"We wish to firmly re-iterate that we should not allow these acts of violence, voices of bigotry, fear and hatred to divide us. Certainly this will deny victory to these evil persons and their ideologies."

"The World Federations, its membership and indeed the entire Khoja community condemn such acts of barbarity in the strongest possible terms and we offer our condolences to the families of those brutally murdered."

On Saturday 11th March, the Al Mahdi Madrasah and the Muslim community of Fareham ( Wessex Jamaat) led by Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo, the Imam /Resident Scholar had the honour of hosting the Mayor of Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Connie Hockley.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the suicide bombing at Manchester arena which took place on Monday 22nd May, 2017.

Wessex Jamaat annually hosts students from the University of Chichester, undertaking Teacher Education and Religious studies, to the ‘Know your Muslim Neighbour’ event.

Read on for the Statement made by the Bishop at Al Mahdi Centre

Press release statement from Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo on behalf of Wessex Jamaat.

Together with Portsmouth Cathedral it has been a tradition in our community to have joint Annual Muslim Christian Evening. The gathering will take place on Monday 23rd January, 2017 from 7:00pm at Portsmouth Cathedral.

We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. Our prayers are for the injured to make a swift recovery.