History of Maidenhead Mosque
1981 – A decision is made to form a death committee to cater for the increasing number of Muslims in Maidenhead.
1982 – Financial donations received from some notable Muslims for the building of Maidenhead Mosque, most notably Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) the Saudi and Turkish embassy, but the largest and most significant contribution to Maidenhead Mosque came from an honorary Maidenhead resident Haroon Jaffer (may Allah preserve him and grant him jannah) who up until recently even after his passing away was still making substantial contributions to the mosque.
1983 – The very first foundation stone for the mosque is laid by Sheikh Alauddin Siddiqui, a renowned and inspirational scholar, his presence is still felt to this day.
1987 – After much hard work and persistence, the Muslims of Maidenhead Mosque manage to obtain the land on a freehold status.
1994 – A new constitution is approved to remove ‘ltd’ from the end of the mosques name and to officially re-register as ‘Islamic Trust Maidenhead’.
1997 – The first floor extension is complete, allowing much needed space for more worshippers and appropriate facilities for women along with an office and library.
2001 – Professor Saleem is appointed leading imam of Maidenhead mosque, professor brings with him an immense amount of knowledge and understanding of the deen both intellectually and spiritually.
2007 – MFC (Muslim Funeral Committee) is launched to gather funds for existing members and to assist in funeral arrangements.
2008 – The mosques residential block is converted into the new modern much larger wudhu facility with no expense spared, with inclusive facilities for women in a more centralised position.
2008 – Islamic trust manage to secure the old CAB site next door for a great deal, a huge accomplishment by the management of the mosque in the face of very stiff competition, which paves the way for an ambitious project to build a community centre to serve the Muslims on Maidenhead for years to come inshallah.
2009 – Plans to focus on the youth of Maidenhead, namely restructuring the teaching and education facilities available to bring us forward and to create better Muslims for the long term future, to open the doors and to welcome more Muslims and non Muslims alike, to invite people to visit the mosque and discover about what Islam can offer people and how it can benefit peoples lives positively, exciting times ahead inshallah.