The first night I went to this Masjid was on a motorbike with Eman. As soon as the bike switched off the area was pitch black. We prayed Esha and I was in awe of the surroundings. I could not recognise the person next to me! I told Eman I wanted to pray here everyday.

The next morning he woke me up for Fajr and we went by bike. I had to do Wudu and the brothers there helped me by pouring water from a jug. The approach to the Masjid was in the dark and the prayers were led without light. Afterwards, the Imam gave a few lessons of Quran and we socialized until sunrise. I had never prayed in a place like this.

I've been to Turkey, Spain and around the Middle East to see Islamic architecture, but nothing compares to the feeling you have when you take away all the decorations and are just left with simplicity. It's pure, unpretentious and most of all I can just imagine early Muslims, even the Sahaba praying in place like this.

I promised the Imam and the brother who brought me here that I will do whatever I can to help them fix the Masjid. It is in a bad state; no wudu, toilets, lights and a badly leaking roof.

No matter how much we raise all the money Insha'Allah will go to this Masjid.

Our aim is to raise £15,000 to rebuild the Masjid, this includes:
- Reconstruction of the complete building, minaret and mihrab
- Toilet fixtures and plumbing
- Wudu facilities
- Ladies entrance (with toilet and wudu facility)
- Sound system (Microphone, speakers, amplifier)
- Lights and other general improvements
- Copies of The Quran and books for the community

We will make use of materials and skilled workforce available locally, greatly helping the local community.

As a guardian for all donations, we will not spend the money on:
- Flights and travel expenses
- Food and person items

Insha’Allah all the money will go for rebuilding the Masjid project only. Money left over will be spent for the community only. May Allah assist us. Ameen