South East Asian Islamic Council - SEAIC UK

14/09/2026

Mawlid al-Mustafa (SAW) 2026/1448H
with SEAIC UK

🗓️ Sat 19 Sep 2026
⏰ 5–8.30 PM (UK)
📍 SEAIC UK, 279B Kensal Road, London, W10 5DB
👤 Mr. Rusydi Azmi

Join us to celebrate and reflect on the final Prophet, the best of all creation, our guide, Sayyiduna Muhammad; eternal blessings be upon him and his family. A moment to reconnect our hearts and minds with the most beloved of Allah (SAW). Limited-capacity venue.

O humanity! Indeed, there has come to you a warning from your Lord, a cure for what is in the hearts, a guide, and a mercy for the believers. Say, [O Prophet], “In Allah’s grace and mercy let them rejoice. That is far better than whatever they amass.” (Surah Yunus, 10:57-58)

And We have not sent you, [O Prophet], except as a mercy to the worlds. (Surah al-Anbiya, 21:17)

Itinerary:

5.00 - Arrival & Asr
5.15 - Welcome Speech
5.30 - Mawlid al-Mirghani (Al-Asrar al-Rabbaniyyah)
6.30 - Tazkirah
7.10 - Maghrib
7.30 - Food & Refreshments
8.30 - Isha & Departure

09/09/2026

Applied Arabic: Understand What You Recite Course | Week 1: Surah Al- Fatihah

📖 What did we learn in Week 1?

We began our Arabic course by exploring Surah Al-Fatihah, the opening chapter of the Quran and an essential part of every rakaat of our daily Salah.

The session went beyond translation. Students were introduced to the basics of Sarf (morphology) and Nahw (syntax), as well as variations in Quranic Qira’at, such as “Maaliki” and “Maliki”, to see how Arabic language and structure can deepen our understanding of the verses.

Through a word-by-word analysis, we explored the deeper meanings behind al-Fatihah — from recognising Allah as our Lord, Master and Owner of the Day of Judgement, to understanding the concepts of ‘Ibādah (worship) and Isti‘ānah (seeking help), and our continuous du‘a for guidance upon the Sirāt al-Mustaqīm.

Ultimately, the aim is simple: to connect the Arabic we learn with the words we recite every day, so that our Salah can be filled with greater understanding, appreciation and khushu’. 🤍

⏳ There are still 2 weeks left of the course, and it’s not too late to join!

Missed the first two sessions? Don’t worry. Recordings will be provided, so you can catch up and follow along.

👉🏼 Register now: bit.ly/learn-recite or scan the QR on the poster on the last slide.

08/09/2026

Your Quran teacher could be anywhere in the world. 🌍📖

At SQC, our teachers are based across the UK, Malaysia, Egypt, Germany, Türkiye and beyond — allowing us to offer flexible timings that fit around your schedule.

With teachers across different time zones, we can help you build a consistent Quran learning routine that works for you. 🤍

Whether you’re starting from the beginning, improving your recitation, or simply wanting to strengthen your connection with the Quran, we’re here to support your journey.

📚 New term starts 14 September 2026.

👉🏼 Join us at seaic.uk/quran or click the link in our bio.

06/09/2026

Meet Puan Haslina, Naqi and Saif from Austria 🇦🇹, who have been part of KAFA since 2022.

Their journey with us is a reminder that distance should never be a barrier to giving our children a strong foundation in their deen. Through KAFA, families from different parts of the world can learn, grow and stay connected to Islamic education from the comfort of their homes. 📖🌍

We’re grateful for the trust that families like theirs have placed in us over the years, and for the opportunity to play a small part in nurturing the next generation of Muslims in the diaspora.

May Allah bless Puan Haslina, Naqi, Saif and family, and make their learning a source of guidance, benefit and barakah throughout their lives.

📚 Learn more and join at seaic.uk/kafa or click the link in our bio.

06/09/2026

There’s something special about seeing a family learn the Quran and their deen together, even from thousands of miles away. 🤍

Qaira joined KAFA in 2023, followed by her younger sister Ullya in 2024. Today, their family joins us all the way from Sweden. 🇸🇪

Listening to their feedback reminded us of something important: parents are looking for more than just a class for their children. They want a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge — something that can nurture and guide their children as they grow into their teenage years and beyond.

But for children, it’s often the little things they remember most. The laughter, activities, stories, games and moments of joy that make learning their deen something they look forward to. 💛

And perhaps this is what we strive to create at KAFA: a place where children can build a strong foundation in their deen, while also creating positive memories along the way.

Since 2020, KAFA has been fully online, evolving from our physical madrasah at Sofa Mosque London into an online learning environment connecting students across the globe. 🌍 We’ve continued adapting our teaching methods, training our teachers and making use of interactive tools to ensure that learning online remains engaging, meaningful and effective.

Today, families join us not only from the UK, but from Sweden, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland and many other parts of the world.

We’re truly grateful to families like Qaira and Ullya’s for trusting us with their children’s Islamic education. May Allah make their learning a source of guidance, benefit and barakah throughout their lives.🤲🏼

If you’d like your family to experience the same journey as Izzuan, Norbaiti, Qaira and Ullya, we would love to welcome you to the KAFA UK family. 🤍

📚 New term starts 13 September 2026.

Learn more and apply: seaic.uk/kafa or click the link in our bio😉

05/09/2026

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐦𝐚 & 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐣𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 | 𝟐𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📍𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐈𝐂 𝐔𝐊 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧

Alhamdulillah, we were honoured to welcome Tuan Haji Shariff and his mother, together with Datin Isma and her family, to the SEAIC UK Office.

Datin Isma is a Malaysian influencer known for her travel and cooking content. During her visit, she took the opportunity to learn more about SEAIC UK’s work on the ground, while also helping to promote Tuan Haji Shariff’s properties in the UK through her social media platforms.

We shared how SEAIC UK serves the South East Asian Muslim community and the wider community through essential Islamic services, including Nikah services, Shahadah, convert care, Fardhu ‘Ain classes, Zakat collection and distribution, Islamic education for children, community programmes and more.

Beyond these services, SEAIC UK seeks to safeguard the faith and religious practice of South East Asian Muslims living in the UK. Living here brings many opportunities, but also exposes our community to different cultures, ideologies and interpretations of Islam. We therefore aim to provide contextual Islamic guidance rooted in the tradition of our community.

Every day, we receive enquiries on practical Fiqh matters specific to living in the UK — from prayer times and Islamic calendars, to finding suitable mosques, Zakat, Taharah and many other questions that may differ from the context of the Nusantara.

Tuan Haji Shariff, one of SEAIC UK’s longest-standing and biggest supporters, shared with Datin Isma and her family that he sees SEAIC UK’s work as a noble responsibility and a Fardhu Kifayah — safeguarding the religion of Muslims here and providing essential services for the community, from cradle to grave.

We are deeply grateful to Tuan Haji Shariff for his continued generosity and support towards SEAIC UK. May Allah bless him and his mother with good health, a long and blessed life, and abundant rizq.

Our sincere thanks also to Datin Isma and her family for taking the time to visit us, learn about our work and support our efforts. May Allah bless her and her family with barakah, health and continued success. Ameen.

If you know of any serious buyers who may be interested, please help us share the news of Tuan Haji Shariff’s property sale with them. (You may refer to our post dated 15 July for more details of the property.) If you are interested, please DM us for the contact details — serious enquiries only.

And if you would like to support the work of SEAIC UK, we invite you to get involved and contribute towards sustaining these essential services for our community. May we all follow the beautiful example of generous supporters like Tuan Haji Shariff. 🤲🏼

Donate to SEAIC UK: seaic.uk/give
Or click the link in our bio.

04/09/2026

A lifelong connection with the Quran begins with a single step.

The Prophet (SAW) said:

“The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.”

Join 90+ students around the world who are already on their Quran journey with our personalised 1:1 Quran classes, tailored for kids, teens, ladies and men.

Whether you’re beginning your journey, improving your recitation, or simply longing to grow closer to the Quran, there is always a place to start. 🤍

✨ New term starts 14 September 2026
⏰ Flexible 30 or 60-minute sessions

🌱 Start your Quran journey today.

👉🏼 Register at seaic.uk/quran or click the link in our bio.

02/09/2026

🚨 Tonight: Session 2 | Applied Arabic: Understand What You Recite

Missed the first session? You can still join us tonight! Our 4-week beginner-friendly online course continues this evening with Week 2: The Tashahhud.

Tonight, we’ll take a closer look at the words we recite in every prayer, including the Tashahhud and Salawat upon the Prophet (SAW) — exploring their meanings, vocabulary and basic Arabic structures.

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/learn-recite

• Tonight, 2 Sept 2026
• Wednesdays, 7–8.15 PM (UK)
• Course Fee: £30 (£25 for Ansar of SEAIC)
• Taught by: Mu’allim Abid Nu’man

This course is designed for complete beginners who want to understand what they are saying in Salah and develop a stronger connection with their daily recitations.

📌 Missed your first class? No worries! Recordings are provided to registered participants, so you can catch up and continue with the course.

28/08/2026

Jumuah Mubarak!

Our Friday Majlis: Remembering the Beloved (SAW) is cancelled today, Friday 28 August, as our SEAIC UK Office in London will be boarded up and closed for the weekend festival.

InshaAllah, we will resume our Friday Majlis next Friday, 4 September.

Jumuah is Sayyidul Ayyam — the best of days, so let us make the most of this blessed day by increasing our good deeds, salawat, dhikr and acts of charity.

🏛️ Support the work of SEAIC UK:
→ seaic.uk/give

May Allah accept our deeds, multiply our rewards and place barakah in everything we give for His sake. 🤲🏼

The first independent Islamic affairs body (Majlis Agama Islam) for South East Asian Muslims in the UK and Europe, offering contextual religious guidance, education, community services, and long-term institutional development. Registered Charity 1186530.

28/08/2026

Friday Majlis: Remembering the Beloved (SAW) | 21 August 2026
📍 SEAIC UK Office, London

Alhamdulillah, our Friday Majlis continued in the blessed month of Rabi‘ al-Awwal, with a special focus on remembering and learning about our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The Majlis began with our usual recitation of two qasaid: Allahu Jallallahu Jallallahu and Qasidah Ash-Shakiyyah, followed by Salawat Nurul Anwar. We then performed Maghrib prayer in congregation, followed by a beautiful Qur’an recitation by one of our young community members, Yahya.

The evening continued with a special sharing by Muhammad Zaimul Aqwa bin Mohd Za’im, an undergraduate student at Al-Azhar University, Egypt, on “Knowing Rasulullah (SAW) Through His Blessed Shama’il.”

He began by reflecting on the words of Allah SWT in Surah al-Ahzab (33:21):

“Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example for whoever has hope in Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah often.”

He reminded us of the special status of salawat, being an act of worship that Allah SWT Himself performs, showing us the immense honour of our beloved Prophet (SAW) and his special place in the sight of Allah SWT.

Zaim also shared his personal experience of coming to the UK from Egypt and the challenges of living as a Muslim in a non-Muslim country. He reflected on how differences in clothing, culture and language can sometimes make practising Islam more challenging. Yet, he reminded us that being present in a Majlis of knowledge and dhikr is a great blessing — one of the gardens of Jannah, where the angels surround and pray for those who gather.

The session also explored the importance of learning the Shama’il of the Prophet (SAW). This is not merely about learning his physical characteristics, favourite foods or colours, but about understanding and embodying his beautiful akhlak — how he treated the elderly, interacted with non-Muslims, carried out da‘wah, cared for his family and companions, and demonstrated selflessness throughout his life.

The Majlis concluded with Isha’ prayer and a simple meal shared together as a community. It was a peaceful and meaningful evening in the blessed month of Rabi‘ al-Awwal, the month in which our beloved Prophet (SAW) was born.

We are grateful to everyone who attended and made this Majlis a gathering of remembrance, knowledge and love for the Messenger of Allah (SAW). May Allah increase our love for him, help us follow his Sunnah inwardly and outwardly, and gather us with him in the Hereafter. Ameen. ❤️

Our sincere thanks to our guest speaker, Muhammad Zaimul Aqwa, for sharing his knowledge and reflections with us. May Allah bless him in his studies at Al-Azhar and grant him continued success in serving the Ummah.