Masjid Appeal

Many of us have a Masjid we know well. We recognise people in the congregation, know where the entrance is and can plan our day around getting there for prayer. That familiarity is something to be grateful for. Supporting a community that needs a place of worship gives us a way to share in providing it. 

A local Masjid can make it easier for people to gather for daily Salah and Jumu’ah. It can also provide space for children to learn the Qur’an, practise their recitation and ask questions as they grow in their understanding of Islam. These regular activities depend on having somewhere suitable for the community to meet. 

Our Masjid Appeal helps establish dedicated places of worship in communities that need them. The people who will use a Masjid already have faith and a community of their own.

Your support contributes towards a building they can use for worship and learning, respecting the relationships and knowledge that are already there.

Choose A Project Through The Masjid Appeal

The £10,000 standard Masjid accommodates up to 150 worshippers and is offered across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The published option includes building it in the name of your choice. If you would like to fund this project, speak with our team about the arrangements and the information needed before making your donation. 

For a larger project, £20,000 funds a Jamia Masjid in Africa accommodating up to 600 worshippers. This option provides a larger place for congregational prayers and community gatherings. Choose according to the project you intend to support and the amount you are able to give, rather than feeling you must fund the larger building to take part. 

Through the Masjid Appeal, you can choose the size of project you would like to support. If location, facilities or a particular naming request matters to you, ask the team about it beforehand. Clear answers help you understand the project you are funding and allow you to explain it accurately to relatives or friends who may be contributing with you.

Give With Hope For Lasting Benefit

In the Hadeeth recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 450, the Prophet ﷺ teaches that Allah will build a house in Paradise for the person who builds a Masjid, seeking His pleasure. It is a reason to give with sincerity and hope, remembering Who we are giving for as well as the community that will use the building. 

The Hadeeth in Sahih Muslim 1631 also identifies ongoing charity and beneficial knowledge among the deeds whose benefit continues after death. A place used for worship and teaching gives us reason to hope for continuing good. We ask Allah to accept what we contribute and make it beneficial long after we are gone. 

Perhaps you remember someone who helped you learn an Ayah or patiently corrected your recitation. Supporting the Masjid Appeal can be a way to give thanks for the opportunities you have had. Make Du’a that those who use the Masjid benefit from their learning and carry it into their daily lives. 

Funding a complete building is a significant commitment. You may want to give with your family, raise funds with friends or contribute a smaller amount. The Masjid Appeal accepts custom donations, so you can discuss the route that fits your circumstances with our team before deciding how to proceed. 

As a budgeting example, ten contributions of £1,000 total £10,000, the published standard-project price. If you are organising a group, agree the project and donation arrangements with One Ummah first. Keep a clear record of what has been contributed and what remains, so everyone understands the amount you are working towards. 

If you are supporting a Masjid as a family, take time to talk about why this project matters to you and what each person can contribute. 

You can also ask about the project’s scope and how information about its progress will be shared. These are reasonable questions when entrusting a substantial gift. Our Masjid Appeal gives you an opportunity to support worship, with the practical arrangements considered carefully alongside your intention. 

Support The Masjid Appeal 

Alhamdulillah, One Ummah’s published programme reports more than 100 masajid built worldwide. Its work has included countries such as Pakistan, Syria and Uganda. Each project belongs within a community whose members will bring their own care and commitment to the place where they gather. 

Under our 100% donation policy, designated gifts support the chosen project, including necessary delivery costs. Core costs are funded separately, and external processing fees may apply before receipt. Read the policy and contact the team about any project-specific question before giving. 

For questions about our Masjid programme or current giving arrangements, email info@oneummah.org.uk or call 0300 111 3111. Check the approved offer and payment details before confirming a donation. 

Give to the Masjid Appeal today to help provide a place for Salah and learning. May Allah accept your Sadaqah and make the Masjid beneficial to those who use it. Ameen. 

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