By Tajammul Gurmani
The Chairman of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, Abdul Sajid, visited the Manchester Central Mosque at Victoria Park, Manchester. During his visit, he held a meeting with the mosque chairman
Hammad Khan and Mian Tahir Naeem. He expressed his full solidarity with the mosque administration after a recent incident in which an armed person was caught by security officials during the Taraweeh prayer. Sajid appreciated the bravery of the security staff and praised the strict security measures taken by the mosque committee.
Mian Tahir Naeem, the former President of the Central Mosque from 2011 to 2016, said that under the leadership of Hammad Khan, young committee members have helped uplift the mosque. He said the committee has improved the education system and information technology facilities in the mosque. He added that about 300 students are currently studying at the mosque, learning Hifz, Nazra and other religious classes. Speaking about the mosque administration, Mian Tahir Naeem said that among the 45 Shura members, 35 are young while the remaining 10 are senior members. He concluded by saying that this is the time for the younger generation to come forward and take leadership roles in mosque committees.
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