Bradford is a large multicultural city, vibrant with diversity, situated in the north of England. We sit close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area of stunning natural beauty. At the turn of the last century, Bradford was an economic powerhouse being the capital of the wool industry of England. In the early 1960's the first few mumineen arrived in Bradford.
Over the years, mumineen numbers then increased, and with the Raza mubarak of Huzurala (TUS), a fledgling Jamaat was created. A small terraced house became the focus of Ibadat as our first Markaz was established. This markaz was soon to be too small and 1980's saw the purchase of premises which were much larger, and providing the jumaat with much needed space. This Markaz, named Fakhri Centre, was blessed with the Qadam Mubarak and Bayan of Aqa Maula (TUS) on two separate occasions. The number of people in the jamaat has since risen, and in 1998, under the guidance of Janab Tayyeb Bhaisaheb Aamir, a new site was sought. With the Doa and Raza Mubarak of Huzurala (TUS), a grand marcaz was then purchased. We are indeed fortunate to be witnesses to the Burhani Daur, an era where masjid's have become the norm in any Mauze where a sizeable population resides. Within the last three years a Masjid Project has been underway, and we are indeed fortunate enough to announce that the construction phase of this project draws towards the end, insha'allah by April 2008. On the Urs of Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed AQ, a Daris Majlis was held at the Masjid Office. We are one of the first masjids to use photovoltaic technology to produce our own electricity, and the solar panels have been installed.
May Allah Ta'ala grant our Bawa Shafique Aqa Maula TUS a long and healthy life, til the day of qayamat Ameen.
