A mosque in Finsbury Park has invited Londoners to visit and learn about the traditions of Islam, as part of a new ‘Visit My Mosque” initiative which aims to combat the rise of Islamophobia in the capital.
Members of the public met with the Islamic community to learn more about their religion.
Members of the community got a chance to learn more about what it means to be Muslim and help destigmatise stereotypes associated with the religion.
The aim of ‘Visit My Mosque’ is to offer different kinds of services to the community. From calligraphy to headscarves, visitors were invited to experience a culture they may not have been familiar with before.
Muslim Welfare House CEO Toufik Kacimi said: “People don’t realise that mosques are doing a lot for the community, both in terms of foodbank projects and tackling issues such as crime, antisocial behaviour, drugs and substance misuse. We have four shelters for victims of domestic violence.
Muslim Welfare House CEO Toufik Kacimi speaks about the many different community services his mosque offers.
“In all of this, people think mosques are for people just to go there and pray and then go back home”.
Combating the rise in Islamophobia
This year, London recorded a 140% increase in Islamophobic offences when compared to 2022. Those at the mosque say ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has only worsened the situation.
“Every time those horrible events take place elsewhere, our ladies and our sisters […] are attacked. We try to send out a strong message. Spread out love, don’t spread out hate.”
The event is the first in a series of many which hopes to integrate Londoners with the Muslim community in Finsbury Park, and mark a new chapter in the capital’s religious history.
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StandfirstThe Muslim Welfare House held its first 'Visit My Mosque' day in Finsbury Park to educate locals on the traditions of Islam
A mosque in Finsbury Park has invited Londoners to visit and learn about the traditions of Islam, as part of a new ‘Visit My Mosque” initiative which aims to combat the rise of Islamophobia in the capital.
Members of the public met with the Islamic community to learn more about their religion.
Members of the community got a chance to learn more about what it means to be Muslim and help destigmatise stereotypes associated with the religion.
The aim of ‘Visit My Mosque’ is to offer different kinds of services to the community. From calligraphy to headscarves, visitors were invited to experience a culture they may not have been familiar with before.
Muslim Welfare House CEO Toufik Kacimi said: “People don’t realise that mosques are doing a lot for the community, both in terms of foodbank projects and tackling issues such as crime, antisocial behaviour, drugs and substance misuse. We have four shelters for victims of domestic violence.
Muslim Welfare House CEO Toufik Kacimi speaks about the many different community services his mosque offers.
“In all of this, people think mosques are for people just to go there and pray and then go back home”.
Combating the rise in Islamophobia
This year, London recorded a 140% increase in Islamophobic offences when compared to 2022. Those at the mosque say ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has only worsened the situation.
“Every time those horrible events take place elsewhere, our ladies and our sisters […] are attacked. We try to send out a strong message. Spread out love, don’t spread out hate.”
The event is the first in a series of many which hopes to integrate Londoners with the Muslim community in Finsbury Park, and mark a new chapter in the capital’s religious history.
