Forest Gate – Minhaj-Ul Quran Mosque
tquadi I have visited this Masjid a few times in the last year and have enjoyed its community spirit. Founded by Dr Tahir-ul Qadri it is under the umbrella of Minhaj-Ul…
Loss of Language
I found this beautifully illustrated book whilst clearing out a cupboard today and it got me thinking about the loss of language. This is my favourite kind of illustration, free…
Edmonton – Mevlana Rumi Mosque
I had been meaning to visit this Mosque for a while, purely out of curiously. The Mevlana Rumi Mosque is a converted library that was acquired in 2008 and is…
Leyton – Masjid Tawhid
This Masjid is a beautiful gem. Located on the main road it is a bold and vibrant converted mini mosque. I made my way down to this Masjid on a…
Mr ‘?’ transcript
I am currently writing up transcript of an interview I did for a project on Whitechapel Road. Whilst doing the interview we went on many tangents, one of which I…
The Legacy Of Altab Ali
On the 4th May 1978, a young man named Altab Ali aged 25 was Murdered by 3 young white men on Whitechapel High Road. More than 40 years on, the…
Space
When you spend enough time in a space/area/mosque you get to know the people, the regulars, the activities, the best spots, the best timings and all the gems that come…