Press Releases

Fareham College Welcome Sheikh Fazle Abbas and Rev. Bruce Deans for Joint Seminar on Religion

religion seminar 1Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo and Rev. Bruce Deans conducted a joint seminar on faith and beliefs on 29th February and 1st March 2016. Read on for more.

Local Muslim community condems terror attacks around the world: Message of prayers for the victims

In response to the shocking and horrifying attacks on innocent victims in a multitude of countries witnessed in this month, the local Muslim community issues a statement of solidarity with the victims of terror attacks around the world, regardless of country, race, religion or political ideology.

University of Winchester students visit Al Mahdi Centre

photo 1Press release covering the visit of students from the University of Winchester.

Food with Friends Event

On Sunday, 6th March, 2016, a group of volunteers conducted a programme called 'Food with Friends', which took place in Southsea, Portsmouth. The following report will describe the aims of this initiative and provide a summary for the event.

Annual Muslim-Christian Gathering: A reflection by Ridhae Sheikh

A reflection by Ridhae Sheikh on the annual Muslim-Christian gathering held at Portsmouth Cathedral.

Annual Muslim-Christian Gathering: A reflection by Luke Fitzgerald

A reflection by Luke Fitzgerald on the annual Muslim-Christian gathering held at Portsmouth Cathedral.

Annual Muslim-Christian Gathering - Address by Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo | 2nd February 2016

Annual Muslim-Christian Gathering at Portsmouth Cathedral on the occassion of Christmas 2015: Address by Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo, Resident Alim/Imam of Wessex Jamaat.

3rd Portchester Sea Scouts visit Al Mahdi Centre

scouts3"I wasn’t sure what to expect when I heard we were going to a Mosque; maybe a big dome and tower? It certainly wasn’t a building that looked like a grand house in the country..."

Sheikh Nimr Statement

As British Muslims, we are shocked and appalled by the execution at a time when sectarian tensions are increasing throughout the Middle East and spreading across the world.