Press/Media Releases

The September edition of ELM News is now available for download in English. Hard copies are also available in the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre. Please download a copy and share with friends and family. ELM News for this issue covers the following topics: Universal Lessons of Hajj Latest News Feature Article on Srebrenica 21st Anniversary Memorial > Download Newsletter Read More>

This unique intensive programme will delve into the structure, aims, principles and benefits of Islamic Finance. Taught over 8 months (consisting of weekend and full-day sessions), this programme is a first of its kind in terms of the spectrum of subjects covered. It will enable participants to appreciate the richness of the Islamic Jurisprudence used in engineering Islamic financial products that meets the appropriate level of Shari’a compliance. The series of courses will give participants the opportunity to engage with burning questions and facets of Islamic Finance coupled with modern day financial concepts. Modules, Dates, Time and Venue: The courses will cover Islamic retail banking; takáful (Islamic Insurance); Islamic financial markets; wealth management and inheritance (mirath... Read More>

13 Week 'Step by Step' Course for New Muslims | 08.10.2016 | 2-4.30pm | 1st Floor Maryam Centre, Visitor's Gallery  ‘Step by Step’ is a 13 week educational course, designed for New Muslim Women embarking on their journey of learning, and seeking to connect with the Divine.   It is a weekly two hour course of 13 sessions, aimed at providing an unshakeable foundation that will help strengthen ones Islam. Looking at various topics, the key objective is to provide new Muslims with accurate and authentic information about Islam, helping to nurture oneself to remain strong in their faith.   Join us on this 3 month journey to discover the tenets of the faith, with a key focus on how to implement them practically. Learn to grapple with life’s improbabilities and face them together... Read More>

We would like to announce it will be Eid al-Adha on Monday 12th September 2016. The Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah starts on Saturday 3rd September and Sunday 11th September will be the day of Arafat. A very warm Eid Mubarak to members of our congregation and the Muslim community from the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre. Give the Mosque a Special Gift this Eid! Help your Mosque this Eid al-Adha. We need your support to pay back Qard Hasanah, which totals £3.3m. A contribution of £100 towards the purchase cost of the Synagogue building would help alleviate the Mosque’s debts. Eid Jama'ah Times are as follows: 1st Jama’ah - 7.00am Shaykh Abdul Qayum 2nd Jama’ah - 8.30am Shaykh Abu Tayeb 3rd Jama’ah - 9.30am Shaykh Musleh Faradhi 4th Jama’ah - 10.30am Shaykh Shafiur Rahman (with... Read More>

“READ! In the name of your Lord”.These were the first revealed words of the Qur’an, sent down to the Prophet Muhammad over fourteen hundred years ago.The historian would come to tell us the story in which Muhammad, in seclusion, at a cave just outside Mecca, had received the first few words of a book that would have a tremendous impact on the world of Arabic literature.This short course introduces the earliest Islamic scripture, the Qur'an - exploring its unique style and linguistic form, as well as its fascinating history of compilation which came to be the definitive text followed by Muslims across the world.   >>To register your interest please email: juber@londonmuslimcentre.org.uk | 020 7650 3009 Easy to follow course manualsEnglish – Arabic hard cover Qur’an  ... Read More>

On Saturday 20th August 2016 the East London Mosque held its fourth annual football tournament. 21 teams took part from all over London and all played on top form, battling it out to reach the finals. Over 147 players from diverse backgrounds, including non-Muslims, helped to ensure the tournament was a great success. This exciting and keenly fought competition culminated in a tense final between Al-Huda FC and The Family. It was thrilling game, with Al-Huda FC emerging as winners. Teams Dynamo Kebab and Aqwa United also played well to reach the semi-finals. Congratulations to Al-Huda FC, and to all the other teams for their incredible efforts! Senior Fundraising Officer, Tozommul Ali, commented, “This tournament is always great fun and very competitive, with new teams taking part each... Read More>

The East London Mosque is a large, busy Mosque and Islamic Centre, with a long history of serving the Muslim community in the heart of London. Al Mizan & London East Academy (LEA) are projects of and run by the East London Mosque Trust (ELMT). The schools are housed in the prestigious London Muslim Centre and the newly completed Maryam Centre in the East London Mosque complex at the heart of the East End of London. We are seeking to recruit Deputy Headteacher at Al Mizan. In Al Mizan, currently we have a team of 3.5 fte primary NC teachers and 4 full time Hifz teachers. London East Academy (LEA) is a one-form entry secondary school and specialises in teaching the National Curriculum alongside Islamic sciences subjects. This is an exciting and challenging time in the development of... Read More>

The East London Mosque is a large, busy Mosque and Islamic Centre, with a long history of serving the Muslim community in the heart of London. Al Mizan & London East Academy (LEA) are projects of and run by the East London Mosque Trust (ELMT). The schools are housed in the prestigious London Muslim Centre and the newly completed Maryam Centre in the East London Mosque complex at the heart of the East End of London. We are seeking to recruit English Teacher at London East Academy. London East Academy (LEA) is a one-form entry secondary school and specialises in teaching the National Curriculum alongside Islamic sciences subjects.In Al Mizan, currently we have a team of 3.5 fte primary NC teachers and 4 full time Hifz teachers. This is an exciting time in the development of both schools... Read More>

The East London Mosque is a large, busy Mosque and Islamic Centre, with a long history of serving the Muslim community in the heart of London. Al Mizan & London East Academy (LEA) are projects of and run by the East London Mosque Trust (ELMT). The schools are housed in the prestigious London Muslim Centre and the newly completed Maryam Centre in the East London Mosque complex at the heart of the East End of London. We are seeking to recruit Primary Teacher at Al Mizan School. Al Mizan caters for Years 3 to 6 and is a one-form entry primary school with Tahfiz and the National Curriculum. London East Academy (LEA) is a one-form entry secondary school and specialises in teaching the National Curriculum alongside Islamic sciences subjects. This is an exciting time in the development of... Read More>

Due to the importance of Hajj, preparations for it should not be taken lightly. Besides planning the actually logistics of the trip, every Muslim needs to prepare Islamically, physically, mentally, and financially for this great act of worship. Islamically, one of the most important preparations for this journey is acquiring the necessary knowledge for performing the rituals of Hajj correctly and in accordance to the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh). The East London Mosque has two Hajj seminars in August. These seminars are useful for those who are going on Hajj and will explain many of the rites and rituals of Hajj. The seminar is free and open to all. In Bangla: Sat & Sun - 13th & 14th Aug 2016, 6.30pm (after Asr) In English: Sat 20th Aug 2016, at 3.00pm Venue for both seminars:... Read More>