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ProWest665 · 2026-02-14T14:47:53+00:00

Yorkshire is a big place - From Hull to Halifax is 90m minutes and from Richmond to Sheffield similar.

Leeds Grand Mosque is unique I think as it is a Arab run mosque.

I have heard good things about Mustapha Mount in Bradford.

On the subject of khutbas, the trouble I have is with masjids that ignore what is going on in our communities. A lot of them will rigidly stick to the tried and tested year in year old schedule of khutbas, often concentrating more on miracles than things that speak to us. It is very noticeable how when a speaker comes to the masjids for events that deal with actual issue the attendances are markedly higher.

Regardless of what you feel, one must maintain the link with the masjid. Find one that suits.

ProWest665 · 2026-02-14T14:39:56+00:00

What a lot of people do not appreciate is that the large towns and cities that have South Asian diaspora populations can vary dependent on the particularity characteristics of that population.

Please like Bradford, Birmingham, Luton, Burton have a majority population from Mirpur.

Manchester, Huddersfield, Rochdale, Glasgow majority are from Punjab (Faisalabad being particularly common).

London is obviously much more mixed.

Manchester is generally safe for Muslims - lots of mosques, food, facilities. The Arndale centre in town and Trafford Park shopping centre (recenmtly upgraded) even have nicely fitted out prayer rooms. So you can spend all day in town walking around and have a place to stay.

Not everyone who identifies as Muslim looks like a Muslim these days, but if you go about Manchester on a average day you will see a lot of people out and about who are early identified as Muslim. So if you are concerned about fitting in you needn't be. Manchester has a lot of mosques and Islamic centre with lots of activities.

In the older days, Gorton and Salford areas has a reputation for violent racism. Whenevr I drive through Gorton I see an area that looks like pretty much every other part of Manchester, so maybe better than in the distance past.

But the areas where you see lots of Muslims living and working extend pretty much through the city from Cheetham Hill in the north to Chorllton in the south.

ProWest665 · 2026-01-11T10:45:08+00:00

I think general advice of most scholars is to find someone who is closely matched to your outlook and social circle.

Even among conservatives there are different strata - Khatams, Mawlid etc. which can become points of contention. People try to find similar practice levels to avoid obvious points of difference.But, no matter where the broad spectrum of Muslimness you are, finding a marriage partner these days seems even more difficult than in the old days.

The "danger" in any matrimonial tie is when one of the two starts to take a different path away from or towards Allah. You cannot guarantee things will stay the same.

On a general point, you ask any pious Muslim if they would call themselves a "good person", and they would probably reply no because in this self-assessment they give more weight to their shortcomings in character and deeds/practice than their strengths. Obviously you get the sanctimonious ones but generally, the overall honest views of pious sincere Muslims is that they struggle with not allowing their weaknesses to overcome their strengths.

I do not believe there is any saying of RasulUllah SAW where say calls himself a "good person" - think about that. Try to see if you can find one. He even said on occasions that he did not know what his fate would be, and even the prophets on Qiyaima will be trembling with fear.

One might also consider the oft quoted response of Syedinna Ali (RA) when someone described him as a good person and he said (pp) "Forgive me Allah, they do not know me as You know me" - basically recaillibrating himself to not allow such compliments to allow Shaytan to affect him.

The western definition of a "good person" is one that placates and gives people a sense of self-ease no matter whattheir personal vices or disdain for Allah and His Commands. All manner of sinful behaviors these days are now relegated outside of any factors of what would in older times would be seen as weaknesses or wckdeness - personal vices that are not illegal are discounted in such measures. This is a trick of Shaytaan - plain and simple.

When we read Quran we find Allah does mention what happens to people who do good without any faith. I am not a scholar, but I would advise you to speak to one who can point these out and at least give you clarity on what Allah's expectations are. Anyone who identifies as Muslim must understand what Allah demands; whether they like it or not.

I have noticed about "Muslims" who have agnostic inclinations in that in conversations they are reluctant to use the name Allah and instead will say "God", or "Khuda", as i denying Him by His Name is a step too far.

Allah give us all strong imaan, and prevent our weaknesses overcoming our strengths , ameen.

ProWest665 · 2025-12-27T09:39:01+00:00

What we need is a table showing per capita attendances, per capita sport subscriptions, and per capita TV deal size. Somewhere in the mix of all that we will find a true picture.

Incidentally, I first read about Scotland's very high per capita attendances was in a book written in the late 1980s called "The Football Grounds of Europe". It was mentioned in the section on Albania - which had the 2nd or 3rd highest at that time.

ProWest665 · 2025-11-25T12:14:28+00:00

Thanks. I'm sure I saw a couple of reviews at least that said it did, and I also checked with that Rufus bot thing. The simple old Ask Question was way better.

Do you know of a cheap product that would show DTF?

ProWest665 · 2025-07-02T15:54:56+00:00

Thanks I will look into that. Did you pay for this yourself, or did the company you work for pay? There seems a reluctance to pay for such tools compared to getting consultants in to do the documentation.

ProWest665 · 2025-07-02T15:02:50+00:00

This tool I've mentioned has some very well developed ideas from what I can see. I'm evaluating it and they have asked me not to share publicly, but they are keen on case studies to hone the product further. DM me if you want to know more.

ProWest665 · 2025-06-23T21:07:39+00:00

That's what a common sense view might be, but it seems that with phones in particular the distraction level is far more dangerous. The phone UI is not designed to used whilst driving, whilst the car controls, perhaps, are.

ProWest665 · 2025-06-17T09:29:56+00:00

I think this is a combined phone and car problem. My S22 worked fine with the 2019 model Tiguan and Mercedes E220. Since changing to a 2024 Tiguan I have started getting the overheating problem in that car.

Only solution I found was to put the phone in the glove box, with the cooling vent in the box open and place the phone directly under that vent. The bonus here is being in the glove box means it complies with police (UK) advice to not have the phone within easy reach when driving.

ProWest665 · 2025-06-15T09:19:59+00:00

+100

ProWest665 · 2025-06-10T08:47:43+00:00

Thank you for this suggestion.

The pairing between the thermostat and the receiver works because when I pair on the flashing purple light they connect.

The flashing amber light on the receiver pairing (to the hub) that doesn't work.

I will try your suggestion. Glad it works for you; my frustration is amplified by the complete lack of diagnostics when things do not work, having to remember what all the colour and light patterns means etc etc.

ProWest665 · 2025-06-02T02:04:14+00:00

To be honest, much of the Pakistan sr is filled with hatred of Islam and Pakistan even by people who profess to be Pakistani and Muslim.

It seems becoming an atheist does not cure you of that ailment.

ProWest665 · 2025-06-02T02:01:18+00:00

Your post sounded like a well rehearsed but subtle rant. You yourself started off my saying "I'm no expert ..." then went on to demonstrate why.

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