My name is Ubaid Chokwala and my brother and myself are raising £1000 for our local mosque, Masjid-e-Quba, to help support the mosque and the vital role it plays in serving our local community. The masjid is more than just a place of prayer, it is a centre of guidance, unity, charity, and support for people of all ages.

We've spent almost 9 years studying at this masjid studying and I can confidently say that the people I've met and the connections I've made have inspired me to become a much better person. This masjid allowed me to find who I was as a person, helped me to grow and learn about Islam.

It has a madrassah of over 150 students and donating to this cause, can multiply your Sadaqah - E - Jaariyah for every student that learns, every person that prays Salah, every person that attends the masjid to turn to Allah.

To raise these funds, we will be cycling 100 kilometres across Newham during the February Half Term, and we will be taking on this challenge while fasting in the blessed month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of sacrifice, patience, and generosity, and we wanted to challenge myself in a way that reflects the spirit of this month while giving back to a place that has given so much to the community.

This journey is not just a physical test, but a spiritual one, a reminder of gratitude, perseverance, and the importance of supporting our masajid. Every pound donated will go directly towards Masjid-e-Quba and the community work it carries out.

Alhamdulillah, the new AC units are now installed and already benefiting our Madrasah children, staff, and jama’ah.

So far, we’ve raised £10,970 - 73% of the £14,950 cost . We still need support to clear the remaining balance for this essential work.

Any donation, no matter how small, will be a source of ongoing reward (sadaqah) and is deeply appreciated. Please keep me in your duas, and thank you for supporting this cause.