About Us
Founded in the early 1980’s, the organisation known as the Girlington Muslim Welfare Association and hereafter referred to as ‘The GMWA’, incorporates the following entities:
The Mosque - Masjid-E-Umar
The Islamic School – Paradise Academy
The Community Arm Of the Organisation – ‘Our’ Girlington
Our Vision
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A ‘Sunni’ Islamic organisation centred around Faith (Deen), Knowledge (ilm) and Community (Ummah), that is part of a better society through Peace, respect and dignity.
Our Mission
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To be an inclusive organisation that Serves, Educates and Inspires the community.
Our Primary Objectives
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To promote friendly relations within the community and to ensure better understanding and harmony
To Provide and maintain facilities for worship and prayer (Mosque/Masjid)
To provide and maintain facilities for the teaching of young children/adults in the Quran, General Islamic knowledge and languages (School/Madrasa)
To provide social/welfare services for the local community