Nikah ceremonies at Cheadle Masjid Allah (Ta’ala) says in Surah Ar-Rum: “And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” (Quran 30:21) NIKAH’S Cheadle Masjid has been conducting Nikah ceremonies since its inception in 2003. We at the Masjid are honoured to facilitate this blessed of union of two souls. Nikah ceremonies can be conducted on site at the Masjid or our Imam can conduct the Nikah at a venue of your choice. Civil Registrations Cheadle Masjid is also a registered centre authorised for the solemnisation of Civil Marriages. This enables couples to complete both the Nikah and Civil ceremony at the same time. To enable the Cheald Masjid to solemnise your Civil Marriage your civil, you are required to obtain the necessary paper work from your local registry office. The process in itself is simple, both partners should contact their local registry office and inform them of your intention to marry. An appointment will be made during which key questions will be asked. After a four week period where the “notice of intention to marry” has been completed you will be issued with the appropriate documentation. Unfortunately, this is not a process we can complete for you. If you would like more information on booking a civil marriage, please contact your local registrar’s office or our registrar, Br Zarif on 07775840843. Please note that there is a minimum 4 week notice period required for conducting a Civil Marriage with the Nikah. FEES & APPLICATIONS Our fees associated with carrying out a nikah range from £200 to £300 subject to venue. Please see our venue feels below: Venue Fee CMA Nikah only (main hall) £200 CMA Nikah & Civil (main hall) £250 CMA Nikah only (small room (6 people) £150 CMA Nikah & Civil (small room 6 people) £200 Al Maidah £250 Al Manzil £250 British Muslim Heritage Centre £200 Eastern Pearl £200 Excellency Centre Bolton £300 Manchester Airport Hotels £200 Manchester City CTR hotels £250 Mere Golf Club £300 Midland Hotel £250 Nawab Levenshulme £200 Sanam Restaurant £200 Sheridan Suites £250 Stockport Town Hall £200 Tatton Park £300 Thornton Manor £300 Usmania Banqueting Hall £250 Vermillion £250 If you would like to book a nikah please ensure you are giving at least two weeks notice and please complete the form below. If you still have any specific questions about your Nikah booking please email [email protected]

A Marriage Introductory Service brought to you by CMA Are you searching for a spouse but don’t know where to look? CMA is pleased to bring you a new marriage introductory service providing you with a platform to find your future spouse, Insha’Allah. For further details please visit: www.cmamarriage.org

We always welcome visitors to the Cheadle Masjid. Our visitors include schools, community members and organisations to our Masjid. School visits and local school engagement Cheadle Masjid works closely with local primary and secondary schools. Over the past years, pre-covid, more than thirty schools visit our Masjd bringing more than 1,100 children learning about the practical aspects of a Muslim’s life and gaining a better understanding of our faith. The sessions are all practical based activities combining presentations, dressing up, craft activity and features of the Mosque. We welcome feedback from children, teachers and parents to help us improve our activities, particularly from teachers; was it useful in helping them deliver the topic, from parents; do they have a better understanding of Islam and the Masjid, and most importantly from the children; did they have fun? Communities and Organisations Cheadle Masjid also works closely with organisations such as Greater Manchester police. We are regularly visited by new officers who are in training. We feel it is increasingly important that we provide a deeper understanding of our faith and its teachings. Arranging a visit If you would like to arrange a visit to Cheadle Masjid, please select a date when you would like to visit and complete and submit the form below. We have not have a set charge and always welcome and value voluntary contributions. You may email us at [email protected] for any inquiries. Name of organisation Contact name Email Phone number School year group Visit DateTue 21st FebTue 28th Feb Number of children / visitors123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930 Number of staff visitors123456 Any Special requirements

“O mankind, indeed, we have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another”(Al-Hujurat, 49:13) These are the beautiful words of Allah (swt); as Muslims we need to be part of the societies, we live in work to bring people together. Yes, people of different backgrounds and faiths may have different points of view, but we respect those views and sometimes agree to disagree; however there is a common humanity that binds us. Our views on the sanctity of life, safety, good health, equality, caring for each other are the same – this worldview is one that we all share and indeed we need to work together on this. As Cheadle Masjid we love therefore to engage and build bridges of friendship and understanding to counter negative stereotypes – we hold Open Day Extravaganzas, “Visit My Mosque” days, “Great Get Togethers”, “Taste Ramadan” events, School Visits and even support the organising committee for the Heald Green Festival. We are also fortunate to be able to work with a number of Interfaith groups including Heald Green Churches Together and local churches with Handforth and Wilmslow. Coming together is a way to help communities become cohesive – we love to get together and share some food and we are Alhamdullilah It is one of the principles of our faith to help our fellow human beings and this can be done in a myriad of ways, helping them through difficulties – of illness, disability or financial. It can be clearing the litter from the roads, helping with shopping, giving to charity or even a smile. We need to go out there with the intention of doing good – with no expectation of reward or thank you – we do it because this is what Allah (swt) (God) has ordained. There is nothing more satisfying for our own soul to be able to help someone and knowing that your reward is with Allah (swt). Therefore, we aim to be a Masjid that can support people from the cradle to the grave – our activities reflect this. Whether that be through education, providing support through difficult times, and enjoying good times together as families (i.e. The family talks and Annual Dinners,) or nurturing our children’s talent (i.e. CMA’s Got Talent, The Islamic schools and Youth Clubs) – we wish to be there for you. We are after all one community and we stand together – in that there is great strength and support.

A fundamental pillar of our belief, Zakat provides many benefits to a person that makes their contribution towards society. We also recognise there are people within our local community who are less fortunate. Recent events will have compounded the need for localising support. We have an established process whereby all applications that are submitted will require supporting data. Our team will measure the needs for Zakat support in accordance with our religious teachings. If you are able to provide support, please click here to donate and support your local community. If you are in need of support, please click here to complete our application form. Please note the form will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete. All information submitted will be treated with the utmost confidence. If you have further questions in relation to this service, please email [email protected]

“It is the duty of a Muslim, who has anything to bequeath, not to let two nights pass without including it in his Will.” – Sahih Al-Bukhari – There are numerous references relating to Wills in the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) which emphasise the importance of having a Will. A will states who inherits your estate. Without one, you die intestate and your estate is distributed according to the rules set by UK law. These rules will not be based on Shariah and will mean that your estate will not be distributed as prescribed in the Quran and Sunnah. “It is prescribed, when death approaches any of you, if he leaves any goods that he makes a bequest to parents and near relatives, according to reasonable usage; this is due from the God-fearing.” – Surah Al-Baqarah, Quran 2:180 You are encouraged to seek advice and guidance to complete your will at the earliest opportunity. However, at present Cheadle Masjid is not providing a will writing service. Please do check back with this page from time to time should the service become available.

Currently, Cheadle Masjid, works in partnership with Dar-ul-Uloom Mosque and Victoria Park Mosque to provide funeral services. For assistance with a funeral, Please download the CMA Funeral Guide below. DOWNLOAD THE FUNERAL GUIDE We also provide a service where the family may use the Masjid to meet with people who wish to offer their condolences. For full information please contact the office 0161-437-1093 or email [email protected] For a list of obituaries please click here.