Brief History:
Al-Huda Masjid was founded in the year 2000 by Mohammed Akbar, Mahmood Hussain and Abdur Rashid. The masjid building was formerly a Methodist church dating from the late 19th century / early 1900’s. The masjid was officially opened on 23rd November 2000. The layout of the building was perfect for the purpose of a masjid, with two large prayer halls, a separate entrance for sisters, a number of classrooms, kitchen facilities and bathrooms.
Up until recently the basement of the masjid was used by the Bradford Curry Project, which is a multi-faith charity that provides food to the needy in the Bradford district. The basement has also been used in previous years by a number of other organisations including, the Princeville Homework Club, the Libyan Arabic School, fitness classes, English language classes etc.
In 2004 the building was modified with a three story extension, which included offices, a new ablution area for brothers and a two bedroom flat, which is currently occupied by the Imam of the masjid.
Current Activities:
English Khutbas and lectures started in the masjid in the year 2002. We currently have at least one Jumuah khutbah in English every month.
- Quran and Islamic studies madrasah for children (five days a week)
- Quran and Islamic studies programme in English (every Friday)
- Tajweed classes for sisters
- Arabic classes for sisters
- Hifz classes for boys
- Events in English and Urdu.
Vision:
Currently We have started the exetension project which when completed would increase the capacity to accomodate more worshippers in the masjid. Alhumdu-lillah Framework has been completed. Our vision for the future is to increase dawah activities and deliver the correct message of Islam to the local community, both Muslims and non-Muslims.