Help build a Mosque in Africa for my Grandparents!

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah & that Muhammad, صلى الله عليه وسلم, is His Slave & Messenger. I am pleased to announce that I have teamed up with Unite 4 Humanity with a sincere intention to build a Mosque in Uganda on behalf of my deceased grandparents, Nadir Ali & Nazir Beghum, رحمه الله وإياها, the righteous, charismatic & warm hearted parents who raised my wonderful mother & her amazing siblings. And by the will of Allah, the Mosque that will be built in Uganda will be named after them, Masjid Nadir Nazir. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for 3 things: Sadaqah Jariyah (continuing charity), knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him” [Sahih Muslim] But, why specifically build a Mosque as a Sadaqah Jariyah for them? Well, At the heart of any Islamic community, a mosque can be found. Mosques are as old as Islam itself; they are the heart of the community & they stand as a physical example of our faith. The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم even helped in the construction of the 1st Mosque in Madinah, as it was part of his will to define a place of worship for Muslims everywhere. A Mosque provides us with so much more than a simple house of worship though, it is a precious sanctuary that provides a place for individual enlightenment, education & moral guidance, which is invaluable for the brother's & sister's in Uganda. Inside the hallowed walls of a blessed Mosque is where we teach our children about the Qur’an, where we come to honour & worship Allah سبحان و تعالىٰ & where we can come together for special occasions in the community, such as holidays, weddings & funerals. As Muslims, we recognise the importance of these beautiful places of worship, but do you know what the benefits of building a mosque are? The reward for building a mosque is great and ongoing, which is exactly what I want for my beloved grandparents; for every prayer said inside a mosque you’ve helped build, Allah سبحان و تعالىٰ will reward you in Jannah. As well as the rewards you can receive for building a mosque, the community in which you’ve built the mosque will benefit as well! The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم also said, “Whoever builds a mosque, desiring thereby Allah’s pleasure, Allah builds for him the like of it in paradise.” [Sahih Bukhari] So now we know the reward of building a Mosque for ourselves by our donations & the reward for my grandparents, why choose Uganda? The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم also said, “Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and in the Hereafter.” [Sahih Muslim] There are many poor communities in our Ummah that simply cannot afford to make necessary repairs or upgrades to their mosques & some don’t even have a local mosque at all. In these communities, people find themselves setting up for prayer outside in the hot sun or pouring rain, walking mile after mile to go to a neighbouring town’s mosque or praying alone without out the benefits of congressional worship. And this is the case in Uganda! Communal prayer, spiritual guidance, Islamic education for children & a safe community hub are only a few of the benefits of building a mosque in these communities. When you build a mosque for the less fortunate, you are providing them with a sturdy house of worship that will foster their moral & spiritual development for years to come. By building a mosque for those in need, you are bringing life back to the community. I ask you kindly, if you have donated, please support & SHARE this page. Every little helps & this is something very close to my heart. May Allah reward you all abundantly. More information about UNITE 4 HUMANITY: They are a registered charity (1158152) & a non-profit organisation working across the globe to provide a voice for the voiceless. They operate on a 100% donation policy (no salaries). All their work is carried out by experienced & dedicated volunteers. Unite 4 Humanity is also proud to run multiple UK based community & social welfare initiatives, ranging from providing services for the homeless to working with vulnerable & deprived young people.