Press/Media Releases

The East London Mosque has launched Britain’s first ever Muslim archives, at an event attended by senior politicians and academics (15 Jan). Labour MP Sadiq Khan joined the Lib Dem’s Simon Hughes MP, and Jeff James (CEO of The National Archives), along with Humayun Ansari (Professor of History of Islam and Culture, Royal Holloway, University of London) and Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari MBE (trustee of the East London Mosque) last night at the London Muslim Centre in Whitechapel. The event celebrated the completion of an ambitious archiving cataloguing project, including the launch of an online catalogue, dating back across the mosque’s 115-year history (it began life in the Ritz Hotel in London). A joint project with The National Archives, the new online archive catalogue details the mosque’s... Read More>

We are aware some of our smartphone app users are experiencing difficulties viewing prayer times. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and kindly ask that you follow the instructions below, based on the mobile smartphone you are using. Android Phone Users Users for the android Mosque prayer time experiencing problems, should uninstall the app, and then download and install a fresh copy from here:HD version (for smart phones with larger HD screens):https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.idocz.elmhdStandard version (Older android smart phones):https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.collocolab.elm   Apple iPhone Users We are awaiting for Apple to update the Mosque's iPhone App on their App Store. Kindly bear with us whilst this takes place, and once... Read More>

Office Space To Let Location: 94 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JQ To register your interest email: info@eastlondonmosque.org.uk telephone: 020 7650 3012   Read More>

Winter Fun Day Don't get caught out with the winter blues, come down to the Winter Fun Day on the 25th December. From 10AM to 3PM at the London Muslim Centre (LMC), 46 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JX.     A fun event for fathers and children. Activities include: Gladiator Duel Bouncy Castle Hot Wings Challenge Carrom Board Tournament Table Tennis Kids Activities Sahabah (RA) - Best of Nations. Lecture by Shiekh Waleed Abdul-Hakeem (Canada) and Sheikh Shafiur Rahman (UK) Nasheeds by Faisal Salah (UK) Door open for 4PM at the 1st Floor Hall, LMC. Read More>

The London East Academy and Al-Mizan School have released a statement on their website about the recent Ofsted inspections: http://almizanschool.co.uk/ 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 1st and Sunday 2nd November 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>

An exciting opportunity to join the East London Mosque as an Imam.Salary: £25K to £35K per annum(Negotiable – depending on experience)The East London Mosque is a large and busy Mosque and Islamic Centre, with a long history of serving the Muslim community in the heart of London.We are seeking to recruit an Imam to join our religious services department, who will specialise in engaging with Muslim youth and wider society, and have skills in the following areas:     Have a strong understanding of Islam and Muslims     Be a graduate in Islamic Sciences     Fluent in English and Arabic language     And have at least two years’ experience of serving as an Imam The role of Imam requires flexibility in working hours, and will include... Read More>

The brutal murder of Alan Henning, an aid worker who wished to help the Syrian people is utterly deplorable. This tragic news comes on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha, when Muslims around the world prepare to remember the many mercies of God on humanity. This act of violence by the group ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) towards an innocent individual can never be justified. Muslims in Britain are appalled by the actions of ISIL and completely reject this brutality. The loss of Alan’s life and his remarkable act of generosity will be remembered by Muslims and the world. As we mentioned in a previous statement: “It is deceitful for the group to refer to itself as the “Islamic State”; its actions are far from the teachings of Islam. IS[IL] resorts to violence against the innocent, and... Read More>

The 1st of Dhū Al-Hijjah 1435 is Thursday 25th September 2014. The day of Arafat is on Friday 3rd October 2014. According to scholars of the Qur’an, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are significant enough for Allah to swear by them. Describing how these ten days are among the best, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” They said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?” He said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” [Bukhari, 2/457] Eid ul-Adha, will be on Saturday 4th October 2014, insha'Allah. Eid prayers at the East London Mosque will be held at: 8.00 AM - Shaykh... Read More>

In a sea of bright green t-shirts, runners returned to Victoria Park, Bow, East London to compete in this year's Run 4 Your Mosque – making the park come alive! The scene was set with a glorious sunny morning as runners arrived and did warm-up exercises, led by trustees of the Mosque. The participants had worked hard to seek sponsorship for the run, to help fundraise for the Maryam Centre, a nine-storey building, which was opened in Ramadan 2013. The new development has provided the Mosque and Centre with more prayer space, extensive services for women, new facilities for the funeral service, and a permanent visitor centre overlooking a new prayer hall. There is currently a £3m debt outstanding on the development costs of the Maryam Centre. Run 4 Your Mosque has helped promote a healthy... Read More>