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Eid ul Adha 2023
Wednesday 28 July 2023
Main Eid prayer is at 10:00am in the adjacent park. UB6 7PQ.
Note: For volunteers and working people there is also an early Eid prayer in the masjid at 7:30am.
English Khutbah by Imam Asjad
Families are most welcome.
Arrive early and bring your own prayer mats/chair if needed.
Park properly. Never block someone's driveway.
Some food and non-food stalls are arranged.
March 2023 - Ballot Box Parking for Jumah and Taraweeh
For Jumah
Ballot Box extra parking area on the side is available again for jumah parking during Fridays from 12:30 - 14:30. Kindly park tightly to allow maiximum number of people to be accommodated. Do not park in the main car park.
For Taraweeh
During Ramadan the main parking area of Ballot Box area is available for Bilal Masjid users. We are requested to kindly take care of this privilage:
Park properly in the marked bays
Use far side parking spaces and leave the closer ones for pub users
Remove your car as soon as possible after the prayers
This is the first time we have been given permission for use of their parking for Taraweeh. Evening time is also their prime time so we must not cause any inconvenience to their regular coustomers.
Ballot Box Pub
The pub is situated just a few yards from the mosque on the left side when going towards Perivale on the Horsenden Lane.
The parking is hired from the pub management for a limited time on Fridays only.
13:00 to 15:00. (during summer)
12:00 to 14:00. (during winter)
Kindly do not overstay
Kindly cooperate with the volunteers. Always park properly. Do not cause trouble to our neighbours.
Saturday 9 July 2022 - Eid ul Adha Mubarak to all
Eid ul Adha 2022
Saturday 9 July 2022
Main Eid prayer is at 10:00am in the adjacent park. UB6 7PQ.
Note: For volunteers and working people there is also an early Eid prayer in the masjid at 7:30am.
English Khutbah by Imam Asjad
Families are most welcome.
Arrive early and bring your own prayer mats/chair if needed.
Park properly. Never block someone's driveway.
Some food and non-food stalls are arranged.
18 Feb 2022 - PARKING AT BALLOT BOX PUB IS NOT LONGER AVAILABLE
PARKING AT BALLOT BOX PUB IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Unfortunately our parking arrangement with Ballot Box pub has finished and we are not allowed to use their parking any more. Kindly do not attempt to park in or outside the Ballot Box pub. Please find alternate parking place while avoiding causing inconvenience to neighbours and other road users.
The nearest free parking is at the end of Elton Ave towards the park.
18 Mar 2021 - Masjid is now open with some restrictions
Masjid is now open for daily and Jumah prayers.
Kindly note down the following revised rules and regulations:
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES & RULES:
Maintain social distance, wear masks and avoid shaking hands at all times.
For regular prayers the shoe racks are available to be used. For Jumah the shoes must be placed in a plastic bag and taken inside with you. This will allow you to leave from a different exit.
Wudhu area will remain restricted and only available for emergency use. Kindly come prepared with wudhu from home.
While inside the masjid please stand on the marked places keeping a safe distance from each other. Family members and those who are part of the bubble should stand close to each other, occupying as little marked places as possible.
The masjid doors may be open during the prayers for ventilation even during cold spells. Kindly dress accordingly.
Jumah will be first come first served basis. No registration or checkin is required. Come early to ensure admission. Doors will be locked once the masjid is full.
Once Jumah salah is over kindly use all available doors to leave.
When queuing for the second Jumah kindly wear masks and maintain social distance.
RAMADHAN PLAN:
Only a bottle of water and some dates will be provided for iftar.
On some occasions dinner food may be available in pre-packed plastic boxes. This will be placed on a table near exit door to be taken home.
Taraweeh salah will be performed right after the Isha prayers.
Admission will be limited to the available capacity. Doors may be locked once masjid is full.
Gathering outside the masjid is not allowed. Once finished kindly leave quietly.
8 Feb 2021 - Masjid remains closed until March
The closure status of the masjid will remain in place until first week of March 2021.
A review of the situation was performed on 8th Feb 2021. In light of the views of all stake holders the decision was made to keep the masjid officially closed for the time being.
9 Jan 2021 - Masjid is closed again
We are sad to announce that due to increasing cases in London and local area the masjid management has decided to close the masjid from 9th Jan 2021 until further notice.
Although government guidelines allow places of worship to remain open as per guideline issued on 31 Dec 2020, the covid situation in the immediate vicinity has forced us to take this unfortunate decision. We will review the decision every now often and at least once a week and will try to resume our services as soon as possible.
Public will not be allowed to enter the masjid for Jumah or jamaat of regular salahs although the imam and people in his bubble may pray inside.
After Isha on Wed 8th Jan 2021 Masjid will only be accessible by the essential staff
MADRASSAH will continue online as before.
There will be no Jumah salah. If you had made a booking consider it cancelled.
More updates to follow.
30th November 2020:
Bilal Masjid will be open From Wednesday 2nd December 2020 for all 5 daily prayers & Friday Prayers.
Worshipers are reminded to follow Masjid guidelines and maintain social distancing and please come prepared with mask & prayer mat & wudu too.
Masjid will remain closed for public from 5th November 2020 until further notice
As per government guidelines the Masjid will be closed from Thursday 5th November 2020. No Jumah or Jamaat salah will be performed in the masjid.
After Isha on Wed 4th Nov 2020 Masjid will only be accessible by the essential staff
MADRASSAH will continue online as before.
There will be no Jumah salah. If you had made a booking consider it cancelled.
More updates to follow.
Tuesday 14 July 2020 - Asar & Maghrib
Masjid will be open for Zuhar, Asar & Magrib Jamats from Tuesday 14 July 2020.
Other Jamat timings will be confirmed later
Masjid will open 15 mins before Salah and will close 15 mins after Jamat
Saturday 4 July 2020 - Masjid Opens for Zohar Jamat
The government has partially lifted restrictions on places of worship to allow “Congregation prayers” from 4th July 2020 with the limit of 30 people. We were preparing and and was liaising with other mosques and Muslim organisations across London and throughout the UK.
Eventually after all preparation we have decided to open the masjid initially for only Zuhar Jamat for 1 Hour between 1 pm to 2 pm. As per map laid out we have capacity of 30 individuals.
All attendees must follow SOP in order to get access to the prayer halls. All procedures are detailed on Re-opening page of our website. Please visit and familiarise your self with the SOP.
2020 - JUNE
Tuesday 16 June 2020 - Re-opening of Bilal Masjid
Welcome Back!
The government has partially lifted restrictions on places of worship to allow “Individual prayers” from 15 June 2020. But the primary function of mosques is to facilitate collective worship for the Muslim community.
Like other Mosques in the UK, we are waiting for the clear guidance for the re-opening of mosques they can hold congregational prayers. Once this has been given, Bilal Masjid can then consider how best to open for the five daily prayers, whilst the ensuring the safety and well being of worshipers.
At Bilal Mosque, we have been liaising closely with other mosques and Muslim organisations across London and throughout the UK, to prepare for eventual reopening.
Covid-19 remains a threat to the lives of vulnerable people, especially those in BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) communities, who have been disproportionally affected.
The safety and well-being of our congregation is of paramount concern; as individual prayers can just as well be performed at home, our mosque, like many others, will not be opening for individual prayers on 15 June.
We will keep the situation under review in the days and weeks ahead. We thank our community for their patience & understanding.
2020 - MARCH
Thursday 19 March 2020
Temporary closure of Bilal Masjid to the public due to coronavirus pandemic
19 March 2020 – Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings on His final messenger, Muhammad ﷺ. We ask Allah to grant us patience, to strengthen our reliance on Him, and to increase us in our faith and good deeds.
In line with the most recent advice from the Government, from medical professionals in our community, and after very careful consideration by our Imams in consultation with Islamic scholars and trustees', committee members & other Mosques and centres, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend public access to the Bilal Masjid, including for all prayers and Jumuah (Friday prayer), beginning Thursday 19 March 2020. We will continue to broadcast the adhan, insha’Allah.
We will keep the situation under constant review, and ensure our congregation is informed through our website and social media, insha’Allah. We are also putting measures in place so that our community can get in touch with the Mosque, and we’re looking at ways the Mosque can give support to the vulnerable in our community. May Allah help us all in this time of trial; we should turn to Him in increased devotion through prayer, dua and reading the Qur’an.
2019 - DECEMBER
Saturday 21st December 2019
CHRISTMAS AND THE BIRTH OF JESUS
AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS OF CHRISTIAN NARRATIVE OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS
With Imam Anas Shaikh Nadwi
After Isha at 7:30
Food will be served
Attend with families.
2019 - NOVEMBER
NADRA SURGERY
16th & Sunday 17th November 2019
Bilal Masjid has organised an opportunity for Pakistani origin people to have their NICOP / NADRA related documentation to be processed on site at Bilal Masjid. You do not have to travel to the High Commission... the High Commission is coming to you.
News coverage of NADRA Surgery at Bilal Masjid.
2019 - August
Saturday 31 August 2019
Bilal Masjid has organised a facility for proper disposal of Islamic Literature / Books / Pages. It is an independent and external service.
Collection will be made on Sat 31 August 2019 from 1:30pm to 6:00pm.
COST: £2.50 per Kg. Kindly do not leave your material without payment.
If you would like to utilize this facility kindly bring your material in a good quality black bag. You may leave the bags any time after Friday prayers together with the payment. Kindly give the money to Imam sahib or any other committee member.
Friday 30 August 2019
BILAL MASJID HAS ARRANGED EXTRA FRIDAY PARKING AT BALLOT BOX PUB JUST A FEW YARDS AWAY...
Look out for the info posters.
The pub is situated just a few yards from the mosque on the left side when going towards Perivale on the Horsenden Lane.
The parking is hired from the pub management for a limited time on Fridays only.
13:00 to 15:00. (during summer)
12:00 to 14:00. (during winter)
Kindly do not overstay
Kindly cooperate with the volunteers. Always park properly. Do not cause trouble to our neighbours.
2019 - April
Sunday 14 April 2019
Health Hacks by Br. Daoud Verma
Br. Daoud Verma is back with 2nd serving of his world famous hacks.
Boost your energy levels during Ramadan
After Maghrib salah @ 8:00 PM
2018 - Extensions/Building Plans
2018 - Parking Campaign
Parking Consultation - Meeting Minutes
Date: Thu 15 Feb 2018
Invitees: The committee & some regular attendees
Subject: The Proposals of Parking Campaign
Despite absence of the most of the committee members, we were able to gather the following suggestions:
The month of March will be celebrated as the Parking Awareness Month
Posters + Leaflets + Outdoor display board will be used.
Leaflets will be diversified to retain impact and interest.
Two public consultations will be arranged to educate, seek feedback and suggestions. One of these meetings will be before March and one in the first week.
All regular attendees will be encouraged to actively take action & engage with those who park badly around the mosque.
Regular announcements (atleast twice a week) will be made by different people.
Two jumah khutbahs will be dedicated to highlight the importance of parking discipline, its relation to Rights of People (حقوق العباد) and neighbors rights in Islam.
The campaign will culminate with inviting the council Parking Attendant to issue tickets on the spot in the last week of March.