Liverpool’s Central Mosque ( Al Rahma)
History
The Liverpool Muslim
Society have successfully completed Merseyside’s principal Mosque, located
close to Princess Park in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, a project entirely
funded by donations from the vibrant local Muslim Community. This was a groundbreaking
project due the nature of its delivery.
Initially we were commissioned by LMS initially to provide full services and assisted them in gaining planning permission and successfully completing the first phase ground floor. Empowered by the process and LMS then transitioned the project to a self-build and managed the entire construction process themselves which allowed flexibility with fund raising and financing and programme.
The multifunctional design contains a Prayer Hall, teaching spaces and catering
facilities to support a wide range of community engagement and education
programmes. The prestigious and popular Mosque is unique in attracting cross
denominational support from across the North West.
Description
This
mosque is the largest mosque amongst the three in Liverpool. The capacity
of the mosque is around 2,500 people. The total Muslim population in Liverpool
is estimated to be around 25,000.
This is first mosque in England built by the
converted Muslim in 1889 which was well maintained until 1908. Since then
(1908) this mosque was renovated in 2010 and present it is in the custody of
Liverpool Muslim Society.
The Liverpool Muslim society was formed in 1953 by
a Muslim who opened the society office in his house. He was determined to
create a place for the very small population of Liverpool, where Muslims could
offer their religious obligations. The population of Liverpool at that time was
only 3,000 Muslims
The Muslim community was without any proper place
where they could offer Friday prayers and celebrate their other Muslim
festivals. In 1965 the proper plan was drawn and the construction of the mosque
commenced. A prayer hall was completed in 1971. During this period Friday
prayers and other festival congregations were held in the car parking area
opposite the mosque under construction.
In order to expand the mosque area, the Islamic
Muslim Society, Liverpool started buying the buildings adjacent to the mosque.
Presently the mosque is three storied building and has a conventional dome.
This mosque was ready for the public in 2008.
The building is mainly in use of the Arab and
Somali Muslims because majority of the Liverpool Muslims are from these
countries. This mosque complex holds five-time prayers daily plus Friday
prayers. It has a day care centre for the elderly people, sporting club for
children and also holds Arabic lesson classes during the weekend.
People visit the mosque in great numbers from far
and wide regions to see the mosque. The mosque is usually greatly booked by the
surrounding schools for their children’s visit, because Islam is being taught
in many schools in and around Liverpool. This place of Muslim worship (Mosque)
has become very popular amongst the people of the area and the institutions.
Details
Location
Mulgrave St, Liverpool L8 2TF، UK.
Worshippers
2500
Year of Build
2008
Drawings
Map
History
The Liverpool Muslim
Society have successfully completed Merseyside’s principal Mosque, located
close to Princess Park in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, a project entirely
funded by donations from the vibrant local Muslim Community. This was a groundbreaking
project due the nature of its delivery.
Initially we were commissioned by LMS initially to provide full services and assisted them in gaining planning permission and successfully completing the first phase ground floor. Empowered by the process and LMS then transitioned the project to a self-build and managed the entire construction process themselves which allowed flexibility with fund raising and financing and programme.
The multifunctional design contains a Prayer Hall, teaching spaces and catering
facilities to support a wide range of community engagement and education
programmes. The prestigious and popular Mosque is unique in attracting cross
denominational support from across the North West.
Description
This
mosque is the largest mosque amongst the three in Liverpool. The capacity
of the mosque is around 2,500 people. The total Muslim population in Liverpool
is estimated to be around 25,000.
This is first mosque in England built by the
converted Muslim in 1889 which was well maintained until 1908. Since then
(1908) this mosque was renovated in 2010 and present it is in the custody of
Liverpool Muslim Society.
The Liverpool Muslim society was formed in 1953 by
a Muslim who opened the society office in his house. He was determined to
create a place for the very small population of Liverpool, where Muslims could
offer their religious obligations. The population of Liverpool at that time was
only 3,000 Muslims
The Muslim community was without any proper place
where they could offer Friday prayers and celebrate their other Muslim
festivals. In 1965 the proper plan was drawn and the construction of the mosque
commenced. A prayer hall was completed in 1971. During this period Friday
prayers and other festival congregations were held in the car parking area
opposite the mosque under construction.
In order to expand the mosque area, the Islamic
Muslim Society, Liverpool started buying the buildings adjacent to the mosque.
Presently the mosque is three storied building and has a conventional dome.
This mosque was ready for the public in 2008.
The building is mainly in use of the Arab and
Somali Muslims because majority of the Liverpool Muslims are from these
countries. This mosque complex holds five-time prayers daily plus Friday
prayers. It has a day care centre for the elderly people, sporting club for
children and also holds Arabic lesson classes during the weekend.
People visit the mosque in great numbers from far
and wide regions to see the mosque. The mosque is usually greatly booked by the
surrounding schools for their children’s visit, because Islam is being taught
in many schools in and around Liverpool. This place of Muslim worship (Mosque)
has become very popular amongst the people of the area and the institutions.