Pre Ramadan update August 2009.....

We have been very busy trying to open for Ramadan, so apologies once again for a late posting, but we thought you would appreciate the latest news before the holy month of Ramadan. Unfortunately, progress has not been as expected, and the start of Ramadan looks highly unlikely in the New Masjid, but we are hoping for a mid Ramadan start (approx Friday 15th Ramadan) insha Allah. Please make duas.

So here is the latest gallery...........................

Two views of the Main Prayer Hall,  The Mehrab and central chandelier

99 Names of Allah (these granite plaques, 99 off around the top of the main Prayer Hall,  have each name of Allah engraved and gold foiled, also not pictured these are preceded with a hadith of the virtues of memorising these names, 'Bismillah....' and ayat of Surah Hashr 'Huwallahul ladhi....)

(Above from top left) Corridor, Lift, Wudhu Khana (ablution area), Entrance (off car park), Main Entrance (Audley Range), Walter St elevation - note paving around the Masjid.

The concrete blocks between the windows and the entrances will be clad with granite tiles etc, this has been delayed due to waiting for Council approval of the design, and will now be sourced (from India) then imported. Most likely this will be completed early 2010.

The first floor still has alot of work remaining, and likely date for completion of the whole project will spring 2010 insha Allah.

Please continue to make duas for this project in the coming Holy month of Ramadan.  

Please also visit our main website www.masjidnoorulislam.com for further information.

mid April 2009 update

What a transformation............... Alhumdolillah, the minarets have added a very spectacular dimension to the new Masjid, and transformed the skyline of Audley Range, Blackburn. The two 10 metre (32 feet) minarets are visible as soon as you come onto Audley Range from the town centre direction, and from North Road junction from the Accrington direction.

The entrances and panels between the windows will be clad in granite tiles (forming a geometric pattern), and creating an arched design feature on the entrances. This is currently awaiting council approval.

In the meantime, the scaffolding has been removed and site clear up, and landscaping the surrounding areas and car park will commence.

As you can see from above, internally alot of work is taking place.

The picture shows the main prayer hall on the ground floor. The ceiling is 95% complete, the 'missing square' will incorporate a domed feature to accomodate a chandelier. The corner directly in the foreground (to the left of the workmen) is where the Mehrab will be.

Work on the electrics, sound system, security (CCTV, alarms etc) is progressing well. Work on the heating system has started. Electrical and gas supply has also been connected.

We are still hopeful that with the help of Allah through your duas, we will commence prayers before Ramadan (mid August) this year.

Please continue to make duas for the project.

May Allah accept all our efforts, donations and prayers.

January 2009 update

Many apologies to you all for no blogs since July. Work has been so busy to keep the project ticking over, have found little time to update.

However, here is the latest news, sorry not too many pictures as having a few technical probs with imaging.

The dome, as you will see is in place, on the anniversary of the first dig of the foundation.


The walls are complete. However, we still need to cover the main entrance porticos and the panels between the windows, with granite tiles.

During February, the windows will be installed, and work on the plumbing, heating will commence. Minarets should be completed as well Insha Allah.

Work on the electrics has commenced. This is being done by local volunteers (labour work only)under the supervision of qualified electricians at no cost to the project. May Allah reward all these volunteers for their efforts, especially in the cold weather we have had recently.

We have had a fantastic response to our appeal to date, with hitting the £1 million mark during last Ramadan. However, we still need to raise approx £200,000 to complete the project.

We are hoping to commence prayers in the new Masjid before Ramadan (early August) this year, insha Allah so are asking you all to make special duas That Allah helps us in being able to meet this target.

May Allah accept all our efforts and donations.