July update...........

Alhumdolillah, work is progressing well. On the 15th July a trial fit of the window arch former (steel support to shape the arch) was carried out (see image), this was to check the first former for dimensions, using the actual window arch stones. The trial was successful, and the manufacture of the arch formers will now take place.

The walls are well into the first floor level, and we anticipate another 4 - 6 weeks to complete. Negotiations are ongoing with windows and door manufacturers, and an order for the windows should be placed shortly. (I.A.)

We still await some quotations for the heating and hot water system.

Please continue to make duas for the project, and we pray the Almighty will rewards all those who have contributed to the project in any way.

May / June 2008 update

A lot of activity has taken place since the last post, that's one reason there hasn't been an update.

Firstly, we extend our thanks to all those who have kept an interest (comments would be very welcome, please.....), and supported the project in anyway, and especially for your duas. May Allah reward all those connected in any way with this project.

Roof: Completed. April 2008. Walls: approx 50% complete (ground floor nearly complete). The walls should be completed by end of July (I.A.) . The first floor has also been concreted.

Dome and Minarets have been ordered and nearing completion, and will be erected by the end of June (I.A.)

We are currently negotiating with heating contractors, and window manufacturers. The windows and doors should be installed by Ramadan, however, we have decided not to rush the heating and hot water contracts, so that a suitable, economic system can be ordered, and, therefore, we will probably not be praying Tarawih this Ramadan, but hope to pray the Eid-ul-Fitr salat this year.

Please continue to make duas for this project.

May the Almighty accept all our efforts, and reward all immensely. Ameen.

March 2008 update - good progress made..........

Alhumdolillah, through your duas, work has progressed very nicely since the last update.

The roof is nearly 75% complete............





The bottom portion of the walls, in natural stone, is nearly complete..........









and during rain etc, the internal walls are also being built...........





We pray for good weather, so that this phase of the work is completed quickly.

The dome and minarets have been ordered and should be installed in May, and the walls should be completed by late June (I.A.).

Please continue to make duas for the project, and remember, we still need nearly £ 1/2 million, so all donations will be most welcome. See our website for full details www.masjidnoorulislam.com

January 2008 update.......... Rain stops play.....

Well, what can I say, the Heavens opened, and rain came pouring down. Work was non-existent until the last week due to the weather, a water logged pitch (picture above)....

..... also a slight delay in getting final approval from the Council for the make up of the floorslab. So in the last week, work got underway again with preparation of the second phase of the floor slab, and some drainage work. Here are some pictures below of progress.

In February, Insha-Allah, the floor should be completed, and the roof and gutters also on.

Please continue to make duas for good progress and some kind weather.