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The East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest and busiest Muslim institutions in Western Europe. Over 1.7 million people pass through our doors each year. We serve the community for their religious, educational and social needs, and engage with the wider society to transform the negative image of Islam and Muslims in London and beyond. This has been by the Grace of Allah, Who has blessed us with your generous support. We need continuous support to provide essential projects and services. Since 2002 we have completed 3 major projects: the building of both the London Muslim Centre and the Maryam Centre, and the purchase of the Synagogue building. We currently have a net shortfall of £2.9m. This has been financed by taking... Read More>

Charity Places NOW OPEN! Coming together for good causes The East London Mosque is delighted to announce the return of the popular 5km community fun run for 2018; the Muslim Charity Run. Join us for this fun run and help raise funds for good causes across the globe. The run itself is for men and boys of all ages, and of any faith or none; however, all are welcome at the park on the day. Run for charity, run for fitness, run for fun! Charity runs are great opportunities to get active, keep fit and enjoy the day in the great surroundings – all for a good cause. The East London Mosque has organised highly successful fun runs in Tower Hamlets in each of the last six years, helping to improve health and to raise funds. The objectives are: to promote healthier lifestyles to help other Muslim... Read More>

Salary: £21,753–£25,624 (ELMT pay scale D1–D12)  37.5 hrs per week The East London Mosque complex is large and very busy, with the number of users increasing year after year. A significant proportion of the costs of running our facilities and services comes though fundraising. Organising and managing fundraising activities and events places great demands on the Fundraising Team. Working under the direction of the Senior Fundraising Officer, the Fundraising Officer need to be capable, responsible, trustworthy, and able to work independently. This post requires good organisational skills to ensure tasks are properly undertaken. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Application deadline: 21st May 2018 > Download Application form > Job Description Send... Read More>

The East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre is pleased to announce that 1st Ramadan 1439 will be on Thursday 17th May 2018, as agreed by the Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres and Mosques in London. You can download a copy of the Ramadan Timetable via this link. The Tarawih prayers will commence from Wednesday 16th May 2018, starting at 10.45pm. See our new Ramadan Magazine 2018 for details of the Huffaz. Iftar We offer Iftar (breaking of the fast) every evening in the LMC – but it can be very busy, with over 500 people attending. We welcome donations and sponsors, just call 020 7650 3000 to say you’d like to help. (£2 per Iftar meal), or donate via our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elmiftarfund Tarawih Every night thousands of people fill the... Read More>

The East London Mosque's 2018 Ramadan Magazine is now available. Copies are available from the Mosque and Centre's receptions and events office. Articles this year include: Understanding Zakat al-Fitr by our Head Imam, Shaykh Abdul Qayum; Taqwa Revisited by Shaykh Sajid Umar; The ELM Archives by Dr Jamil Sherif; Honey Bees On Our Roof by Khalil Attan; Reflections on Learning by Dr Devon Curtis; and Ramadan Begins And Ends With Astronomy by Usamah Ward. > Download a digital copy of the Ramadan Magazine Read More>

Join us for ‘A Rewarding Ramadan’ with Mufti Menk, Sun 13th May, 6.45pm (After Asr) at the East London Mosque.   Also an opportunity to get your copy of the book “Motivational Moments” signed by Mufti Menk   This event will be broacasted live on the Mosque Facebook page as well as well on Eman Channel sky 769   Nearest Transport: Aldgate East and Whitechapel   For more info: 020 7650 3000 events@eastlondonmosque.org.uk www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk   Supported by Eman Channel (SKY 769)   Read More>

Salary: £35,030 - £45,120 (Grade G1 – H10) 37.5 hrs per week. The ELM is a leading UK Mosque that has high expectations in the community for Islamic guidance and leadership locally and nationally.  We work closely with UK and overseas Muslim organisations and institutions as well as public service providers to respond to the needs of the Muslim Community. We are seeking a dynamic and credible Islamic scholar with leadership and entrepreneur social skills.  You will have deep understanding of Islam acquired through extensive postgraduate level study which will be self-evident in your demeanour and how you articulate yourself to a wide range of audience.  You will have strong command of both written and spoken English and the Arabic language. This role requires some... Read More>

The East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre's 2018 Ramadan timetable is now available online and in print. Hard copies are available from the Mosque reception or the Events Office at the Centre.   > Download Ramadan Timetable   Read More>

East London Mosque have organised two Umrah Seminars in English & Bangla. The seminars are FREE to attend. We have preferred Hajj & Umrah companies for 2018. If you are planning to go this year, then choose one of these companies – OneCall Travels, Hasan Hajj Tours, Amaana Tours, Dome Tours and Travel Express. They will make a donation to the Mosque if you mention ‘ELM Sacred Gift’ – SubhanAllah, you can fulfil this blessed ibadah and at the same time support your Mosque – best of both worlds! Seminar topic includes: • Fiqh of Umrah • Rites & Rituals • Prerequisites • Q&A When: English: Saturday 5th May after ‘Zuhr (1:30pm Jama’ah) Bengali: Saturday 12th May after ‘Zuhr (1:30pm Jama’ah) Men: Mosque Main Hall Women: Maryam Centre 2nd Floor For more information, contact... Read More>

The East London Mosque provides iftar for more than 500 people every day during the month of Ramadan. This is an opportunity to earn even more reward during this blessed month by contributing to the iftar fund. You can choose to sponsor: • 1 meal £2 • 10 meal £20 • for a full day £1,000 The prophet (pbuh) said: "Whoever provides food for a person to break their fast, he will have the like of his reward..." [At-Tirmidhi] If you are interested in taking part by donating cash or in kind, please contact the Mosque reception on 020 7650 3000 or email at appeals@eastlondonmosque.org.uk       Read More>