The West London Islamic Centre, in Ealing needs your support to raise the funds needed to open its brand new 'Gym & Fitness Centre'.

The New WLIC Gym & Fitness Centre

Alhamdu'Lillah, by the Grace and Permission of Allah (swt), the new centre upper education, welfare and banquet floors are near complete. On condition that the funds could be raised in time, the administration approved the completion of the 4th floor 'Gym & Fitness Centre'. Progress has been impressive and works have come a long way (see below).

Good health and self-protection are considered religious obligations in Islam, all the more with hostility and prejudice against Muslims on the rise. As before, the non-profit Gym & Fitness Centre will welcome everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim. Offering a selection of classes and programs, for all members of our community to train and develop in a unique and comfortable environment. Some of the classes restarting would be:

• Adult & Youth Boxing
• Adult & Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Sisters Self-Defence & Keep Fit Classes
• Elders Fitness & Wellbeing Program

We now require £30,000 to complete the final schedule of works for the new gym. Previous work has included, utility core drilling, electrics, plumbing, ventilation, decor, fire safety, heating & cooling systems. Flooring and various cardio and strength training equipment costs, of approximately £15,000 now also need to be covered as part of this £30,000. 

Please share this appeal, donate and Insha'Allah secure a tangible Sadaqah Jariyah. Your support will empower lives long into the future, building a confident, stronger and healthier community. If you are UK Taxpayer, please don't forget to Gift Aid and boost your donation by 25%. Jazakallah'Khair and thank you.  

Our History

Established in 1997, the old WLIC Boxing Gym was one of the first training facilities in the UK to be located inside a Masjid, the UKIM West London Islamic Centre in Ealing. After 20 years of community service, with thousands of youth and adults having passed through its doors, the WLIC Boxing Gym closed in September 2017, in preperation for the demolition and redevelopment of the Masjid.

For a short video history on the gym please click here or read an EMEL magazine article from back in 2003 here. At the time of its closure in 2017, one of our boxing instructors commented;

'A special thanks to the Masjid, which had the foresight over 20 years ago to appreciate the importance of having a gym within the Mosque and the crucial role it went on to play in bringing our youth together, within an Islamic ethos. It was that decision, support and the dedication of our training team, that helped countless young people from disparate backgrounds change their lives in a positive way. From children who had troubled backgrounds, to some who were bullied in school and those who had no direction or discipline. They all benefited, and we look forward to a new chapter when the Mosque is rebuilt, Insha’Allah.'

We also need to repay £500,000 of Qarde Hasana raised to complete this phase of the Masjid construction, any surplus funds will be will be used for this purpose. For further and general information about the Masjid please visit our website here. Jazakallah'Khair