Grand Opening Friday 20 April 2012

Sunday 22 April 2012 – Construction Update

With the infinite blessings and mercy of the Almighty ALLAH (SWT) the construction of the Masjid Umar Madressa Extension is now complete. The building was officially opened on Friday 20th April 2012 by the esteemed scholar Hazrat Moulana Adam Saheb from Jam’eah Masjid, Asfordby Street, Leicester after Jumma Salaah.

Masjid Umar would like to convey their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all our donors, volunteers and spiritual supporters that have made this project a reality and success. We pray to the Almighty that those that seek knowledge of Islam within this building are a means of salvation for us all in the hereafter (Ameen).  The ladies have been a significant force towards the contribution of both time and money towards this project and we would like to extend our special thanks to the sisters (Jazakallah Khayran).

The Madressa Construction Fund still requires a £100,000 and this amount needs to be paid back as Qarz-e-Hasana as soon as possible. Therefore, we humbly request all brothers and sisters to continue contributing whatever amounts one can afford during the coming weeks and months. We also ask for your valuable Duaa that we can free the new Madressa extension from the Qarz amount as soon as possible with the will, blessing and mercy of ALLAH (SWT).

Please take a look at the slide show below if you missed out on the open days recently.

You can also view a hi-res copy of the Open Day Presentation in PDF:  Masjid Umar Open Day

The key features of the new build are as follows:

Ground Floor

• Main hall laid with Karndean flooring
• Toilets & washrooms inc facilities for the disabled
• Reception area
• Computer room
• Fully fitted kitchen
• Laundry, store and plant rooms
• First Aid room
• Lifts to 1st and 2nd floors
• Public Announcement system linked to the Masjid

1st Floor

• 15 purpose built classrooms
• Offices and store rooms
• IT server room
• Toilets and washroom with electronic tap
• Corian Preformed Ablution area

2nd Floor

• 13 purpose built classrooms
• Offices and store room
• Toilets and washroom with electronic taps
• Corian Preformed Ablution area

Other Key Features

• Air conditioning to ground floor and selected rooms
• Solar PV panels
• Zinc roofing
• Islamic patterned etched glass safety doors
• Alarm/CCTV & Secure Door Access Systems
• Underfloor heating
• Oak joinery, doors, reception desk and fittings

 

Construction Update Thursday 22 Dec 2011

Thursday 22.12.11

In the name of ALLAH the most beneficent,  the most merciful, peace and blessings on our beloved Prophet Muhummad SAW.

Progress since the last update has been remarkable, the pictures tell the story. The scaffold has been removed so the new extension is now clearly visible from all elevations. Inside the rooms are now plastered, walls painted, wiring, heating and plumbing in situ.

There are several exciting features within the building, the favourites include an atrium style ceiling creating a sense of space and light, an annex on the second floor with a window which overlooks the Masjid dome and minarets, one can probably sit and stare through the window for a few hours, a plant room which heats water from the rooftop solar panels and a dedicated IT suite.

The entire building gives a sense of space and light as you walk through the corridors, every inch of space has been utilised to best effect. There is still more work to be done to finish off, it’s estimated that this will take 3-4 months.

We are extremely grateful to all members of the Leicestershire community that have supported this project both spiritually and financially. It will be a lasting legacy for future generations to come, and may ALLAH (SWT) make our community a strong and pious community now and into the future.

It’s still not too late to invest whatever you can towards the Madressa and ALLAH (SWT) will reward you abundantly. Everyone at Masjid Umar also requests your precious Duaa’s that the project is completed swiftly and that ALLAH grants us all his mercy and barakaat (ameen).

A further update will be provided early Feb 2012. Was Sallam.

Construction Update 02 November 2011

Wed 02.11.11

Alhumdullilah, with the Mercy and Blessings of ALLAH (SWT) we are making great progress towards the construction of the Madressa Extension. The pictures below tell a much better story than words alone.

The Evington Drive side of the extension has had the scaffolding removed and the remainder of the scaffolding on the Evington Lane side is due to be taken down during the next 1-2 weeks, Inside the main hall area the walls are now plastered and the final fix for electrics, plumbing, etc is progressing well. On the first floor the classrooms are plastered, However, work still continues on the second floor classrooms. You can see a couple of pictures of the second floor where the under floor heating pipes are still exposed and the floor still has to be screed.

The lift to all floors has been installed as has all the IT networking cables, there is also a picture of the server/computer room with a pile of cables on the floor!

We continue to encourage the local community to continue donating so that we are in a position to complete the project during the first quarter of 2012. InshALLAH. More importantly we ask for everyone’s Duaa’s and supplication to ALLAH (SWT) for what has been achieved so far and to make the final phase of the project a smooth success.

May ALLAH (SWT) reward everyone that has contributed to this project and to make those children that use the facilities now and in the future (long after most of us have left this world) strong and confident torch bearers of Islam in Leicester, the United Kingdom and the Rest of the World (Ameen).

Construction Update 23.09.11

23.09.11

Pictures of progress covering the interior and exterior, taken on the 23.09.11.  Alhumdulillah, the work is progressing well with the majority of the rooms plastered, electrics and plumbing in progress.

Construction Update 22.08.2011

With the mercy and help of ALLAH (SWT) the construction of the Madressa project is progressing well. Work has now started inside the building and from the pictures you can see that Hallam’s are almost ready to start plastering, electrical work has also started together with the ongoing installation of windows, finishing the roof, etc.

There is still significant work to be completed within the building and your continued spiritual and financial support towards the timely completion of this major community project is very much appreciated by everyone. This magnificent addition to the Masjid will be of benefit to our local community in Leicester not just today but for generations to come. Please continue to donate generously, especially during the last 10 auspicious days of Ramadhan 2011.

 

Update 01.08.11

The construction is progressing well with the help and mercy of ALLAH (SWT).  Please see the pictures below taken on the 01.08.11, Most of the smaller windows are installed and work has began inside for the cabling, ducting, etc.  Further interior works should be completed in the next couple of weeks and we’ll keep you posted. Please continue with your Duaa’s and support for this project to be completed as swiftly as possible to benefit the Leicestershire community.

 

Update Friday 24th June 2011

Construction Update Friday 24.06.11

The construction is progressing well with the walls of the extension almost complete and the metal roof being put onto the building with the help of large crane (as can be seen in some of the pictures).  Insh’Allah we anticipate that the exterior shell and roof will be finally completed within a few weeks. The picture wall below helps to give you an idea of the progress so far including some pictures of the interior. With your continued Duaa’s and support we hope to bring you more news and pictures next month.

Ladies Fundraising Event

Ladies Fundraising Event 22.05.11

Ladies Fundraising Event, Sunday 22 May 2011, Platinum Suite, Leicester.

Alhumdulillah, the Ladies Madressa Fund Raising event was a huge success, we offer our duaa’s and appreciation to ALLAH (SWT) for making the event such a success.

The afternoon started with an inspirational talk from Shaykh Muhummad Sindhi of Masjid Umar followed by a 3-course lunch and the opportunity to browse and buy from a variety of stalls. All the merchandise sold through the stalls was donated free of charge from local businesses and individual donors.  100% of all sales proceeds will be put towards the fund!

Over 1200 sisters visited the event during a very warm and sunny Sunday afteroon. Mash’ALLAH  from ticket sales, donations on the day, pledges and sales proceeds the sisters raised a staggering amount of funds for our project. Alhumdulillah this is an AMAZING sum of money from our sisters in Leicester and from afar.

The centrepiece on the day was a cake modelled in the shape of the Masjid and proposed extension, a sight to behold.  A very generous donation of £15,000 was received for the sale of the cake.

Everyone from Masjid Umar would like to take this opportunity to say ‘JazakALLAH Khayrhan’ to all sisters that attended the event, our generous donors and our committed volunteers for all their hard work in making the fund raising day a huge success.

We still have some way to go before we complete our project so we humbly request your continued Duaa’s and support throughout the remainder of the project.

Take a look at some of the pictures of the event here….Click Here

Friday 06.05.11 – Construction Update

06.05.11

The construction work on site is progressing well and the brickwork on the ground floor has started to take shape. The pictures show the progress to date much better with simple but effective dome shaped brickwork surrounding the doorway. There is still a long way to go but with the help of the Almighty Allah (SWT) we pray that the project is completed soon.

Sisters, don’t forget to buy your tickets for the Masjid Umar Extension Construction Ladies event being held at the Platinum Suite in Leicester on Sunday 22nd May 2011, Tickets are only £20 per person (under 5’s free) and selling fast. The ticket includes admission to an inspirational talk by Sheykh Muhammad Sindhi, a delicious meal after the talk and ample opportunity to browse and buy from some of our exclusive stalls selling a variety of clothing, Jubba’s, Speciality Food including savouries and sweets, Jewellery, etc.

Click here for more pictures