Baitul Iman Jami Masjid Appeal

On Monday 16th January 2023 (23 Jumād al-Thānī 1444), our father, Hadhrat Mawlānā Sheikh Ashraf Ali Sikder (raḥimahullāh) returned to Allāh SWT. 

 

Inna Lillāhi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rājiūn. 

 

He was an amazing personality, leading the local community as the Head Imam of Tawakkulia Jamia Masjid for 34 years. He also headed a number of charitable initiatives throughout his time in the UK. Our father (raḥimahullāh) was a firm believer in charitable work and helping those that are less fortunate than us.

 

One of his final projects was to help fundraise for the building of a local Masjid, Baitul Iman Jame Masjid in Bauphal, Bangladesh. Unfortunately our father left this world before the construction of the Masjid was completed. Therefore - to continue his legacy - we are raising funds for this Masjid, in order to complete its construction and use it as a source of Sadaqah Jāriyah for our father and all of the donors In Shā Allāh.

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History of Baitul Imaan Jame Masjid

 

The Masjid was established in the year 2000. It was initially constructed with wooden walls and a tin roof. It can accommodate approximately 400 worshippers on the ground floor. Through the efforts of Hadhrat Mawlānā (raḥimahullāh), the foundation, walls and temporary roof made of tin has been constructed and some of the windows and doors have been installed. 

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PHASE 1

 

The Masjid is currently in need of urgent funds, specifically for a concrete roof. Currently, a tin roof protects the worshippers which is a safety risk, as water seeps through the fragile roof resulting in the prayer area getting wet, causing great inconvenience especially in the monsoon and winter seasons. 

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The cost of building the concrete roof will be approximately 1,200,000 Taka which equates to around £9,000. 

 

An additional 1,300,000 Taka which is approximately £10,000 is required for the remaining work needed to complete the Masjid. Once the roof has been constructed, we will focus on the remaining work such as the Wudhu Khana, plastering, windows, doors, tiles and electricity. 

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PHASE 2

 

The Masjid has a foundation for 4 floors. Once Phase 1 is complete, we hope to raise funds for the construction of the second floor so we can start a Madrasah In Sha Allah. 

 

 

The prophet ﷺ states in an Hadith,

 

مَنْ بَنَى لِلَّهِ مَسْجِدًا بَنَى اللَّهُ لَهُ بَيْتًا فِي الْجَنَّةِ

 

“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build a house for him in paradise.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

 

Let’s be a part of this continuous charity. Even after we leave this world, we would still receive the rewards of people praying in the masjid In Sha Allah!