WHO WE ARE
The Abdullah Quilliam Society
We are a small dedicated team whose aim is to restore the First Mosque in England situated at Brougham Terrace, Liverpool. The Mosque was founded by a Victorian English convert to Islam: Abdullah Quilliam in 1887. Did you know that for almost one hundred years this building was used as Liverpool Records of marriages and Births. The staff who worked there used to refer to it as 'The Little Mosque' totally unaware that it was the first mosque in England and its historical value. It is our intention is to reveal the fascinating history behind the mosque, the man: Abdullah Quillam, his aims, ideals and continuing legacy.
THE TEAM
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CURRENT PROJECT
Our recent endevour is to restore the original features of the mosque. We have built a purpose built workshop and hired skilled craftsmen to undertake this painstaking task. Were you aware that to restore and replace a Victorian cornice costs about £2500 per room. The Geogian window frames cost around £2000 per window to fully restore and replace them to their original state. We are also in the process of restoring the original cast iron kitchen and staircase leading up to the upper floors.
ABDULLAH QUILLIAM SOCIETY'S TIMELINE
We have included some significant milestones achieved by the Abdullah Quilliam Society.
We will create a visitor centre where Muslims and non-Muslims can come to see this historic site and learn about Islam and Muslim history in the UK and Europe.
Galib Khan - Chair - Abdullah Quilliam Society
COMPLETED WORKS
Phase One: In 2006 and 2007, a number of vandal attacks, roof lead flashing and internal copper pipe theft occurred…
Phase Two: This stage of works involved re-opening the Mosque after 106 years of closure…
Phase Three and Four: Immediately after opening the historic mosque, demand from national and even international groups of Muslims required more facilities…
HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTORS
Professor Mehmet Seker: Dokuz Eylul Uni.
Professor Ron Geaves: Ron Geaves is professor of the comparative study of religion at Liverpool Hope University and has contributed substantially to the study of British Islam, religion in South Asia, and fieldwork in religious studies.
We are currently updating this information.
STUDENT ACCOMODATION
We are very happy to announce that Quilliam Halls is now ready and fully furnished. Its your chance as students to reside at the historic site founded by Abdullah Quilliam…
