Services Available in Ross Street Masjid
Here are some of the other services provided at Ross Street Mosque.
Prayer Hall for Brothers
There are two Prayer halls dedicated for men. These are situated on the second and third floor and can accommodate approximately fifteen hundred and fifty men. The direction of the Qibla is beautified by an ornate carved wooden Mihrab (prayer niche) and pulpit which is polished and surrounded by beautiful lighting
Prayer Hall for Sisters
There is one Prayer hall dedicated for Sisters. This is situated on the first floor and can accommodate approximately two hundred and fifty ladies. The direction of the Qibla is beautified by an ornate carved wooden Mihrab (prayer niche) and pulpit which is polished and surrounded by beautiful lighting
Community Hall
Community Hall is used for different events such as marriages, lectures, meetings and so on
Youth programs
There are two Prayer halls dedicated for men. These are situated on the second and third floor and can accommodate approximately fifteen hundred and fifty men. The direction of the Qibla is beautified by an ornate carved wooden Mihrab (prayer niche) and pulpit which is polished and surrounded by beautiful lighting
Humanitarian Relief Services
There are two Prayer halls dedicated for men. These are situated on the second and third floor and can accommodate approximately fifteen hundred and fifty men. The direction of the Qibla is beautified by an ornate carved wooden Mihrab (prayer niche) and pulpit which is polished and surrounded by beautiful lighting
Imam Consultation Services
There are two Prayer halls dedicated for men. These are situated on the second and third floor and can accommodate approximately fifteen hundred and fifty men. The direction of the Qibla is beautified by an ornate carved wooden Mihrab (prayer niche) and pulpit which is polished and surrounded by beautiful lighting
Naming Ceremony (Aqiqah)
There are two Prayer halls dedicated for men. These are situated on the second and third floor and can accommodate approximately fifteen hundred and fifty men. The direction of the Qibla is beautified by an ornate carved wooden Mihrab (prayer niche) and pulpit which is polished and surrounded by beautiful lighting
Working for the Community
The Masjid is also quite active within the community and regularly liaises with other organisations such as the local authority, housing schemes, the Police, local schools and colleges, the local children’s centre, the Family Support Service arm of the Oldham Community Health Service as well as the Inter-faith forum. Some of these interactions are through the Youth Committee
· The Masjid has also had the pleasure of hosting some of the more notable figureheads of Islam today. These include Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Al-Sudais (Imaam – e – Ka’ba), Sheikh Abu Bakr Gaith (Imaam of Masjid Al-Aqsa), Sheikh Yusuf Estes (Peace TV), Sheikh Mutahhir Sabree (Peace TV) and Abu Usama (Islam channel).
Car Park
The Mosque also has a small car park which can be accessed from Ross Street. This leads into the conference hall on the ground floor of the main building. The car Park allows visitors a wider view of the Mosque and its beautiful minaret.
Kitchen
The mosque has a kitchen which is used for food preparation. The kitchen is used by mosque staff and for catering for guests.
Ablution
The mosque provides areas for worshippers to make ablutions before prayers. Ablution is the act of preparation and self-cleanliness carried out before Muslims stand in prayer and obedience before the Almighty Lord of all creation.
