I would like to know if their is any gathering where parents can meet other parents with interest of marriage for their children? I feel that as mosque should be a center part of any muslims life, our mosque and senior management in the mosque should bring community together on a regular basis so parents can meet like minded families with view of marriage for their children.

There isn't any marriage event. There used to be one organised by some local sisters. If you wish to be put in touch with them, send us a message using the Contact Page.

Would it be possible to have a General Notices board on your website for announcing Nikkah ceremony or Jannazh etc.

Thanks 

Hi, I am new to the area I was just wondering if it would be possible to know who the main Imam's of the masjid are? I was really surpised at how great the website is but I couldn't find any information on the Imam of the masjid and would like to know who it is and maybe even a little background information if this is possible? Thank you.

I realized that there should be a topic of latest news( contains special announcement) on this website and the other advertisements section like halal meat shops and stores.In this way you can starts to collect handsome money for the welfare of mosque activities.

Hope everyone's well

I recently watched the channel 4 programme about a different Mosque's Marriage Bureau and I think its a great idea! We should really have something llike this to make it easier for the next generation!

Asalamualikum,
I just now came back from Central Mosque after opening fast and Magrib prayers. I also had dinner provided in the mosque. Thanks to everyone for organising the dinner for so many people.
But I think the way it is handled isn't right, people have to wait and wait to get rice or curry. I think either more people should get involved or the way it is managed should be changed. I was in last Ramadan in Edinburgh and there they used to give you in a plate before sitting, which I think is better than here.

Wasalam

Salam

I do agree with you and feel that there should be some better way.

A.A.

I hope everyone is making the most of the blessed Holy month of Ramadhan, Insha'Allah.

I am very concerned on the state of our society and the role our mosques are playing in helping single muslim of marriageables ages to find their suitable life partner to complete half of their deen.

I have seen random moments on this webiste dating back months and years and it seems their is not a single action taken regarding the issues some brothers and sisters have been brave enough to highlight to our elderies and repectable mosque committee members.

Its an humble request to be active NOW as Allah doesn't change the state of a community unless they are willingly to do it for themselves.

I would like to see a reply to this comment by a member of mosque, Jazak'Allah.

.........the idea is very good but the admin of the mosque dosen't show any intrest in this most popular issue on this website.So please take a step to organized such kind of evantsin the mosque. There should be advertsed such kind of events properly. The best and possible thing is to do to meet the parennts with each other after the Friday pray time. when the mostly peoples can come. So start to meet with each other after the friday pray in the main hall of the mosque.

I can understand our mosque admin are very busy with taking care of other matter BUT the least a mosque can arrange to ANNOUNCE and leave a NOTE BOOK upstairs in ladies and the one for the gents in the main mosque for people or families to register interest of such service so when eventaully it does come in to practice there will be a way to contact those who are willing to take part.
I was quite surprised when I hear a programme on Radia Ramadhan today at 11am while driving where the person was telling about Hazrat Ayesha (r.a) arranging a gathering in her own presence and introducting male and female of her family within Islamic boundries to see each other for marriage purpose!
Why is our elderly in our society or mosque heads are scared to take similar steps?
OR
the married people are too busy with their own marriage to help those who are looking to get married?
Com'on some thing some where is not right, PLEASE someone look in to it with sincere heart and intentions, it will work if commitment and time is given to this, needless to say, perhaps a bit of Haqook-ul-Ib'ad will be fulfilled with REWARDS in your account, Insha'Allah!!

salaam I have a question: why are there no classes for muslim sisters? All the classes are for men- where are the Quran Tajweed/Tafsir/Seerah and other classes? (In English) I am very interested in developing my knowledge esp of Hadith, Fiqh etc but am very disappointed in the lack of services for sisters at Central Mosque. In recent times, we have witnessed the establishment of educational centres specifically for sisters or selected courses etc however I feel that the Mosques are failing to accomodate and provide the necessary education and services for women.

salaam. i absolutely agree with the above comments and am deepply saddened and disappointed to observe that the Mosque administration cannot or will not recognise that a marriage/matrimonial service of some kind needs to facilitated urgently within the Glasgow Muslim Community- special attention should be given to the fact that there are many single Muslims in Glasgow who are seeking marriage. Failure to address this particularly important issue has in effect resulted in many muslims remaining unmarried. We must seriously address the core problems within our Muslim society/community; the only way this can be positively resolved will be through proactive initiatives undertaken by the Mosque representatives and from ongoing feedback and liasing with the community itself. It is imperative for our social and spiritual harmony that we do so and for the future of our muslim brothers and sisters here in Glasgow.

Salaam I would also agree with this comment- it would be better to have some info on the resident Imam and also contact details. Its really important that we have access to the Imam and are able to approach them for advice/info etc..

salam,
marriage arrangement is perhaps one of the most important (if not the most important) communal obligation (fard al kifayah) at the moment. so we are all responsible for setting up the means for it, if the mosques/imams are not doing it then it is up to us.

The other key communal obligation is to set up the means for us to get our necessary islamic education. Alhamdulillah there are many places in glasgow you can do this. For brothers it is quite easy, for sisters there is a dedicated women's place : al meezan (they have a professional website too). There is the new SOLAS foundation, for people seeking islamic education in english run by two local shaykhs (google it, they have a site).

All in all, we cannot wait for a few imams/mosques to do all these things, they are overwhelmed as it is with their job (you should check out their timetables), so if one cannot expect them realistically to handle all this then who has to do it? If you say 'oh the elders in the community or some other islamic minded people' - well that means YOU, and ME, and all of the people writing here etc. Lets do something about it.

If you want to organise such things (marriage, education etc) you might find the "glasgow muslims" website a more convenient place to have discussions. Lets just get on with it, the elders are old, the imams are doing the best they can and have too much on their plate (not to mention all sorts of 'political expectations' from the 'committees') but it is us youngsters sitting here on our armchairs just complaining (me included)! This is not the way things work! We have to take our future into our own hands, insha Allah.

sa

How do we see the Imams timetables?
I haven't seen them on the website.

Salaam and Eid Mubarak Glasgow!

I must say I am overwhemled with the comments above and I am glad that I did voice my opinion on the 9th & 15th Sep.

I and a friend of mine have spoken to one of the Imams and also a member of the mosque committee, they were willing but however they were a little reluctant to take things on board. When we gave reference of Birmingham central mosque, we were told to connect them for advice though we thought it should have been the imam himself liasion with the Birmingham mosque themselves. Kher, I have emailed them but had no reply so far.

I agree that you and I can arrange an event But I do believe that mosque should play the crucial part in our struggle and Insha'Allah we will be guided by our Imams to keep it within Islamic boundries.

Plus I was also going to suggest once a month we should have talk on different issues regarding marriage with an opportunity to have question answer session. Which will not only benefit us single people but also married couple, Insha'Allah.

Let's continue with this fellow Glaswegians and let's make a difference in our community, Insha'Allah for the better.

W'Salaam
M.

Assalamo Aleykum

I have been keeping an eye on the marriage forums on both the central masjid website and glasgow muslims website.

I was one of the facilitators at the two marriage events that Al-Khair had organised.  I could contribute to the ideas and experiences learnt, pros and cons, etc..

Would anyone like to get in touch with me and discuss how we can take this forward?

My e-mail address is zara_2k (at) hotmail.com

Salaam sister Ghazala,

Are you aware if AlKhair is organising any future events?

Al-Khair will not be organising any more events.

salaam to everyone,

I am very happy to read the numerous comments about improving the situation of the muslims in glasgow however having been involved with a few organisations and from my own experience i think its safe to say that if you want to organise an event - lets take a marriage event as is being proposed - then it needs to be done by a group of committed individuals

no mosque especially central mosque from my experience will be able to organise such an event - the summer / winter conferences are about as much as CM is able or willing to do

dont get me wrong there have been various events at the mosque but they are usually organised and driven by an individual or group as opposed to the mosque itself - the finance seminar for example which is coming up

like it or not - this is the reality and in my opinion this is the reason numerous organisations now exist which specialise in youth work, sisters education etc

i would strongly suggest you approach an active organisation to try and facilitate a marriage event - the mosques in glasgow will not be able to help you find a husband / wife and to try and change the policies and people who run the masjid will take a long long time and maybe just maybe your own children in generations to come will be able to turn to the masjids and especially central mosque to help with finding a spouse inshallah

Good comment.

Thats why I have put myself forward in trying to organise something to assist people in trying to find a marriage partner.

I am willing to put the time and effort into a service that is required.

It would be helpful if I had some assistance.

Please get in touch with me at zara_2k (at) hotmail.com

Salaam

I will drop you an email and perhaps meet up to discuss where should we go from here...!
Anyone else who is willing to contribute should also get in touch so together we can make it successful, Insha'Allah.

Allah Hafiz
M.

For all those who wish to contribute to finding ourselves/others a marriage partner..organising an event...

Please attend a meeting on .....

Sunday 25th October

12.30pm

The Tramway, Albert Drive, Pollokshields

Seating area upstairs

salam
answer is quite simple
need more volunteers to assist
eg young students
if more young ones helped at serving etc, it would reduce waiting times.
remember, not feeding a small family at home.
rgds
mzl

q
why do you not phone and ask
make appointment
if you read, `classes` section you will see some names
very simple `ASK`
ZERO COST
rgds
mzl

I HAVE CREATED A SEPARATE FORUM REGARDING MARRIAGE.

IT IS UNDER 'QUESTIONS FOR THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY'.

Salam

How do I make an appointment to see the Imam about the Religious Advice & Counselling service? Can i just pop in? Shukran

Yes, just pop in and ask the Office staff to let the Imam know you are waiting. Generally speaking, Maulana Habib and Maulana Omair are there during the day, and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor during the evening.

Asalamalaikum wrb everyone

I live in Fife but i would most certainly not mind being a volunteer to help in these events and to help make them more efficient .

Is there anything i can do???

wasalam wrb

muslim fifer

walaikumasalam wrb sister zara

I am a sister and i live in fife. I would be interested also in doing something for the muslim community. I myself have an older sister-21 mashAllah- who we are having difficulty to find anyone for.

I will send you an email sis inshAllah

tc
wasalam

salam o alaikum

does glasgow mosque  offer marriages for young grad students .who are willing to setlle ova ere by finding a good muslimah partner . thanks if any 1 can guide

.

Hi

      Iam hindu of religion born in India i was wondering if the mosque provides a service where i can get a spiritul reading /cleansing. I feel i have been cursed with bad luck for the last five years. I would like to know what my future holds financially, health, and with my family

                                                     Thankyou

                                                          A.M

It's possible for you to meet an Imam here at the Mosque for general advice, however no-one can tell you what the future holds.

 asalam o alaikum 

i am looking for my sister , if you know who can help me through i will be really grateful to you .

thank you