As-Salaam-Alaikum
Respected Brothers and Sisters,
ABOUT ELY ISLAMIC CENTRE & MOSQUE
The Ely mosque has been serving the community since 2004 and will carry on performing its duties in the future insha Allah.
The doors of the mosque is not only open for muslims but also for all other communities. Mosque visits are most welcome.
Ely mosque is a charity based run mosque (Charity registration number: 273568) and relies on donation for running and maintenance of the mosque.
History
Ely is the 2nd smallest city in England, based in East Anglia. 18 miles north of Cambridge. A historical city lies beneath a towering ancient cathedral, over 1000 years old. It was an Anglo-Saxon princess, Saint Ethelreda, who founded the first Christian community on the islands' hill top site in 673 A.D. for both monks and nuns.
Our journey
From just one or two families, Ely’s Muslim community has grown into a large and active congregation. By the grace of Allah, our journey has been one of steady growth, perseverance, and unity.
2004
The organisation was formally founded, bringing together the small Muslim community in Ely.
2005
The first prayers were held in a hired sports hall. At that time, only a small number of worshippers attended, but this marked an important milestone for the community.
2010
The community continued to grow, with Jumuʿah attendance exceeding 150 worshippers. As numbers increased, the need for a permanent and suitable place of worship became increasingly apparent.
2018
A commercial unit was purchased for £81,000 with the intention of using it as a prayer centre. However, permission for religious use was not granted. Alḥamdulillāh, the property was later sold for £220,000, enabling the community to move forward with renewed determination.
2020
With the support of Allah and the generosity of the community, we purchased our current freehold three-bedroom property for £245,000. Although the building is not a purpose-built masjid, it provided the community with a long-term base in a well-located area with excellent parking facilities.
2025
The community has recently grown significantly, and Jumuʿah attendance has now exceeded 200 worshippers, and the existing space is no longer sufficient to accommodate the growing congregation.
Our Next Step
To meet the needs of our expanding community, we are planning to purchase the neighbouring property at a cost of £450,000. By the grace of Allah, £310,000 has already been raised through the generosity of community members and supporters.
We now seek your continued support to help us raise the remaining £145,000, enabling us to expand our facilities and better serve the current and future needs of the Muslim community in Ely.
Our Vison
We aim to Inspire people to faith and to increase in faith through Talks, Social Media, various Social Activities and our Young Ummah program.
To focus on the needs of the diverse Muslim community
Meet the needs of the local community by promoting health, education and employment opportunities
We aim to encourage the worship of Allah (Glory be to Him) and to Serve the community.
We aim to Educate Muslims and non-Muslims, both young and old about the true Islamic teachings.
Support us to Rebuild Ely Mosque
Together we can make a change
Building a Masjid as Sadaqah Jariyah
And when you have decided, then rely upon Allāh. Indeed, Allāh loves those who rely [upon Him]
Surat Al Imran 3: Verse 159
The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, like a sparrow's nest for Allah or even smaller, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise."
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