Position Available: Imam for New Mosque & Community Centre in Egham

Assalam Walikoum,

Runnymede Muslim Society will, In Shaa Allah, soon open its new Mosque and Community Islamic Centre in Egham. As we prepare for this exciting milestone, we are seeking to recruit a dedicated and energetic Imam who can help lead and deliver essential religious and community services to meet the needs of our diverse and growing local Muslim population.

Please share this message with anyone who may be interested, or let me know if you know of anyone who might be interested.

Please review this Imam Job description for more information

Meet the Trustees – This event is organised regularly after Trustees Meetings at the Jurgens Centre

“Meet the Trustees”

As Salaam Aleikum
Dear Brothers & Sisters

Got questions or ideas on how to improve RMS?
Why not meet with the Trustees for tea & biscuits. Or just pop in to say hi.

Location – Meeting room at The Jurgens Centre
Date – Potentially once a month after the Trustees’ Meeting on the last Sunday of the month. This will be announced on the RMS Community WhatsApp group.
Time – 13:15 to 14:00

We look forward to seeing you there.
RMS Management

Summer Friday Prayers Starts at 1:30 PM

Assalam Walikoum Dear Community,
Summer Time Friday: Jummaa at the Jurgens Centre will start at 1:30 PM.

Please make sure that you take note and update your diaries and schedules.

Furthermore, the Friday Khutbah recordings at the Jurgens Centre are available here.

Jazakoum Allah Kheir

Chairman Update – Special Announcement about The Islamic Community Centre in Egha

July 24th 2024 (18th Muharram 1446).

Full Planning Permission To Establish an Islamic Community Centre in Egham.

 

As Salaam Aleikum, Dear Brothers and sisters,

Once again, we would like to share another historical moment with you all.

Runnymede Borough Council committee met to review our planning application. The meeting included a talk from an objection speaker and Father John’s heartfelt and compelling talk.
After much deliberation, and despite the overwhelming 338 objection letters versus 177 letters of support, we are overjoyed to announce that our planning application has been accepted, Alhamdulillah. This is a significant milestone, marking the culmination of the Runnymede Muslim Society’s 25-year struggle and the beginning of a new chapter in our community’s history.
We thank Allah for entrusting us with such an honourable responsibility and everyone.

We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you, both Muslim and non-Muslim, who stood by us, supported us, and prayed for us. This acceptance is the first step towards establishing the first Islamic Community Centre in Egham, a centre that will benefit not only the local community but also future generations.
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, ‘Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.’ [Bukhari]
May Allah bless our efforts, protect our community, and grant us the strength to continue striving for excellence. Ameen

Jazak Allah Khair

Momade Faizal (Chairman)
On behalf of all of the trustees
Runnymede Muslim Society

Chairman Announcement – The purchase of our new building

As Salaam Aleikum

My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On the 21st June 2023, we delivered the sad news about the loss of Barons Court. And with only around £400k in the account, it seemed like a lost cause.

However, as Allah says in the Qur’An (after hardship comes ease). We knew Allah was testing our perseverance, we worked extremely hard. And today, on this blessed 12th Ramadan, we gather with hearts full of gratitude and joy to Allah and you as our witnesses to share the good news. In just under 9 months, we raised the remaining funds, procured our building, and are pleased to inform you that we have today exchanged and completed.

This, my brothers & sisters, is nothing short of a miracle. It is a testament to the unwavering dedication of everyone who worked hard to achieve this, and the boundless mercy of Allah SWT. Takbir!!

In terms of next steps, we eagerly await the outcome of our planning application. Where we will need the help of every nearby resident to write in support to the council. Given that last time it took 8 months to complete, this could go on for several months. May Allah make it easy for us. In the meantime we will leave the tenant in situ to allow us to continue to get rent.

Finally, the building is structured as an office building, which means that we will need to refurbish it completely to turn it into an Islamic Community Centre and look for a dedicated qualified Imam.

May Allah bless our endeavors, protect our community, and grant us the strength to continue striving for excellence. Together, with faith as our compass and perseverance as our guide, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

JazakAllah Khair

Momade Faizal on behalf of Trustees

Runnymede Muslim Society