Press/Media Releases

The East London Mosque Trust held its 54th Annual General Meeting on 29th September 2013. At the AGM, Trustees were elected to serve a new two-year session. The new Board of Trustees for 2013-15 session are: 1.     Muhammad Habibur Rahman Chairman 2.     Muhammad Siddique Vice-Chairman 3.     Ayub Khan Honorary Secretary 4.     Mohammed Abdul Malik Treasurer 5.     Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari Trustee 6.     Sirajul Islam Trustee 7.     Hasan Sirajus Salekin Trustee 8.     Ismail Jama Salah Trustee 9.     Mohammed Abdur Rahim Kamaly Trustee 10.  Rahela... Read More>

The East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre has hosted many hundreds of speakers and events over the past decade. As befits a religious centre serving a large and diverse community, these range from Orthodox Muslim theologians, to interfaith gatherings, visits by politicians and foreign dignitaries, as well as hosting numerous community associations and charities. The work we tackle includes primary and secondary school education, help for the deaf, NGOs delivering aid overseas, literacy projects, domestic violence projects, support for projects to prevent violent crime, talks from notable legal figures, and much more. We recently opened the largest women's centre of any Muslim institution in the UK. As a result, we have developed one of the most comprehensive booking procedures of... Read More>

We would like to announce that Ashura is on Thursday 14th November (10th Muharram 1435). We advise all Muslims to fast on Wednesday and Thursday, in order to ensure Ashura is not missed. Our warm greetings to fellow Muslims around the world in arrival of the new Islamic year. The Virtues of Fasting 'Ashura' Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: "I never saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) so keen to fast any day and give it priority over any other than this day, the day of 'Ashura', and this month, meaning Ramadhan." [Reported by al-Bukhari, 1867] Read More>

Last night the London Muslim Centre, part of the East London Mosque hosted a unique Channel 4 News debate on the wearing of the niqab, or full Islamic face veil. The niqab is worn by a small minority of Muslim women but has recently generated much discussion in both the UK and other European countries. Niqab wearers Shalina Litt, Sahar Al-Faifi and Fatima Barkatulla were joined on a studio panel by the right-wing commentator Douglas Murray, by writer and broadcaster Yasmin Alibhi-Brown, and Khola Hasan a lecturer and advisor on Islamic issues.The live broadcast was presented by Jackie Long, social affairs editor for Channel 4 News. The debate was attended by Muslim women from London who took part in the discussions. The programme revealed controversial survey findings by ComRes, including... Read More>

We would like to announce it will be Eid ul-Adha on Tuesday 15 October 2013. The Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah starts on Sunday 6th October and Monday 14th October will be the day of Arafah. A very warm Eid mubarak to members of our congregation and the Muslim community, from the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre. The Mosque is in debt and will need your continued support to pay the building costs of the Maryam Centre. We encourage worshippers to make donations on Eid ul-Adha to support this house of Allah. Eid Jama'ah Times are as follows: 1st Jamaat -    8am: Shaykh Abdul Qayum 2nd Jamaat -   9am: Hafiz Abu Tayeb 3rd Jamaat - 10am: Maulana Abdul Mumin 4th Jamaat -  11am: Ustadh Shafiur Rahman 5th Jamaat -  12pm: Shaykh Hussain Ibrahim Read More>

The London Muslim Centre is delighted to announce the launch of Jibreel Institute this week. A new exclusive Arabic and Islamic studies provider for adults at the Centre. The institute offers a curriculum of high-quality classical and contemporary scholarship with balance and creativity made accessible to all. Courses at Jibreel Institute are organised on a semester basis, part-time, for men and women. Also on offer are intensive courses and seminars, from marriage, Islamic finance and parenting to spirituality. Coordinator for the institute, Khalqur-Rahman said: “There is a huge demand in the Muslim community for the education provisions that Jibreel Institute will be offering. We hope to provide a professional service where men and women alike can access qualified teachers and scholars... Read More>

At approximately 12.00pm today the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre management was contacted by police, alerting us to a possible bomb threat. The entire complex was evacuated safely, whilst mosque staff assisted police in checking for any suspicious packages. The buildings were declared safe an hour later, just before the midday prayers. Dilowar Khan, Executive Director of the Mosque and Centre, later informed worshippers to report any suspicious behaviour or packages to staff. We remain vigilant in the face of such threats. Read More>

The development of the Maryam Centre presents an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at the East London Mosque Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated female project manager who will develop existing and new projects of the Trust, in particular projects within the Maryam Centre. Closing Date: Monday 28th October 2013, 5:00pm   This post is open to women only and is exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2)(d) and (e) Download Recruitment Pack: Job Advert Job Description Application Form Read More>

Muslim Connex is a new networking platform for Muslim professionals created by PRidea and the London Muslim Centre. Muslim Connex seeks to engage Muslim professionals in constructive conversation and discourse on issues, which matter the most to society. Buy tickets online: https://muslimconnex.eventbrite.co.uk/ The event will host notable speeches by special guests on various pertinent topics: Muslim Leadership Muslims in a Contemporary World How are Muslims perceived in the West Muslims in the Media The Rise of Extremism Messages of Peace Confirmed guest speakers include:   Iqbal Khan is the Chief Executive Officer of Fajr Capital. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Jadwa Investment in Saudi Arabia, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, and the MENA Infrastructure Fund in... Read More>

The community is welcome to the Mosque's Hajj Weekend 2013 on 14th & 15th September (6.00 to 9.00pm). The event is in both English and Bangla for men and women. Learn in detail about the rites and rituals of Hajj, especially if you are planning to do Hajj this year. There is also chance to buy all your Hajj essentials, such as books, DVDs, Ihram etc... Medical advice is available from doctors, with further information regarding vaccinations.   Read More>