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The benefits of reading are well known by most of us; it can increase our understanding of the world, open up new horizons, reduce stress, it improves memory and expands vocabulary, as well as improving our critical thinking and analytical skills. It is something compulsory that we do as part of our academic studies. As Muslims the very word \u201cRead!\u201d marked the beginning of Divine revelation. And yet, for many of us finding the time and motivation to get into further reading can feel impossible. One way of doing so is to get into a group with friends by setting up a book club and this needn\u2019t be an arduous task. Some of the options for setting up a book club are already decided and there are some which you can decide amongst yourselves.<\/p>\n

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You know who you\u2019re inviting or at least have an idea of how many people to expect. The next thing to consider is how you\u2019ll meet. A book club doesn\u2019t need to meet
at the same time. Think about what will work best for your group of book lovers physically.<\/p>\n

Some book clubs run both virtually and physically, either alternating online and in-person discussions or running both.<\/p>\n

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The group will be the Umoore Talibaat secretary and students.<\/p>\n

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The books can be any Jamaat Ahmadiyya books to help us increase our religious knowledge. Perhaps start off with shorter books to increase the students engagement and interest.<\/p>\n

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If you want to host a book club that meets physically\u00a0(this will not be possible currently), consider how much space you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s just yourself and one or two other people, your options are almost endless: coffee shops, library and even each others\u2019 homes are all great options. If there are more of you and there is a local mosque or Salat centre that you can book then that is an option. Of course all these are dependent on the Government guidelines.<\/p>\n

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As far as the frequency of meetings, that schedule is up to you and your members to determine what’s realistic\u2014plus how long it will take to complete the book. Once a month is a good starting point.<\/p>\n

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This is the time to let your group help you make decisions. Some book clubs use a formal voting or nomination process while others simply discuss each choice as a group.<\/p>\n

However you decide to make your choice, there are a few things to keep in mind when picking a book. Topic, length and reading level are all important to consider with your book club members in mind (and why it\u2019s so important to get everyone\u2019s input!). Having a look at alislam.org as a starting point.<\/p>\n

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If a book is available online on alislam.org<\/a> then it will be accessible to everyone. Or choose a book that can be bought easily from the Mosque bookshop.<\/p>\n

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Think of your first meeting as a pre-meeting, or a prologue if you will: use it to decide how you\u2019ll operate going forward, rather than leaping straight into book club business.<\/p>\n

Use a poll tool to find out what the best time and date is for everyone to “meet” for the first time (this will be a useful tool going forward as well). It’s best to use a first gathering of your book club to get to know one another, and to set out clearly what is expected from the group.<\/p>\n

If you plan to discuss one book per meeting, this is also a great time to talk about how you\u2019ll choose books: will everyone get a turn, or will you submit selections and then randomly pick one?<\/p>\n

Follow up with an email, text or WhatsApp message after the first meeting, reiterating what you’ve discussed so everyone is clear, and confirm the date for your next meet up.<\/p>\n

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People who are working remotely are probably finding they’re talking to colleagues more than ever in a bid to be connected, while at the same time we’re likely limited in who we interact with each day.<\/p>\n

All of that should be considered in your book club’s discussion: bear in mind that some people may be relishing the opportunity to talk about something completely different to the conversations that make up the rest of their day, while others may be talked out and largely want to listen.
Make sure you have a few points of discussion ready, or a few questions that will kick off the chat, but don’t worry if it meanders slightly. In the current situation, people may want to talk a bit more casually, and you should embrace that.<\/p>\n

A few questions to start with could be:
\u2022 What was your favourite part of the book?
\u2022 Are there any parts or concepts in the book you didn\u2019t really understand?
\u2022 Did you race to the end, or was it more of a slow burn?
\u2022 Which scene or concept has stuck with you the most?
\u2022 What did you think of the writing? Are there any standout sentences? Are there any standout ideas?<\/p>\n

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Consider mixing discussion-based meetings with other activities. The variety will prove crucial at a time when we’re seeing the same places and people most days of the week.<\/p>\n

Quizzes are a quick and easy way to get people laughing and having fun. Perhaps you or one (or more) of the members of your group could put together a quiz.<\/p>\n

Most importantly, whatever you do, have fun!<\/p>\n

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