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Assalamu Alaykum, dear community members!

We’re excited to announce a significant update to our communication channels! To enhance privacy and expand our member capacity, we have transitioned to a new official WhatsApp group.

Key Benefits of the New WhatsApp Group:

  • Enhanced Privacy: Your personal information, such as names and phone numbers, will be better safeguarded.
  • Increased Capacity: With a new limit of 5,000 members, there’s room for everyone to join, eliminating the previous cap of 300 members.

As part of this update, all other KMA-managed WhatsApp groups will no longer be active. We ask that all members leave the old groups and join our new official group using the link below.

Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/K43ibTGkeM5BLoSHTojKOv

What to Expect in the New Group:

The new WhatsApp group will be a dedicated space for sharing:

  • Announcements and updates
  • Event information and reminders
  • Media content and resources
  • Community news and more!

For members who prefer Telegram, we also have an active channel you can join: https://t.me/kingstonmosque

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we make this transition. We look forward to connecting with you in the new group, insha’Allah!

Jazakallahu Khairan,
KMA

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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

We are deeply saddened by the horrific fatal stabbings of three young girls in Southport early last week. We, like the rest of country, share in the grief and sorrow of the families affected. We have since watched with horror and disbelief at how the fake news industry has exploited this tragedy in fomenting violence against our places of worship and our community. We deplore and strongly condemn the widespread and wanton acts of violence perpetrated against our mosques and communities, in the last few days.
 
We, at the KMA, take the security of our staff and congregants very seriously. The security of our premises is constantly kept under review. In the past week, we have been in regular contact with Kingston Police and other relevant authorities, in Kingston, to ensure that the situation is closely monitored, on an ongoing basis. Please be assured that, should a need arise to bolster our security further, then we will act swiftly. We would strongly urge members of the community to remain extremely vigilant at all times and report any act of hate or violence, to the police.
 
Lastly, and most importantly, we should continue to pray to the Almighty for protection from all forms of hate and evil, Ameen.
 
KMA Board.

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Dear Beloved Community,

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu,

I, am writing to inform you that from the 19th of July, I will no longer be working at the KMA after six beautiful transformative years. From that date, my sermons, counseling, and lessons will come to an end.

Serving this community has been an amazing journey. Every Friday, we explored our faith and strengthened our bonds as brothers and sisters in Islam. Your warmth and dedication have deeply touched my heart and made my time here truly special.

Though I may not be present in person, my heart and prayers will always be with you.

May Allah continue to bless this community with unity, peace, and prosperity. I am confident that KMA will continue to flourish and grow as always.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan for allowing me to guide you. I will cherish these memories forever.
With heartfelt gratitude and warmest salaams,

Shaykh Sulayman Van Ael

The KMA Board of Trustees, on behalf of the Kingston Muslim Community, would like to put on record our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful journey of enlightenment that Shaykh Sulayman Van Ael has taken us on over the past six years.

His dedication and innovative spirit have shone through in the lectures and lessons that have been delivered during the six years. Perhaps lesser known, but highly invaluable, were the one on one counselling sessions held in the Masjid premises. These have been unique and very well received by those who have benefited.

Shaykh Sulayman’s warm and engaging personality and his welcoming smile will be sorely missed.

He has been a genuine people’s Imam and it may be a very long time before we have an Imam arrive on a Harley Davidson to deliver a Friday sermon 🙂

As Shaykh Sulayman embarks on his new chapter in life, we would like to extend our best wishes to him on his future endeavours.

He will always be welcome at the Kingston Muslim Association and we hope our paths cross in the near future, in sha Allah.

KMA Board of Trustees

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Kingston Mosque Update

Assalum alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

Following on from our previous update of 2nd of March, we can confirm that the trial has concluded and the order of the judge has been sealed. The Court has ruled unequivocally in favour of the KMA Board of Trustees.

  • The Injunction against the two defendants has been confirmed and extended until June 5th 2032
  • This injunction prohibits the defendants from

a) Entering the mosque and it’s environs (including the carpark).
b) Directly or indirectly communicating with our Operations Manager.
c) Publishing any material created for the litigation or contained in the hearing bundles, by any means.

  • The defendants have been ordered to pay KMA costs totalling £92,400. The KMA will seek to recover those costs from the Defendants if they are not forthcoming.

This has been an unfortunate but necessary legal action by the KMA BoT against those who sought to harm the KMA and harass its staff. The Board of Trustees will always do whatever is necessary to fulfil its responsibility of protecting the mosque and its staff.

We will now turn our full attention to more positive initiatives which are beneficial to the congregation and community.

May Allah guide us and make it easy for us all. Aameen

KMA Board of Trustees

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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday 16th June 2024 in’sha allah.

This year, all prayers will be held at Kingston Mosque at the following times:

  • 7:00am Shaykh Abdesamad
  • 8:00am Mufti Anwar
  • 9:00am Dr Sulayman Van Ael (ENGLISH)
  • 10:00am Shaykh Shewgi Mohamed Ahmed

>> Light refreshments will be available, as well as Halwa/Puri, Tea/Coffee and Kebabs. <<

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SPACE TO PRAY.

Eid Mubarak from everyone at KMA.

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Alhamdulillah, We Have Raised £215,000 for Gaza!

As-salamu alaykum dear brothers and sisters,

We are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy to share some incredible news with our beloved Kingston Mosque congregation. With your unwavering support and generosity, we have successfully raised £215,000 and counting for aid in Gaza. This monumental effort reflects the compassion and unity of our community, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of such a dedicated and caring congregation.

To put our achievement into perspective, the amount we have raised so far allows us to provide 7 full truckloads of essential food and water containers to our brothers and sisters in Gaza. Alhamdulillah, 4 of these trucks have already been dispatched, bringing much-needed relief to those in dire need. The remaining 3 trucks are ready and waiting to be sent inside as soon as possible, insha’Allah.

This success would not have been possible without the heartfelt contributions from each and every one of you. Your donations, no matter the size, have come together to make a significant impact. We extend our deepest thanks to all who have donated and supported this cause and ask Allah that he accepts it from us all, aameen.

However, our mission is far from over. The situation in Gaza remains critical, and continuous aid is necessary to support those affected. We urge you all to continue your generous donations to ensure we can keep providing this vital assistance.

Additionally, we want to remind everyone that our mosque also needs your help to cover its running costs. Maintaining our beautiful mosque, which serves as a spiritual home for all of us, requires ongoing financial support. Please consider contributing to our mosque fund so that we can continue to offer a place of worship, community, and support for all.

Thank you once again for your incredible generosity and commitment. May Allah bless you all for your kindness and multiply your rewards.

JazakAllah Khairan,

– The KMA Board

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 Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

Eid ul-Fitr has been confirmed to be on Wednesday 10th April 2024.

Unfortunately due to unpredicted weather, we have not booked an open space, so all prayers will be performed in the Masjid.

Address: 55 East Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6EJ

Prayer times:

  • 07:00am – Shaykh Othman Barkouch
  • 08:00am – Imam Abdesamad
  • 09:00am – Shaykh Sulayman Van Ael
  • 10:00am – Ustad Mostafiz Ghani
  • 11:00am – Mufti Anwar

Food Stalls:

Alhamdulillah, there will be a Kebab corner, Halwa Puri and Channa stand and a Chai and Coffee table.

Please note: 

  • Each prayer will start promptly as listed. Please arrive early and bear in mind traffic conditions and parking restrictions. 

KMA Board

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Paying Your Zakat ul Fitr

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatu,

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We pray that you are in the best state of health and Imaan and maximising the spiritual benefits and blessings of this holy month.

This is a reminder to urge you to make your Zakat al Fitr (Fitrana) donations to us as soon as possible in order that they may reach their intended recipients in time for Eid.

This Zakat also known as Fitrana, is a charitable donation of food that must be given before Eid prayer, during the month of Ramadan; it is compulsory upon every member of a Muslim family who has food in excess of their needs, on behalf of themselves and their dependants.

The cost of fitrana is £5 per person and donations can be made in person at Kingston Masjid or via bank transfer to the account below.

Acc Name: Kingston Muslim Association (KMA)
Bank: Natwest
Sort Code: 60 60 02
Acc No: 43276156
Ref: Fitrana 2024

KMA Team

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