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24-05-2025
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Jersey's first imam to leave as family couldn't join him
Jersey's first Muslim prayer leader is leaving the island because he has had problems bringing his wife and children over to live with him. Imam Abdul Samad has been in Jersey for 18 months, living in a flat that the Muslim community had bought for anyone taking on the role. However, he has not been able to bring his family to the island and has decided to return to London. He said living in Jersey had been "one of the most heartwarming and spiritually fulfilling periods of my life" but being separated from his family had been hard. "I have family commitments," he said. "I have a wife and children and I'm living in a studio flat." There is no doubt he has enjoyed his time in Jersey and he spoke warmly about the island's beautiful coastline and its welcoming people. He had hoped his wife would have been able to work in Jersey because she is a maths teacher but said that "unfortunately things did not work out as I expected". Mr Samad said he had to be practical and return to London, where he will continue to work as an imam. In Jersey, other members of the Muslim community will step in to lead the prayers. Mr Samad said he has had opportunities to meet different communities on the island and some from other faiths had even joined for Friday prayers. He said the Muslim community had also raised money for people who have been struggling across the island. "I would say one of the most memorable parts of my chair was the month of Ramadan, which is a month of mercy, unity, and spiritual growth," he said. It was announced at Friday congressional prayers that Mr Samad would be leaving Jersey. Dr Sarfraz Jamali, a well-known member of Jersey's Muslim community, said: "When I announced that imam is leaving and thanked him on behalf of the whole community, a couple of members said he will be missed. "Imam has an important role because he leads all five daily prayers. He also plays an important role in engaging with the people, giving sermons and teaching sessions to adults and children." Dr Jamali said he was now looking for another imam. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to More than 150 people celebrate Eid in Jersey Ramadan event helping bring community together Jersey Islamic Trust
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24-05-2025
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Jersey's first imam to leave as family couldn't join him
Jersey's first Muslim prayer leader is leaving the island because he has had problems bringing his wife and children over to live with him. Imam Abdul Samad has been in Jersey for 18 months, living in a flat that the Muslim community had bought for anyone taking on the role. However, he has not been able to bring his family to the island and has decided to return to London. He said living in Jersey had been "one of the most heartwarming and spiritually fulfilling periods of my life" but being separated from his family had been hard. "I have family commitments," he said. "I have a wife and children and I'm living in a studio flat." There is no doubt he has enjoyed his time in Jersey and he spoke warmly about the island's beautiful coastline and its welcoming people. He had hoped his wife would have been able to work in Jersey because she is a maths teacher but said that "unfortunately things did not work out as I expected". Mr Samad said he had to be practical and return to London, where he will continue to work as an imam. In Jersey, other members of the Muslim community will step in to lead the prayers. Mr Samad said he has had opportunities to meet different communities on the island and some from other faiths had even joined for Friday prayers. He said the Muslim community had also raised money for people who have been struggling across the island. "I would say one of the most memorable parts of my chair was the month of Ramadan, which is a month of mercy, unity, and spiritual growth," he said. It was announced at Friday congressional prayers that Mr Samad would be leaving Jersey. Dr Sarfraz Jamali, a well-known member of Jersey's Muslim community, said: "When I announced that imam is leaving and thanked him on behalf of the whole community, a couple of members said he will be missed. "Imam has an important role because he leads all five daily prayers. He also plays an important role in engaging with the people, giving sermons and teaching sessions to adults and children." Dr Jamali said he was now looking for another imam. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to More than 150 people celebrate Eid in Jersey Ramadan event helping bring community together Jersey Islamic Trust
BBC News
24-05-2025
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Jersey's first imam to leave the island as family couldn't join him
Jersey's first Muslim prayer leader is leaving the island because he has had problems bringing his wife and children over to live with Abdul Samad has been in Jersey for 18 months, living in a flat that the Muslim community had bought for anyone taking on the he has not been able to bring his family to the island and has decided to return to said living in Jersey had been "one of the most heartwarming and spiritually fulfilling periods of my life" but being separated from his family had been hard. "I have family commitments," he said. "I have a wife and children and I'm living in a studio flat."There is no doubt he has enjoyed his time in Jersey and he spoke warmly about the island's beautiful coastline and its welcoming had hoped his wife would have been able to work in Jersey because she is a maths teacher but said that "unfortunately things did not work out as I expected".Mr Samad said he had to be practical and return to London, where he will continue to work as an imam. 'Memorable Ramadan' In Jersey, other members of the Muslim community will step in to lead the Samad said he has had opportunities to meet different communities on the island and some from other faiths had even joined for Friday prayers. He said the Muslim community had also raised money for people who have been struggling across the island."I would say one of the most memorable parts of my chair was the month of Ramadan, which is a month of mercy, unity, and spiritual growth," he said. It was announced at Friday congressional prayers that Mr Samad would be leaving Sarfraz Jamali, a well-known member of Jersey's Muslim community, said: "When I announced that imam is leaving and thanked him on behalf of the whole community, a couple of members said he will be missed."Imam has an important role because he leads all five daily prayers. He also plays an important role in engaging with the people, giving sermons and teaching sessions to adults and children."Dr Jamali said he was now looking for another imam.
India Gazette
08-05-2025
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- India Gazette
"We have made mistakes, but playoffs still possible": Mayank Yadav hopeful as LSG eye final push
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 9 (ANI): Despite sitting in a tough position on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Mayank Yadav remains optimistic about the team's chances of making it to the playoffs. LSG currently find themselves in seventh place with 10 points from 11 matches, having secured five wins and suffered six losses so far. With only three games remaining in the league stage, every match is now a virtual knockout for the Rishabh Pant-led side. Mayank Yadav, one of the emerging fast-bowling talents, admitted that the team has faltered in certain areas -- particularly in assessing pitch conditions. 'We have been a little late in assessing the grounds and the wickets. We have made mistakes there, I'll accept that,' said Yadav in the pre-match press conference against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as per quoted from ESPNcricinfo. However, the seamer is not ready to throw in the towel just yet. 'But we have three matches and if we win that, there might be a chance we can make the playoffs,' he added, exuding belief in LSG's ability to bounce back in the closing stages. LSG are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans (GT), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their remaining fixtures -- a challenging but not impossible run. With the IPL 2025 league table tightly packed and playoff spots still up for grabs, LSG will be aiming to produce their best cricket when it matters most. In their last match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Abdul Samad and Badoni put up a fight as they put up an 81-run stand, as Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 37-run loss to Punjab Kings by 37 runs due to a top-order failure. With this win, PBKS is in the second spot with seven wins, three losses, and one no result, giving them 15 points. LSG is in seventh spot, with five wins and six losses, giving them 10 won the toss and opted to bat first. A quick cameo of 30 in 14 balls (one four and four sixes) by Josh Inglis and 78-run third wicket stand between Prabhsimran and skipper Shreyas Iyer (45 in 25 balls, with five fours and two sixes) and a 54-run fifth wicket stand between Prabhsimran and Shashank Singh (33* in 15 balls, with four boundaries and a six) took PBKS to 236/5 in their 20 overs. Akash Singh (2/30) and Digvesh Rathi (2/46) were the top wicket-takers for LSG. During the run-chase, LSG sank to 73/5, but an 81-run stand between Ayush Badoni (74 in 40 balls, with five fours and five sixes) and Abdul Samad (45 in 24 balls, with two fours and four sixes) helped LSG fight back, but they were restricted to 199/7 in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh delivered a brilliant four-over spell, giving 16 runs and taking three wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai took 2/33 in his four overs. Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal took one wicket each. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
"We have made mistakes, but playoffs still possible": Mayank Yadav hopeful as LSG eye final push
Lucknow [India], : Despite sitting in a tough position on the Indian Premier League 2025 points table, Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Mayank Yadav remains optimistic about the team's chances of making it to the playoffs. LSG currently find themselves in seventh place with 10 points from 11 matches, having secured five wins and suffered six losses so far. With only three games remaining in the league stage, every match is now a virtual knockout for the Rishabh Pant-led side. Mayank Yadav, one of the emerging fast-bowling talents, admitted that the team has faltered in certain areas particularly in assessing pitch conditions. "We have been a little late in assessing the grounds and the wickets. We have made mistakes there, I'll accept that," said Yadav in the pre-match press conference against Royal Challengers Bengaluru , as per quoted from ESPNcricinfo. However, the seamer is not ready to throw in the towel just yet. "But we have three matches and if we win that, there might be a chance we can make the playoffs," he added, exuding belief in LSG's ability to bounce back in the closing stages. LSG are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans , and Sunrisers Hyderabad in their remaining fixtures a challenging but not impossible run. With the IPL 2025 league table tightly packed and playoff spots still up for grabs, LSG will be aiming to produce their best cricket when it matters most. In their last match against Punjab Kings , Abdul Samad and Badoni put up a fight as they put up an 81-run stand, as Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 37-run loss to Punjab Kings by 37 runs due to a top-order failure. With this win, PBKS is in the second spot with seven wins, three losses, and one no result, giving them 15 points. LSG is in seventh spot, with five wins and six losses, giving them 10 won the toss and opted to bat first. A quick cameo of 30 in 14 balls by Josh Inglis and 78-run third wicket stand between Prabhsimran and skipper Shreyas Iyer and a 54-run fifth wicket stand between Prabhsimran and Shashank Singh took PBKS to 236/5 in their 20 overs. Akash Singh and Digvesh Rathi were the top wicket-takers for LSG. During the run-chase, LSG sank to 73/5, but an 81-run stand between Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad helped LSG fight back, but they were restricted to 199/7 in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh delivered a brilliant four-over spell, giving 16 runs and taking three wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai took 2/33 in his four overs. Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal took one wicket each.
