Bismillahi – Rahmani- Rahim in the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful.
Background
All Praise and thanksgiving belong to Allah (SWT), The Lord and Sustainer’s of all the Worlds. We testify to the Sovereignty of Almighty Allah, as The Source of all powers and laws and we also testify to The Prophet hood of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.) as The Seal of all Prophets. We propose to promote and propagate this belief – the Islamic faith to people of all walks, as revealed in the Holy Qur’an and in accordance with the Customs and Practises of the Holy Prophet. We resolve to pursue these principles peacefully within ourselves, in harmony with our neighbours and community. To be at peace with all mankind irrespective of their faith, sect, creed or religious belief. As vicegerents of the Almighty on earth we earnestly believe Allah’s guidance is guaranteed through the Holy Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.). “Allahuma Ihidina Siratal Mustaqima”
Uswat is an Islamic organisation, which was established in Newham area in 1992.
Choosing to establish the Centre in this particular city was for many considerations, the most important being the fact that a large community of Muslims resides there. The diver’s Muslim community in Newham Borough consists of people who are originally from Nigeria, Ghana and other West African countries, plus the fact that there are a large number of students doing higher studies at East London University. The number of the local Muslims is estimated at five thousand plus the students whose numbers vary from time to time.
The Centre also plays a humble role in introducing the non-Muslim population of Britain to the religion of Islam.
Uswat Welfare Trust is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Registration No.1135995, offering its services to the community at large and, al-hamdulillaah, has improved its performance over the years.
Uswat secured a permanent building in September 2014, in which most of the funds was raised through public donation and weekly contributions.
Objectives
The following shall be the objectives of this prayer group:
i) To advance the Islamic Religion. (Primarily amongst Nigerian Community)
ii) The advancement of the general public in many facets of the Islamic Culture.
iii) To relive poverty, hardship and distress.
iv) To support any institution or group of people that are willing to pursue goals similar to ours but are lacking the resources required.
v) To publish religious literature and other useful materials in order to facilitate our goals
vi) To engage in supplicatory prayer at all times and for all purposes.
vii) To organise religious activities such as lectures, debates, and symposia, naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals, house warming, thanksgiving and other spiritual needs of the members.
viii) To establish and maintain effectively a place of worship – mosque as and when it is financially executable.
Weekly Activities
Minor and Major signs of the hours
Lecture series ByBrother Abdul Wasiu Okiki and Brother Mumin Abimbola – Every Sunday @ 11am – 2pm
Children’s Young mind (Quran & Arabic)
For Children (4 -10 Years old) Sundays 10am–2pm
Home work support
For Children (4 -16 Years old)
Keep Calm & Come To Halaqah
Young Brothers’ Circle (13-18 Years Old) Fridays @ 5:30pm follow by football
Women Only Social circle
Saturday @ 3pm – 6pm
Brothers Social Club
Saturday @11am – 2pm
Monthly Tajjud
Every 2nd Friday of the month. Between 10pm – 12am