Religion

Emdad Rahman NINETEEN YOUNGSTERS earned the title of “Hafiz” and celebrated graduation after completing memorisation of the Holy Quran. The Quran Graduation Ceremony 2022 was organised by the Darus Salam Academy and Welfare Centre, Newham. Hafiz – literally meaning “guardian” ...

CAN WE HAVE our MP back please, Mr Starmer? That was the thought on many minds as Jeremy Corbyn joined members of the community at Iftar last week in his Islington constituency. The Iftar was supported by the Finsbury Park ...

Emdad Rahman THE EAST LONDON MOSQUE teamed up with Islamic Relief UK last month to distribute 500 winter food packs to vulnerable people, struggling financially due to the pandemic. Many people have been on short time or have lost their ...

Muhammad Talha The trustees of the Barking & Dagenham Faith Forum held a Faith Reception at Barking Elim Church to mark Inter Faith Week, celebrate the value of faith-based social action and discuss the future of interfaith activities in the ...

THE EAST LONDON MOSQUE has published a Ramadan timetable to guide their congregation and members of the public through the Muslim holy month. Copies can be collected from the East London Mosque and there are also two versions available to ...

THE Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF) has urged the public across East London to make sure they complete the national census this weekend. This should be done on Sunday, 21st March – but it can also be done in advance. For ...

TWO FORMER GYMS in the London Muslim Centre and Maryam Centre are being offered up for rent. The Centres hope that they can be let out to organisations which have aims which complement those of the Centres. The first space ...

Maruf Ahmed THROUGHOUT the pandemic – as people fell ill, as the community rallied round to help those in need, and as we sheltered in lockdown – Mosques across East London have been at the heart of community support. Mosques, ...

Emdad Rahman THE MASJID AL FALAH and Fatima Foodbank have been working in a coalition, providing essentials to needy, elderly and vulnerable people within Redbridge. The coalition serves the whole community, irrespective of race or religion.  It has received regular referrals from ...

THIS WEEK SAW the East London Mosque open for congregational prayers. Worshippers have been asked to follow a list of precautions to help ensure safety for those attending the Mosque and their contacts. The Mosque opened on Wednesday, with the ...