The struggle so far…
This is an appeal to Muslim brothers
and sisters all over the world to give
generously in the way of Allah. It is
well known that the Masjid is the most
important institution within a Muslim
community.
Madina Masjid is one such organisation
and has been serving the people of
Nelson from three terraced properties
for over 30 years.
The current premises we operate from
are now unsuitable and to consolidate and
expand our services we have embarked
on a project to construct a purpose built
Masjid and convert an adjacent building to
create a much needed centre for the local
community. Inshallah, the building of this
new Islamic Cultural Centre will maintain
The Site
Madina Masjid had been searching for a
new site fro a number of years and had
considered a variety of potential sites.
Firstly, location and secondly, size were
the main determinants in the selection
of Spring Bank Cottage (formerly the
Groves Hotel) as it is located in the
heart of Whitefield ward, with the largest
Muslim population in Pendle and yet also
located on the main thoroughfare into
and through Nelson making it readily
accessible to all others within Nelson,
Brierfield and beyond the M65.
The large size of the site allows for
ample car parking to meet expected
demand at the busiest of times. Not
only that, it saves the scheme.
THE VISION
The Nelson New Masjid project will
develop a place for everyone, whether
you are Muslim or non-Muslim, male or
female, young or old; an asset not just to
be used by the local Muslim community
but the wider population of Nelson and
Pendle.
The vision for the Nelson New Masjid
project is modelled upon the archetype
of the Prophet’s mosque in Medina – the
Prophet’s mosque was not just a place
for Muslims to pray but it also acted as
a social hub for the entire community
including men, women and children.
It is in this inclusive and progressive spirit
that we hope this project will redevelop
and renew an existing local landmark.
NEW BEGINNING
This ambitious proposal involves the
construction of a new purpose built
Masjid in Pendle. The design of the new
Masjid will fuse both Western and Islamic
architectural influences to contribute a
unique and attractive new building to the
area. Masjids are often seen as places
just for prayer and supplementary Islamic
education and whilst these undoubtedly
remain important deliverables to the
project, there is increasing demand from
British Muslim youth for spaces that can
provide a range recreational and social
facilities previously provided elsewhere.
Here are just some examples of the
activities that will take place within the
new building.
