In Britain today, people of many different faiths and beliefs live side by side. The opportunity lies before us to work together to build a society rooted in the values we treasure as Britons. Religion has and will continue to play an integral role in making UK a better society. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest contribution and impact on their chosen field.
Every day, men and women, at our hospitals, prisons, and universities etc provide essential services to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of people. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest contribution and impact on their chosen field.
Community cohesion is about creating a state of harmony and tolerance between people from different backgrounds living within a community. Every member of the UK society must play a part in promoting community engagement, tolerance and togetherness. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest contribution and impact on their chosen field.
Teachers in any society should be honored and respected. The status and role of teachers in Islam is rooted in the Qur’anic concept of knowledge, its importance and the dissemination of it through the most effective manner. This award will recognise the individual who has made positive contributions and impact on their chosen field.
Through the various charitable projects and organisations the most vulnerable people in our society are provided a life line for them to continue with their daily endeavours. Charity begins at home and as British citizens it is our duty to contribute to the betterment of this society. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest contribution and impact on their chosen field.
Youth are the present and future leaders of the community. Youth work and engagement is vital for any Imam and Scholar. The duty of the community is not to overlook this vital section of our society. Youth need to be nurtured and cultivated to become outstanding citizens of the British society. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest impact and contribution on their chosen field.
Women are the twin halves of the society. They are our mothers, teachers, activists etc. It is important the community does not overlook the imperative roles women play in our British society. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest impact and contribution on their chosen field.
The Friday sermon is the most attended weekly event of the mosque and the community. The community is able to listen to the important teachings the Imam imparts to inspire and educate the entire community. This award will recognise the khatib (preacher) who has motivated and taught through their sermons and speeches and has made the greatest impact and contributions on their chosen field.
Islam and Muslims are almost always in the media. In recent years there has been a rise of media representatives and journalists seeking opinions of Imams and Scholars on a plethora of issues affecting our British society. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest impact and positive contribution on their chosen field.
The Friday sermon is the most attended weekly event at the mosque and in the community as a whole. People are able to listen to the important teachings the Imam imparts to inspire and educate the entire community. This award will recognise the khatib (preacher) who has motivated and taught through their sermons and speeches and has made the greatest impact and contributions in their chosen field.
Recognising those who are deepening our knowledge and passing it on to others.
As Muslims, Da’wah (inviting to goodness) is not simply a religious obligation; it provides a path to engender better understanding, love and tolerance from people within the Muslim community as well as the wider society at large. This award will recognise the individual who has made the greatest impact and contribution in their chosen field.
Recognising those who are engaging Muslims and non-Muslims through the written word.
Delivers written pieces in an authentic manner
Recognising those who are sharing the message of Islam through translation.
Translates work which follows quality processes and guidelines
