“Responding to fear” event during Islamophobia Awareness Month
As part of the Islamophobia awareness month this November and in partnership with Mend and Islington Police, we organised a “Responding to fear” event after Friday prayer where around 70 women attended and watched Mend presentation and the Police Q & A session on how they should act and what steps they should take if
Young Women’s Self Defence Class
Finsbury Park Mosque in partnership with Jubba Youth and the support of the Mayor of London, are pleased to announce the new Young Women’s Self Defence Class for the ages between 14-21 year old. Every Thursday from 6-7PM at 20 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DW To register please contact Khadra Ahmed on k.ahmed@jyca.org.uk Or 07432242104
“RESPONDING TO FEAR” event at FPM during Islamophobia Awareness Month
Finsbury Park Mosque in partnership with Mend is organising a hate crime awareness session for Sisters during the Islamophobia Awareness Month in November 2019. The session will address: What is hate crime & how to report it? Why are Muslim women a target? What can we do to respond effectively? FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2019 from 1:45-15:00
Give your Qurbani through Finsbury Park Mosque
Join in the tradition of the Prophets and give to those in the greatest of need. This is an opportunity to follow the Sunnah and provide meat to our brothers and sisters who would otherwise go hungry. How? Qurbani is as little as £28 Make a donation through the below link. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/FinsburyParkQurbani
Interfaith celebration refugee week event at FPM
In partnership with Islington Faiths Forum and Islington Refugee Forum, we warmly invite you to celebrate Refugee Week with us on Wednesday 19th June at Finsbury Park Mosque, N4 2QH from 1.30pm to 3pm. The theme for Refugee Week this year is ‘You, me and those who came before us’ and is a great opportunity
Hate Crime Awareness session at FPM
You’re invited to a free informative training session about what to do when faced with acts of hate crime. Discover: ● How to report, address and tackle a hate crime? ● How hate crimes are investigated? ● What are the judicial penalties? Wednesday 26th June 6-8pm Finsbury Park Mosque, 7-11 St Thomas’s Rd, London, N4
Events of solidarity to the victims of Christchurch terrorist attack at FPM
Yesterday in solidarity with the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attacks on the two Mosques, our local MP Jeremy Corbyn, the Leader of the council Richard Watts and many councillors visited the Mosque during Friday prayers to give condolences and express solidarity and support to the Muslim community and the message was clear, we are
FPM 10th annual Visit My Mosque day on Sunday 3rd March 2019 and School open day the next day 4th March
We are glad to announce that our tenth annual neighbourhood open day will be taking place on Sunday 3rd March 2019 from 12 -6pm where we expect over 500 people from our local community to attend, and we would like to invite you to join us in this special day. Our Mosque is taking part
Celebrating our School achievement
We are proud of our students! they have successfully completed reading the Holly Quran, whilst many of them have even memorised 5-8 juz (Chapters) Masha’Allah (God willing). Well done to these classes which are incredible role models and inspirational to the rest of the Madrassah! Well done also to the teachers and the school staff.
A night of spiritual retreat at FPM
Concluding the year 2018, Finsbury Park Mosque organised a very successful night vigil (Qiyam) for worship and prayer with recreational interludes and food. The event which took place on 31/12/2019 with its high profile guests and variety of activities attracted the young and old from Islington and all around London. The famous and much celebrated
‘Care for Calais’ winter appeal for refugees
We are delighted to take part in ‘Care for Calais’ winter appeal for refugees, today we announced to our congregation and community members about our campaign to provide coats for the refugees in Calais – France. Over 3,000 refugees are currently sleeping rough in Northern France, and temperatures are rapidly dropping. Some as young as 13, with
Hate Crime awareness workshop at FPM
FPM in partnership with Islington Council, Islington Police and British Transport Police organised a workshop event for its students and their parents on the importance of reporting hate crime during the National Hate Crime Awareness week. More than 40 children and their parents attended the workshop whose many of them shared stories and experiences they
Bring Baraka to Macmillan coffee morning fundraising event at FPM
We are glad to have our #CoffeeMorning at the Mosque to support tackling the Cancer disease and spread awareness among our community. Thanks to our congregation & Arsenal fans for their support, all money raised will be going to Macmillan cancer charity, a special thanks to Baraka Foundation and its CEO Mr Iqbal Khan
2018 SREBRENICA INTERFAITH COMMEMORATION AT FINSBURY PARK MOSQUE
The Finsbury Park Mosque commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II on Friday 13th July 2018. Mohammed Kozbar, the chairman of FPM, Rabbi Emeritus of Sha’arei Tsedek Colin Eimer & Catriona Robertson, the president of the Christian Muslim Forum talked about their experience when they
Remembering Srebrenica genocide Commemoration Event at FPM
Finsbury Park Mosque will be holding a special event to commemorate the 23rd Anniversary of the 11th July 1995 Srebrenica Genocide where speakers from different faiths who visited Srebrenica, will share their experiences and raise awareness about the genocide and why it should never happen again, and how we reflect on it in order to
Public meeting at Finsbury Park Mosque against racism and Islamophobia
Excellent event yesterday at Finsbury Park Mosque to say we are all united against those who try to spread hatred, fear and division. Speakers from trade unions, councillors, community leaders all talked about the dangerous of the rise of hate crimes and #racism and how we should tackle it.
Marking Visit My Mosque day, FPM welcomes the community into its folds
On Sunday, Finsbury Park Mosque along with more than 200 Mosques across the country opened doors to its neighbours and members of the public to mark the national Visit My Mosque day; a brilliant initiative organised by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB). Throughout the day, FPM aimed to bring together all facets of the
Jeremy Corbyn on Finsbury Park homelessness
We had a special guest this evening, our local MP & the leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn. He visited our centre during the weekly “Meal for All” project along with Cllr Asima Shaikh and Cllr Diarmaid Ward. He met our guests from the local homeless community, shared a meal with them, listened to
Our Ninth annual neighbourhood open day Sun 18th Feb. 2018
We are glad to announce that our Ninth annual neighbourhood open day will be taking place on Sunday 18th February 2018 from 12 -6pm; where we expect around 500 people from our neighbours & local community to attend, and we would like to invite you to join us in this special day. Our Mosque is taking part in the national
FPM LAUNCHES SEMINAR SERIES AS PART OF ISLAMOPHOBIA AWARENESS MONTH
FINSBURY PARK MOSQUE LAUNCHES SEMINAR SERIES AS PART OF ISLAMOPHOBIA AWARENESS MONTH “Confronting Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes in Britain: Challenges and Opportunities”, was the title of a successful launch event yesterday at the Finsbury Park Mosque, to kick-start the mosque’s new seminar series. Mosque chairman, Mohammed Kozbar, welcomed all and thanked the diverse speaker panel representing different
Young sisters social event at FPM
Crazia is an Islamic Youth Network project brought to local masajid to invite young girls into the masjid to engage in dynamic discussions around the challenges young people are facing as well as providing a variety of sports activities with opportunities for one to one question and answer sessions. The event helps young girls to
FPM joined other faiths organisations at Arsenal hate crime event
Finsbury Park Mosque joined other faiths organisations where contribute with our information stalls at the Hate Crime Awareness event at the Arsenal yesterday. We thought it was absolutely a wonderful day! We had 102 pupils from Drayton Park, Pooles Park and Montem Primary Schools and there were 8 information stalls from different organisations on the
Jeremy Corbyn attended our Hate Crime Against Muslim Women
Jeremy Corbyn attended our Hate Crime Against Muslim Women - A Listening Exercise' to kick-start Hate Crime Awareness Week. On Monday evening, Finsbury Park Mosque held an important event entitled 'Hate Crime Against Muslim Women - A Listening Exercise' to kick-start Hate Crime Awareness Week. The event was packed-out with only standing room left as members
Hate crime against Muslim women meeting at FPM
Finsbury Park Mosque invites you to a special listening exercise session where a panel representing our local MP, Jeremy Corbyn, the police, the local council and faith leaders will listen to concerns and experiences of Muslim women who face physical and verbal Islamophobia. Victims of the recent attack in Finsbury Park will also be in
Finsbury Park Victims Voice Forum
Finsbury Park Mosque and Muslim Welfare House have been providing regular support to the victims of the terrorist attack in Finsbury Park. Coordinated through the Finsbury Park Victims Voice Forum (FPVVF), the two mosques have been organising, amongst other things, home visits, translation services, referrals, legal help
Over 20 take part in FPM visit to St Thomas Church in interfaith exchange
Finsbury Park Mosque and St Thomas Church arranged an interfaith exchange on Sunday 29th January with over 20 people participating, increasing understanding and friendship between Christians and Muslims neighbours of all backgrounds in Islington. Members of the Finsbury Park Mosque congregation visiting St. Thomas’s Church were given a tour of the church, a talk on
Islington together against hate crime” event at FPM
During the Islamophobia awareness month, FPM along with other partners from Islington council, Islington Faith Forum, Islington Police and City & Islington College organised the Islington together against hate crime event yesterday at the Mosque, excellent speakers including Jeremy Corbyn MP – Islington North, Cllr Andy Hull,
Islington Together against Hate Crime” public meeting
Finsbury Park Mosque works in partnership with a range of local services (Islington Council, Islington Police, Islington hate crime forum, Islington College & Islington Faith Forum) to ‘bring communities’ together. This is reflected in work that we do with homeless people, young people and opening up our Centre to the wider public. In recent
Jeremy Corbyn with other prominent guests shared Iftar with Muslims at FPM
The Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) and Finsbury Park Mosque (FPM) organisedtheir joint annual Iftar gathering at Finsbury Park Mosque on Monday 20th June 2016.More than 60 prominent guests attended to share the iftar meal. The Guest of Honour: Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party was joined byother distinguished guests including
Islington Hate Crime & Islamophobia meeting at FPM
Today, hundreds of Muslim women attended a meeting organised by Finsbury Park Mosque and Jeremy Corbyn MP to discuss the issue of Islamophobia and to share their experiences. The meeting attended by Mohammed Kozbar, Chairman of the Mosque, Cllr Asima Shaikh, Executive Member for Communities, Colin Adams, Chair of Islington Hate Crime Forum, Detective Chief
Thousands of Britons take part in ‘Visit My Mosque’ initiative
Press Release 8 February 2016 Thousands of Britons were welcomed into over 80 mosques across the country on Sunday 7 February, as part of the second annual ‘Visit My Mosque’ Day. Mosques across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland invited in neighbours to share tea and refreshments, alongside an insight into the day-to-day goings
A training on how to save the climate by saving energy
The Sisters section at Finsbury Park Mosque organised a session on how we can save the climate by saving energy and money. They invited SPIRIT, the organisation which give training to members of the community to become an Energy Saving Champion on reducing their energy use. The session discussed including – Free
Young sisters event at Finsbury Park Mosque on Sunday 15/11/2015
Crazia is an Islamic Youth Network project brought to local masajid to invite young girls into the masjid to engage in dynamic discussions around the challenges young people are facing as well as providing a variety of sports activities with opportunities for one to one question and answer sessions. The event helps young girls to
FPM wins the PEACE Cup football tournament 2015
Finsbury Park Mosque won the Peace cup football tournament on (Sun 27 September 2015) after a tense final match against AFC (Academy Football Club).The final result was 3-1 To FPM with AFC taking the runners up position. 10 teams took part in the tournament and all played on top form, battling it out to reach the
Communities for Climate public event at FPM
On the 1st September, 2015, Finsbury Park Mosque opened its doors to the community, this time to discuss the important topic of Climate Change under the name of ‘Communities for the Climate’. The evening was hosted by the mosque’s chairman Mohamad Kozbar and was organised in partnership with Cafod, Pax Christi, and London Boroughs Faiths Network .
MAB annual Community Iftar at Finsbury Park Mosque
MAB organised a successful Community Iftar on 6th July 2015. The President of MAB, Dr Omer El-Hamdoon, and Vice-President, Mohammed Kozbar, were delighted to welcome it’s honoured guests who hold different positions in society – from teachers, imams, police officers to activists – and enjoying a good time with them all, including MP Jeremy
Finsbury Park Mosque sixth annual neighbourhood open day on Sunday 14th June 2015
We are glad to announce that our sixth annual neighbourhood open day will be taking place on Sunday 14/6/2015 where we expect more than 500 people from our local community to attend, and we would like to invite you all to join us in this special day to know each other more and build bridges between our
Young Muslims and British policy
Isis in the UK: Pig headed racism and British policy is pushing young Muslims towards Islamic State By Mohammed Kozbar Vice president of the Muslim Association of Britain and chairman of Finsbury Park Mosque Every time the issue of young British Muslims going to Syria is raised, the same question is asked by both the
A national #VisitMyMosque day at Finsbury Park Mosque
On Sunday 1st February 2015, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) organised a national #VisitMyMosque day, where British mosques opened their doors to the general public. Local mosques invited inter-faith leaders as well, in order to come together to demonstrate unity and solidarity during what has been a tense time for faith communities. Finsbury Park
Islamic Teachings
Tolerance (Good deeds and evil deeds are not equal. Repel evil with what is best, then he with whom you had enmity shall become as a loyal friend) Quran 41:34 (You should not do evil to those who do evil to you, but you should deal with them with forgiveness and kindness.) This is how
What they said about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Sir George Bernard Shaw in ‘The Genuine Islam,’ Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936. “I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence which can make itself
Visit My Mosque: British Muslim Centres of Worship Open Doors to Public
On Sunday 1st February 2015, the Muslim Council of Britain will be organising a national #VisitMyMosque day, where British mosques will open their doors to the general public. Mosques will be sharing tea and refreshments alongside an insight into the day-to-day goings on of a busy Muslim centre of worship. Members of the community
SO HAPPINESS BECOMES A HABIT
حتى تصبح السعادة عادة SO HAPPINESS BECOMES A HABIT د/ محمد عبدالستار بيومي أستاذ الفيزياء الطبية الإشعاعية Dr Mohamed A. Bayoumi Prof of Medical Radiation Physics . الزمان: الاحد 25 /1/2015 بعد صلاة العشاء Date: Sunday 25/1/2015 after Isha prayer مسجد فينسبري بارك الدعوة عامة Lecture will be in Arabic For more information please contact
FPM hosted Islamophobic Hate Crime Forum meeting
Following the terrible incident on Holloway Road last September 2014, when a Muslim shopkeeper being attacked and injured by a knife because he looks like a Muslim. Finsbury Park Mosque with other Muslim Mosques and community organisations had a number of discussions with the local MP, the Islington police, the Islington council and Islington faith
Depression in the light of faith
Finsbury Park Mosque would like to invite you to join a lecture entitled: “Depression in the light of faith” On Sunday December 14th 2014 After Magrib prayer [4:00pm] Speaker: Dr Muhammed Zeyn Green-Thompson Consultant psychiatrist Talk will be in English – ALL ARE WELCOME
The leader of Islington council addressed the Muslim community prior to Eid
The leader of Islington Council Cllr Richard Watts and Cllr Paul Convery visited Finsbury Park Mosque today after Friday prayer to address the Muslim Community prior the Eid celebration, they wished the congregation a happy Eid.
Finsbury Park Mosque welcomes Sheikh Abu Bakr Alshatri to the Mosque on Arafa day
Sheikh Abu Bakr Alshatri will be visiting Finsbury Park Mosque on Friday 3rd October in a tour organised by Human Appeal. The programme will start at 6.30pm (an hour before salatul Muhgrib) with recitation by the Sheikh Shatri and short talk. Then Salatul Mughrib led by sheikh Abu Bakr and the iftar after
Our Mosque participated in Finsbury Park Community fun Games day
Finsbury Park Mosque participated in “Finsbury Park Community fun Games day” along with other churches and mosques and community centres in Finsbury Park last Sunday 21th September 2014 from 1-4pm. It was at track-in-park and events include Athletics, football, fun games and children’s activities such as sack races and football tournament. Some of our youth won some
Somali Community meeting at FPM
Finsbury Park Mosque with other Somali community organisations called for an urgent meeting to discuss the difficulties arising among some young people around Finsbury Park Mosque and Seven Sister Road, partly as a consequence of the ban on Khat by the government. Anti Social behaviour and the use of Alcohol and how the ban of
Justice for Palestine End the Siege of Gaza
Speakers: • Jeremy Corbyn MP • Lindsey German, Stop the War Coalition • Shamil Joarder, Friends of Al-Aqsa • Glynn Secker, Jews for Justice for Palestinians • Hugh Lanning, Palestine Solidarity Campaign • Cllr James Murray, Islington Council Chair: • Cllr Claudia Webbe, Islington Council Welcome: • Dr Mohammed Ali Said, Finsbury
I am a Muslim & I give blood campaign at Finsbury Park Mosque
Young Planners, a voluntary youth organisation, and Finsbury Park Mosque have organised an event during the World blood donor day on the 13th of June 2014 in the mosque inviting the Muslim community to benefit their society by donating blood. This will help save lives and will help cancer patients, postnatal women, surgical units, A
Finsbury Park Mosque opened its doors to its neighbours for the 6th year
For the sixth year on a row, Finsbury Park Mosque held its annual Neighbourhood open day & the school open day on Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd of June 2014. More than 400 people attended the day on Sunday and around 150 students from different schools from Islington visited the mosque on Monday. Our local
I’m a Muslim & I give blood
Assalaamu ‘alaikum dear brothers and sisters, As Muslims living in the West, we have no option but to benefit our society. It isn’t just about verbally professing the message of Islam but also about living Islam by helping our communities. The prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) was called ‘Al Ameen’ (The Trustworthy One) by his community
Open day for schools
The Finsbury Park Mosque (FPM) is a community organisation working for serving the local community and becoming a platform for community engagement projects; raising public awareness and promoting mutual understanding, diversity and integration. The FPM has been successfully working in partnership with Islington Council, Islington Faith Forum (IFF), London Fire Brigades (LFB), Metropolitan Police, and
Finsbury Park Mosque fifth annual neighborhood open day in 22nd June 2014
Finsbury Park Mosque fifth annual neighborhood open day in 22nd June 2014 We are glad to announce that our annual neighborhood open day will be taking place on Sunday 22/6/2014 where we expect more than 500 people from our local community to attend, and we would like to invite you all to join us
Our youth section visited Arsenal FC
The youth section at Finsbury Park Mosque organised a trip to Arsenal FC on Thursday 10th April where more than 25 youth visited the club and looked around its stadium and sport facilities. It was agreed with Arsenal community section to arrange other activities with the club such as training sessions and more visits.
Art craft activity day for children organised by the mosque and St. Thomas’s church
As part of its interfaith programme, Finsbury park Mosque and St. Thomas’s Church organised an art craft activity day for the children of Finsbury park area on Saturday 22/3/2014, It was a fun day for the children and their families where many activities took place. Everybody enjoyed the day at the mosque, and decided to
Health and Social Care in Islington
Finsbury Park Mosque organised a presentation on Friday 31st January 2014 to the sister section at the Mosque where more than 30 sisters attended. Health Watch Islington delivered the presentation and provided information and consultation for the sisters. They also provided help and advice for individuals who would like to discuss issues in a bit
Stand up to racism, fascism and Islamophobia event at FPM
United against fascism and Finsbury Park Mosque organised a public event (Stand up to racism, fascism and Islamophobia) on Tuesday 28th January 2014 where around one hundred people from the local community in Islington representing different communities and background attended the event. The event chair was Councillar Claudia Webbe ( equalities champion). Our guest speakers
PUBLIC MEETING “Don’t let the racists divide us”
Stand up to racism, fascism and Islamophobia Speakers: * Mohammad Kozbar, Finsbury Park Mosque * Despina Karayianni,( G reek anti-fascist organisation, KEERFA ) * Jeremy Corbyn MP * Weyman Bennett, UAF Tuesday 28th January 2014, 7pm at Finsbury Park Mosque, 7-11 St Thomas’s Rd, N4 2QH We will be discussing: * Increasing
Health and Social Care in Islington
An information and consultation session for women Where: Finsbury Park Mosque, 7-11 St Thomas’ Road, London N4 2QH When: Friday 31st January 14.00 –15:00pm A presentation on Health watch and how it can help local people Finding out people’s experiences of health and social care services Individual help for people who would like to discuss
Islington MP and leader of the council visit to the mosque
A recent visit to Finsbury Park Mosque by the local MP Jeremy Corbyn and the leader of Islington Council Cllr Richard Watts where they addressed the community after the Friday prayers and met with the director of the Mosque Mohammed Kozbar. In the picture appear Sheikh Oad Al Khamees and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Rabaee
Happy / Unhappy: an introduction to mental health
More than 25 sisters attended the mental health awareness session organised by Finsbury Park Mosque to know more about mental health. The session aimed to define mental health and give an overview of general mental health issues. Ms Emma Charlton, the project manager from Direct Action Project explained in particular how to reduce the stigma around mental illness and
Very Successful Open Day at Finsbury Park Mosque
For the fourth year on row the Finsbury Park Mosque has held its annual Neighbourhood Day on Sunday the 26th of June 2011. The day was a great success with hundreds visiting the mosque, taking mosque tours and leaving very positive feedback. Jeremy Corbyn MP, Cllr Catherine West , Cllr Andy Hull and many others
Visit by Shaykh Mohammad Jebril
Shaykh Mohammed Jebril; a famous recitor from Egypt visited the Finsbury Park Mosque. The Shaykh spent the day with the community and led the Maghrib and Ishaa Salah. It was a nice experience to listen to Quran from the Shaykh. Below is a short biography of Shaykh Jebril: Muhammad Jebril is known in the Islamic
