***LATEST UPDATE 03/05/2021***

Alhumdulillah by the grace and blessing of Allah SWT, our Masjid-ul-Arif project has begun in the Punjab region of Pakistan. In loving memory of Mohammed Arif who passed away on October 26, 2020.

The mosque will cater for over 60 surrounding homes, providing prayer and wudhu facilities for our brothers and sisters.

JazakAllah’khair for all your donations. This project would simply not have been possible without the generous contributions from our family and friends Alhumdulillah.

Everyone who donated will receive reward from every prayer, 5 times a day, 365 days of the year, Subhan’Allah.

Please see the attached pictures and videos with many more to come once the project has been completed Insh’Allah.

***UPDATE***

JazakAllah’khair for all of your donations.

Raising more than our £6,000 target means the build quality will be better i.e more tiling instead of cement and we will also ensure more apparatus is made available i.e Quran’s, fans etc.

Please continue to donate and share with as many people as you can.

Thanks

As-salamu alaykum,

Firstly, a big thank you for taking the time to visit our fundraising page for our father, the late Mr Mohammed Arif son of Mr Khan Mohammed.

Why have we decided to fundraise?

Our father was a man of principle who lived his life with a clear set of values. He was a loving husband, son, brother, father and grandfather who was humble, funny, compassionate, patient and god-fearing. He was always the first person to help someone in need, even if it meant making sacrifices himself. 

He travelled to Pakistan in August 2020 to spend time with his mother who was in her final moments. His mother passed away peacefully shortly after his arrival so he assisted with the burial amongst other things. A few days later, he was taken into hospital himself with suspected COVID-19 symptoms. It was later confirmed he had tested positive for the virus and he was admitted into intensive care. He spent 36 days battling this deadly virus before Allah SWT decided it was his time to return. Alhumdulillah he passed away on 26 October 2020 in the month of Rabi-Ul-Awal as a shaheed. He will always be remembered for the kind, caring, loving and selfless man he was.

It is for these reasons, we will be following his inspiring example by doing something which will help our Muslim brothers and sisters in the Dunya and in the Hereafter.

Why did we choose this charity and how much are we looking to raise?

We have opted to build Masjid-Ul-Arif in Pakistan together with Unite for Humanity because of the fantastic humanitarian work they have been involved with in the region. The total cost of this project will be £6,000 InshAllah.

At the heart of any Islamic community, a mosque can be found. Mosques are as old as Islam itself; they are the beating heart of our community and stand as a physical example of our faith. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) even helped in the construction of the first mosque in Medina, as it was part of his will to define a place of worship for Muslims everywhere.

A mosque provides us with so much more than a simple house of worship though, it is a precious sanctuary that provides a place for individual enlightenment, education and moral guidance. Inside the hallowed walls of a blessed masjid is where we teach our children about the Qur’an, where we come to honour and worship Allah (SWT) and where we can come together for special occasions in the community, such as holidays, weddings and funerals.

As Muslims, we recognise the importance of these beautiful places of worship, but do you know what the benefits of building a mosque are? The reward for building a mosque is great and ongoing; for every prayer said inside a mosque you’ve helped build, Allah (SWT) will reward you in Jannah. As well as the rewards you can receive for building a mosque, the community in which you’ve built the mosque will benefit as well!

There are many of our brothers and sisters in the developing world who struggle without having a proper mosque in their communities.

It’s Sadaqah Jariyah!

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (continuing charity), knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him” [Muslim]

Building a mosque is a wonderful act of Sadaqah Jariyah! The reward for building a mosque is unending, and as long as people are benefiting from the mosque you’ve helped build then you will continue to receive rewards from Allah (SWT) even in the Hereafter.

The benefits of building a mosque are plain as day if you think of all the rewards you will receive for every single prayer made in your mosque!

A Palace in Jannah

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Whoever builds a mosque, desiring thereby Allah’s pleasure, Allah builds for him the like of it in paradise.” [Bukhari]

A great reward for building a mosque is being granted a palace in Jannah. Allah (SWT), our benevolent creator, will reward us for building His house of worship here on earth by building us a house in paradise! Building a mosque helps us spread our deen in this world and brings not only ourselves closer to Allah (SWT) but everyone who enters the mosque as well.

The Prophet (ﷺ) has told us the reward for building a mosque, we should follow in his footsteps and build masjids for those in need.

Uniting Communities

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, “Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and in the Hereafter.” [Muslim]

There are many poor communities in our ummah that simply cannot afford to make necessary repairs or upgrades to their mosques, and some don’t even have a local mosque at all. In these communities, people find themselves setting up for prayer outside in the hot sun or pouring rain, walking mile after mile to go to a neighbouring town’s mosque or praying alone without out the benefits of congressional worship.

Communal prayer, spiritual guidance, Islamic education for children and a safe community hub are only a few of the benefits of building a mosque in these communities. When you build a mosque for the less fortunate, you are providing them with a sturdy house of worship that will foster their moral and spiritual development for years to come. By building a mosque for those in need, you are bringing life back to the community.

You can start donating towards our Masjid-Ul-Arif project today to help our brothers and sisters pray in comfort and security. Help yourself in this life and the next by helping others worship today InshAllah.

What does your support mean to us?

JazakAllah’khair for all of your kind words and support during this difficult time for our family. Your kindness, encouragement and generosity is greatly appreciated.

We will provide you with regular updates including the location and pictures/videos as soon as building commences InshAllah.

Please feel free to share this with as many people as possible.

Wa alaykumu s-salam