Madani Masjid | IEC Bolton & MA Mission Podcast

In this final episode, we take an honest look at:What are programs and what can people understand them betterWhat actually makes an event worth showing up for The gap between organisers and the community Help people grow in their careers Add real, practical value to their lives Build something people actually want to be part of And more importantly…👉 How can we genuinely benefit people?We explore how communities can go beyond events and:Ending the series with some behind-the-scenes bloopers.👇 Watch now and share your thoughts

What should a Masjid truly be in today’s world?In this final episode, we explore a powerful vision — not just of a building, but of a thriving, living Masjid at the heart of the community.From:• Strengthening our Madrasa and nurturing the next generation• Increasing love for Namaz and connection to the Masjid• Supporting youth, new Muslims, and those in need• Creating meaningful programs and events• Building a Masjid that is financially strong and sustainableThis is about becoming more than a place of prayer… A beacon of light for the entire communityFeaturing reflections with Maulana Nizam Ashraf Sahib and honest, forward-thinking conversations from the team — this episode is full of ideas, ambition, and hope.If we had to focus on ONE thing… what should it be?

Buying the building was supposed to be the milestone. In reality… it was just the beginning.In Episode 3 of our Behind the Scenes Podcast, the IEC Team reflects on what really happened after Madani Masjid was purchased — the responsibility that followed, the unexpected challenges, and the conversations that shaped the next phase.In this episode we discuss:• What the Final Push fundraiser revealed about our community• Are younger generations as bold in giving as the elders before them?• The reality of establishing 5 daily salah and managing it consistently• The role of key individuals like Syed Shavez Ashraf Sahib and Haji Dawood Bax• What happened during the COVID years and how salah continued even in isolation• The real stories behind IEC Marriage and the situations we encounteredhttps://iecmarriage.co.uk/https://madanimasjidbolton.co.uk/fina...

£150,000 to raise! One event! No guarantees!In Episode 2 of our Behind the Scenes Podcast, the IEC Team relives the night everything was on the line — and the moment an unexpected £60,000 anonymous donation changed the course of Madani Masjid forever.But what really happened behind the scenes?Were we confident… or quietly anxious?Did everyone believe we would hit the target?This episode reveals:The pressure before the eventDifferences of opinion behind closed doorsThe atmosphere in the hallAnd the donation that stunned everyoneThis wasn’t just about money.It was about intention, responsibility, and what came next.Watch to the end — because the real work was only just beginning.

This is Episode One of our Behind the Scenes series — where the trustees of Madani Masjid take you back to 2014, to a single phone call that quietly changed everything.What followed were years rarely spoken about:ad-hoc events, youth football sessions, knocking on doors just to establish one daily salah, personal sacrifice, self-funding, and moments of doubt that most people never saw.The episode opens the door to the realities behind the early years — the pressure on families, the private questions of “why are you doing this?”, and the emotional weight of carrying a responsibility that kept growing.It ends at a critical moment:a meeting where the trustees had to decide whether to continue… or fold.This is not a success story.This is the beginning — and it almost didn’t happen.

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Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi reminds us of the importance of keeping good company from the Hadith Sharif.

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib gives an overview of Shab-e-Baraat from the Holy Quran and a'Hadith.

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi gives a brief list of the personalities that followed the way of Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa Radiallahu Anhu

HAzrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi explains the virtues of the month.

 Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib gives us simple remedies to a overcome difficulties from the Quran. 

15th Rajab the visaal of Imam Jafar e Saadik Radiallahu Anhu. 

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib explains the event and the need for these types of events.

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib explains the importance of keeping your word and actions which may lead to one losing trust.  

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib explains the virtues of this month and also the significant dates. 

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib explains the prophetic narration which elucidates the understanding of the umbrella term 'Hayaa'

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib explains the prophetic narration which elucidates the understanding of the umbrella term 'Imān' (faith).

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Hazrat Allamah Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib explains the virtues of the salawaat and the specificity with which its virtue increases at certain times.

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib explains the positions of the Angels which are appointed to a person in light of the Holy Qur'an and prophetic tradition. 

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Sahib (May Allah preserve him) details the foundations of Islam and the combination of Islam and Iman.

Hazrat Mufti Ayyub Ashrafi Shamsi outlines the context in which this podcast will operate and introduces the aim and objectives of this podcats.