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iiFRi strives to build bridges of understanding between the various faiths and cultures.


Founder and Head of iiFRi, Sheigh Rafeek Hassen, a retired Pharmacist and an MA in Religion and Culture, together with his dynamic team have dedicated themselves to promoting Religious understanding and co-existence in a very polarized and challenging world.

Weekly Qur'an & Bible Verses

  • Qur'an 2: 188
    "Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly, nor deliberately bribe authorities in order to devour a portion of others’ property, knowing that it is a sin."
    Qur'an 2: 188
  • Qur'an 2: 190
    "Fight in the cause of Allah ˹only˺ against those who wage war against you, but do not exceed the limits.1 Allah does not like transgressors."
    Qur'an 2: 190
  • Qur'an 2: 191
    "Kill them wherever you come upon them1 and drive them out of the places from which they have driven you out. For persecution2 is far worse than killing. And do not fight them at the Sacred Mosque unless they attack you there. If they do so, then fight them—that is the reward of the disbelievers."
    Qur'an 2: 191
  • Qur'an 2: 220
    "upon this world and the Hereafter. And they ask you ˹O Prophet˺ concerning orphans. Say, “Improving their condition is best. And if you partner with them, they are bonded with you ˹in faith˺.1 And Allah knows who intends harm and who intends good. Had Allah willed, He could have made it difficult for you.2 Surely Allah is Almighty, All-Wise."
    Qur'an 2: 220
  • Qur'an 2: 222
    "They ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about menstruation. Say, “Beware of its harm! So keep away, and do not have intercourse with your wives during their monthly cycles until they are purified.1 When they purify themselves, then you may approach them in the manner specified by Allah. Surely Allah loves those who always turn to Him in repentance and those who purify themselves."
    Qur'an 2: 222
  • Qur'an 2: 233
    "˹Divorced˺ mothers will breastfeed their offspring for two whole years, for those who wish to complete the nursing ˹of their child˺. The child’s father will provide reasonable maintenance and clothing for the mother ˹during that period˺. No one will be charged with more than they can bear. No mother or father should be made to suffer for their child. The ˹father’s˺ heirs are under the same obligation. But if both sides decide—after mutual consultation and consent—to wean a child, then there is no blame on them. If you decide to have your children nursed by a wet-nurse, it is permissible as long as you pay fairly. Be mindful of Allah, and know that Allah is All-Seeing of what you do."
    Qur'an 2: 233
  • Qur'an 2: 247
    "Their prophet told them, “Allah has appointed Saul1 to be your king.” They protested, “How can he be our king when some of us are more deserving of kingship than he, and he has not been blessed with vast riches?” He replied, “Allah has chosen him over you and blessed him with knowledge and stature. Allah grants kingship to whoever He wills. And Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing."
    Qur'an 2: 247
  • Leviticus 11: 7
    "And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you."
    Leviticus 11: 7
  • Luke 10: 5
    "When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house."
    Luke 10: 5
  • Matthew 5: 17
    "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."
    Matthew 5: 17
  • 1 Timothy 2: 9
    "I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,"
    1 Timothy 2: 9
  • Genesis 24: 64-65
    "Rebekah also looked up and saw Isaac. She got down from her camel 65 and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “He is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself."
    Genesis 24: 64-65
  • 1 Corinthians 11: 6
    "For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head."
    1 Corinthians 11: 6
  • Luke 2: 21
    "On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived."
    Luke 2: 21

 Videos


A series of Television appearances and talks by Sheigh  Rafeek Hassen. The talks are focused on building common ground between Islam and the various faiths.

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 People Of The Book Series 


People Of The Book Series

The Call Of Abraham  


Building Bridges Series

Finding The Common Ground


Building Bridges Series

Similarities In The Qur'an & Bible


Building Bridges Series

Misconceptions About Muslims & Islam


Building Bridges Series

Muslim View On Jesus (PBUH) & Mary (PBUH)


Building Bridges Series

Muhammed (PBUH) & Islam In The Bible


Building Bridges Series

Prophets In The Qur'an & Bible


 

 Audios


A series of radio talks by Sheigh  Rafeek Hassen. The talks are focused on building common ground between Islam and the various faiths.

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Sirius FM - The Breakfast Club


Radio Al-Ansaar - Iqra Waffham


Cii Radio - The Organic Breeze