Press/Media Releases

With many countries engaged in war and hard politics at play, there is no better time than after GDAMS (Global Day of Action on Military Spending) to say the world is certainly a better place without ‘weapons of mass destruction’ of any kind.£3 billion of our taxes are spent on the UK’s Trident nuclear defence programme, amidst some of the deepest public spending cuts in living history. This money can be better spent elsewhere!As people of faith, we recognise the value of human life, indeed all life is sacred. Muslims are taught by God to equate one life to that of the entirety of humankind, and also not to be the brethren of evil by wasting precious resources, which could be better used elsewhere. Join us for this free and timely seminar on: 15th April 2014 from 6.30PM to 8.00PM.... Read More>

In February this year, the East London Mosque Trust wrote to Sam Westrop, director of self-styled “Jewish-Muslim interfaith organisation” Stand for Peace, to refute a number of highly inaccurate statements he has made (and continued to make) about our institution. We are now releasing the contents of that letter, having failed to receive any reply or notification that errors have been rectified. Despite attempting to position Stand for Peace as a credible research organisation, Westrop has included many demonstrably false accusations within his statements: for example, that we have hosted several speakers who have never appeared at our premises; or that our chief imam signed the so-called ‘Istanbul Declaration’ (he didn’t, as you can see here). As we said in a statement we released... Read More>

Umrah Seminar in English and Bangla delivered by Shaykh Abdul Qayum. This event will also be broadcasted through the Mosque's Adhan Radio System. The Umrah Seminar is a FREE event for all. Seminar topics include: • Fiqh of Umrah • Rites & Rituals • Prerequisites • Q&As English Seminar: Tuesday 1 st April 2014 After Maghrib Salah at the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre Bangla Seminar: Wednesday 2nd April 2014 After Maghrib Salah at the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre Men: Mosque Main Hall Women: Maryam Centre 2nd Floor   Read More>

The Islam Awareness Project and East London Mosque will be hosting a free exhibition and open day for members of the public, which will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March 2014, from 11am to 5pm. Visitors will be given tours of the Mosque and Centre and have the opportunity to watch prayers live. Free literature will be available on Islam and visitors can also ask questions to the Islamic Awareness Project co-ordinators to clear any misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. Refreshments will be available. Families welcome. Read More>

The February/March edition of ELM News is now available for download in English and Bangla. Hard copies are also available in the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre. Please download a copy and share with friends and family. Also please support the Mosque and Centre by signing-up for a standing order for Fundraising Month, insha'Allah.     ELM News for this issue covers the following topics: Maryam Centre Updates Latest News Feature Article on Domestic Abuse Feature Article on Islamophobia > Download ELM News (English) > Download ELM News (Bangla)   Read More>

The East London Mosque Trust has a rich and vibrant history spanning over a century. This short documentary introduces that history and the communities efforts for a purpose built Mosque in the heart of London. Read More>

After the opening of the Maryam Centre many people are benefiting from the additional space, particularly women. We have completed the Maryam Centre, but there is still a huge amount of Qard Hasanah to repay as well as the regular upkeep of the Mosque. ‘The most beloved of actions to Allah are the most regular, even if it is small.’  (Bukhari, Muslim) Number of Fundraising Month standing order pledges to date (28/03/2014): 1048   We urge the congregation to set-up a standing order of at least £5 a month and also: Encourage 5 other family & friends to be part of this initiative Get involved in fundraising by sharing your ideas Help organise an activity for fundraising efforts Special limited edition gifts will be given to every standing order set up. Read More>

We are delighted to be hosting Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri renowned reciter of the Qur'an and Shaykh Riad Ouarzazi instructor at the Al-Maghbrib Institute. 'And hold firmly to the rope of Allah' will take place on Saturday 1st March 2014 (5.50pm) at the East London Mosque and will feature: Salah led by Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri Qur'an recitation and short naseeha by Shaykh Abu Bakr Shatri Shaykh Riad Ouarzazi will deliver a lecture on how Muslims should 'hold firmly to the rope of Allah.' The event will launch the Mosque's Fundraising Month which starts on the day. The community are encouraged to set-up a standing order of at least £5 per month for the newly built Maryam Centre. > Download Standing Order Form   Read More>

Our booking policy makes it clear that all speakers and publicity must be approved through our formal process. In the case of the Global Aid Trust event on 9 Feb 2014, one of their speakers dropped out so they suggested a replacement speaker, Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Al-Kawthari. It was made clear that if they did not want to wait longer for confirmation they should withdraw their request for a replacement speaker. As Global Aid were keen to promote their event, they agreed not to include him. Contrary to reports, we did not veto or ban Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Al-Kawthari, nor did we suggest his views are extreme. If his name had not been withdrawn, it would have gone through our normal approval process. Unfortunately, some (not all) Global Aid publicity mistakenly included Mufti Muhammad... Read More>

The East London Mosque is seeking to recruit a Head of School who will play a central role in creating and leading our new Islamic secondary school for girls, to complement our existing provision of primary and secondary education for boys. The working name of the school is 'Maryam Academy', and our aim is to open the school either in September 2014 or September 2015. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a school specialising in the Islamic sciences and Arabic, in the brand new facilities of the Maryam Centre. The Head of School will be directly involved in creating the vision, developing the curriculum, outfitting the facilities, recruiting teachers and support staff, and determining the budget. The goal is to lead an outstanding school where confident, happy pupils reach their... Read More>