Masjid Rawdha Extension Project
*Masjid Al-Rawdha Expansion Project*
Project Update & Fundraising Appeal
Posted: 15th March 2025
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
We pray this message reaches you in good health and strong Imaan. We’re excited to share an important update regarding the ongoing Masjid Al-Rawdha Expansion Project and how you can help us complete this blessed mission.
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*Project Timeline Highlights*
• December 2021: Planning application submitted
• May 2023: Planning approved with conditions
• August 2023: Contractor appointed
• October 2023: Piling works completed by a specialist company
• December 2023: *Remaining foundation work completed by the main contractor*
• November 2023: MK Council confirmed as Building Authority
• Now (March 2025):
• Final approval pending for Fire Strategy Report
• Cladding materials are being prepared off-site
Next On-Site Work: Scheduled to resume April 2025, Insha’Allah
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*Financial Overview*
• Total Project Cost: £1,210,000
• Already Paid: £600,000
• Available Funds: £430,000
• Remaining to Raise: £180,000
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*What’s Left to Fund*
Your donations will go directly toward completing the following vital components:
1. Ablution & Sanitation Package – £35,200
• 9 Toilet Cubicles
• 10 Wudu Stations
• 2 Stand-up Wudu Stations
• 2 Shower Cubicles
• First Aid Ensuite Room
• Floor & Wall Tiling
2. Door Package – £21,000
• 3 Large Entrance Doors
• 3 Single Internal Doors
3. Staircase – £60,000
• Access to upper floors and mezzanine areas
4. Additional Mussalla (Prayer) Spaces – £60,000
• 120 Extra Prayer Spots @ £500 Each
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*How You Can Help*
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“Whoever builds a masjid for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Sahih Bukhari)
4 Simple Ways to Support:
1. Donate whatever you can – every bit helps
2. Share this appeal with your family and friends
3. Volunteer your time or skills (building, admin, outreach, etc.)
4. Make Dua for the success and ease of the project
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*Donation Details*
Bank Name: Lloyds Bank
Account Name: MKICA (The MKICA CIO)
Sort Code: 30-90-89
Account Number: 39706468
Reference: Expansion
You can also contact us directly to arrange standing orders or monthly pledges.
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*Contact Us*
Phone: 01908 308151
Mobile/WhatsApp: 07879 759398
Email: gro.acikmnull@dadawm
Website: www.mkica.org
Address:
Al Rawdha Masjid
401 South Row, Milton Keynes, MK9 2PG
Registered Charity No: 1126949
Follow us: @mkica
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May Allah reward your generous support and make you among those who build for His sake. Ameen.
Who are we?
We started our work in 2001 organising the following activities for the Muslim community in Milton Keynes
- Weekly Jumu’ah prayers in a Community Hall
- Madrasahs for our children
- Taraweeh prayers during Ramadhan
- Eid prayers
We officially registered as a charity in 2008, Charity Commission Registration No. 1126949. In 2010 we rented a small Industrial Unit as a temporary Masjid where we started raising the funds that we used to purchase our Masjid in 2013
Weekly Friday Prayers at Netherfield Community Hall
Temporary Masjid at the Industrial Unit
The Office Building that is now Al-Rawdha Masjid
Exterior View of Sisters Extension Area
What’s new?
- Additional staircase for the sisters
- Wudu and toilet areas on the ground floor
- Funeral/laying out room
- Secure cycle store
- Additional rooms and prayer area on 1st and 2nd floors
Ground Floor Plan
Sisters Wudu and Toilet Area (Ground Floor)
Estimated project cost £600,000
Donations can be made via:
- In person at the Masjid Office
- Directly to the Bank Account:
Bank: Lloyds
A/C Name:THE MKICA CIO
A/C No: 39706468
S/C: 30-90-89
- Through PayPal on the Masjid’s Website
