Welcome to the West London Islamic Centre & Jamia Masjid web forum. Here you will find an array of information about the Muslim community in West London, the Mosque's communal services and facilities, information on Islam and online access to Al-Kitab Bookshop, which offers a comprehensive range of Islamic literature and merchandise, in a variety of languages at very discounted prices!

History

The UKIM West London Islamic Centre was established in 1984 to serve the needs of the then fledgling Muslim community of Ealing and Hanwell. The original Masjid was based at 119 & 121 Oaklands Road, comprised of two shops that had been converted to accommodate both sisters and brothers. In 1996 by the grace and assistance of Allah (swt), an opportunity arose to purchase a large delivery depot/warehouse in West Ealing.

With a number of bids made for the well situated site, the Masjid offer was accepted and the UKIM West London Islamic Centre & Jamia Masjid was established. An application for the re-development of the Mosque, which includes, a side-extension, a third floor, funeral facilities, canteen, gymnasium, a library and nursery was submitted to the council in 2005, we are still awaiting final approval.

It is useful to explain here the importance of the Mosque within a Muslim community, especially in relation to congregatory prayers. Of the five obligatory pillars of Islam, namely the Shahadah (testimony of faith), Zakah (annual charity to the needy), Ramadan (the month of fasting) and Hajj (the once in a life-time pilgrimage to Makkah), the second pillar of Salah (daily five-time prayer) has a unique standing and importance in a Muslims life because it is the one act of worship that keeps him in constant communication and remembrance of his Lord. The prostrations during prayer are a symbolism of the very essence and meaning of Islam, submission to the Will of God.

Indeed the final Messenger of God Almighty, Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), in numerous narrations emphasised the centrality, virtues and status of performing the divinely prescribed prayers in their allotted time. The first question asked of the believer on the Day of Resurrection, will concern their prayers. Men in particular are further required to pray as many prayers as possible in congregation within the Mosque and must attend at least once a week for the Jummah or Friday prayer. Women, though welcome and fully facilitated, are encouraged to pray in the safety and security of their homes with their children. Furthermore as at the time of the Prophet, the Mosque is a place of reflection and retreat, communal activity, welfare, education and a social and administrative centre. Please subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay acquainted with the latest goings on at the Centre. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site.

For more information on the role of a Mosque in a Muslim community please download this pdf.