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The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is home to a dense Muslim population, Stepney Green. Before 1980, local Muslims did not have a Masjid where they could come together for daily prayers or to run Islamic activities. Muslim residents would move from neighbour to neighbour’s home to pray in congregation, however as the number of worshippers grew, it soon became clear the need for a Mosque. In 1985, Stepney Shahjalal Masjid was formed on the grounds of Shandy Park. It was named after Hazrat Shah Jalal Mujarrad al Yemeni (RA) who migrated to Bangladesh from the Middle East to promote Islamic education and Dawah activities within the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. The Mosque is managed by a board of trustees, who are elected every two years by members of the Mosque. The activities and financial matters are regulated by the Charity Commission and Company law in UK. 
To support the running of the Mosque and its activities, there is an advisory board which comprises of Imams, Islamic scholars and community leaders.

Aims and objective of the Mosque: 
1) Provide and facilitate the five daily prayers for the local Muslim residents
2) To provide Islamic education regarding the Qur’an and authentic practices of Prophet Muhammad (s) for men, women and children
3) To provide social and recreational for local Muslim residents
4) To increase aware of Islam amongst non-Muslims, and to promote community cohesion to establish social harmony within groups.

Alhamdulillah, underground foundation work for this purpose-built mosque development work is nearly finished. More than 3000 men, women and children can pray together in the Mosque after completion of phase one and two of this Mosque and community centre. Brook William contractor was appointed for phase one of this project and estimated fund is needed for 3.5 million pounds to complete the phase one of this Mosque, but work began with a half million-pound in fund collected from donation of worshippers and others.

What am I doing?
I am taking part in this year’s Muslim Charity Run! This 5km endurance test has been the ultimate factor uniting good causes with fitness, proving to be very popular over the last few years.
This is set to be one of the biggest Muslim charity runs, building on years of success. The run will take place in Tower Hamlet's Victoria Park, recognised for its heritage, sports facilities, walkways and lake.
Muslim Charity Run is an initiative of the East London Mosque Trust and was previously known as Run 4 Your Mosque. This year Muslim Charity Run has partnered with LaunchGood as its Official Fundraising Partner.