Dhū al-Hijjah & Eid al-Adha 1441 Announcement

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُه

The Hilaal for Dhū al-Hijjah 1441 has been sighted in Morrocco. Therefore, Dhū al-Hijjah 1441 has begun after sunset with the first day being Wednesday, 22nd of July 2020.

Eid al-Adha will be on Friday the 31st of July 2020.

Please book your place for Eid salah at the links below. Please ONLY book for the salah that you will attend:

Fajr Jamaat will be at 4.50am on the day of Eid

First Eid salah: 5.45am

Second Eid salah: 6.45am

Third Eid salah: 7.45am

Fourth Eid salah: 8.30am

There will be 3 Jamaat for Jumua on Eid. Please book your place below. Please ONLY book for the one you will attend:

First Jumuah salah 1.20pm

Second Jumuah salah 2pm

Third Jumuah salah 2.30pm

Masjid Reopening and Rules

Alhamdulillah the Masjid will be reopening from Dhuhr salaah on Saturday 4th July 2020.

As per government and council guidelines we have carried out thorough risk assessments. During the closure period, volunteers, Imams and trustees have done a lot of preparation of the Masjid in order to be able to accept worshippers.

While there is still a risk of Covid-19, the capacity of the Masjid has been greatly reduced in order to facilitate social distancing and to adopt best practice to help keep the attendees of the Masjid safe.

We ask you to be patient and follow the rules:

• DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19
• Bring your own prayer mat / musalla
• Bring a bag for your shoes
• You must wear a face mask
• Be aware there is limited space, do not be offended if you are turned away
• Be prepared with wudhu from your home
• Use sanitiser on entry and exit
• Maintain social distancing
• Pray only in designated spots
• Keep a 2m distance between yourself and others
• Ensure you bring completed Track and Trace form
• For Jumuah salaah, please ensure you have completed details online
• Avoid all physical contact such as shaking hands and hugging, suffice with the sunnah greeting of as salaamu alaykum 
• Follow instructions given by appointed volunteers 
• Do not gather inside or outside of the Masjid. Leave straight away after Salaah has finished. 

Importantly, please continue to pray for Allah to grant us ease in this situation

Jazakumullahu khayran. 

Masjid-e-Umer

Jumuah Booking and Track and Trace form

Update on Opening of the Masjid

Date: 12/06/2020

Respected members of the community,

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ الله ِوَبَرَكَاتُه

We pray that you are in the best of health and Imaan. Aameen.

The Imams and Trustees of Masjid-E-Umer would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued patience and support during these difficult and unprecedented times.

Masjid-e-Umer welcomes the government’s announcement to open places of worship from the 13th of June for individual prayer. However, this decision does not go far enough in recognising the religious practices of the Muslim community, which is to perform congregational prayers.

The transmission of Covid-19 remains a serious threat, especially to the vulnerable people in our community. Evidence shows that BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) members are disproportionately affected by Covid-19. The Trustees of Masjid-e-Umer consider the safety and well-being of our congregation as paramount. After much deliberation and consultation with relevant organisations and our local Ulama, the Trustees have concluded that Masjid-e-Umer will remain closed.

This decision will be under constant review. We will continue to monitor government announcements and keep you updated on any further developments.

The Trustees are committed to keeping the Masjid safe for all. We are currently carrying out risk assessments and putting together a plan of action to ensure that appropriate safety procedures are in place when the Masjid reopens and for this, we will need your support. We will be reaching out for volunteers to help us manage a smooth transition to the new arrangements.

May Allah almighty reward you all for your patience. We humbly request your duas.

جزاك الله خيرا

Trustees of Masjid-E-Umer

FREE Sunday Lunch for those in Need

Alhumdulillah Following the success of the Iftaar and Eid food distribution during Ramadan, Masjid e Umer is pleased to announce we’ll be continuing free lunch packs on a weekly basis.

Food will be provided in association with Islamic Aid and PC Foods every Sunday between 12pm and 1pm. Pick up point will be at Masjid e Umer starting from THIS SUNDAY 31st MAY 2020.

At this time we are prioritising those who are in genuine need.

Collection will be the same as it was in ramadan: for men will be at side entrance of the Masjid on Chelmsford Road and for women at the front entrance of the masjid. There will be limited availability but we are working on increasing our capacity In sha Allah.

Home deliveries are available on a limited basis for the vulnerable and old and within the immediate locality. If you require delivery please contact 07947707207

Please forward to those who would benefit from this