Quuwatul Islam hosts celebration to thank emergency service workers

The Quuwatul Islam invited public sector workers from across Lancashire to recognise their efforts in keeping all communities safe during the past two years.

Imam Khalid Ibrahim said: “As NASA discovers new stars and galaxies in the universe, Lancashire, and in particular Quwwatul Islam mosque, was blessed to host such auspicious local ’stars’ of our own.

"The event was a thank you to all the many services and individuals who had worked tirelessly and selflessly to serve all communities, but in particular my community, the Muslim Community of Preston.” 

He spoke to a specially invited audience which included the Coroners Office, Public Health, Preston City Council, hospital doctors, police, the  Registrars Office, cemetery staff and mortuary staff.

Adrian Philips, the Chief Executive of Preston City Council paid tribute to the 'enormous contribution' made by the Muslim community during the pandemic.  

He highlighted the work of the Council via the Preston Faith Covenant which targeted support via the nominated faith representatives.  He also recognised the important work carried out by the Lancashire Resilience Forum.

The event included the recitation of the Holy Quran, poems by the local madrasah children and a special presentation made by the senior and longest serving imam, Imam Ismail Daud.

Imran Pepe, committee member at Quwwat Mosque and an organiser of the event, said, “Muslim community are indebted to many of the various Lancashire services which had been invited to take part. 

“The speed of burial was paramount within the Muslim faith, and we are blessed with organisations in Lancashire who go the extra mile to help that happen.”