Eid Al-Fitr 2025 Announcement

Eid Al Fitr 2025 – Sun 30 March 2025

I’tikaf 2025

Alhamdulillah, the opportunity to enter the Masjid as a Mu’takif for I’tikaf is now available.

Brothers wishing to perform I’tikaf at Glasgow Central Mosque should complete the I’tikaf Registration Form which can be downloaded here and must be submitted to the main office, 1 Mosque Avenue, Glasgow, G5 9TA. Alternatively, a hard copy is available from Glasgow Central Mosque.

Applicants must be aged 16 & over, and you must abide by all guidelines in the Masjid.

When will I’tikaf begin?

I’tikaf will begin at Maghrib on Thursday 20th March (the night of 21st Ramadhan) In’sha’Allah.

Sisters can dedicate an area/room at home where they may remain for their I’tikaf. Read more in our I’tikaf guidance for women.

What is I’tikaf?

“To confine oneself in a mosque for prayers, invocations and Ibadah, leaving the worldly activities for a limited number of days”

I’tikaf is a Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It is related on the authority of our mother Ayesha (RA) that:
“The Apostle of Allah ﷺ observed I’tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadhan, until the end of his life. After his death, his wives continued with it.” – Bukhari and Muslim.

The purpose of I’tikaf is to seek a favourable environment in which one can get closer to Allah (SWT). This confinement and devotion distances preoccupations with worldly life; allowing one to attain inner composure, serenity and focus purely on the greater eternal reality. The aim being to reach a state of mind whereby all fears, hopes and apprehensions are superseded by love, devotion, and remembrance of Allah (SWT).

May Allah (SWT) accept our fasting, prayers and worship during this blessed month.

Ramadhan Announcement

Ramadhan 2025 / 1446 AH – Saturday 1st March 2025

Ramadhan Timetable 2025 / 1446 AH

Alhamdulillah we are pleased to make available the 2025 Ramadhan timetable.

View below or download a PDF copy.

As the perpetual timetable takes into consideration a very wide catchment area and has an allowance of several minutes as a precaution, precise times are being published for the purpose of Ramadhan for the Glasgow area.

We advise that all stop eating with a couple of minutes to spare as a general precaution and perform Fajr a moment after the beginning time.

May Allah (swt) make Sha’ban blessed for us, and let us reach Ramadhan.

 

Living as a Muslim

Glasgow Central Mosque is pleased to launch weekly study sessions for brothers, lead by Maulana Muhammed Vaez.

The sessions will cover:

Aqaaid – The core beliefs of Islam, what they mean, and strengthening your Iman.

Fiqh – The rules around purity, salah, fasting, worship and other essentials for Muslims.

Tazkiyah and Aadaab – Focusing on personal spiritual development through self-purification, including tips and etiquettes for spiritual growth

Commencing Monday 27th January
Time: 8.45pm (after Isha Salah)
Location: Basement

The first few sessions will cover the fiqh of Ramadhan and Zakat.

Open to age 13+

We encourage brothers to attend and benefit.

WhatsApp Channel

Glasgow Central Mosque is moving to a new WhatsApp Channel; an improved service providing updates to the community, including announcements, news, and events.

This will replace the existing WhatsApp broadcast service, which will cease on 6th Jan 2025

Click the link below to follow now and enable notifications:

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vavimh48qIzrimTuKV1d

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Multi Sector Recruitment

Glasgow Central Mosque will be hosting it’s next multi sector recruitment event. This has been organised in conjunction with Job Centre Plus, to allow members of our community to have the opportunity to access a diverse range of jobs.

Companies that will be present include Glasgow City Council, Network Rail, HMRC, Police Scotland, EE/BT, Parcel Force and many more.

Areas include Engineering, Software/IT, Construction Trades, Mechanics, Apprenticeships, Hospitality, Care, Driving and Admin.

The event will take place on Wednesday 23rd October, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, in the Main Community Hall, and is open to both males and females.

No registration is required.

Please share and encourage all those who may benefit to come along.

Employer Comments

A very busy day with some fantastic candidates. A brilliant venue. Please let us know when the next one is.

Extremely well attended event. A number of people showed a lot of interest.

Very well organised and a great turn out.

Very good turnout at this event for both the retail and hospitality sides or our business.

Good numbers and people with the required skills and experience.

Life Saving Training

New Imam Appointment

Boys Youth Club

Every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm

We are delighted to announce the launch of the GCM Youth Club for boys aged 14-16, commencing Sat 14th Sep 2024.

Headed by experienced youth coaches, the aim is to cultivate a strong sense of Muslim identity by offering our youngsters a safe space where they can socialise, make friends, engage in sports activities and build their character in a Masjid environment.

After a short Islamic reminder, activities will include Football, Badminton, Tennis, Archery, Table Tennis, Pool, Air Hockey and PS5, with participants eventually taking the lead in shaping the activities they would like. Snacks will also be provided.

Limited spaces – Registration required

Fee £3 per person, setup a recurring weekly payment via www.centralmosque.co.uk/donate.  Select ‘Youth Services’

If you would like to volunteer or donate towards this initiative, or for more information, contact 07386326707 or email youth@centralmosque.co.uk

 

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