Elahi Jame Masjid & Cultural Centre

Welcome to Elahi Masjid

During the 1950s and 60s, people from Commonwealth countries like Bangladesh, came over to the United Kingdom to help fill the skills shortages that existed across different industries in the north of England. Many economic migrants found jobs in cotton mills or in steel factories across Yorkshire. The steel factories were based predominantly in Sheffield. Many of these factories manufactured stainless steel products such as knives and forks, which were world renown. By the 1980s, there was a growing Muslim presence in Darnall, Sheffield. In particular, the Bangladeshi community was growing and needed a place to worship. It was apparent, a mosque was necessary to accommodate the needs of the community. During the 90s, the Bangladeshi community purchased a premise on Wilfrid Road, in Darnall. Thus, the Elahi Masjid and Islamic Centre was founded and at once, opened its doors to worshippers. Since opening, the Masjid has not only been a place of worship, it has also become a community hub for Muslims in Darnall and surrounding areas. Alhamdullilah, the Masjid has been thriving, thanks to its growing Muslim congregation.

Due to this increased demand, the decision to extend the Masjid was taken, to better accommodate worshippers and improve facilities and access in the process. The management has always had ambitions to increase capacity and to improve facilities as well as user access. This includes plans to add designated prayer facilities for women too. In 2018, the first stage of this ambition was fulfilled when the Masjid purchased the building next door. They also received planning permission to extend the building. In 2021, work to undertake the next stage of development started and we hope to complete the project in full by 2023, in sha Allah. The new-look Masjid will include a washing facility for the deceased, which the masjid is in desperate need of. In sha Allah, once the works are complete, we hope the benefits of these improvements will be felt by all those who use the Masjid. Let us achieve this joint venture by coming together to complete the House of Allah, whilst gaining a home in the hereafter, In sha Allah. The budget for the completion of the full work is expected to reach £500,000. We therefore we kindly request you donate towards this truly worthy cause.