The Refurbish Africa Mosque Program “As I have travelled throughout the world I see many places have adequate mosque facilities and many places that are in dire need for a Masjid. I remember entering a derelict Masjid in Malawi where I found a pig asleep in the Masjid! We need to focus on refurbishing the existing Mosques and filling the ones we have as well as finding where the real need for a Masjid is before rushing to build a new mosque as many have done.” – John Fontain (Volunteer Sierra Leone) The Islamic Centre Edgware in Partnership with Al Balad launched the Refurbish Africa Mosque Project raising just under £10,000 for this worthwhile project. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.” Sa al-Bukhr 439, a Muslim 533 We are now in need of your generous donations to continue this worthwhile project In’sha Allah. This presentation showcases the first project, the Oluwa Tobi Mosque renovation in Lagos Nigeria, which is almost complete In’sha Allah.
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The Refurbish Africa Mosque Program
“As I have travelled throughout the world I see many places have adequate
mosque facilities and many places that are in dire need for a Masjid. I remember
entering a derelict Masjid in Malawi where I found a pig asleep in the Masjid! We
need to focus on refurbishing the existing Mosques and filling the ones we have as
well as finding where the real need for a Masjid is before rushing to build a new
mosque as many have done.” – John Fontain (Volunteer Sierra Leone)
The Islamic Centre Edgware in Partnership with Al Balad launched the Refurbish
Africa Mosque Project raising just under £10,000 for this worthwhile project.
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever builds
a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.” Sahih al-Bukhari 439, Sahih Muslim 533
We are now in need of your generous donations to continue this worthwhile
project In’sha Allah.
This presentation showcases the first project, the Oluwa Tobi Mosque renovation in Lagos Nigeria, which