Alhuda Welfare Foundation UK - Romford

syed Z.

Assalam o Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu,

I hope this message finds you in the best of health and Imaan.

I am writing to formally express my deep disappointment regarding the behavior of the Imam leading the second Jumma Jamat on 14th March 2025 at 1:00 PM.

Due to being slightly late, my children approached the mosque from the first sliding door to check if they could still join the prayer, while I went to another door, which was unfortunately closed. Upon returning through the open sliding door, I witnessed the Imam speaking to my children in an unkind and threatening manner. His approach was not only inappropriate but also discouraging for young children who had come with the sincere intention of offering their prayers.

As a parent, I firmly believe that children should always be welcomed and encouraged in the mosque with kindness and patience. Even if there was a misunderstanding or a mistake, the Imam should have addressed the matter with wisdom and compassion, rather than embarrassing and discouraging them. My children, aged 8, 10, and 12, felt extremely uncomfortable and disheartened by this treatment, which is deeply concerning as it may discourage them from attending the mosque in the future.

I chose not to escalate the issue at the time out of respect for the sanctity of the mosque. However, I feel it is important to raise this concern now, as no individual—regardless of their position—has the right to treat worshippers, especially young children, in such a manner. The mosque is a house of Allah, open to all, and should be a place where the community, particularly the younger generation, feels welcomed and nurtured in their faith.

I sincerely request that this matter be addressed appropriately so that no other child or worshipper faces similar treatment in the future.

Jazakum Allahu Khair for your time and understanding. I look forward to your response and appreciate your efforts in maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment in the mosque.

John N.

A New Foodbank has opened up here from 2-4pm on Sunday afternoons for the homeless, people struggling on state benefits ( go home Boris, for Alahs sake man ) and other local needy peoples needs. Very good team here. Two full carrier bags per person. Stuff is obviously rationed, this works well.
Run by Freda and the Mosque Girls food and cleaning kit of all types of descriptions for household and personal use is given out re stock in hand, weekly. Let us know what you need, we will buy it locally for you as necessary. We carry most things in plenty.
I help out a bit here as part of the clean up crew at the end of the sessions as well. 3 crews, layout, distribution and clean up over7 hours or so. Please be polite, volunteers maybe tired. Bring a brolly too, out in the open! Can be very cold in the winter months.
We are expanding it via a leaflet distributing operation too, I'm organising that too. All 5000 of them! Phew! Haha. Keep on going.
We help 76 or so people a week here in this way, and feed the Sally Army in Ilford for their homeless a hot meal too. Be aware re Covid.
Please wear a mask when you come as many unvaxxinated little children attend too. Thanks. We look forward to seeing you.
ID and registration is required. You do NOT need a food voucher, anyone can attend.

Warrior

Salam walaikum, mosque is brilliant and Khutbah’s well delivered however can you turn down the volume of the speakers as they are incredibly loud and sometimes makes it hard to concentrate jzk

Khubaib S.

Very helpful on jummah days and they also read salah at a good pace.

StarScream7ZZ

Alhamdulilah amazing prayer place for all the family

ali A.

Love this mosque!!! Friday Jummah khutbah definitely makes you reflect and has a great impact on your Eman.

Devi S.

Causing major traffic issues around the area. Please request the users of the centre be mindful of other people who may be using the parking area opposite the centre. Parents who drop off and pick up their kids at the centre are obstructing and bothering other members of the public who are trying to park their cars there.

Shuaib A.

Excellent prayers facilities. True embodiment of how a Masjid should be. There is also a food bank open for all without any religious discrimination. Food bank is open on Sundays. Alhuda Welfare foundation is an umbrella organisation with a wide range of initiatives for community welfare and conveying true message of Quran and Islam.