KMWA

We’re excited to welcome you to the new KMWA Digital Membership, making it easier than ever to stay connected and have your say in the future of our mosque.

Why join?
✅ Be part of a growing community
✅ Gain voting rights
✅ Stay informed and involved

💳 Only £10 per year – supporting your mosque while staying connected.

How it works:
1️⃣ Fill out the simple online form: kmwa.org.uk/register/general
2️⃣ You’ll get a digital account (don’t worry – it’s easy!), but it won’t be active just yet.
3️⃣ Our trustees will review your application.
4️⃣ Once approved, your account will be activated.
5️⃣ You’ll receive a warm welcome email from hello@kmwa.org.uk, including your Digital Membership and Voting ID.

🕌 Whether you’re young or old, tech-savvy or not – we’re here to support you every step of the way. This new system brings our community together, with transparency, accessibility, and unity.

Jazākum Allāhu khayran for being part of KMWA. Let your voice be heard!

P.S. We also offer a lifetime membership option for those who prefer a one-time contribution: kmwa.org.uk/register/lifetime/

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم

Eid is a celebration for the whole Ummah – and that includes our youngest members.

We are pleased to announce that KMWA has lifted the previous restriction on children aged 5 and under attending Eid prayers. All children are now warmly and wholeheartedly welcome to join their families at Gillingham Mosque for Eid Salah, insha’Allah.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “He is not one of us who does not show mercy to our young ones.”
Our children are the future of this community and there is no more fitting place for them than standing alongside their families in the house of Allah ﷻ on the most joyful days of the Islamic calendar.

We ask parents to keep little ones close and to be mindful of other worshippers during prayers, but let there be no doubt – your children belong here, and we look forward to celebrating Eid together as one community, young and old.

May Allah ﷻ bless our children, grant them love for the Masjid from an early age, and unite our community in joy this Eid.

عِيدٌ مُبَارَكٌ – Eid Mubarak in advance to you all 🌙

🕌 Alhamdulillah – New Carpets at Gillingham Mosque

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم

We are delighted to share that Gillingham Mosque has been blessed with brand new carpets, Alhamdulillah.

This project was made possible entirely through the generosity of our community. Every contribution -whether given at Jummah, by bank transfer, or quietly and anonymously -came together to make this a reality. May Allah ﷻ accept from each and every one of you and reward you abundantly in this life and the next.

A heartfelt Jazākum Allāhu Khayran to all our donors, volunteers, and community members who supported this initiative. You are the heart of this Masjid.

Fresh carpets beneath our feet as we stand before Allah ﷻ in prayer – may this be more than just a renovation. May it be a symbol of renewal, unity and positive change for KMWA and our community. We begin this new chapter with gratitude, with hope, and with a firm commitment to continuing to improve and serve our community in the best way possible, insha’Allah.

The doors of Gillingham Mosque are open. Come, pray, and feel at home.

آمِيْنُ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِيْن

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Mir, a much-loved and respected member of our community. Dr Mir was one of the original founders of Kent Muslim Welfare Association and played a key role in establishing the Canterbury Street Masjid, helping to build a place of worship and unity for generations of local Muslims.

As a dedicated doctor, Dr Mir served the community for many years with compassion and humility. He generously provided health advice to countless families and offered a much-valued local circumcision service, supporting many parents and children with care and professionalism.
His lifelong service, kindness, and commitment to the wellbeing of others will never be forgotten. Dr Mir leaves behind a lasting legacy within our community.
May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah and give patience and strength to his family and all who knew him.

Assalāmu ʿAlaikum wa Rahmatullāhi wa Barakātuh, dear brothers and sisters,

Announcement: Three Jummah Prayers at Gillingham Masjid

Starting Friday, 27th February 2026
KMWA management would like to inform the community that, for the remaining Fridays of Ramadan, three Jummah prayers will be held at Gillingham Masjid. This arrangement is to help manage attendance smoothly and to avoid long queues or obstruction of the footpath. We kindly request everyone to cooperate and use the prayer times appropriately.

Jummah Prayer Times:

• 1st Jummah – 12:30 pm
Led by Imam Irfan
• 2nd Jummah – 1:10 pm
Led by Imam Zahoor
• 3rd Jummah – 1:45 pm
Led by Br Muhammad

Please note that five Eid Ṣalāhs are also being planned, and further details will be shared closer to the date, in shā’ Allāh.

Jazākumullāhu Khayran,
Irfan Aziz
General Secretary, KMWA