Abu Bakr Mosque – New Masjid Development
A Message to the People of Middlesbrough
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh
Alhamdulillah, we are pleased to share that we have submitted our planning application for the proposed new Abu Bakr Mosque.
Abu Bakr Mosque has been part of the Middlesbrough community for many years, and we are grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout that journey.
Over the years, we have seen our community grow, and with that growth has come an increasing need for more space and better facilities.
Many will remember our original mosque and how we reached a point where it could no longer accommodate everyone. We expanded to meet that need, and today we find ourselves facing the same challenges at Cannon Park.
Despite the space we have, we are still struggling to accommodate everyone, particularly during busy prayer times. On occasions, worshippers have had to pray outside and in public spaces simply because there isn’t enough room.
We appreciate that this isn’t ideal, either for those attending the mosque or for our neighbours and the wider community.
But it isn’t just about having enough space to pray.
Our current facilities also limit what we can offer in terms of education, activities and other services for our community. We want to be able to do more, particularly for our children, young people and future generations.
This is why the proposed new mosque means so much to us.
It isn’t simply about putting up a new building. It’s about making sure Abu Bakr Mosque can continue to serve the people of Middlesbrough, as it has done for many years, while having the space and facilities to meet the needs of a growing community.
We understand that the plans have attracted attention on social media, and naturally, people will have different views. We respect that, and we welcome genuine questions and concerns.
We are part of Middlesbrough, and we want to continue being good neighbours and making a positive contribution to the town we all call home.
We would also like to make a sincere request to our worshippers and supporters.
If you support the project, please take a few moments to share your views through the council’s official planning consultation process. Your personal experiences of the mosque and why you feel the new facilities are needed are important.
At the same time, we ask everyone to remain respectful in their comments and conversations, even when others may disagree.
There is no benefit in arguments or negativity. Our faith teaches us patience, kindness and good character, and we hope these values will be reflected in how we conduct ourselves throughout this process.
We know there is still a journey ahead of us, and we remain committed to listening, engaging and keeping our community informed as the planning process progresses.
Finally, we want to thank everyone who has supported Abu Bakr Mosque over the years, from those who helped establish it to those who continue to give their time, effort and support today.
Our hope is simple: to have a mosque that meets the needs of our community today and continues to serve Middlesbrough for generations to come.
May Allah (SWT) guide us towards what is best for our community and grant us success in our efforts.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan.
Abu Bakr Mosque Committee 🕌