British Muslim Heritage Centre

Mosaic was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in November 2007, Mosaic is a multiple set of initiatives designed to support young Muslims and their peers growing up in our deprived areas, whilst also breaking down barriers and suspicions within British society.

This mirrors the aims of the BMHC and as such that MOSAIC North West office was opened here at the British Muslim Heritage Centre on Monday 1st March 2010, bringing a sense of solidarity to a partnership which was formed not long ago.

As it stands, the Centre is not currently open to the public as it is undergoing extensive refurbishment. The Centre is being established in phases and in a modular manner. This approach will enable the centre to provide services as early as possible whilst giving scope for expansion in the future.
The BMHC is envisaged to be fully developed ..Read More in two main phases over five years. Contractors have now commenced work on site to restore the building to its original grandeur, whilst upgrading its Mechanical and Electrical services to a more efficient and reliable standard.
The building itself has never been open to the public, and therefore will require some design enhancements in order to bring it up to date with current health and safety standards in order that you may safely enjoy the comprehensive facilities intended for you. Hopefully, we will be opening part of the building by Ramadan (August 2010).Hide News

The United States of America plays a pinnacle role in every dimension in terms of its relationships at a Macro level as well as a Micro level. The British Muslim Heritage Centre aims to be at the centre stage of issues representing Muslims and the wider community at both Macro and Micro level.

In the afternoon of Wednesday 24th February the British Muslim Heritage Centre hosted a round table discussion between the U.S. Ambassador and ..Read Morevarious community orientated groups including the representatives from Peacemaker, Inspired Sisters. Communities and Local Government, Manchester Council of Mosques (MCOM), Islamic Student Society (ISS) and various councillors across Manchester.
The U.S. Ambassador opened by expressing that the aim of the meeting is to deal with some of the misconceptions, but more importantly to learn from the discussion and hopefully implement .
One of the most concerning areas for British Muslims visiting the U.S. Is that of being harassed at the airports—not a very nice welcome to the U.S. This was discussed and concerns were noted. Other topical issues were brought to light including occupation of Gaza, war on Iraq, and Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
There remained questions yet to be asked and answered, as the U.S. Ambassador had commitments elsewhere, but he reassured all those that were present, that the U.S. is committed to having a dialogue with British Muslims and wishes that those who did not have the opportunity to present their questions, will have an opportunity to do so by other means. A desperate measure to restore an image which once had credibility.
Description: Round table discussion with representatives from various community based organisations.Hide News

In order that we may understand ourselves and relate to others in a manner unwavering, shining with confidence and striving to be a beacon to many rests in our roots from which stems a rich heritage. Muslims faced with apathy about their faith in an environment which scrutinizes every aspect of faith, forcing one to tone down and turn away from their very identity which they would be proud of and would embrace, only if they knew what and to whom it is they belong. ..Read MoreHeritage opens opportunities to learn from the past, which in itself will reshape the present and pave the way for a more prosperous future. Ishtiaq Qureshi, a renowned historian succinctly put it he stated that in the Quran does not look upon the present as merely transient, nor upon the past as the sum total of merely so many transients and insignificant presents, rather it draws attention repeatedly to the misdeeds of previous people and their destruction as the result of these misdoings, something from which the modern Muslim can derive experience and lesson from.
Living without the knowledge of what was, leaves humanity to be heedless in what is to come, such is the Quranic way of thinking:
“(O Muhammad) We narrate these (historical) anecdotes of Messengers to you that We may strengthen your heat through them. In these anecdotes come to you the Truth, and Exhortation, and a reminder for the believers.” (Quran 11:120). It is with this in mind that we have appointed Dr Salah Eddine Zaimeche Al-Djazairi to head up the heritage aspect of the project. Dr. Al- Djazairi has lectured and researched at the University of Constantine (Algeria) for more than ten years. He also tutored at the Department of Geography of the University of Manchester. More recently, he has worked as a research assistant at UMIST (Manchester) in the field of history of science. Dr Salah has published many academic works. Publications in scientific journals include papers on environmental degradation, and desertification, as well as papers on politics and change in North Africa, and problems of economic and social development. He has also contributed historical entries to various encyclopedias such as the Columbia Gazetteer, Encyclopedia Britannica, and Francophone Studies. The largest written contribution by the author has been on the subject of Muslim science and civilization, where many of his articles, can be found (in PDF format) on the website: http://Muslimheritage.com. Now he is based here at the British Muslim Heritage Centre.Hide News