edge?
Highly recommended.
“Be confident. If you don’t see yourself as a winner,
then you cannot perform as a winner”
Shahbaz Shaheen Mirza
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Muslim Role-Models
Amir Khan - Boxer
Photos Courtesy of Khan Promotions
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How are you?
season so this season is really important
for us and we need to make sure we
bounce back up right away.
I’m good, just looking forward to
enjoying the rest of Ramadan and taking
some time off.
How did you become interested in
boxing and when did you start to box
Congratulations on being selected to
competitively?
be an Olympics torch-bearer, how was
that?
My dad took me to our local boxing
gym to help burn off some of my energy
It was a great honour to be selected
because I was quite hyperactive as a kid.
and it meant so much to me to carry the I loved going and just got hooked. From
torch through my hometown of Bolton. It’s there I started competing in tournaments
something I won’t forget because it was a at the age of 11, where I won a lot of
massive privilege to be able to do that. medals and started making a name for
I had all my family and friends there
myself.
which made it extra special.
How did it feel to go to the Olympics
What are your favourite sports?
in 2004, and how are you involved in
this year’s Games?
Boxing of course is my number one sport!
Outside that I like football and I’ve got It was an amazing experience and one
a box at Bolton Wanderers where I
that I will always remember. I was the
watch the team play every other week. only boxer selected for Team GB so I
Unfortunately we got relegated last
knew that a lot of attention would be on
Photo Courtesy of Khan Promotions
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me but I never let it faze me, I just went
out there and did my job. Thankfully
I managed to pick up a medal and it
really was the highlight of my amateur
career.
What achievements are you most
proud of?
Winning the silver medal at 17 in the
Olympics. Obviously I wanted the gold
but after reflecting back on it I think it
was a great achievement to do it when
I was that young. I’m also really proud
to have won world titles in boxing as a
professional because this is the hardest
sport to compete in.
For London 2012 I’m an Official
Ambassador for the Games so I will be
there backing all of Team GB and giving
them my support.
What were your dreams and
aspirations as you were growing up?
Who do you admire?
What charitable and community causes
do you support?
My sporting idol is Muhammad Ali.
I always wanted to get to the Olympics Away from sport I would have to say my
when I was a kid and it was a dream
parents because they sacrificed a lot of Well I opened Gloves Community
come true when I found out that I was
their time and effort so I could achieve
Centre, which is my boxing gym, to help
going to Athens. I had won pretty much what I have done in my career.
get kids off the streets and do something
everything as an amateur coming up
productive. Over there they can just
and competing in the Olympics was my What barriers have you faced, either
have fun and burn off some steam, some
final target, which I managed to achieve. on a personal or professional level?
take it a bit more seriously and we’re
I also dreamed of becoming a world
starting to produce some really talented
champion when I turned professional
I’ve not really faced any barriers to be youngsters. It’s also set up with computers
and it was a great day when I finally
honest. I think if you have the talent and and a work space where kids can do
realised that dream by beating Andriy skill you’ll be accepted in any sport or
their homework and study. I also like
Kotelnyk in 2009.
field these days.
to support a number of other charities
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and have worked alongside the NSPCC, because that is the key ingredient of
Oxfam as well as many others.
any successful person. You can have all
the talent in the world but if you don’t
work hard you really won’t achieve your
would it be?
goals.
Just that everyone can live a peaceful
and happy life.
Do you have a favourite film or TV
show?
I saw the new Spiderman film recently
which I enjoyed. There’s not one specific
As I mentioned I like to follow Bolton
film I can pinpoint because I really don’t
Wanderers when I’m not training and
get much time to watch movies because
always look out for their results. Because I’m usually in bed very early and up
I’m based out in LA a lot of the time I
again in the early hours!
spend most of my time back in the UK
just relaxing and going out with family
Where’s the best place that sport has
and friends as I don’t get to see them
taken you?
that much when I’m away in training
camp.
I’ve met many people because of
boxing like the Queen, Muhammad Ali
and Hilary Clinton. Through boxing I’ve
managed to travel and meet many well
Hardwork and a little bit of talent.
known people which has been great. I’m
There is nothing like working hard and
very lucky to be in such a position.
striving, no matter what field you’re in
What further aspirations do you have?
Just to regain my world titles and go on
to claim many more accolades in boxing.
A boxer’s career is a short one but I
want to win more world titles and be
remembered as a great in the sport.
Do you have any hobbies/interests?
Photo Courtesy of Khan Promotions
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Easy Peasy
Chicken & Noodles
(serves 2)
This recipe is easy as it can be prepared
the night before, and you can taste the
seasoning before you place in the fridge.
Need:
• 1 chicken breast
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Brown sauce
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger puree
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic puree
• 1 packet of easy-make noodles
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First cut the chicken breast into long
strips on a chopping board, leave aside
for a few minutes while you make the
marinade. In a large bowl add salt,
pepper, brown sauce, olive oil, garlic and
ginger and mix thoroughly until a paste
has formed. Now add to this mixture the
chicken strips and stir well until all the
chicken strips have been coated with the
mixture. Cover with cling film and place
in fridge.
Around 25 minutes prior to dinner, place
some olive oil in a frying pan and fry
the chicken strips until thoroughly cooked,
turning them to avoid burning them.
When there are only a few pieces of
chicken left to cook, make the noodles
(instructions on packet). Once the chicken
has been cooked, first place the noodles
on a plate and add the chicken strips on
top. Enjoy!
The strips can also be eaten in a fajita
with salad and chutney, or with any other
filling preferred. You can add other
ingredients like sweetcorn, kidney beans,
fresh peppers and many more to the
noodles for a more filling meal.
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