Meeting SFAR Co-ordination group

27th February 2020 SABS was delighted to have participated in the meeting of the Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees co-ordination group. With thanks to the kind hospitality of the Scottish Refugee Council. We learnt of the inspiring work…

Statement of Condolence and Solidarity – Sikh temple in Kabul, Afghanistan

Statement of Condolence and Solidarity; Following the tragic attack on a Sikh temple in Kabul, Afghanistan Date: 25th March 2020 We are shocked and distraught to learn of the tragic news of the killing of dozens of Sikh worshippers in…

Meeting with Mr Bruce Reidford the Deacon Convener of The Trades House of Glasgow

10th March 2020 A very positive and encouraging meeting between Mr Bruce Reidford the Deacon Convener of The Trades House of Glasgow and our Chairman, Mr Shabir Beg OBE discussing civic engagement, diversity, community equality and well…

Joint statement from Faith Leaders in Scotland on Coronavirus

12th March, 2020 Faith leaders in Scotland have made a joint statement on Coronavirus. Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi, Director General and Chief Imam of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society, The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal…

Meeting with Mr Martin Johnson

6th March 2020 A very positive and encouraging meeting with Mr Martin Johnson, Deputy Director Brussels, for the Scottish Government and our Chair, Mr Shabir Beg OBE discussing civic engagement, diversity, community equality and well-being…

Faith leaders at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey where the Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons

4th March 2020 Imam Razawi was delighted to have been a part of a delegation of faith leaders at the Service at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey where the Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House…

Meeting with SABS, Church of Scotland and Scottish FA

3rd March 2020 A very positive and encouraging meeting between the Church of Scotland, the Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society discussing civic engagement, diversity, community equality and well-being.

SABS and Edinburgh Direct Aid 2020

1st March 2020 The SABS Youth team, with the support of Jafaria Foundation, undertook another community-wide collection of items and donations for the next container to be shipped to Syrian refugees in the Middle East by Edinburgh Direct…

Edinburgh Theological Seminary Class Discussion 2020

3rd March 2020 SABS was honoured to have spoken to students of Ministry at the Edinburgh Theological Seminary upon the gracious invitation of the Reverend Duncan Peters. SABS members spoke to future Ministers of the Free Church of Scotland…

Meeting with Mr Sabir Zazai, CEO Scottish Refugee Council

27th February 2020 Very positive and encouraging meeting between Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society’s Chairman Mr Shabir Beg OBE and Mr Sabir Zazai, CEO of the Scottish Refugee Council discussing civic engagement and social cohesion and well-being…

EIFA Climate Emergency event

1st March 2020 Members of the SABS Youth Committee were pleased to have participated in the Edinburgh Interfaith Association's Community Meal on the theme of the Climate Emergency. Along with a meal, a talk was delivered by an energy and…