Aspiring Minds

To symbolise the coming of the end of the academic year, students were informed they would be sitting a test. For academic studies, the traditional method of examination is a written test; a list of questions which students respond to with their written answers. Here at Aspiring Minds, we decided to test our students differently.
During tarbeeyyah, students came in expecting a traditional test, only to be placed into groups. They were assigned relevant topics from what we ha...d covered so far this year. Under timed limits they had to work together to plan and then teach the rest of the class their relevant topic. This allowed the teacher to evaluate their memorisation as well as understanding.
Students were then informed they would have to act out a matter followed by possible solutions and remedies. This allowed the teacher to understand students' practical understanding of a topic, specifically with topics which are delivered in theory, but need practical implementation to come to life e.g. diseases of the heart.
To encourage developing their wider competencies, our success criteria also looked at their ability to work as a team, their delivery and communication skills (public speaking), answering questions on the spot, and their time management.
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“If you want the world, you should study Qur’an.
If you want Allāh to expand your worldly life for you, then you should study Qur’an.
And if you want the hereafter, then you should study Qur’an.”

Term 2 Enrolment is now OPEN for students in Years 9/10/11!
Week 1 of Term 2 starting on Sunday 27th January, at 2.15pm in LMC, third floor.
Or drop by in person to enrol on any Sunday between 2pm-5pm ☺️
... Or call: 07784285834
✅Experienced Graduate Teachers from UCL, Kings and QMUL. ✅Guaranteed Academic Success. ✅ Separate Classrooms for Boys and Girls ✅ Less than £10 an Hour! ✅One-to-One Careers Mentorship. ✅Unique Islamic Studies Programme
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Alhamdulillāh our students really enjoyed this session! Excellent workshop delivered by medics and mental health progressionals. May Allāh reward the Aafiyah team, Ameen!
“If you preserve your limbs and mental faculties in your days of youth (by using them to please Him), Allāh will preserve your limbs and mental faculties in your days of old age.”

Enrolment is now OPEN for students in Years 9/10/11!
✅Experienced Graduate Teachers from UCL, Kings and QMUL. ✅Guaranteed Academic Success. ✅ Separate Classrooms for Boys and Girls... ✅ Less than £10 an Hour! ✅One-to-One Careers Mentorship. ✅Unique Islamic Studies Program.
Drop by in person to enrol on any Sunday in the LMC, third floor, between 2pm-5pm.
Or call: 07784285834
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TOMORROW! LONDON MUSLIM CENTRE!
Hear from an expert Career Coach and active Da'ee about his proven methods to increase productivity and prioritise the right things in this life for the hereafter.
Come visit our stall and sign up to our workshops: https://goo.gl/zcjDYB
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"Want to be a Doctor or Engineer?"
Were these two career paths the only ones you really knew about growing up?
Times have changed. With the advent of technology dominating the world, the people you know can open doors you would have never thought of.
What's it like working at *Google* - in their playground-style offices? or on the *Amazon Prime* team? or on Artificial Intelligence at IBM? or travel the world as a Journalist or Architect based in Manhattan?
Join us on the *29th of September* to find out as we welcome over 30 Muslim professionals from over 20 different professions to offer their advice and insights into the careers they've had, representing the firms mentioned above and many more such as Pharmacy, Medicine, Teaching and many more.
The day will also include free mock interviews & Assessment Centers, CV reviews (bring your CV with you) and UCAS advice which you can book your interest onto now on: https://goo.gl/zcjDYB
When: 29th September 12-5pm Where: East london Mosque LMC - 82-92 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1JQ
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May Allah grant success and happiness to those receiving their GCSE results tomorrow!
Whatever the outcome, remember that Allah is best of planners ♥️
#StayStrongYouGotThis #AspiringMinds #GCSEs

Aspiring Minds Revision Classes
We are providing structured revision classes for Maths, English and Science with a free unique study plan service to support students in their independent studies.
Study Support System includes:... 🔹 Revision techniques 🔹Exam techniques 🔹Free unique study home plan, assisting students by topic, time management and monitoring over 4 weeks
Begins Sunday 15th April Every Sunday for 4 Weeks, 2.15-6pm at the London Muslim Centre, third floor
1 hour per subject Fee: £25 per day Discounted price: £80 for 4 weeks paid in advance
LIMITED SPACES Classes now open to external students
Contact aspiringminds.info@gmail.com
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Action Points - Raising a Child with a Mission
"Naturally, any good parent should be the first role model for their kids. It is your duty to mentor these kids through every stage of their life (as children). However, children may decide to choose other role models as they advance in life. It could be their teacher, Imam, siblings, or a distant personality like the sahabas, may Allah be pleased with them. We can do this by familiarizing them with the stories of the past prophets and the prophet’s companions, and nurturing in them love for the sahabas from a tender age.
There are numerous benefits attached to bringing up children with a mission..."

🔴Aspiring Minds🔴
...are looking for *Volunteers* that share our Vision
AspiringMinds is development centre for 14-16 year olds, providing them with a unique and holistic service. Our vision is to inspire the next generation of young leaders who are determined to reach their full potential within and outside of their academic pursuits while upholding strong Islamic principles. To achieve this, we have focused on both academic and spiritual development, while providing students... with unique Career and Life advice to inspire them to become the best in their chosen field inshaa'Allah.
We are a team of working professionals and undergraduates from top London universities with a keen ambition to empower young people through education.
Now we are looking to expand our team! If you share the same visions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Our volunteering opportunities include: - Creative writers to manage our social media spaces - Web designers - Administrators - Teaching Assistants - Student coordinator
As well as being an asset to your CVs, the experience will definitely give you a feeling of shared objective and inspire you to home in on your skills to benefit your community inshaAllah.
Please fill out this short application form and we'll get in touch with you shortly!
Aspring Minds Team
https://goo.gl/forms/bK8F7ABkg5VmUQwf2
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Week 13 - From Poplar to Oxford
We had the pleasure of hosting Tahmidur Rahman, a first year Oxford University student, for our C&L session.
Tahmid, originally from East London, studies Chemistry at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Unlike many of his peers, who studied at private and grammar schools, his humble beginnings start at a state school in Tower Hamlets called Stepney Green, where only 53% of students in his year group passed 5 GCSEs.
... His story of how he made it to Oxford, against all odds, through the power of Dua, dedication, and hard work inspired us and our students alike. He shared many points of benefit including the importance of having lofty aspirations.
Furthermore, he touched upon the rigorous application process, from its early stages to the final interviews.
Our students were left intrigued and amazed by life at Oxford uni as Tahmid also shared a few anecdotes about student life there.
We pray that Allah grants him success in both worlds, Ameen!
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*Knowing Allah* can prevent a person from destroying themselves when they are in the pits of darkness. When you know Allah is Just, you will not seek ultimate justice from anyone. When you know He is the Most Compassinate and Gentle, you will be more willing to make excuses for His creation, even the most beloved of them to you, when they fall short in compassion. When you know He is al-Barr - you will know that all Good emanates from Him so you will never attribute any accom...plishment to your self. When you know He is Responsive and al-Shafee', you will never rely on the most reliable and intelligent of His creation to remove your afflictions.
"Whoever knows the Beauitful Names and Attributes of Allah with their meanings, while believing in them, will have a more complete eman than the one who does not know them but just believes in them in general." - Ibn Taymiyyah (rh)
- Tarbiyyah lessons on 'Belief in Allah'
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please regulate your child's use of devices. We are trying to build proactive leaders who have meaningful relationships with you at home. Please help us.
Yours sincerely,... Teachers who want to make a change beyond the classroom.
"It is hardly surprising that the iconic founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, along with a number of other tech CEOs and venture capitalists would strictly control their children’s screen time.The prefrontal cortex of the teenage brain, that regulates behaviour and evaluates the consequences of actions, continues to develop until the mid-20’s. In conjunction, the Striatum, the part of the brain strongly associated with motivation and reward is particularly active in the teenage brain. This combination predisposes teenagers to impulsive behaviour and increased risk-taking, along with a heightened sensitivity to instantaneous rewards. A fact which has been unashamedly exploited by these same CEOs, tech giants and app developers that shelter their own children from the excess use of tablets, smartphones and laptops."
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Come visit us at the Family Winter Conference 2017!
We have a stall and free goodies. Make sure to pop down insha'Allah ☺️!
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“Our community suffers from a lack of strategic thinkers. We belittle subjects such as: politics, sociology, history. We still insist on our children becoming doctors, dentists & engineers - this is due to baggage from our past. These lines of study may create executors of other people’s strategic thinking, but don’t create strategic thinkers for the ummah.”
- Sh. Haitham (hf), ‘Strategic Thinking’ seminar

Amazing achievements from one of our previous students mA tA.
At Aspiring Minds, we encourage our students to play a positive role in their communities and use their public speaking skills to motivate and inspire change! May Allah grant him success!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QvNlE8rHs-M

Aspiring Minds will like to invite an open event to sisters from age 13+ to Basic Life support training this Sunday!
Basic life support (BLS) is the level of medical care used in emergency, life-threatening situations until the victim can be cared for professionally by a team of paramedics or at a hospital. It can help people who are drowning, choking or are suffering from cardiac arrest, and can be the difference between life and death for some.
5PM-6PM... SUNDAY 10th December
3rd Floor London Muslim Centre 82-92 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1JQ
'whoever saves one [a life] - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely' {5:32}
Please register to reserve your space!
https://goo.gl/forms/jSwAlYlwvQoAHYkH3
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