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The Gurdwara directly opposite Cumberland Road Masjid has come up for sale.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand our space, strengthen our community, and secure a lasting legacy for the Muslims of Reading.
Your contribution today becomes sadaqah jāriyah that continues long after you’re gone.
Support us
in buying this place.
Why This Project Matters
The Future of Islam in Reading Depends on What We Do Today.
For generations, Cumberland Road Masjid has been at the heart of our community — a place of prayer, learning, and unity for all.
In recent years, we’ve expanded our masjid to meet growing demand, but our community continues to grow — and so do its needs. Jummah prayers now fill every corner, our madrassah classes are oversubscribed, and our youth and sisters need more dedicated spaces for learning and community activities.
Just across the road, the Gurdwara building stands ready — spacious, accessible, and perfectly positioned to become a thriving Islamic community hub that meets these growing needs and secures the future of Islam in Reading.
Imagine this:
Two buildings facing each other — both serving Allah. One built by our fathers, and the other secured by us.
Location – A Vision Across the Road
Directly Opposite Our Masjid — Perfect for Expansion.
Acquiring it would instantly double our capacity — giving us space for new services, youth activities, and a future-ready community hub.
The Vision – A Masjid for Every Generation
From Overflowing to Flourishing
This is not just a property purchase — it’s a complete transformation of how we serve our community.
The new site will become a dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready Islamic centre, built around education, support, and belonging.
It will create the kind of environment our community — especially our youth and sisters — have been longing for.
Youth Development Centre
Our young people are the heart of our future, yet too many are struggling with identity, isolation, and disconnection from their faith.
This new centre will offer them a safe, modern, and inspiring space to build confidence and character through:
Sports and wellbeing programmes
Islamic mentoring and life skills workshops
Youth-led community initiatives
A space where our youth don’t just attend — they belong, contribute, and lead.
Sisters’ Community & Learning Space
Our sisters are the backbone of every community — and they deserve a space of their own.
The new building will feature a dedicated, comfortable, and secure area for women to:
Attend weekly Islamic and educational classes
Run fitness, wellbeing, and social sessions
Build sisterhood through events and volunteering opportunities
A welcoming environment that empowers sisters to learn, lead, and connect.
Classrooms & Madrassah
Education is at the heart of every masjid.
This expansion will allow us to grow our madrassah and adult learning programmes, providing:
Spacious, well-equipped classrooms
Qualified teachers and structured curricula
Safe, engaging environments for children and adults alike
Every lesson taught here becomes a ripple of knowledge and reward that reaches generations.
Community Hall & Event Space
A multi-purpose hall will open new doors for both the community and the masjid’s sustainability.
The space will host:
Nikah ceremonies and family events
Conferences, lectures, and training workshops
Charity dinners, community meetings, and more
By offering this hall for community use and hire, it will also generate valuable income to support the masjid’s ongoing projects and maintenance.
A hub that brings people together — and sustains itself through service.
Together, these spaces will transform the masjid into a living centre of learning, leadership, and legacy —
a place where every generation feels seen, supported, and spiritually connected.
Waqf and Sustainability
A Masjid that Supports Itself.
Part of the new property will be converted into residential flats and commercial space.
The rental income will form a Waqf (endowment) — ensuring the masjid’s long-term financial independence.
Your donation today will help create a self-sustaining model that funds:
Staffing costs
Masjid maintenance and utilities
Community and youth programmes
Charitable projects across Reading
By offering this hall for community use and hire, it will also generate valuable income to support the masjid’s ongoing projects and maintenance.
A hub that brings people together — and sustains itself through service.
This is sadaqah jāriyah in its purest form — reward that never ends.
The Goal – £1.2 Million
£1.2 Million to Secure a Lifetime of Impact.
The purchase of the Gurdwara and its development into a masjid extension will cost £1.2 million.
This project is a rare and time-sensitive opportunity — once the building is sold, it will not come again.
Large properties are rarely available in Reading and, when they are, they often sell for over £3 million.
Securing this site now allows us to expand at a reasonable price.
What the Community Says
The Heart of Reading’s Muslim Community.
The masjid is the solution to our modern day issues and the only way to stay united across different ethnicities and social classes
Local Parent
Community Member
Cumberland Road Masjid Volunteer
How You Can Help
1,000 Supporters – £1,200 Each
We are calling on 1,000 believers to give £1,200 each — that’s just £100 a month for one year.
Together, we can raise the full £1.2 million and secure this house of Allah for generations to come.
Whether you give £10, £100, or £10,000, you share in every prayer, every lesson, and every act of worship that takes place within these walls.
You can also become a fundraiser — create your own page, share it with friends and family, and inspire others to join you in building this legacy.
Every pound you raise is sadaqah jāriyah — an ongoing charity that continues to benefit you long after you’re gone.
Legacy and Duʿā’
Be Part of a Legacy that Lives On.
Generations before us built the masājid we pray in today. Now it’s our turn to build for those who will come after us. Imagine being told on the Day of Judgement:
“This is your reward for helping support a house of Allah.”
Every brick you fund becomes a witness for you in the Hereafter.