ANNUAL DINNER 2025 TALEEM MASJID AT EAST LONDON MOSQUE/LONDON MUSLIM CENTRE

See you there inshaAllah!
Thurrock Muslim Community
Bismillah,wasalatu wasalam alaa rasoolillah
Mercy for mankind- #WhoIsMuhammad
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In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious The Most Merciful.
‘And We have sent you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): not but as a mercy for the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).'[Qur’an 21: 107]
The final messenger of Allah, Muhammad ibn Abdillah, peace be upon him, the best man who ever lived and walked on the face of this earth. With no comparison, he is known as the most successful man in history and beyond, the best leader, the best warrior, the best businessman, the best husband, the best father, the best companion, the trustworthy, the dignified, the chaste, the modest, the courageous, the morally upright, the epitome of exemplary character…The prophet of Allah, Muhammad, upon him be peace.
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم to mankind): “If you (really) love Allâh then follow me (i.e. accept Islâmic Monotheism, follow the Qur’ân and the Sunnah), Allâh will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Qur’an 3:31
Allah says in the Qur’an, (English interpretation) :
‘And Verily, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) are on an exalted (standard of) character.’ (Qur’an, 68:4)
Muhammad, peace be upon him, had great concern for his nation- he was swift to help those in need, he was gentle and mild tempered, patient and forbearing.
He was ready… ready to listen to the unheard, ready to defend the weak and oppressed, ready to advise sincerely those seeking advice… ready to convey the truth.
He strove through periods of great difficulty to convey the lofty message- a message conveyed by all prophets and messengers, upon them be peace- a message which resonates with the natural disposition of mankind, the message ‘laa ilaha ilallah ‘ – There is no true god worthy of worship except Allah alone.
The final messenger of Allah, Muhammad peace be upon him, did not fail in his task in the least bit. He succeeded. Far and wide, the mesage is known, and the message is followed.
I bear witness that there is no true god worthy of worship except Allah who is alone without partners or associates, and I bear witness that Muhammad peace be upon him is the servant and messenger of Allah.
His teachings, actions, descriptions, sayings and instructions are revered and adhered to, cherished and conveyed. Muhammad peace be upon him taught us to have high moral character and good manners with The Creator (Allah) and the creation. He taught us how to conduct ourselves in the best and most decent manner. He, upon him be peace, said (English interpretation): I have only been sent (by Allah) to complete the good manners [Al-Hakim].
He was a mercy for mankind. He peace be upon him taught us (English interpretation): The merciful ones are granted mercy by the Most Merciful . Show mercy to those who are on earth, and the One above the heavens will show mercy to you. [Ahmad]
Muhammad peace be upon him conveyed the message which would lead to our peace and salvation in this world and for the life to come. Our purpose in life is clear, to worship exclusively The Supreme Self-Sufficient Creator, Allah, and this is the only way to attain peace and eternal bliss.
Only the fair-minded will emancipate themselves from bigotry and ignorance. Those who mock this mighty messenger, are full of hate today, but tomorrow, will be full of regret. This occurred at the time of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, he had enemies, mockers and haters among the disbelievers and hypocrites. They intended by their vicious, slanderous profanity and abuse to dissuade the messenger from conveying the message, whilst they knew that all they attributed to him were but fabrications. In the end, these haters failed. They were surely humilated, and what’s to come in the hereafter of humiliation is an unimaginable and inevitable reality. Haters will be haters, but they’ll also be in great loss. Drawing from the wisdom exhibited by the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him throughout his lifetime, we learn that we must deal with all people justly. These people, i.e. the mockers, need help and guidance. Let’s keep unsolicited violence out of the equation. Pity is little we can offer them, but education is far more powerful. May Allah guide us all, ameen.
Isn’t it time we educated ourselves about this remarkable man whose call to Islamic monotheism has been received and accepted by discerning people from all walks of life? Isn’t it time we searched for the real, unadultered truth? Isn’t it about time we learnt who he was, what he stood for, and Whom he called to…
Oh Allah may Your peace and blessings be upon Your final prophet muhammad peace be upon him in great abundance, upon his family and companions and those who follow them in righteousness! Ameen! May Allah make us of Muhammad’s followers, peace be upon him, for indeed Allah commanded us to obey and follow the messenger, and this is the only way to true success.
“Indeed in the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad [sal-Allâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam]) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes for (the Meeting with) Allâh and the Last Day, and remembers Allâh much.” {Al Ahzaab: 21}
Want resources? Start to read the book entitled ‘The Sealed Nectar’ (Ar-Raheequl-Makhtum), a biography of the Final messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, by Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri.
Of the best ways to love the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, is to follow his sunnah. May Allah grant us ability to follow the sunnah of the final messenger Muhammad peace be upon him.
Embark on this journey to discover #WhoIsMuhammad (peace be upon him), with the following series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQGARXXYxJw
May Allah forgive us, for He is the Oft-Forgiving, The Most Merciful. And may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam. ameen
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WALK WITH US! Taleem Masjid Community Walking/Fitness programme

WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP:
Walking Group – Taleem Sisters
Introducting a new initiative from Taleem Mosque to promote wellness, good health and social connection during the summer holidays (in August 2025)
Walk around the local Grays beach area with your fellow sisters on Thurs 28th Aug (10:30am – 11:30am).
Meeting point at Taleem Mosque with refreshments and snacks provided upon return.
Suitable for all fitness levels as well as children (save the date)
Taleem Mosque Management
MEN’S WALKING GROUP
Walking Group – Taleem Brothers
Introducting a new initiative from Taleem Mosque to promote wellness, good health and social connection during the summer holidays (in August 2025)
Walk around the local area (such Grays beach area) with your fellow brothers after Asr (6:30pm):
Refreshments will be provided at the Mosque upon return for all participants inshaAllah
Suitable for all fitness levels.
Taleem Mosque Management
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Walk organisers website: https://taleemmosque.com/

EID PRAYER GRAYS MOSQUE/THURROCK 2025- EID UL ADHAA 1446AH
(males and females welcome)
Asalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!

EID MUBARAK!
Taqaballallaahu minaa wa minkum! May Allah accept (good deeds) from us and from you. ameen
(Adhere to covid19 guidelines- masks, own mats, bags, wash hands. Wudu from home)
EID PRAYERS IN GRAYS and surrounding areas ** SEE BELOW
We are still witnessing the best 10 days of the year, Alhamdulillah. Allah, The Self-Sufficient, The Most Generous, has honoured us with Islam and Iman, and before us we have a magnificent festival, Eid-ul-Adha, The festival of Sacrifice, on the 10th day of this sacred month of Dhul-Hijjah 1446. Let us congratulate one another on this joyous occasion.
May Allah accept (good deeds) from us and from you. ameen
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TALEEM MOSQUE, GRAYS EID ARRANGEMENTS- MEN/WOMEN/KIDS 6am 7am, 8am, 9AM, 10AM ,5 JAMAT
TALEEM MOSQUE,21 Clarence Road, GRAYS RM17 6QA
No PARKING on site AVAILABLE on Friday, please park responsibly. PLEASE USE NEARBY PAID PARKING ON ROADS/SUPERMARKETS/SHOPPING CENTRE CAR PARKS. LET’S BE KIND TO OUR NEIGHBOURS 🙂
Taleem Institute Eid jamat x5 – men, women, kids- PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINS BEFORE JAMAT.
Assalamu Alaykum,
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding 5 Eid Prayers at Taleem Centre InshaAllah.
Brothers, sisters and children – please bring along your family to pray together (segregated floor for women)

All prayers are open to brothers & sisters including children. All Eid sermons will be delivered in English.
Please consider donating an Eid Gift to Taleem Mosque👇
https://tinyurl.com/DonateTaleem
If necessary, Masjid may do one last jamah at 11am to accommodate.
GRAYS MOSQUE EID PRAYER ARRANGEMENTS, SEE BELOW -MEN and women 930AM
EID PRAYER TO BE HELD AT GRAYS MOSQUE IN SHA ALLAH,
Eid Jamath time: 9:30am
In park if weather is good, otherwise hourly jamah, 7 8 9 womens jamah 10am only.
Men on MUGA courts, women in masjid.
DIRECTIONS: Grays Mosque (Thurrock Islamic Education & Cultural Association), Park Way Centre, Park Road, Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM17 6RB (minutes walk away from Morrisons shopping centre and Grays train/bus station.)
EID AT STIFFORD HOTEL –
Eid Jamath: arrival 9am for 945am, Stifford Hotel, High Rd, Grays, RM16 5UE.
Please pay for parking upon arrival. Indoors.

Tilbury Masjid(RM18 8LJ)
Tilbury Masjid Address:-
8am
930am
11am
159 St. Chad’s Road, Tilbury. Essex. RM18 8LJ
Other arrangements
Grays Nigerian Muslim group 945am, 1030am
Blackshots Field
RM16 2ju
Purfleet- on-Thames
Eid jamah 645am FOR 720AM JAMAH
PURFLEET PRIMARY ACADEMY TANK HILL RD, RM19 1SX
South Ockendon
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Stanford-le-Hope Mosque
SS17 0EY
8am
10am
BASILDON Eid salah- SEIT- 4 jamah all welcome
Salaam all,
Eid Ul Adha Update :
FOUR eid prayers shall be held at South Essex Islamic Trust on Friday 6th June at the following times :-
Session 1 : 7.00am
(Only for men)
Session 2 : 8.00am
(Both Men and women accommodated)
Session 3 : 9.00am
(Both Men and Woman accommodated)
Session 4 : 10.00am
(Both Men and Woman accommodated)
All prayers shall be held at our masjid at South Essex Islamic Trust,
High Road,
VANGE,
Essex SS16 4ND.
W/Salaam
Uncle Salim
South Essex Islamic Trust.
IMPORTANT:
Please take a few moments for the sake of Allah to discover the obligations, sunnahs and etiquettes of Eid-ul-adhaa:
The etiquettes of Eid, the takbeer etc.
Some top tips (see above links for references from Qur’an and sunnah):
1- Do make an arrangement immediately to offer the udhiyah, if you have not done so already. You can do it with various Islamic charities in the UK, in sha Allah. Let us offer sacrificial animals in obedience to Allah, following the way of His final prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Let’s share this bounty with our brothers and sisters around the world, in sha Allah!
2- Keep pronouncing the Takbeer, this is a great Sunnah! Remind each other! (starts on 1st Dhul Hijjah until sunset on the last of the days of Tashreeq, i.e. 13th Dhul Hijjah. Also read the takbeer after the obligatory prayers, starting from after Fajr on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah to after Asr on 13th of Dhul Hijjah.)
The Takbeer is:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaha illAllah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillaahilHamd. (Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, There is no true god worthy of worship, except Allah. Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great and all praise be to Allah.)
الله اكبر، الله اكبر، الله اكبر، لا إله الا الله، الله اكبر، الله اكبر، ولله الحمد
3-Have ghusl in the morning before going out to pray
4- If possible, make an effort to delay eating until after the Eid salah and eat from the udhiyah if you offered a sacrifice.
5- Men should go out wearing their finest clothes, perfume etc.When going out or in the presence of non-mahram men, women should avoid perfume. Women can wear their fine clothes so long as it is concealed by a full and complete, unadorned Hijab. When in female only environments, or among their mahram relatives, women may adorn themselves appropriately. My dear readers, let us remind ourselves that obedience to Allah takes precedence over all else.
6- Pray the Eid prayer in congregation
7- Congratulate one another! Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minkum (May Allah accept (the fast and worship) from us and from you)
8- Go out to pray one route, and return by another. Check out the links above for more!
9-Keep up with the abundant dhikr, this last of the ten best days of the year!!!
say: Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, wa laa ilaha illAllah, wallahuakbar!
Let’s send salutations on the final prophet of Allah, Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wasallam!
Jazakallah khair everyone who helped organise, and those who informed us, May Allah elevate you us and our families.
Pray for us and share for the sake of Allah!
May Allah forgive us, for He is the Perpetual Forgiver and may Allah guide us to unite upon belief in His Oneness. Allahumma salli wasallim alaa nabiyinaa muhammad salllallahu alayhi wasallam. ameen
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Continue readingOnce upon a time, in a tiny town, from a thriving Masjid there emerged 31 brave ladies.
Their mission? Boxhill hike.
PREVIOUSLY… Brothers took a hike in various locations…
So it was time to make it even.
That’s when the Taleem Sister’s Hike was born.
31 LADIES
6 MILES
£10k+ funds raised for Taleem Masjid! MashAllah
Aged 18 to 50+
Diverse ethnic backgrounds
One ummah.
Alhamdulillah we made it.

The day began with Fajr salah. After breakfast, getting ready and packing our bags, we all met at Taleem Masjid before 8am. It was foggy.
After signing the register and getting our lunch packs, we boarded the coach, made duas and drove off. There was no going back…we hit the fast road. On the coach, some of us had a chat. Some of us fell asleep. And some of us were low-key panicking. The journey was smooth and we got there impressively soon, an hour and half or so.

As soon as we arrived, the nerves died down and we were excited and ready for the mission. Our driver left us and we walked on. First stop was the cafe. Teas, coffees, toilets… you know the drill. Then we all stood in a uneven circle on the grass and introduced ourselves to each other. We barely remembered each other’s names, so we were assigned numbers instead. We slowly walked over to the viewpoint. At that moment, the selfie queens made themselves known. After the mandatory group photo, we began our hike. Bismillah.

We walked and talked, made dua and dhikr, stopped to take pictures, pick flowers and bluebells. It was actually not that bad…save our heavy backpacks. We forgot about the weight and distance as we busied ourselves enjoying good company. Eventually we made it to the big green hill, where we stopped for lunch. Legend has it, the brothers stopped at the exact same place for lunch on their hike a few years back.

Thirty minutes later, we continued a long steep walk downhill. We stopped to capture the natural beauty in the woods, ginormous trees hundreds of years old. We were fascinated by the rows of bluebells. We watched the bumble bees who came to pollinate the colourful flowers. No doubt, Allah created these all for a purpose, so that we would know that He is The One and only who deserves to be worshipped. He is our Provider, Protector, Sustainer, The Eternal, Most-High, our Lord, The Most Merciful.
As we weaved between trees, treading through the leafy woods, we reflected on the life of Rasoolullah Muhammad peace be upon him. Recalling the battle of Badr in Ramadan 2AH, in the heat of the day, while fasting, the believers rushed to fulfill Allah’s command. The Muslims were an army of 300 or so, ill-equipped in weapons and cavalry. In contrast, the oppressive pagan Quraish army, topped more than 4x the Muslim army, well-equipped with a hundred horsemen and plentiful armed soldiers. Despite the military disadvantage, with firm faith in Allah the Muslims marched forward bravely, seeking to establish justice. Allah, Our Almighty Creator, supported the Muslims by sending thousands of angels who fought alongside them until they achieved success and victory.

In the next hour, we marched on, past the lake and finally found ourselves on the level green plains. We laid our mats down and prayed Zuhr. We were soaked in sweat, but satisfied. Alhamdulillah we made it. It was time for a break. The main hike was complete.
After the 4 mile hike, some of us seemed to have lost our marbles…and decided to hike another 2 miles down the steep stairs. We even jumped over the stepping stones in our abayas and dresses, trying hard not to fall into the water. And no, there weren’t any crocodiles, except the angry lady who got annoyed waiting for our large group to pass by.

When we eventually made our way back up the gruelling steep incline, we got ice-cream and water. The clock hit 4pm, and our driver came back to take us home. After boarding the coach, we made duas and tried our best to stay awake for the party. We got to the masjid in ample time, bid the driver farewell and made our way to the top floor for the ceremonial dinner after Asr prayer.
There was chicken biryani, spicy egg curry and tomato salsa salad. It was finally time to go home for a good bath and a long rest. Alhamdulillah.

Thanks to Taleem Masjid, brother Fraz, all the organisers and volunteers behind it, our lovely hikers, our families, our donors, the coach driver, the kind sister who cooked us a meal and of course, everyone who supported the cause!
Thank you for reading : )
Editor: NS
GALLERY- THE HIKE IN PICS












TALEEM MASJID KIDS EID PARTY- QUIZ WINNERS
TALEEM MASJID held a KIDS EID PARTY to inspire, connect and educate the local Muslim children during spring break. It was a morning of games, fun, quizzes, food, snacks and sports.
The event highlight included Qur’an recitation by some young students of Taleem Masjid Madrasa
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Quiz winners: TEAM B Ahmed, Abdul, Fahima, Nafiah, Amir, Zaid. Well done!
Team A runner up, thanks for playing!
Thanks for turning up and may Allah allow it to benefit us.

TALEEM MASJID WOMEN’S EVENT- QUIZ WINNERS
TALEEM MASJID held a women’s gathering, to inspire, connect and educate the local Muslim women. It was a night of socials, chill, pizza, biryani, cakes, tea, laughter, quizzes, and of course naseeha, dua, dhikr, salah in jamat and lots of smiles!
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Quiz winners: Zainab, Nafiah, Jidatu Nafi, auntie Maryam. Well done!
Thanks for turning up and may Allah allow it to benefit us.

TALEEM MASJID WOMEN’S EVENT- FUNDAMENTALS OF A FANTASTIC FAMILY BY DR SIDRA NAEEM
Dr Lieutenant Ustadah Sidra Naeem shared her knowledge with us once again at Taleem Masjid. We’re were delighted to host her again. (Jan25)
Her speech on forming a fantastic Muslim family was very insightful.
Her top tips:
Main points to strengthen family bonds:
TIME
and
COMMUNICATION
and
FAITH INSTRUCTION
We should aim to :
Ensure our families are given quality time.
Try to communicate respectfully.
And we learn Islam well and practice and convey it to our families.
You can catch her speech on her channel for the full details.
(women only please 1 )
Thanks for turning up and may Allah allow it to benefit us.
In the Name of Allah, The One True God
It’s not about the chocolate.
It’s not about the bunnies.
It’s not about the eggs.
It’s about the origins.
It’s about principles.
What exactly is Easter?
In short, Easter is a Christian festival with remnants of Pagan traditions. Christians celebrate the alleged crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, this is the essence of Easter. The holiday has become rather commercial, with increase in sales of confectionary, chocolate and popular toys. (1)
Christians believe in the Trinity (father,son, holy spirit), which essentially means that they direct their worship to God, Jesus and the Holy spirit. So today, Christianity has polytheistic dimensions and is not a faith of complete monotheism.
Easter and Islam
Islam is absolutely Monotheistic. Muslims worship One God alone (Allah), without rivals. The Islamic narrative about prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) is simple. Jesus is not the son of God (as mentioned above, Christianity purports him to be). Muslims believe that God (Allah) is The Supreme Creator of all, The Self-Sufficient Master, He does not have children or a wife, and He does not need these things. It makes perfect sense, we are servants of The One Supreme Master- Allah. We go to Allah for all our needs, we don’t need any intermediaries! We need Allah, but Allah does not need us. That is the truth. And the truth makes sense.
We believe Jesus (‘Eesa) (peace be upon him) was a mighty prophet of God (Allah), born from the virgin Mary, who was pure and chaste. God does not need children. It’s the creation, humans and animals who need children. If God can create Adam without a father and mother, Eve without a mother, than surely it is easy for God to create Jesus without a father. Jesus’ story is mentioned in detail in Chapter 19 of the Qur’an, called ‘Maryam’.
If you remember the Christmas post a few months back and a few other blogs on Islam Explained, you’ll remember that as Muslims, we MUST believe in Jesus in order for our faith to be complete. Jesus never claimed divinity. Rather, Jesus peace be upon him was a messenger and prophet of Allah.
Jesus was not crucified, rather Allah (The One True God) took Jesus up to Him, while he was still alive, and another man was made to resemble Jesus and that man was killed. Jesus will return to earth, under Allah’s command, during the end times to fight the Anti-Christ (The Dajjal).(2)
Conclusion- Why Muslims don’t celebrate Easter
The Islamic narrative on monotheism and beliefs about Jesus are so markedly different to the Christian narrative. Thus, it’s no surprise Muslims do not commemorate a Crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, as these didn’t happen in the first place!
Incidentally, there are various members of society and other faiths who do not partake in such festivals either, each with their own reasoning.
Be wise and kind, there’s no need to offend or be offended. Let your peers know gently and respectfully, it’s not the diet that makes you turn down their chocolate treats, it’s your freedom of personal choice and more importantly, your religious belief which you must hold onto with integrity, because a Muslim must be truthful, first and foremost to Allah. Being truthful in word and deed is important in Islam.
Islamic monotheism is our focus, we worship Allah alone.
Just as we cannot force others to believe, we cannot be forced to disbelieve.
The truth is apparent, falsehood is apparent. May Allah guide us all to the truth. Amin.
Peace.
Thurrock Muslims
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