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Ramadan Mubarak!

We confirm that the new moon has been sighted in Jebel Jais, UAE, on Thursday 23rd April 2020, so our first fast will be Friday 24th April 2020. We’ll update our website/app as more news comes in.

There will be no jama’at anywhere in Reading due to coronavirus. Pray at home, stay safe, protect the NHS.

1st Ramadan declared as Friday 24 April 2020:

  • Central Jamme Masjid, Waylen St
  • Palmer Park (Cumberland Rd)
  • Aisha Masjid, London Rd
  • Jamme Masjid, Alexandra Rd
  • Abu Bakr, Oxford Rd
  • Reading ISoc, Queen’s Dr
  • Shah Jalal, Stanley St

1st Ramadan declared as Saturday 25 April 2020:

  • RIC, South St
  • RIC, Amity Rd

Reading Muslim has not yet received confirmation:

  • HCY IC, Valencia Rd
  • Khulafae Rashideen, Valencia Rd

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Ramadan 1441/2020 timetable

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Live Jumu’ah stream by RIC

Weekly live Jumu’ah speech will be streamed by RIC from their YouTube channel from now on at 1pm in sha Allah.

YouTube Channel Link: https://youtube.com/readingislamiccentre

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Remembering our Masajid

Assalaamu alaykum and Jummah Mubarak.

It’s Friday today, a day which I normally embrace with a great deal of enthusiasm.

Sadly today I almost met it with indifference. It could be any other day. That’s because right now up and down the country our masajid are closed because of the global Coronavirus pandemic. I know it is with good reason that they have chosen to close their doors. It is to protect our loved ones, our most vulnerable. And yet I can’t help but feel sad.

As usual however the remedy for this sadness comes from my mother. Yesterday she sent out a message reminding everyone not to forget our masajid now. Though we might not be able to visit them in person, we can still support them with our donations. Many of them rely on Friday donations to survive and to pay our Imams. So on this day, we might not be able to pray in congregation together, but we can certainly come together to make sure our Imams are looked after and that our masajid are still there for us after this virus is gone.

Please, if you are in a position to do so, donate to your local masjid.

– Jubair Khan

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Coronavirus: PM announcing strict new curbs on life in UK

The prime minister is announcing strict new curbs on life in the UK to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

From this evening people must stay at home except for shopping for basic necessities, daily exercise, any medical need and travelling to and from essential work.

Shops selling non-essential goods will also be shut and gatherings in public of more than two people who do not live together prohibited.

The UK death toll has reached 335.

If people do not follow the rules police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings, Boris Johnson said in a televised statement from Downing Street.

Other premises including libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms, and places of worship must also close immediately.

Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed.

The government is also stopping all social events, including weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies – but funerals will be allowed.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52012432

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Central Jamme Masjid closed until further notice

URGENT Announcement: Coronavirus

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Due to the current situation around coronavirus which is escalating on a daily basis, and based on the guidance from the UK government and British Islamic Association, BAGR management has decided to safeguard our students and worshippers by suspending all 5 daily prayers and Salat al-Jumu’ah from Isha from 21st March 2020. The masjid will be closed until further notice.

Anyone who is experiencing any symptoms of cough, sneezing, high temperature/fever are advised to contact the NHS on 111 or visit www.nhs.uk

جزاكم الله خيرا

Central Jamme Masjid
Waylen St, Reading

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Abu Bakr Masjid closed until further notice

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT from Abu Bakr Masjid READING

Considering the situation around Coronavirus which is escalating on daily basis and based on the guidance from Government, British Islamic medical association and WHO, ABM management has taken a very difficult and unprecedented step, with heavy heart, to suspend all congregational services and activities including daily prayers and Jummuah with immediate effect from today (20/03/2020) after Esha. Therefore, after Esha today, the masjid will be closed until further notice.

This is truly heart-breaking and a very difficult step to take. We made this unprecedented move with right intentions to preserve and save the human lives by reducing the gatherings and to reduce the spread of infection amongst the most vulnerable people.

We believe masjid is also a hub for community where people can turn to when they need any help and support especially during the difficult times. We are in process of setting up a support line and the team of volunteers who will be ready to provide any help and support needed by any one during these difficult times. We will communicate contact details in separate message, also please check our face book page and website for further details.

Website: www.abmreading.org
Facebook: @ABMReading
Email: info@abmreading.org

As Muslims we must remain firm, not be overwhelmed and put our trust in Allah after taking whatever means we have to reduce the spread of the virus.

Most importantly we advise that we all turn towards Allah (SWT) and not get distracted by this temporary situation, continue to perform righteous actions, seek Allah’s protection and guidance.

May Allah protect and preserve us all. Ameen.

Jazakallahu Khairan for your understanding and cooperation.

ABM Management

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Aisha Masjid & Islamic Centre closed until further notice

Coronavirus: Covid-19 Official Announcement
20 March 2020

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

With immediate effect, all congregational prayers, including Jummah prayers, at Aisha Masjid & Islamic Centre, Reading and Jamme Masjid Alexandra Rd, Reading are suspended until further notice.

Prayers & Support
This is a time of introspection, remembrance and calling upon our Creator. We kindly request you all to fervently call upon Allah to alleviate our troubles, remove all sicknesses, allow us to take heed of the many lessons of tribulation and bring us closer to Him.

This decision was not taken lightly and has been based on the Islamic Principle that “aversion of harm takes priority over acquisition of benefit”

“And place your trust in Allah. Allah is enough as a guardian.” [33:3]

“and I entrust my affair to Allah. Indeed, Allah is Ever Watchful of His slaves.” [40:44]

جزاكم الله خيرا

Management of Aisha Masjid & Islamic Centre, Reading and Jamme Masjid Alexandra Rd, Reading