CHEADLE MASJID BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER

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1 CHEADLE MASJID BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER

2 Whosoever builds a House (Masjid) for the pleasure of Allah, whether it be small or large, Allah builds for them a House in Paradise. TIRMIDHI C O N T E N T S 04 A Message from the Board & Scholars 06 Cheadle Masjid - An Introduction 08 Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts 14 Emulating the Prophetic Masjid 16 Building Our Community 18 Making Our Vision a Reality 20 Floor & Site Plans 22 Project Programme & Budget 26 How to Donate

3 OUR IMAM S Abid Khan A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD Every Masjid holds a special place as a house of Allah (swt) but Cheadle Masjid is different. It is more than a place of worship, it s the beating heart of our community. Each one of us has our own story about how we have come to this Masjid, however, regardless of our starting point, we all come together as a community to worship Allah (swt), learn more about our Deen and reach out to our neighbours through acts of charity and kindness. Yet, our success is also our greatest challenge. The Masjid that welcomes so many is now at full capacity and beyond. We know we need to address this, not only so we can all pray under one roof, but also so we can expand the services we offer, enabling us to welcome, support and guide more people. To do this we need to build a new Masjid. One that will provide for our community today and for future generations. Without our community we falter, with it we thrive. Which is why we are thrilled to share some of our community s stories and reveal our plans to rebuild Cheadle Masjid. Please support us in this noble endeavour. Cheadle Masjid Board of Trustees Abid Khan Director of Education and Deputy Imam Shaykh Abdi Ghaffar Imam Our success is also our greatest challenge. The Masjid that welcomes so many is now at full capacity When I first walked into Cheadle Masjid I was struck by the sense of inclusivity that made both young and old feel welcome. As I increased my knowledge, I was encouraged to deliver talks, khutbahs and courses to share my learning with others. I was further empowered by the Masjid to establish activities and programmes to attract our youth. Inspired by the community s faith in me, my spiritual journey took me on a path to Al-Azhar University in Cairo where I continued my studies. on returning, I accepted the roles of Director of Education and Assistant Imam so I could contribute further to this special community that had given me so much. Through my roles it has become clear we need a new purpose built facility, so my plea to you is to support this development in any way you can. Shaykh Abdi Ghaffar I have been privileged to be the Imam of Cheadle Masjid for the last nine years. This Masjid is close to my heart and I am sure, like me, you love the unity amongst the community. We have a fantastic volunteer team of both brothers and sisters and we see great love and respect between the young and the old. Masha Allah this Masjid is the core of this community and the following pages will highlight the many unique and important activities that we do. We pray that you can all support the Masjid s growth and be part of its exciting future Insha Allah. 4 5

4 CHEADLE MASJID AN INTRODUCTION Over the next few pages we set out what Cheadle Masjid stands for and why we believe we are special. EDUCATION Supporting the community by providing Islamic education Outstanding supplementary Islamic School catering for children aged 4-12 Weekly educational classes for brothers and sisters in Tafsir, Fiqh, Tajweed and Arabic Regularly hosting world famous scholars and reciters such as Sheikh Yasir Qadhi and Sheikh Abu Bakr al-shatri amongst others YOUTH Supporting our youth Monthly youth Qiyams attracting over 80 people Junior leaders courses for boys and girls CMA s Got Talent showcasing the talent of our Muslim youth and nurturing them to be proud British Muslims HELPING THE COMMUNITY Our community is all about helping those in need We raise over 60,000 for local and international charities each year Provide support and volunteers for the local foodbank and soup kitchen Created the worlds largest Baarfi Pudsey for Children in Need Provide regular support for Comic Relief and Sports Relief CHARITY EVENTS Unique and engaging community events Community breakfast s, welcoming 300 people Annual Eid Dinners bringing together 500 people Annual Open Days with 1,500 attending each year and raising money for local charities (Christie Hospital, Stepping Hill and UHSM Hospitals) The Heald Green Litter Pick INTERFAITH We have strong engagement with the wider community Regular inter-faith activities with local churches and synagogues Visit my Mosque 220 guests hosted Local council departments and local police come to Cheadle Masjid for Islamic Awareness courses Approximately 2,000 children from local schools visit the Masjid each year TACKLING ISSUES We are on the front foot in dealing with challenges that impact the community We have held seminars on: - Domestic abuse - Health awareness - Marriage - Parenting - Legal issues We have also held basic life support courses and have installed a Community Defibrillator Cheadle Masjid At the heart of the community 6 7

5 THERE S NO BETTER WAY TO EXPLAIN OUR WORK THAN THROUGH THE VOICES OF OUR COMMUNITY. CHEADLE MASJID My Favourite Masjid I pray at Cheadle Masjid every day, I teach here every week, and the people I love and cherish most in the world are connected in one way or the other to the Masjid. We firmly believe in the prophetic statement that the best of us are those that are most beneficent to mankind. GREATER THAN THE SUM OF OUR PARTS Despite the space limitations, the Masjid provides a first-class service for both Muslims and non-muslims. This Masjid has already left its own mark on this community and in the future it will have a hugely positive impact on the rest of the UK too. Shaykh Abu Eesa Niamatullah Caring for Our Local Community When an opportunity to give back arose, I took it. Serving food at the local Wellspring homeless shelter, talking with the destitute and being a friendly and familiar face means so much to the people there. Our community also shares our wealth by contributing to a winter essentials pack that helps the homeless survive the harshest months. It s a real pleasure to volunteer in this way. Sister Aaliyah Giving the Gift of Knowledge After school, I attend the Madrassa where I have learned about the The Last Day, Allah s (swt) Decree and the Scriptures. I invited all my friends to the Visit My Mosque event and I really enjoyed Cheadle Masjid Has Got Talent. I can t wait for the school holidays to start so I can go to Quran Club! Yousaf Rafiq, aged 7 8 9

6 CHEADLE MASJID GREATER THAN THE SUM OF OUR PARTS Connecting Our People Linking With the Local Community I moved to Wilmslow during my career as a professional footballer and shortly after reverted to Islam. A friend took me to Cheadle Masjid where I was excited to find a family-orientated community with a comprehensive programme. In our fast-paced world it s easy to lose track of time and get caught up in life s demands. Going to Cheadle Masjid helps me refocus on the most important things in life. Brother Nathan Ellington Fontaine I was introduced to Cheadle Masjid when we moved from London to Cheadle. As a woman, I was slightly apprehensive about how I would be treated but was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome I received. Since then, Cheadle Masjid has become a second home for me and my family and a place where I feel that I truly belong. Reaching Out to Other Faiths My close and positive relationship with Cheadle Masjid is based on mutual respect and a willingness to learn from and understand one another s traditions and practices. The Masjid s participation in local events has enriched the community of Heald Green. Reverend Charles Nevin United We Stand I ve been involved with Cheadle Masjid for many years as a local councillor and community leader. Your outreach work involving our Interfaith Forum, Community Festival and Stockport s Wellspring project for the homeless does you great credit. Peter Burns FORMER STOCKPORT MAYOR Taking care of our neighbours and community is an obligation on all Muslims. Sister Yasmeen Desnavi This Masjid is very diverse yet united. Just as you see south-east Asians so you see Arabs and Africans. Islam has united them and they have become one unit. Sheikh Abu Bakr al-shatri 10 11

7 CHEADLE MASJID GREATER THAN THE SUM OF OUR PARTS With over 20 years of service, Cheadle Masjid has become a pillar in the community - help us make it a new beacon Masjid. Engaging Our Youth I organise the monthly Youth Qiyam which brings around 80 youngsters together for study circles, camps, trips and other activities. We aim to build up their interpersonal skills and impart Islamic knowledge and lifestyle advice. By empowering our younger members I am positive that we will ensure the continuity and progression required to sustain our future. Brother Abid Anwar 12 Supporting Physical Health and Wellbeing We run a range of sporting activities and we seek to introduce new pursuits to appeal to more people. Sport brings our brothers and sisters closer to the Masjid and teaches young people the fundamentals of sportsmanship, teamwork and humility and promotes fair play and wellbeing. Brother Humayoun Choudry 13

8 EMULATING THE PROPHETIC MASJID Over 1400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) established a new home for believers in the city of Medina. At its heart he built a Masjid to provide a focal point for the Muslim community where they could gather to worship Allah (swt) and organise. This tradition continues today with communities establishing safe places to congregate, pray, seek support and learn. At Cheadle Masjid we place an emphasis on the Masjid being an all-encompassing community centre, providing a place for prayer, education and a centre for the community to come together. Our activities are increasing and we need your continued support to enable us to grow. In Houses (Masjids), which Allah (swt) has ordered to be raised, in them His Name is Glorified in the mornings and the evenings AL QUR AN 24:

9 BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY THE CHALLENGES By the Grace of Allah (swt), our activities continue to increase. However, this places a strain on our existing infrastructure which cannot accommodate everyone and everything we do. Some of the key areas this impacts: capacity for our supplementary school services space limitations at key times for both women and men THE FUTURE A number of options have been explored but the path forward is clear. We must build a new Masjid. We have been blessed to be able to deliver so many services to our community from our existing site, but with a new purpose built Masjid we will be able to do so much more. Our vision for the new Masjid is to: our ability to develop stronger links with the wider community through a multi-functional space lack of important community facilities such as ghusl facilities for the deceased a) b) c) build a multipurpose centre for all provide an inspiration for our future generations promote greater community cohesion Whoever builds a house (Masjid) for Allah, whether it be small or large, Allah builds for him a house in Paradise. [TIRMIDHI] d) e) create a modern centre for families and social activities provide better facilities for ladies and our youth This new venue will mean we can hold more events, run additional projects and give even more of our congregation the opportunity to volunteer and carry out good works. By enabling our youth to learn more about their faith, we will be building the foundations for a stronger future by inspiring the next generation to become the teachers of tomorrow

10 MAKING OUR VISION A REALITY To fulfil this vision, we have bought together an accomplished project team who, with the support of Allah (swt), will deliver this project. Those who spend their wealth (in Allah s cause) by night and by day, in secret and in public, they shall have their reward with the Lord. On them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve. AL QUR AN 2:274 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The board comprises of a range of professional and business expertise, including finance, legal and a planning consultant. We will provide direction and oversight of this project with a keen eye on the financial management. Our role also involves engaging the right contractors and consultants to deliver our build in the most professional way possible within budget. The board are delighted to have engaged a number of professionals to fulfil the vision of a new Cheadle Masjid, details of whom are below. GENERATION This accomplished land and property development consultancy will be working with us to effectively plan, design and deliver our new masjid. We are confident that their extensive experience in large construction projects will result in a highly successful project insha Allah. KEY CONSULTANTS Project Management by U3B: Contractually smart project management consultants. Architecture by Zendium Design: Architecture and design consultancy with a dynamic approach. Quantity Surveying by Connor Christmas Consulting: Quantity surveyors for high level commercial management, procurement and supply-chain management. Planning Consultancy by Inspire Planning Solutions: Chartered Town Planner - expert planning advice on applications and appeals. At the time of going to press the following members of the project team were also being appointed: Structural Engineers, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Fire Engineers, Approved Building Control Inspectors, Acoustic Engineers, Transport & Highway Consultants, Sustainability/ Breeam Consultants

11 FLOOR PLANS FIRST FLOOR Male Ablutions & WCs 59sqm Funeral Washing 23sqm Family Room 24sqm Female Ablutions & WCs 59sqm Multi-purpose Room 47sqm Roof Light Overhead perprayer Hall 169sqm Roof Light Overhead Roof Light Overhead Classroom 3 22sqm Main Plant Room 11.5sqm Corridor Sub Plant & Riser Hall DDA Lift Office 22sqm Hall Disabled Turning Circle DWC Plant Room 2 Riser Riser Hall DDA Lift Committee Meeting Room 39sqm Hall Disabled Turning Circle DWC Corridor Riser Classroom 4 19sqm BASEMENT SITE PLAN Conference Suite 47sqm Main Prayer Hall 178sqm Classroom 1 23sqm Welcome Feature Wall Classroom 2 25sqm Hall GROUND FLOOR Riser DDA Lift Office 22sqm Hall DWC Riser Entrance Entrance LED lighters Proposed Entrance Area with partially covered canopies LED lighters LED lighters Feature i-tower Welcome Feature Wall column 20 21

12 Project Programme ID Task Name Duration Start 1 Cheadle Masjid 820 days 22/03/ Program Milestones 820 days 22/03/ Project Start 0 days 22/03/ Stage 0 - Strategic Definition Complete 0 days 21/05/ Stage 1 - Preparation & Brief Complete 0 days 03/07/ Site Survey Works Complete 0 days 26/09/ st Value Engineering Workshops 0 days 17/10/ Completion of Stage 2 - Concept Design 0 days 31/10/ nd Value Engineering Workshops 0 days 29/11/ Stage 3 - Developed Design Complete 0 days 11/02/ Stage 4 - Technical Design Complete 0 days 01/05/ Stage 5 - Construction Commencement 0 days 17/09/ Completion of Basement Construction 0 days 05/03/ Steel Frame Erection Complete 0 days 11/06/ New Masjid Envelope Complete 0 days 01/07/ M&E Works, Building Services & Fit Out Complete 0 days 26/11/ Welcome Screen Complete 0 days 03/12/ New Masjid Building Construction Complete 0 days 01/01/ Existing Masjid Demolition & New Car Park Construction 0 days 02/04/ New Playing Fields Completion 0 days 14/05/ Completion of Stage 6 - Handover & Close out 0 days 11/06/ Stage 0 - Strategic Definition 40 days 22/03/ Stage 1 - Preparation & Brief 90 days 22/05/ Stage 2 - Concept Design 40 days 06/09/ Stage 3 - Developed Design 70 days 01/11/ Stage 4 - Technical Design 150 days 12/02/ Stage 5 - Construction 445 days 17/09/ Stage 7 - In Use 0 days 11/06/ s22/03 s21/05 s03/07 s26/09 s17/10 s31/10 s29/11 s11/02 s01/05 s17/09 s05/03 s11/06 s01/07 s26/11 s03/12 s01/01 s 02/04 s14/05 s11/06 s11/06 s Milestone Summary Group By Summary 22 23

13 Project Budget Gross Floor Area: 1297 m2 Project Budget 5,000,000 Ref Elemental Description Value ( ) / m2 % Ref Elemental Description Value ( ) / m2 % 1 Substructure 275, % 5 Services (Cont d) 1.1 Foundation Basement Excavation Basement Retaining Walls Ground Floor Construction Superstructure 984, % 2.1 Frame per Floors Roof Stairs External Walls Windows & External Doors Internal Walls & Partitions Internal Doors Internal Finishes 213, % 3.1 Wall Finishes Floor Finishes Ceiling Finishes Fittings, Furnishings & Equipment 63, % 5 Services 573, % 5.1 Sanitary Appliances Services Equipment Disposal Installations Water Installation & Underfloor heating Heat Source Space Heating & Air Conditioning Ventilation Systems Electrical Installation Gas & Other Fuel Installations Lift and conveyor installations Fire and Lightening Protection Comms, Security and Control Systems BWIC Testing & Commissioning of Services Complete Buildings/Building Units n/a n/a n/a 7 Work To Existing Buildings n/a n/a n/a 8 External Works 509, % 8.1 Site Preparation Roads, Paves & Pavings Planting Fences, Railings & Walls Site Furniture External Drainage External Services Facilitating Works 33, % Building Works Estimate 2,654, % 10 MC Preliminaries 398, % 11 MC Overheads & Profit 265, % Works Cost Estimate 3,317, % 12 Project/Design Team Fees 497, % Project / Design Team Fees Estimate 497, % 13 Other Development/Project Costs n/a n/a n/a 14 Risks/elements yet to be designed 953, % 15 Inflation 230, % Total Development Cost 5,000, % *budget subject to further detailed design 24 25

14 HOW TO DONATE Who is he that will lend to Allah a goodly loan, then Allah will increase it manifold and he will have a good reward? [Al Qur an 57:11] We ask for your help to realise this ambitious project for the community. Donate to this worthy cause and you will be building more than a Masjid. By investing in the community s future you are investing in your future. And by giving this Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity) your gift will multiply through the good work we deliver from within our walls. Donate today in one of the following ways: ONLINE Visit and simply follow the instructions to make a secure payment. CHEQUE Make cheques payable to The CMA Welfare Trust Limited and return to The Treasurer, 377 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle SK8 3NP. BANK TRANSFER - for a one-off donation Please make payment to The CMA Welfare Trust quoting reference New Cheadle Masjid: Sort code Account number STANDING ORDER - for regular payments: Please pick up a standing order form from the administration office at 377 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle SK8 3NP. 25% FREE UK Taxpayers Help us reach our target more quickly If you pay tax in the UK, please ensure that you complete a Gift Aid form (available from the Administration Office) and return it to The Treasurer, 377 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle SK8 3NP. This will allow us to reclaim an additional 25p on every 1 you donate. Registered Charity No:

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