Waltham Forest Council Of Mosques - WFCOM

19/08/2026

Please join us for our main mawlid event on Saturday 22nd August انشاءاللہ

19/08/2026

*Waltham Forest Islamic Association*

*46th Annual Jalsa and Jaloos*

*Sun 30 Aug 2026 from 12 pm*

SubḥānAllāh! It has been 1501 years (Hijri) since Allāh Azzawajal, in His Infinite Mercy, gifted this world with the birth of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ, the Light of Creation, the Mercy to all the worlds. 🌙✨

*🌟 JOIN US FOR THE 46th ANNUAL MILAD UN NABI ﷺ JALSA & JALOOS & DAILY RABI AL AWWAL PROGRAMMES🌟*

Alhamdulillah – every day we remember, praise, and send endless salawaat upon our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the Master of the Messengers, the Seal of Prophethood. 💛✨

Every year we come together as lovers of Rasulullah ﷺ, to publicly express our joy, gratitude and love – by honouring the blessed birth and life of the Chosen One ﷺ in our Milad un Nabi Jalsa & Jaloos.

🎙 Join us for beautiful Quran Recitations • Nasheeds • Salawaat • Durood Gathering • Speeches in Urdu & English • Jaloos (Procession) • Spiritual reminders to reignite your love for the Prophet ﷺ!

Come and be part of the Milad un Nabi in this blessed 1501 years since his ﷺ blessed birth.

📢 Spread the word, bring a friend, and come with a heart full of love.

*🌐💳💝 Online Milad Donation:*

https://wfia.enthuse.com/milad

*🕌 Venue:*
WFIA Jamia Masjid Ghousia 439-451 Lea Bridge Rd Leyton E10 7EA

*🗓 Date:*
Milad Jalsa & Jaloos: Sun 30th Aug 2025 from 12pm – All Day

Daily Rabi al Awwal Programmes: From Fri 14 Aug 2026 Between Maghrib & Isha Prayers

*📍 Map:*
https://maps.app.goo.gl/k1vhuc9S9p69sVKi9

*📹 Watch Live:*
WFIA YouTube Channel
WFIA Facebook Channel

Please share widely.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَىٰ آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ

21/07/2026

🌿 *Ghusl & Kafn Workshop for Sisters* 🌿

Death is a certainty for every soul, *yet many of us feel unprepared when the time comes to care for our loved ones.* Join us for this accredited CPD course, where you'll gain both the practical skills and Islamic understanding of Ghusl & Kafn, delivered in a respectful and supportive environment.
To book your place, visit: tinyurl.com/GhuslKafnWorkshop

📅 Sunday 2nd August 2026
🕝 2:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 Waltham Forest Islamic Association
439–451 Lea Bridge Road, London E10 7EA
Whether you're looking to serve your family, your community, or simply fulfil an important communal obligation (fard kifayah), this course is an invaluable opportunity to learn.
We look forward to welcoming you, in shā’ Allāh.
Share the khair- *forward to all interested sisters*
*Dr Shameela Islam-Zulfiqar*

11/07/2026

https://wfcom.org/condemns-racially-aggravated-attack-outside-one-of-our-member-mosques/

LONDON (9 Jul 2026) – The Waltham Forest Council of Mosques (WFCOM) unequivocally condemns the shocking racially and religiously aggravated assault that took place outside Noor Ul Islam Mosque in Leyton on Tue 7 July 2026. We stand in full solidarity with the mosque, its congregation and all those...

24/06/2026

**Assalamu Alaikum everyone,**

On Monday, members of the Newham Muslim Burial Association attended the **‘Urgent Faith Burial’ Community Engagement Meeting**, organised by the Muslim Bereavement Service and Waltham Forest Council of Mosques.

The panel included:

* Dr Shahid (GP)
* William White (Medical Examiner)
* Marvley Brown (Superintendent Registrar)
* The Senior Coroner for East London
* ⁠Mohamed Omar, Gardens of Peace and Chair of National Burial Council
* Rabbi Sydney
* Shaykh Yunus Dhudwala (Head of Chaplaincy, Barts Health)

Please read the message below of our key takeaways👇🏽

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

*WALTHAM FOREST ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION*

*✨ SHAYKH MUHAMMAD AL-YAQOUBI ✨*

*✨ UK TOUR: TOWARDS IHSAN — A JOURNEY TOWARDS ALLAH ✨*

*🕑 Date & Time:* Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 6.30 pm to Maghrib

🕌 Waltham Forest Islamic Association - Lea Bridge Road Mosque is honoured to host Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi from The Shadhili Foundation, one of the world’s most influential scholars and spiritual guides, for an unforgettable evening that will uplift hearts. Join us for beautiful:

_📖 Qur’an Recitations | 🤍 Dhikr | ✨ Nasheeds_

_🕊️ Spiritual discourse in English by Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi_

*🎤 NASHEEDS BY AL MUSAFIRUN (THE TRAVELLERS)*

Al Musafirun is the premier UK nasheed group, trained under vocal masters and formed under the guidance of Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi. Their beautifully melodies stir love for Allah Azzawajal and His Beloved Messenger ﷺ🌹.

*🌹 ZIYARAH OF THE BLESSED HAIR ﷺ - AFTER MAGHRIB*

✨ Brothers & Sisters – All Welcome

🧕 Special arrangements for sisters

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*📅 EVENT DETAILS*

*🎟️ Admission:* Book here for free:

www.wfia.org.uk/shaykh-yaqoubi-booking

*🕑 DATE & TIME:*

🗓️ Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Starts promptly at 6.30 pm to Maghrib

*🕌 VENUE:*

WFIA Jamia Masjid Ghousia
439–451 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 7EA

*📌 MAP:*

https://goo.gl/maps/pKY3WnBd9a3vnDnk7

*🕌 TRAVEL:*

*🚌 Bus:*

Routes 55 & 56 stop directly outside or near the masjid

Routes 58 & 158 stop within a 5 min walk from the masjid

*🚇 Tube:*

Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line) – 20 min by bus | 10 min by Taxi/Uber

Leyton Station (Central Line) – 20 min by bus | 10 min by Taxi/Uber

*🚕 Taxi / Uber:*

Taxi or Uber to WFIA Lea Bridge Road Mosque (Address above)

*🅿️ Parking*

🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Local attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible.

🕡 Free parking is available on all surrounding residential roads after 6.30pm.

⚠️ Please park responsibly and at your own risk, using marked residential parking bays only.

❌ Do not block driveways, park on disabled bays, or on street corners.

🤝 Kindly be considerate of our neighbours at all times.

*📇 CONTACT*

📱 07738 337 564

✉️ [email protected]

*💝 DONATION*

Following requests, those wishing to donate towards this blessed event. Remember to Gift Aid if applicable.

https://wfia.enthuse.com/masjid #!/

🌟 _Do not miss this blessed gathering — please share with family & friends and be part of this night of remembrance._

26/05/2026

Eid ul Adha Mubarak to everyone

04/05/2026

Local Elections 2026, Leytonstone Ward Hustings at Leytonstone Library Sunday 3rd May