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Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh...

Where it all started?

Once upon a time there was a girl called Asma which loved the young children around her. Whether they were her family, nieces, nephew, friends or just the girls she met everyday at Madrasa! She thought they were all a very important part of her life. One day at Madrasa she asked the girls in the class if they would come to a club if it was to run on a Saturday morning. As eager as the girls were they all jumped to the same conclusion, 'YES!' As a young girl wanting to start this venture she knew there was a demand for it in the community. She started making posters and thinking of a suitable name for her club. After much thought and discussion with family she named it, The Mini Muslimah Crew. With much eagerness she started planning the first six weeks of The Mini Muslimah Crew. With a budget of £50.00, a army of family behind her she took a trip along to the shops in the Preston Town Centre. At the evening with sore arms and lots of art and craft she returned home with her mother wondering whether what she was doing was going to work out.Although my mother and father encouraged me that Inshallah this was the start of something beautiful. 

The first session was held on Saturday 10th November from 11.00am till 1.00pm and attracted over 30 girls. Alhamdulillah the first six weeks couldn't have been as good as they turned out. We had done activities like decorating canvases, Mini Muslimahs Got Talent, Mini Muslimahs get active with a very fun sport session, themed week, a party to celebrate the launching of The Mini Muslimah Crew and an exclusive Baking session which was in very high demand but limited spaces. My mother was forever supporting me and assisting me by preparing snack, welcoming the girls and ensuring that everything was in tact. After the initial six weeks were up, I was happy with the things which took place and was hoping to re-launch another six weeks. 

The aim of The Mini Muslimah Crew was and still is to provide authentic Islamic education with a fun filled session with activities and nasheeds to liven up to make it as fun for the young girls as possible.

A relaxed and friendly Islamic atmosphere has meant that the girls have a safe place to hang out, to share their worries and concerns and more importantly to increase their love for the deen. The Club is aimed at girls between the ages of 10-13.

Sessions run from 11.00am – 1.00pm, attracting girls from all over Preston. Girls from all backgrounds flock to the club bringing a rich and vibrant feel to the place. 

The Mini Muslimah Crew charges girls a minimum of £2 to help cover cost of the activities and snack to make it as fun and enjoyable for the young girls.

A big Jazakallah for the help I have received in the initial 6 weeks are:

Firstly, to the most amazing parents that have supported me throughout and I don't think it would have been the same with out them. 

My brothers which would always tell me that I was doing something great and helping me with every aspect of the journey I had started.

To the most amazing sisters Allah has blessed me with, Saeeda and Hazra, forever keeping me on the ground. Taking me for the last minute shops on Friday evening.

To the entire Vali family always asking the ways they could help me get me through and ensuring that every Saturday was unique.

To Ayub Mama and Rehana Mami always helping distribute my posters.

My Nana, Nani, Dada and Dadi forever keeping me in their duas and ringing every Saturday to ask how it went.

To my entire extended family and cousins which supported and gave me ideas through the start up.

A very very Big Jazakallah to Moulana Khalid, Hafiz Ismail and the committee of Quwwatul Islam Madrasa which whole heartedly let me use their building and forever supporting me and pushing to help me getting further in the venture.

Without these people I don't think the launching process would be as successful, so Jazakallah to all and keep The Mini Muslimah Crew in your duas.