Ramadhan 2025 Appeal: Support Your Masjid & Community Centre!

As-Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu,

We pray this message finds you in the best of health and iman. Alhamdulillah, as we start the blessed month of Ramadhan, we are launching this appeal. May Allah grant us all the opportunity to reach and benefit from this month, where deeds are multiplied and made easier.

Over the past few months, the masjid has undertaken numerous projects to enhance its facilities, increase capacity, and accommodate more worshippers, as well as to maintain and repair what we already have. Through various efforts—such as Jummah sales, public donations, and using savings from other projects—the masjid has been largely self-sufficient in raising funds.

However, as a non-profit entity with a strong focus on da’wah, teaching Islam, and assisting the poor, we continue to face financial shortfalls. The minimum wage will be inceraesing again in April, as have all operating expenses, including utility bills and other essential costs. The masjid has always run a deficit, and with rising repair and maintenance costs, the financial burden has only grown heavier.

Alhamdulillah, here are some of the positive developments we’ve made over the last year:

• New Shed and Selling Area:

   The newly constructed shed and selling area have already raised over £2,000 in sales. This space also serves as a place where children at our clubs can learn cooking skills, enriching their education in practical and beneficial ways.

• Regular Sports Sessions for Children:

   We have been organizing regular sports sessions for children, including activities like football, wrestling clubs and more, providing an outlet for them to stay active and engaged in a healthy environment.

• Energy Bill Deficit:

   As energy bills have risen, we were unfortunately locked into a high tariff. We have only been able to afford the estimated payments, leaving us with a £6,000 deficit on our electricity and gas bills alone. This is a significant challenge that we are working hard to resolve.

• Tarmacking the Car Park:  

   Recently, we raised funds to tarmac the car park, which will soon be undertaken, improving the masjid’s accessibility and overall facilities for visitors and worshippers.

• New Container and Additional Space:

   Last year, we raised funds for the new container, that allowed us to add a classroom and a prayer room for the elderly and disabled. This space was fully utilised during Taraweeh prayers and has become one of the most comfortable and accessible areas of the masjid, all thanks to your generous contributions.

• Job Creation: 

   The masjid provides employment for over 50 brothers and sisters, across various roles including administration, schools, da’wah initiatives, and more. We continue to provide a halal environment where people can work and grow in both their personal and professional lives.

• Bookshop Achievements (Over the Last 9 Months):

Our bookshop has seen great success in the past months. It provides a vital space for the community, including hosting lessons and providing access to Islamic resources. Some key developments include:

– Hosting Quran classes for children and a weekend madrasah that will be starting soon.

– Women’s Arabic classes & Quran classes will also be starting soon, further enriching the educational offerings for our community.

– The bookshop continues to be a source of knowledge and spiritual growth for the community.

Despite these accomplishments, we are still facing challenges:

• Operating Expenses:

   With rising costs across the board—especially in maintenance, repairs, and energy bills—we are facing an **estimated shortfall of £70,000** over the next year.

• Masjid Maintenance:

   We urgently need to address repairs, such as broken fences, upgrading the sound system, and fixing prayer rooms and classrooms.

• Completion of Men’s Musallah Renovations:

   We aim to complete the Men’s musallah renovations this summer, which includes updating the walls and improving the heating system.

Please take this opportunity therefore, in the blessed month of Ramadhaan and outside of it – to do good deeds; strive in charity; and gain reward from Allah.

“Whoever builds a masjid for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house in jannah” (Bukhari)

So let us work together and continue making the masjid the best it can be! May Allah bless and reward you all with much goodness.

 

Ways to Donate

Bank:

• Account Name: Dar Ul Hadith
• Sort Code: 309542
• Account Number: 05570092
• Bank Name: Lloyds
• BIC CODE: LOYDGB21004
• IBAN NUMBER: GB19 LOYD 3095 4205 5700 92

Reference: RAMADHANAPPEAL

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