Stop mismanagements in our Mosque. Racism in the Wimbledon Mosque must end.
Dear Councillors and Charity Commissioner We have never needed to contact you before now regarding issues in our mosque. We have made multiple unsuccessful attempts to resolve our grievances in-house with the current mosque management. The diverse mosque community, in particular, the Somali Community, face constant disrespect and at times overt racism from the mosque management: in particular from Imam Shoaib and his confidant and trustee Talat Malik. The community members met today in order to respectfully discuss how best to ensure we have a voice in the decision-making within our mosque.
There were catalogues of complaints made against Sheikh Shoaib over recent years, mainly from the families of Somali children at the Madrasa (Islamic after school teaching programme). These included unfair expulsion of pupils from the madrasa for glaringly trivial issues. The management and elders within the mosque were made aware of this and did nothing about it. The management met on 14th June 2021 to discuss complaints raised. As part of the discussion into the unfair dismissal of a Somalian (female) teacher, prejudiced comments were made. Attempts to justify unjust treatment were laced with racism including the abhorrent statement “If you show me a Somalian masjid with an Asian person leading the Salaah (prayer), we will reinstate her following three interviews and then dismiss her.'' This comment plus other prejudiced comments was made by Talat Malik. Important to note is the lack of representation of different ethnic backgrounds within the meetings held at the mosque. In fact, the secretary clearly stated that “most students in madrasa are of Somali/black origin.” Furthering the need for these communities and in fact all others to be represented at the meetings and as part of the staff make-up. As a result of this dismissal we now have no representation whatsoever within the mosque. This case is with employment solicitors and is being prepared for an employment tribunal.
Currently, the management structure is not fit for purpose and the mosque is used for personal gain. They are utterly out of touch with the needs of our young people and the diversity of our community. They are unwilling to embrace and support the wonderfully diverse community we now live in and who are the pillars of this mosque. Furthermore, attempts to bridge the health inequality gap in our community have been rejected on the grounds of gender. A local female doctor offered to carry out a cancer screening awareness programme for both men and women and this was declined further exemplifying the prejudice which lives within management. The chairman, joint secretaries, trustees, Imam are all close friends and are from the same ethnic background. This does not represent the diversity within our community and has created undeniably biased decision-making within the mosque. In order to put an end to this inequality, we ask for your support and help in tackling this matter alongside us. We are keen for outdated, authoritarian and prejudiced approaches to the running of our mosque to come to an end. We require the assistance of the counsel to resolve this matter which cannot be left to continue any longer.
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July 5, 2021
50 Comments
Shocking behaviour from the Imam.. Is this the same humble guy who didn’t raise his voice now turned into someone mean amd nasty? Learn to respect people from different backgrounds and drop your arrogance. Perhaps address this matter openly on Friday when you preach and tell us to better ourselves. Sort your own issues Sheikh. Making us all look bad….
This is not the first we have complained. It is unacceptable behaviour and the racist imam should be removed from the board of trustees and all responsibilities expeditiously! This imam is neglecting the children’s rights and mistreating them.
This is very sad, You can't be the Imam of the house of God and discriminate against a particular race.
Maulana Shoeb should learn to practice what he preaches. How dare he treats people this way?? He has also been nasty to females who have come to pray and made them feel unwelcome. Talat and Farook are also rude not sure why they bother to help out with such attitude perhaps they should let someone else take the lead after all they mot chosen but simply get involved. I will be keeping a close eye and sorry to sister who lost her job so unfair
I have complained for many years. No rights for women, stopping women from using the Masjid for over a year and a half. Let non - Muslims and Muslim use the Masjid for vaccination with no dress code and in the ladies' section with their shoes on. There are no proper facility for Jumuah for women!! The Masjid needs to change. There is one good Imam there who is not respected!
Alhmduillah
Wimbledon Mosque has made arrangements of Eid Ul Azha prayers in Wimbledon Park 1st Time on 20th July 2021. Thousands of local people attended the prayers. It was a great family experience. Thanks to Mosque committee and trustees especially Mr Talat, Farrukh & other members who worked very hard in organising this event. People who criticise the management should look in to the great work mosque is doing for the community. The person who uploaded this petition has a personal agenda. He has a personal grudge against the Imam Shoaib and trying to create a fitna by blaming the whole Masjid management and making this as a racial issue which is completely wrong and is a great sin. People making any comment to this petition please try to find out the truth before you put a finger to anyone.
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Stop mismanagements in our Mosque. Racism in the Wimbledon Mosque must end.
Dear Councillors and Charity Commissioner We have never needed to contact you before now regarding issues in our mosque. We have made multiple unsuccessful attempts to resolve our grievances in-house with the current mosque management. The diverse mosque community, in particular, the Somali Community, face constant disrespect and at times overt racism from the mosque management: in particular from Imam Shoaib and his confidant and trustee Talat Malik. The community members met today in order to respectfully discuss how best to ensure we have a voice in the decision-making within our mosque.
There were catalogues of complaints made against Sheikh Shoaib over recent years, mainly from the families of Somali children at the Madrasa (Islamic after school teaching programme). These included unfair expulsion of pupils from the madrasa for glaringly trivial issues. The management and elders within the mosque were made aware of this and did nothing about it. The management met on 14th June 2021 to discuss complaints raised. As part of the discussion into the unfair dismissal of a Somalian (female) teacher, prejudiced comments were made. Attempts to justify unjust treatment were laced with racism including the abhorrent statement “If you show me a Somalian masjid with an Asian person leading the Salaah (prayer), we will reinstate her following three interviews and then dismiss her.'' This comment plus other prejudiced comments was made by Talat Malik. Important to note is the lack of representation of different ethnic backgrounds within the meetings held at the mosque. In fact, the secretary clearly stated that “most students in madrasa are of Somali/black origin.” Furthering the need for these communities and in fact all others to be represented at the meetings and as part of the staff make-up. As a result of this dismissal we now have no representation whatsoever within the mosque. This case is with employment solicitors and is being prepared for an employment tribunal.
Currently, the management structure is not fit for purpose and the mosque is used for personal gain. They are utterly out of touch with the needs of our young people and the diversity of our community. They are unwilling to embrace and support the wonderfully diverse community we now live in and who are the pillars of this mosque. Furthermore, attempts to bridge the health inequality gap in our community have been rejected on the grounds of gender. A local female doctor offered to carry out a cancer screening awareness programme for both men and women and this was declined further exemplifying the prejudice which lives within management. The chairman, joint secretaries, trustees, Imam are all close friends and are from the same ethnic background. This does not represent the diversity within our community and has created undeniably biased decision-making within the mosque. In order to put an end to this inequality, we ask for your support and help in tackling this matter alongside us. We are keen for outdated, authoritarian and prejudiced approaches to the running of our mosque to come to an end. We require the assistance of the counsel to resolve this matter which cannot be left to continue any longer.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
July 5, 2021
50 Comments
This is unacceptable and not permissable in our Deen This is the house of Allah also if you are discriminating towards certain communites please just apologize and respect these people we are all equal in the eyes of Allah except in our rank of Deen when a person discriminates against any community please raise awareness like this May Allah forgive you
Shocking behaviour from the Imam.. Is this the same humble guy who didn’t raise his voice now turned into someone mean amd nasty? Learn to respect people from different backgrounds and drop your arrogance. Perhaps address this matter openly on Friday when you preach and tell us to better ourselves. Sort your own issues Sheikh. Making us all look bad….
This is not the first we have complained. It is unacceptable behaviour and the racist imam should be removed from the board of trustees and all responsibilities expeditiously! This imam is neglecting the children’s rights and mistreating them.
This is very sad, You can't be the Imam of the house of God and discriminate against a particular race.
Maulana Shoeb should learn to practice what he preaches. How dare he treats people this way?? He has also been nasty to females who have come to pray and made them feel unwelcome. Talat and Farook are also rude not sure why they bother to help out with such attitude perhaps they should let someone else take the lead after all they mot chosen but simply get involved. I will be keeping a close eye and sorry to sister who lost her job so unfair
I have complained for many years. No rights for women, stopping women from using the Masjid for over a year and a half. Let non - Muslims and Muslim use the Masjid for vaccination with no dress code and in the ladies' section with their shoes on. There are no proper facility for Jumuah for women!! The Masjid needs to change. There is one good Imam there who is not respected!
Alhmduillah
Wimbledon Mosque has made arrangements of Eid Ul Azha prayers in Wimbledon Park 1st Time on 20th July 2021. Thousands of local people attended the prayers. It was a great family experience. Thanks to Mosque committee and trustees especially Mr Talat, Farrukh & other members who worked very hard in organising this event. People who criticise the management should look in to the great work mosque is doing for the community. The person who uploaded this petition has a personal agenda. He has a personal grudge against the Imam Shoaib and trying to create a fitna by blaming the whole Masjid management and making this as a racial issue which is completely wrong and is a great sin. People making any comment to this petition please try to find out the truth before you put a finger to anyone.
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This is unacceptable and not permissable in our Deen This is the house of Allah also if you are discriminating towards certain communites please just apologize and respect these people we are all equal in the eyes of Allah except in our rank of Deen when a person discriminates against any community please raise awareness like this May Allah forgive you