Alhamdulillah by the help and decree of Allah azza wa jall the Tayyibun Foundation ran its inaugural annual Ramadhaan Spiritual Tarawih Prayers programme during the blessed month of Ramadhaan 1433/ 2012.

We at the Tayyibun Foundation from the outset of our formation have been unrelenting in realising our aspirations to bring to the fore events and activities that foster community relations, champion worthy causes and further learning and understanding.

Therein, during the month in which many try to rectify their conduct, seek to address piety in faith and strive to educate themselves and their families the Foundation sought to provide much needed prayer facilities with advocacy and recitation from varied international Imams. Throughout the duration of the blessed month for the sake of Allah’s pleasure- our team of volunteers set up, coordinated and stewarded day after day of Ramadhaan Spiritual Tarawih Prayers catering for several hundred worshippers. We ask that Allah accept the efforts which exemplifies to us the selfless nature of our volunteers and supporters and the astounding feats which can be accomplished together with sincere intentions, a noble purpose and humble efforts.

Tayyibun Foundation’s well placed position, appeal and far reach within the wider community ensured this monumental event passed without incident and much success; the prayer programme was appreciated by those in attendance alhamdulillah. We thank all those whom were present and those that provided assistance through our strong contact base, firm network of dedicated students, supporters and volunteers whose mutual assistance and collective efforts was undoubtedly essential.

Noteworthy honourable and distinguished international guests in attendance in person for this year’s Ramadhaan Spiritual Tarawih Prayers, whom endorsed the Tayyibun Foundation objectives, delivered keynote speeches, recited the Qur’an and lead the prayers included:

• Shaykh Usamah Ateef (Makkah, Saudi Arabia)
• Shaykh Ahmed Zaraa’ (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
• Shaykh Mohammad Ismail (Cairo, Egypt)

We praise Allah alone for his assistance and provide our regards to all volunteers, attendees, supporters and community partners for their trust and cooperation.

September 2012

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Established and operational since 2011; Tayyibun Foundation is a not for profit community centric organisation dedicated to the advancement of educational, social and welfare needs of young people, adults and the elderly. The Foundation to this end seeks the betterment of society adopting a holistic approach towards reaching its objectives through the application of several branches of projects, campaigns and initiatives which include but are not limited to the publication and dissemination of literature, hosting of public seminars and reflection programmes, organising training and development workshops and numerous charitable endeavours in assistance of social causes.

Through this determination in improving the lives of many and the adoption of selfless work ethics, promoting learning and helping those in dire need the Tayyibun Foundation has been able to cause positive change and instil a lasting impact by the Grace of God, Allah Almighty. Furthermore, often a factor unmentioned is that our accomplishments are in large part due to the notable contributions from our community partners, educators and scholars alongside a network of volunteers and supporters as well as the wider community at hand- whom all share together with ourselves a mutual ambition to aspire for virtue and implement the enjoinment of good.

Tayyibun Foundation with much noted appreciation and acclaim from all held a specialised seminar for sisters on theme of ‘Women in Dawah’ on Monday 9^th July at the beautiful scenic venue of The Waterlily Suite, Mile End in the presence of several distinguished female scholars and teachers whom attended to provide guidance, advice and wise counsel.

On an event scheduled for the early morning week day the seminar was very well attended as over 600 sisters filled the hall to listen to several short inspiring timely reminders on the importance of a woman’s role in da’wah, the need for improvement and activism and reflections on the eve of Ramadhaan. Added to such advice was Qur’an recitation and presentations by the noteworthy female personalities whom included amongst others:

• Shaykha Umm ‘Abdillah (Daughter of the late senior scholar Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih ibn al-Uthaymeen rahimahullah)
• Ustadha Umm Umar al Farouq (Jeddah, KSA)
• Ustadha Umm Zakariyyah (Morocco)

This particular Tayyibunwomen’s seminar was historic in nature for there exists no successive precedence of an event having taken place within the UK of this nature, wholly organised and run by Muslim females in which qualified and experienced female Islamic educators and scholarship were invited and assembled under one platform together.

For the sisters of Tayyibun Foundation this event marked a milestone in advancement and development of service provisions for Muslim women over the years- having already run numerous courses, regular Halaqat (circles) and organised past seminars and events this was Tayyibun Foundation’s first exclusive sisters only seminar for which the organisers themselves as well as the guest scholars, teachers and audience members were all female- demonstrating a true example of leadership and dedication. Insha’allah soon further Tayyibun Foundation study circles, seminars and conferences exclusively for sisters will be organised with female teachers, scholars and Daa’iyat set to take a proactive initiative to enrich, educate and inspire.

Tayyibun Foundation seeks to see such positive examples of female empowerment in accordance to the Qur’an and Sunnah prosper and flourish and therefore shall endevour to strive to make meaningful and lasting differences within the field of education that will impact the lives of Muslim women. This will be achieved by assisting  female teachers and advisors- equipping our sisters with the sound knowledge and training to become teachers and Daa’iyat able to educate their own families, other sisters and lead by example.

July 2012

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Tayyibun Foundation recognises the important role women play in establishing an upright society. It is our aim therefore to continue to aid existing sisterhood support networks in their efforts of charitable and voluntary work and pursuit of educational endeavours.

Tayyibun Foundation aims to further empower Muslim women by producing female teachers and daa’iyat so to help educate themselves, their own families and other sisters; thus the wider society at large- a vital need that is lacking in our Ummah today is female scholarship and teachers. Tayyibun Foundation in addition to community and charity volunteering also established and facilitates weekly female social gatherings and study circles known as Halaqat as well as organises Seminars and Conferences.

Tayyibun Foundation successfully held the Tayyibun Conference of 2012 on theme of ‘The People of Paradise’ on Sunday 15^th April at the London Muslim Centre (LMC) in the presence of several of the most prominent internationally renowned  scholars and teachers whom had to date never before been assembled together in a single platform.

Over 4,000 attendees packed out the venue throughout the duration of the day for this year’s Tayyibun FoundationConference making it by far one of the most significant gatherings of the Muslim populace in any one place for a community event of this nature.

The 2012 Tayyibun Conference had by far exceeded all expectations as it confirmed for a historic first the attendance of an unprecedented list of internationally distinguished guests, teachers, orators and Qur’an reciters whom were present to benefit the audience- such noteworthy world renowned scholars who attended in person included:

• Shaykh Khalid al Muslih (Saudi Arabia)
• Dr. Yousaf al Homaidi (Riyadh, KSA)
• Shaykh Saeed al Qadi (Saudi Arabia/ UK)
• Ustadh Alomgir Ali (Egypt/ UK)
• Ustadh Shaqur Rehman (Egypt/ UK)
• Ustadh Wasim Kempson (Madinah/ UK)
• Shaykh al Qari Abu Bakr Shatri (Jeddah, KSA)
• Shaykh al Qari Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al Luhaidan (Riyadh, KSA)
• Shaykh al Qari Rida Abdul Muhsin (Egypt)
• Qari Muhammad Uthman al Qasim (UK)

This year’s Tayyibun Conference had what can only be described as a one of kind distinct programme of activities that consisted of short inspiring and educational reminders delivered by the eminent Scholars and teachers present, mesmerising live Qur’an recitations by internationally renowned Quraa’ in attendance, charity fundraising, onstage interviews of prominent guest scholars, Question and Answer session, special du’aa and more.

The brief lectures by the scholars served to touch the hearts of many moving a number of attendees to tears, inspired to change for the better, to increase their faith and raise their morale.

Arguably for many, the highlight of the Conference came towards the evening with the unveiling and  formal launch and acknowledgement by Shaykh Khalid al Muslih of the Tayyibun Foundation charitable community organisation.

Several other guests present at this year’s Annual Conference included Imam Shakeel Begg, Imam Adam Abu Hanifah, Ustadh Abu ‘Abdillah Yunus amongst others as well as several teachers from the Tayyibun Institute.

Our esteemed list of scholars, teachers and orators continued to follow after the Tayyibun Annual Conference with London wide and nation-wide tours respectfully visiting Tayyibun Foundation partner bodies, charities, centres and organisations.

The spectacular Conference has culminated since in the scholars- Shaykh Khalid al Muslih, Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri and Shaykh Muhammad al Luhaidan of their individual merit all accepting to join the Tayyibun Foundation as our honorary patrons whom uphold mutual values and work ethics likewise in the methodology of seeking about an altogether improved society.

May 2012

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Tayyibun Foundation’s Conference are yearly vibrant large scale community events that enrich an estimated 3,000+ audience on an annual basis reaching attendees from both London and beyond. The conference consists of timely short inspiring and motivational lectures delivered by some of the leading Islamic educators and thinkers addressing an array of topics and themes that are of relevance and a necessity for maintaining righteousness. The Annual Conference is part of Tayyibun Foundation’s Community Service branch of work; through the Conference we seek to bring together parents, the youth, families and all sectors of society to learn lessons hosted in the presence of internationally renowned guests that have prepared and travelled from afar as well as to enjoin charitable fundraising and the promotion and participation of a number of our community projects.

There are five distinct factors which make the Tayyibun Foundation’s Conferences truly unique and innovative unlike any other- for no other (1) not for profit organisation let alone a charity manages year on year to (2) attract and confirm the attendance of such an illustrious world renowned line up of scholars, guests and orators for such a (3) huge community event of this overwhelming size and magnitude (4) despite much expense and logistical issues yet (5) is deliberate in consciously seeking to not charge attendees an entrance fee/ ticket price- allowing free entry to all thereby seeking not economic or material gains, breaking barriers to brotherhood and learning and avoiding isolationism/ exclusivity.

It is our honour to announce to all that our beloved Shaykh Khalid al Muslih has alhamdulillah formally accepted to join Tayyibun Foundation as a patron. Shaykh Khalid al Muslih thereby becomes the latest in line of esteemed scholars to commit to supporting our work adding his name and reputation to the board of patrons of the Foundation which consists of an eminent list of internationally renowned teachers and scholars.

Shaykh Khalid al Muslih as our honorary patron brings to the board a wealth of sound knowledge and experience to Tayyibun Foundation with his years of seeking, studying and practicing Islamic learning which he obtained under some of the most prominent scholars of the era and having graduated from recognised educational establishments.
Shaykh Khalid al Muslih was invited by Tayyibun Foundation during April 2012 to spend considerable time in the company of our scholars, teachers and committee- he therein familiarised himself with our aims, objectives and structure and provided acknowledgement of our noble aspirations and methodology to reach our goal in seeking the betterment of the wider community.

Shaykh Khalid al Muslih was our lead visiting guest for our 2012 Tayyibun Annual Conference, ‘The People of Paradise’ in London whereby he addressed the audience with reminders on the theme, partook in a live interview about his studies under his teacher and father in law- the late Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Salih al ‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) and then with other noteworthy guests proceeded to the highlight of the day- the launch formally of the Tayyibun Foundation charitable community organisation.

Shaykh Khalid continued his stay with the Foundation embarking on a London-wide tour therein visiting fellow partner bodies, charities, Masajid, and Islamic Centres delivering advice, counsel and admonishment, answering topical questions as well as leading khutbah and prayers.
Shaykh Khalid al Muslih expressed his approval at the work being carried out by the Tayyibun Foundation and partner organisations in support of social and community ventures in the UK. It was therefore fitting that Shaykh Khalid having formally launched the Tayyibun Foundation and upon his return to Saudi Arabia after departing from our company contacted us once again and expressed his willingness to join the Foundation as a patron endorsing our work in particular in the field of teaching and educational development.

May 2012

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Shaykh Khalid al Muslih was born in the year 1385 A.H (1965 C.E) in the city of Makkah. He spent his early years moving between Makkah and Jeddah- where he attained a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Management. He further completed a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Shari’ah in the city Qassim to which he is a teaching assistant. Shaykh Khalid studied very closely under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al ‘Uthaymeen, Shaykh Abdullah al Bassam and Shaykh Ali az Zamil amongst many others. Shaykh Khalid al Muslih was also honoured to be one of the son-in-law’s of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al ‘Uthaymeen and one of three appointed by Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen as his successor in teaching Aqeedah and Tafseer. Shaykh Khalid al Muslih has helped to publish several of Shaykh al ‘Uthaymeen’s works and is currently a patron of Tayyibun Foundation and has attended the Tayyibun Annual Conference 2012 in London, the Shaykh regularly appears on TV and has written many Islamic texts. The Shaykh is in the verge of completing his PhD in Fiqh.

As part of Tayyibun Foundation’s intent to highlight positive contributions and provide recognition to efforts and achievements made by a number of grassroots charities, voluntary organisations and regional community sector groups the Foundation has established and continues to gift on occasion Tayyibun Foundation Community Excellence Awards to several individuals and bodies.

Our Tayyibun Foundation patron Shaykh al Qari Abu Bakr Shatri visited several outstanding community centres, Masajid, youth groups and schools to meet with volunteers and leadership to be informed of services offered, challenges faced and efforts being made to better improve the surrounding communities.

Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri advised, thanked and encouraged these respective community organisations and figures and presented them with our Community Excellence Awards as a means of gratitude on behalf of Tayyibun Foundation and from all in the wider society for the time and efforts being contributed to improve lives and address varied needs.

March 2011

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We at Tayyibun Foundation feel part of the larger community and wider Muslim brotherhood and are all the more enriched in being so- in display of this our education structure seeks to spread Qur’anic and Prophetic teachings of ethics, mannerisms and etiquettes and our charitable efforts have sought to assist those whom are often most marginalised, disadvantaged and downtrodden.

As continuation of this depth of Islamic brotherhood and humanity which we commonly share Tayyibun Foundation year on year appreciates and recognises the good work and noble efforts accomplished by notable members of society, neighbours and representatives of bodies/ institution through providing Community Excellent Awards.

Tayyibun Community Excellence Awards 2011

Shaykh al Qari Abdullah ibn Ali Basfar, world renowned Qur’an reciter and lead Imam of Suhaybi Masjid in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) visits Tayyibun Foundation to meet with the management, volunteers and beneficiaries over two days providing noteworthy reminders and reciting selected portions of Qur’an for attendees.

Shaykh Abdullah Basfar attended the two days Tayyibun Foundation seminar entitled, ‘Al Quran, Live a Better Life’ providing uplifting lectures on the merits of reading, adhering and establishing the Book of Allah in our own lives and that of our families and how consequently we shall witness and attest to a marked improvement and altogether more purposeful and fulfilling result of such positive change that serves to shape our self, surroundings and society. He followed his reminders with heart-warming live Qur’an recitation.

December 2011

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Shaykh al Qari Abdullah ibn Ali Basfar is a renowned reciter of Qur’an and Imam of Suhaybi Masjid, Jeddah in his native Saudi Arabia noted for his expertise in Tajweed and has received ijazah from Shaykh Dr. Ayman Suwaid. He first rose to prominence in Jeddah as an Imam and a reciter during the Ramadhaan Qur’an recitation nights for Taraweeh. Shaykh Basfar’s recitation were later diffused in many Qur’an Radio Stations and aired on Satellite TV Channels. Qari Abdullah ibn Ali Basfar became one of the eminent reciters of the Muslim world; he started giving religious lectures on various Islamic issues and called to assist poor people in Africa and countries in crisis. He contributed himself to provide such aid in Ndjamena, Chad.
Shaykh al Qari Abdullah ibn Ali Basfar is also the president of the International Institution for Qur’an Memorisation related to the Muslim World League which shortly became one of the most effective institutions in serving the Qur’an in the world. Qari Abdullah Basfar bibliography includes works on Islamic topics like ‘Ramadhaan, virtues and facts’, ‘Biography of Abu Bakr as-Saddiq (ra)’, ‘Purification of the Soul’, and other titles.

We had the great pleasure to receive and host the esteemed senior scholar Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Yusri (Egypt) who spent two evening’s visit with us at Tayyibun Foundation enjoining within aspects of our work that included our sisters support project and sharing his thoughts with volunteers and management of the Foundation.

Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Yusri addressed the general audience by providing a few concise words of advice for students seeking knowledge and shared his vision regarding Islamic education for all present.

Shaykh Dr. Yusri returned to attend a Tayyibun Foundation sister’s seminar entitled, ‘Marriage, A Lifetime Commitment’ in which he addressing the topic of relationships, maintenance of married life and nurturing a harmonious home.

Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Yusri in both gatherings expressed kind words of support towards Tayyibun Foundation; our aims and objectives and reiterated his willingness to work together furthermore.

April 2011

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Shaykh Muhammad Yusri is a well-known and highly respected authority on Islam in his native country of Egypt in particular in the field of Aqeedah. Shaykh Muhammad Yusri graduated from King Fahd High School with distinction. The Shaykh is currently the President of the Fajr Centre for the teaching of Arabic Language (Markaz Fajr, Cairo).
The Shaykh is a trustee of the Muslim League of Scholars, is an international Shari’ah advisor and holds a PHD in Engineering and Islamic Law.

Shaykh Dr. Nasser ibn Abdur Rahman al Hammad, internationally renowned Qur’an reciter, accomplished scholar and lead Imam of Masjid Ibn Majah in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) visits Tayyibun Foundation to meet with volunteers, students and audience members to provide words of advice for the preparation of Ramadhaan.

Shaykh Dr. Nasser al Hammad attended the Tayyibun Foundation seminars entitled, ‘Ramadhaan, The Month of Qur’an’ providing timely reminders prior to the blessed month on the merits of reading, understanding and adhering to the Book of Allah (swt) followed with heart touching Qur’an recitation.

Shaykh Dr. Nasser ibn Abdur Rahman al Hammad expressed his support for the Tayyibun Foundation in its community and educational work stating he sought forward to visiting and touring with the Foundation in the foreseeable future to enjoin and promote our ideals and ethics.

July 2011

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Shaykh al Dr. Nasser ibn Abdur Rahman al Hammad was born in 1978 in the province of Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The Shaykh graduated from Muhammad ibn Saud University in Riyadh obtaining a BA and MA in Shari’ah. From amongst the Shaykh’s teachers was Shaykh Abdullah ibn Jibreen under whom he had studied for 18 years.

He is currently the Imam and Khateeb at Masjid ibn Majah in Riyadh. Though known for his heartfelt and emotional recitation of the Qur’an, the Shaykh is also very active in the field of da’wah and regularly gives lectures and holds study circles in his native land.

We are pleased to announce that as of April 2012 our Shaykh Muhammad al Luhaidan has formally joined an esteemed board of patrons consisting of eminent scholars and teachers that form the patronage of Tayyibun Foundation; he too upholds the work and efforts of Tayyibun Foundation to be invaluable.

Shaykh al Qari Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al Luhaidan on previous occasions was invited by Foundation and met with our teachers and scholars and gathered an understanding of our objectives and work ethics. Shaykh Muhammad Luhaidan witnessed Tayyibun Foundation’s principled assistance to charitable and educational causes and observed our work first hand.

Shaykh al Qari Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al Luhaidan therein recently expressed his resolute determination towards supporting the Tayyibun Foundation’s community endeavours by joining us a patron from April 2012 on wards and has informed us he will continue such visits and mutual assistance with the additional commitment to teach specific Islamic sciences and texts for us in the future.

April 2012

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Shaykh al Qari Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al Luhaidan is a Judge by profession based in Saudi Arabia and a world renowned Qur’an reciter known for his unique emotional style. He is a patron and scholar of Tayyibun Foundation and currently the Imam of Jamia al Nasir Masjid in Riyadh.

Shaykh Muhammad al Luhaidan has participated in numerous Islamic conferences, summits and events in many countries including Turkey, Australia, Malaysia, Kuwait as well as Tayyibun Foundation Conferences.

Shaykh al Qari Abu Bakr Shatri, internationally renowned Qur’an reciter and lead Imam of Jami’ al Furqan Masjid, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) joins Tayyibun Foundation as honorary patron.

We are pleased to announce that our Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri in April 2012 and therein the forseeable future alhamdulillah has formally joined an eminent list of esteemed scholars and teachers that are patrons of Tayyibun Foundation, sharing in our vision and value of community engagement and enhancement. Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri on occasion of March 2011 was invited to visit the Foundation whereby he met with and traveled alongside our team of volunteers, teachers and community partners. Shaykh Abu Bakr witnessed Tayyibun Foundation’s education branch of work.

Shaykh Abu Bakr went further expressing support for Tayyibun Foundation’s efforts dedicated to sisters which recognises the important role women play in establishing an upright society through a continual sisterhood support network, circles, gatherings and charitable efforts.

Shaykh al Qari Abu Bakr Shatri therein embarked on ‘A Cure for all Hearts’ UK tour with Tayyibun Foundation visiting a number of partner organisations, centres and charities and attending the 2011 Tayyibun Annual Conference, ‘Reviving the Knowledge’ in London and Birmingham.

Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri committed himself as patron of the Foundation in April 2012 and agreed to help the work through further scheduled visits with us in the comings years ahead.

April 2012

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Shaykh al Qari Abu Bakr Shatri is a world renowned Saudi based Imam and Qur’an reciter known for his soothing oratory. Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri received his Ijaza in Qur’an from Shaykh Dr. Ayman Rochdi Suwaid. He is currently a patron of Tayyibun Foundation and Imam of Jami’ al Furqan Masjid, Jeddah. Shaykh al Qari Abu Bakr Shatri has participated in numerous Islamic conferences and events in many Muslim countries including Egypt, South Africa, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain as well as Tayyibun Foundation Conferences.