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<h2>1856</h2> <p>William Henry Quilliam was born at 22 Eliot Street in Liverpool. He spent his childhood on the Isle of Man but most of his working life in Liverpool.</p>  <h4><strong>Birth:</strong><br/>10th April, 1856</h4>

1856

William Henry Quilliam was born at 22 Eliot Street in Liverpool. He spent his childhood on the Isle of Man but most of his working life in Liverpool.

Birth:
10th April, 1856

<h2>1878</h2> <p>Works as a solicitor and criminal lawyer at 28 Church St, Liverpool. The Liverpool Weekly Courier described him as the <i>“unofficial Attorney-General of Liverpool”</i>.</p>  <h4><strong>Becomes a solicitor:</strong><br/>December, 1878</h4>

1878

Works as a solicitor and criminal lawyer at 28 Church St, Liverpool. The Liverpool Weekly Courier described him as the “unofficial Attorney-General of Liverpool”.

Becomes a solicitor:
December, 1878

<h2>1887</h2> <p>Abdullah Quilliam became a Muslim when he visited Morocco. A more detailed account of his conversion can be found at the Cairo Speech he delivered in 1928.</p>  <h4><strong>Conversion to Islam</strong></h4>

1887

Abdullah Quilliam became a Muslim when he visited Morocco. A more detailed account of his conversion can be found at the Cairo Speech he delivered in 1928.

Conversion to Islam

<h2>1887</h2> <p>Initially at Mount Vernon Street then 8 Brougham Terrace. Pall Mall Gazette wrote: <i>“The mosque at Liverpool is a place of worship for thousands of Mahommedans”</i></p>  <h4><strong>Liverpool Muslim Institute:</strong><br/> September, 1887</h4>

1887

Initially at Mount Vernon Street then 8 Brougham Terrace. Pall Mall Gazette wrote: “The mosque at Liverpool is a place of worship for thousands of Mahommedans”

Liverpool Muslim Institute:
September, 1887

<h2>1887</h2> <p>Djem Ali Hamilton became his first covert to Islam, followed by Elizabeth Cates who took the name of Fatima after her conversion.</p>  <h4><strong>First Converts</strong></h4>

1887

Djem Ali Hamilton became his first covert to Islam, followed by Elizabeth Cates who took the name of Fatima after her conversion.

First Converts

<h2>1888</h2> <p>He renounced Christianity at the age of 32, changed his name to Abdullah and announced his conversion in the Liverpool media.</p>  <h4><strong></strong>Public announcement of conversion to Islam</h4>

1888

He renounced Christianity at the age of 32, changed his name to Abdullah and announced his conversion in the Liverpool media.

Public announcement of conversion to Islam

<h2>1888</h2> <p>This led to 200-400 children being fed in the morning on Christmas Day and 400-600 in the evening.</p>  <h4><strong>Providing breakfast for poor children</strong></h4>

1888

This led to 200-400 children being fed in the morning on Christmas Day and 400-600 in the evening.

Providing breakfast for poor children

<h2>1889</h2> <p>The pamphlet Faith of Islam was first published. The first edition had 2000 copies and a further 3000 copies were published in 1890.</p>  <h4><strong>First publication of Faith of Islam:</strong><br/>July 1889</h4>

1889

The pamphlet Faith of Islam was first published. The first edition had 2000 copies and a further 3000 copies were published in 1890.

First publication of Faith of Islam:
July 1889

<h2>1889</h2> <p>Among the converts was an Anglican clergyman, Rev H.H.Johnson.</p>  <h4><strong>Number of converts reaches 50</strong></h4>

1889

Among the converts was an Anglican clergyman, Rev H.H.Johnson.

Number of converts reaches 50

<h2>1890</h2> <p>The muslim community organised a protest against the play “Mahomet”, by Hall Caine. It is thought that Abdullah Quilliam was instrumental in the halting of this play.</p>  <h4><strong>Protest against play:</strong><br/>October, 1890</h4>

1890

The muslim community organised a protest against the play “Mahomet”, by Hall Caine. It is thought that Abdullah Quilliam was instrumental in the halting of this play.

Protest against play:
October, 1890

<h2>1891</h2> <p>Michael Hall a former Methodist preacher who converted to Islam in 1890 was buried in a Liverpool cemetery.</p>  <h4><strong>First public Muslim funeral in Liverpool</strong></h4>

1891

Michael Hall a former Methodist preacher who converted to Islam in 1890 was buried in a Liverpool cemetery.

First public Muslim funeral in Liverpool

<h2>1891</h2> <p>Picture: Abdullah Quilliam officiates at a Moslem Wedding in Liverpool Mosque from an American newspaper, dated 1903.</p>  <h4><strong>First public Muslim marriage ceremony in Liverpool:</strong><br/>April, 1891</h4>

1891

Picture: Abdullah Quilliam officiates at a Moslem Wedding in Liverpool Mosque from an American newspaper, dated 1903.

First public Muslim marriage ceremony in Liverpool:
April, 1891

<h2>1892</h2> <p>This was the most successful year for the number of converts, bringing a further 33 into the fold of Islam.</p>  <h4><strong>Number of converts reaches 83</strong></h4>

1892

This was the most successful year for the number of converts, bringing a further 33 into the fold of Islam.

Number of converts reaches 83

<h2>1893</h2> <p>A monthly journal published by Abdullah Quilliam that had world-wide circulation.</p>  <h4><strong>First edition of the Islamic World:</strong><br/>July, 1893</h4>

1893

A monthly journal published by Abdullah Quilliam that had world-wide circulation.

First edition of the Islamic World:
July, 1893

<h2>1893</h2> <p>Abdullah Quilliam was awarded the title ‘Alim’ by the Sultan of Morocco after returning from North Africa.</p>  <h4><strong>Becomes an Alim</strong></h4>

1893

Abdullah Quilliam was awarded the title ‘Alim’ by the Sultan of Morocco after returning from North Africa.

Becomes an Alim

<h2>1893</h2> <p>Abdullah Quilliams first fatwa warning Muslims not to fight fellow Muslims in Sudan.</p>  <h4><strong>Gives his first Fatwa</strong></h4>

1893

Abdullah Quilliams first fatwa warning Muslims not to fight fellow Muslims in Sudan.

Gives his first Fatwa

<h2>1894</h2> <p>The Caliph of Islam, Sultan Abdul Hameed II gave Abdullah Quilliam the official title of Sheikh al-Islam for the British Isles.</p>  <h4><strong>Sheikh of the British Isles:</strong><br/>July, 1894</h4>

1894

The Caliph of Islam, Sultan Abdul Hameed II gave Abdullah Quilliam the official title of Sheikh al-Islam for the British Isles.

Sheikh of the British Isles:
July, 1894

<h2>1895</h2> <p>An illness which would trouble him for the rest of his life.</p>  <h4><strong>Becomes ill due to Malaria:</strong><br/>September, 1894</h4>

1895

An illness which would trouble him for the rest of his life.

Becomes ill due to Malaria:
September, 1894

<h2>1896</h2> <p>Opened at 12 Broughmam Terrace, called the Medina Home.</p>  <h4><strong>Opens Muslim home for unwanted children</strong></h4>

1896

Opened at 12 Broughmam Terrace, called the Medina Home.

Opens Muslim home for unwanted children

<h2>1898</h2> <p>English converts to Islam included the following: Professor Nasrullah Warren, Professor Haschem Wilde and Resched P.Stanley who had been the Mayor of Staleybridge.</p>  <h4><strong>More than 20 English converts</strong></h4>

1898

English converts to Islam included the following: Professor Nasrullah Warren, Professor Haschem Wilde and Resched P.Stanley who had been the Mayor of Staleybridge.

More than 20 English converts

<h2>1902</h2> <p>Shareef Abdul Karim Murad, The Guardian of the sacred mosque in Medina, visited the mosque. Considered one of the most respected leaders in the Muslim world.</p>  <h4><strong>Mosque visit by Shareef Abdul Karim Murad:</strong><br/>May 1902</h4>

1902

Shareef Abdul Karim Murad, The Guardian of the sacred mosque in Medina, visited the mosque. Considered one of the most respected leaders in the Muslim world.

Mosque visit by Shareef Abdul Karim Murad:
May 1902

<h2>1903</h2> <p>Abdullah Quilliam held a funeral prayer (janaza) in memory of Abdur Rahman or Henry Edward John Stanley, the third Baron of Alderley.</p>  <h4><strong>Funeral prayer for Lord Stanley:</strong><br/>December, 1903</h4>

1903

Abdullah Quilliam held a funeral prayer (janaza) in memory of Abdur Rahman or Henry Edward John Stanley, the third Baron of Alderley.

Funeral prayer for Lord Stanley:
December, 1903

<h2>1908</h2> <p>Leaves for Constantinople never to return to Liverpool. The latter years of his life were spent in the Isle of Man and London.</p>  <h4><strong>Abdullah Quilliam leaves Liverpool</strong></h4>

1908

Leaves for Constantinople never to return to Liverpool. The latter years of his life were spent in the Isle of Man and London.

Abdullah Quilliam leaves Liverpool

<h2>1908</h2> <p>Abdullah Quilliam becomes Henri de Leon or sometimes known as Haroun de Leon, a member of the Woking Mosque community.</p>  <h4><strong>Henri-de-Leon</strong></h4>

1908

Abdullah Quilliam becomes Henri de Leon or sometimes known as Haroun de Leon, a member of the Woking Mosque community.

Henri-de-Leon

<h2>1920</h2> <p>Mohammad Ali Jauhar visits Woking Mosque to promote Khilafat movement. ‘Islamic Review’: <i>“It was presided by an English Muslim, Prof.H.M.Leon’.</i></p>  <h4><strong>Abdullah Quilliam presides delegation</strong></h4>

1920

Mohammad Ali Jauhar visits Woking Mosque to promote Khilafat movement. ‘Islamic Review’: “It was presided by an English Muslim, Prof.H.M.Leon’.

Abdullah Quilliam presides delegation

<h2>1932</h2> <p>On the 28th April Abdullah Quilliam was buried at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking close to other famous Muslim personalities: Lord Headley and Marmaduke Picktall.</p>  <h4><strong>Death of Abdullah Quilliam:</strong><br/>28th April, 1932</h4>

1932

On the 28th April Abdullah Quilliam was buried at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking close to other famous Muslim personalities: Lord Headley and Marmaduke Picktall.

Death of Abdullah Quilliam:
28th April, 1932

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