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layout of Black Stone Books is such that it offers
customers and interested individuals plenty of space
to move around and browse through the selection
of products on display. Audio tapes and video cassettes
can be heard or viewed before purchase via the shops
audio/video sound system. Customers can also take
advantage of the comfortable seating area while
deciding on their purchases. The interior is clean,
uncluttered, freshly decorated and with a professional
look to match any quality bookstore. Only British
converts or Muslims with fluent English, and preferably
an upbringing in the UK, are chosen to run the store.
This is firstly to eliminate the language barrier
and also to establish a common base from which non-Muslim
customers can begin in any dialogue with the Muslim
staff members. It also helps to correct the prevalent
image of Islam as something foreign and strange.
The store also provides a second valuable function
is providing quality, authentic materials on Islam
for the local Muslim population to improve their
own understanding of Islam. Prior to the establishment
of Black Stone Books, local Muslims would often
travel as far as Birmingham or London to access
books, audio and video cassettes, prayer mats and
a range of other items. These same products are
now only walking distance from many people's homes.
This is a non-profit making enterprise run under
the auspices of Kafel, a UK-based Muslim charitable
organisation. May Allah subhanahu wa t'ala will
Bless this project with success, allowing us to
correct misconceptions and provide a platform for
dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims locally.
Ameen thumma Ameen.
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A Project
of Kafel Fund (UK)
Registered charity number 1058125
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