Administrator on January 30th, 2008
The following is an extract from a local newspaper reporting that Leeds Muslim Council, the management committee of Leeds Makkah Masjid, has obtained planning permission to construct the first purpose-built mosque in Headingley, Leeds.
It is reported that the Leeds City Council has granted the planning permission to build a magnificent mosque on the site of the derelict historic Grade II listed Christadelphian Church.
This article was probably published in Yorkshire Evening Post.
Administrator on November 3rd, 2007
Alhamdulillah Allah Almighty has blessed us with an aesthetically magnificent mosque, of which the Muslim community of Leeds is extremely proud. Makkah Masjid has won many accolades for its beauty and arguably is one of the most striking mosques in the country.
Due to Makkah Mosque’s splendid exterior, from time to time television programmes and films include shots of the mosque without the knowledge of the management committee of the mosque, Leeds Muslim Council. The Makkah Mosque’s exterior has been featured in a movie called “Mischief Night” and most recently it was featured in the much publicised Channel 4 drama “Britz”. Unfortunately, those who produce such programmes or films do not consult with Leeds Muslim Council about the depiction of the mosque, as we would wish them to do given the sensitivities surrounding the issues many of these programmes deal with.
Accordingly, Leeds Muslim Council wishes to make it clear that it has not endorsed the use of Makkah Masjid in television programmes of this nature.
Administrator on July 25th, 2006
Arabic calligraphy work has started at Leeds Makkah Masjid. This project involves writing a number of well-known Quranic verses, including the whole of surah Al-Rahman, and Duas on the walls and the dome of the masjid. The work is being carried out by one of the world renowned Pakistani calligrapher Navid Bhati.
The following are some of the images of the work currently being undertaken.
The following text is noted on the Rodha Sharif of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Holy Quran: Surah 33, verse 56
Holy Quran: Surah 9, verse 128
Holy Quran: Surah 113
Holy Quran: Surah 114
Holy Quran: Surah 112
Holy Quran: Surah 109
The prayer to enter the masjid
Allah and Muhammad (PBUH)
99 names of Allah
