Establishing the Permanent Home for GPIC
As Chairman of the Greenwich Peninsula Islamic Centre, I invite you to participate in securing our community's operational future. Over the past year, I have overseen our restructuring and growth, ensuring strict adherence to transparency, accountability, and compliance. Now, I am officially launching the GPIC Masjid Fund.
I must be clear: this fund is not for day-to-day operations. It is a strictly ring-fenced capital fund established exclusively for the acquisition, long-term lease, or physical development of a permanent, dedicated sanctuary on the Greenwich Peninsula. I urge you to establish your Sadaqah Jariyah and invest in the physical infrastructure that will serve the Muslims of this peninsula long after we are gone.
— Yacine, Chairman & Treasurer, GPIC
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The Strategic Case for a Permanent Sanctuary
Since I formally launched the Greenwich Peninsula Islamic Centre in June 2025, I have managed the centre's operations within shared and leased facilities. While these spaces have functioned adequately as a temporary measure, relying indefinitely on third-party bookings, estate administrators, and shared infrastructure leaves the organisation's long-term future vulnerable to external decisions.
I am currently executing the final stages of transitioning GPIC into a fully registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As this legal and governance framework solidifies, the physical infrastructure must follow suit. I am now actively seeking to acquire a permanent property or secure a dedicated commercial lease directly within the Greenwich Peninsula. Securing a permanent venue is a strategic necessity to guarantee uninterrupted prayer, educational programmes, and administration, completely free from the constraints and operational limits of external landlords.
To execute this property acquisition, substantial capital is required. I cannot finalise a lease or purchase agreement without the direct, structured financial backing of the congregation. The establishment of this dedicated capital fund is the mandatory next step in securing the centre's independence.
I require your contribution to lay this physical foundation.
Contribute directly to the capital acquisition fund:
Contribute to the Masjid FundThe Theological Imperative: Building an Everlasting Legacy
As I stated during the Jumu'ah Khutbah, our operational objectives must be anchored in our theological obligations. The acquisition of this property is not merely a logistical necessity; it is the ultimate spiritual investment. I am calling upon you to lay the foundations for an institution that will serve this community for generations.
The Ultimate Return on Investment
I remind you of the explicit prophetic promise regarding the establishment of a dedicated place of worship. Your financial contribution to this property fund secures a guaranteed, eternal return.
مَنْ بَنَى مَسْجِدًا لِلَّهِ بَنَى اللَّهُ لَهُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ مِثْلَهُ
“Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.” Sahih al-Bukhari 450 & Sahih Muslim 533
Establishing Sadaqah Jariyah
A permanent physical building is the definition of ongoing charity. By funding the infrastructure of GPIC, you ensure that your contribution continues to generate reward for every prayer, lesson, and community gathering that takes place within its walls, long after you have departed.
إِذَا مَاتَ الإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ ثَلاَثَةٍ إِلاَّ مِنْ صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ أَوْ وَلَدٍ صَالِحٍ يَدْعُو لَهُ
“When a human being dies, his deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” Sahih Muslim 1631
The True Essence of Sacrifice
The true trial of our faith is not a simple, distant financial transaction, but what we are truly willing to sacrifice locally to prove our devotion. It is the pious intention behind your contribution that holds weight and reaches Allah.
لَن يَنَالَ اللَّهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاؤُهَا وَلَٰكِن يَنَالُهُ التَّقْوَىٰ مِنكُمْ
“Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you.” Surah Al-Hajj 22:37
I urge you to act on these principles and make your secure contribution to the fund:
Make Your Secure ContributionA Sacred Trust: Transparency, Accountability, and Compliance
As Chairman and Treasurer of the Greenwich Peninsula Islamic Centre, I recognise that your financial contributions are not merely donations; they are a sacred trust. During his Farewell Sermon on the Day of Arafah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) established the absolute sanctity of a believer's wealth, declaring:
فَإِنَّ دِمَاءَكُمْ وَأَمْوَالَكُمْ وَأَعْرَاضَكُمْ عَلَيْكُمْ حَرَامٌ
“Indeed, your blood, your property, and your honour are sacred to you…” The Farewell Sermon — Day of Arafah
I operate this organisation in strict adherence to this prophetic mandate. As I navigate the formal registration of GPIC as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and work alongside our professional legal advisors, I guarantee the highest standards of financial governance.
To ensure absolute clarity for all contributors, I provide the following operational assurances regarding the GPIC Masjid Fund:
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100% Ring-Fenced Capital
Every contribution made to this specific fund is deposited into a strictly segregated account. It is entirely isolated from our standard operational finances.
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Zero Operational Dilution
These funds are explicitly restricted for the capital acquisition, long-term commercial lease, or physical development of our permanent venue. I will not authorise the use of this fund for daily running costs, event logistics, or administrative overheads under any circumstances.
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Full Statutory Compliance
All financial processes, accounting procedures, and records are maintained with rigorous accuracy, fully compliant with UK charity regulations to ensure your Sadaqah is protected by the laws of the land.
You can submit your secure contribution to this ring-fenced account via the following link:
Submit Your Secure ContributionSecure Contribution Portal
To facilitate your contribution, I have established a direct, secure online payment gateway. This portal allows for immediate processing of your Sadaqah Jariyah directly into the ring-fenced property fund.
Please access the secure gateway to make your contribution:
Access the Secure GatewayEncrypted gateway — processed directly into the ring-fenced property fund.