ABOUT al ansaar
‘O Allah, let those who follow after the Ansaar be counted amongst the Helpers of the Prophet, like them.’
– The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace)
Who We Are
Al Ansaar is a community-based endeavour in Oxford that aims to provide educational and social services built upon prophetic principles and teachings, thereby developing and strengthening society. Our focus is to serve God by serving others, helping and supporting each other and offering solutions that help nurture and strengthen the individual and the wider community.Â
Why ‘Al Ansaar’
Our name comes from the Arabic name, Al Ansâr, meaning ‘The Helpers’. This was the name given to the companions of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) who lived in Medina. They welcomed the Muslims migrating from Mecca and happily gave up their property, time, and energy to help establish and strengthen the growing community. The Ansar were praised by the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) for their immense self-sacrifice.Â
Who We Are
Al Ansaar is a community-based endeavour in Oxford that aims to provide educational and social services built upon prophetic principles and teachings, thereby developing and strengthening society. Our focus is to serve God by serving others, helping and supporting each other and offering solutions that help nurture and strengthen the individual and the wider community.Â
Why ‘Al Ansaar’
Our name comes from the Arabic name, Al Ansâr, meaning ‘The Helpers’. This was the name given to the companions of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) who lived in Medinah. They welcomed the Muslims migrating from Mecca and happily gave up their property, time, and energy to help establish and strengthen the growing community. The Ansar were praised by the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) for their immense self-sacrifice.Â
