This year, we embark on a profound journey exploring the theme “Between Light and Darkness: Success Through the Light of Divine Guidance.” Together, we will delve into the challenges and triumphs of navigating our lives with faith as our guiding light, illuminating the path to success and righteousness.
| Programme Launch |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Arrival & Registration | |
| 10:20 - 10:30 | Qur'an Recitation | Qari Abdul Wahab Tahir |
| 10:30 - 10:35 | Welcome by UKIM | Imam Muhammad Iqbal |
| 10:35 - 10:45 | Inaugural Speech | Andy Burnham (TBC) |
| Session 1: The Great Mission |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Speech 1: UKIM - The Mission in UK Islamic Mission' | Dr Hammad bin Zahid Lodhi, President of UKIM |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | Speech 2: Being a Light in The Darkness | Dr Zahid Pervaiz |
| 11:15 - 11:45 | Speech 3: Providing Clarity in Age of Confusion | Dr Altaf Hussain |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Announcement / Break Out Workshops | Rooms to be announced |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Will run in parallel with Session 2 | |
| Session 2: Balancing Faith and Modernity (Sisters) |
| 12:00 - 12:20 | Speech 1: Muslim Women - Standing Up for Justice | Zahara Billo |
| 12:20 - 12:40 | Speech 2: Be the Change You Want to Be | Sarah Joseph |
| 12:40 - 13:00 | Open Q&A | Sarah Joseph |
| 13:00 - 14:20 | Dhuhr & Lunch | |
| Session 3: Plenary Panel Discussion (Main Stage) |
| 14:20 - 14:25 | Welcome to Oldham | Cllr. Zahid Chohan |
| 14:25 - 15:15 | Panel Discussion:
'Bridging the Divide'
- Responding to the Recent Riots, misinformation and Far-right Violence | Lord Wajid Khan, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi (TBC), Afzal Khan (TBC), Naz Shah (TBC), Imam Adam Kelwick (TBC)
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| 15:15 - 15:45 | Open Q&A | |
| Session 4: The Youth of Tomorrow: Guiding Change Makers with Divine Light (Main Stage) |
| 15:45 - 16:00 | Speech 1: Muslim Youth - The Future of Islam | Imam Alyas Karmani |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Speech 2: Making Impact - Founding Islamic Relief | Dr Hany El-Banna |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | UKIM Youth:
Showcasing local work | Ubaid and team |
| Session 5: Unity in Diversity |
| 16:30 - 16:50 | Speech 1: Community Co-operation in Times of Fragmentation | Zara Billo |
| 16:50 - 17:20 | Speech 2: Making impact by making alliances inside and outside Muslim communities | Dr Altaf Hussain |
| 17:20 - 17:30 | Word of thanks and presentation of souvenirs | Trustee |
| 17:30 - 17:45 | Closing Remarks and Du'a | |
