Author: kmwa

We have hosted representatives from the Kuwait embassy and had a productive meeting.

This has opened up a relationship between us and them.

This update was originally featured in KMWALTR #004

There are few things better than opening a fast with a date, but if you’re looking to do something a bit different – perhaps you want a change or are planning on delivering treats to family and friends – here are four quick suggestions for a twist on plain dates. Use one, or mix a couple of the ideas to create your own twist.

For all the following, you will need to take the stones out of your dates first – but only cut from one side so your dates remain in one piece rather than being cut in half.

Go for a chocolate coating

Melt some chocolate (white, dark or milk) and then dip your dates in it. Leave to cool and set before doing anything with them. And while it might be tempting to coat the whole date in chocolate, just doing half will be more visually striking. If you have a really, really sweet tooth, you can also use caramel in place of the chocolate.

Add walnuts

Dates are wonderfully soft, but if you want to add a contrasting texture, put a walnut half where the stone would be. Alternatively, you can use whole pistachios or almonds.

Stuff with peanut butter

The sweetness of dates can be offset a little by stuffing them with a nut butter. You can stick with standard peanut butter (crunchy or smooth, whatever you prefer) or, if you want something a bit different or have a peanut allergy, you can use almond, cashew or another nut butter.

See more ideas in KMWALTR #004

This was a great opportunity for parents to accompany their six and upward/ young teens to experience an afternoon of creative self expression in the form of Pebble Art.

An extremely well planned event allowing young hands to explore the offerings of nature. Shells, large/small pebbles, twigs and paints were provided for these young minds to create their unique art works. Once assembled and glued they were framed.

Expert supervision and guidance was provided by the teachers.
An extremely well thought out creative space catering for the younger years by providing height appropriate tables.

This was a lovely opportunity for parents and kids to bond in a joint activity. Also allowing parents to connect or reconnect with other parents.

Thank you KMWA Volunteers for providing such a well planned and wonderful opportunity within the walls of our blessed Masjid.

Q What is your favourite story from the Quran?

I really enjoyed the story of Ibrahim (AS) when he destroyed the idols because of the way they he (AS) got the elders and the leaders of the community to their logic to the problem presented to them to question why they are committed to worshipping something that wouldn’t benefit them.

Q What is your role as a trustee?

I am the Chairman of KMWA

Q What have you been most passionate about within KMWA?

I am most passionate about the work done to get the mosque build to this stage, all the way from inception to the current state. I am also glad I was involved with establishing a successful sisters circle at the mosque.

Q What is your 5 year Vision for the Gillingham community?

I see in 5 years that we would have a fully united community, and be able to fully support and welcome every nationality into the fold of the mosque. I am also working towards developing a number of Hafiz from within the Gillingham madrassa within 5 years.

Q Where can KMWA improve in supporting the community?

Find the answer to this question and more in KMWALTR #004