Category: Administration

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

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, dear brothers and sisters,

Please note that new Jummah Salah timings will be in effect from Friday, 7th November 2025, Insha’Allah, at Gillingham Mosque:

🕌 First Jummah Prayer: 12:15
🕌 Second Jummah Prayer: 13:00

Kindly note that on Friday, 31st October 2025, Jummah prayers will follow the usual timings:
• First Jummah Prayer: 13:30
• Second Jummah Prayer: 14:15

Jazakum Allahu Khayran

The KMWA Management is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Mr. Zahoor Ahmed as the Second Imam of our Gillingham Mosque.

This appointment was made following the decision taken during the recent Trustee Meeting, in which the majority of trustees voted in favour of Mr. Ahmed‘s appointment.

Mr. Ahmed has officially accepted the position and signed the contract of employment. The agreement has been duly executed by both parties KMWA and Mr. Zahoor Ahmed. We wish to confirm that all contractual procedures have been completed in full compliance with UK Employment Law.

We kindly request all members of the community and trustees to extend a warm welcome to our new Second Imam, Mr. Zahoor Ahmed, and to offer him full support and cooperation as he commences his duties from Saturday (11/10/25).

KMWA Management would like to inform the community that the recruitment process for the First (English-speaking) Imam is still ongoing. Several candidates have been contacted and informally interviewed, and further discussions are in progress to ensure the selection of the most suitable individual who can effectively lead the community and fulfil all the requirements of the position.

Once again, we extend our sincere welcome to Mr. Zahoor Ahmed and wish him every success in his new role as Second Imam.