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.

Wessex Jamaat held the "Know Your Muslim Neighbour" programme on Monday 17th November, 2014. This is an annual event whereby Religious Education trainee teachers from the University of Chichester meet with the youth and members of Wessex Jamaat to gain a practical insight on Islam and Muslims.

Please read on to find a joint press statement by local muslim leaders, strongly condemning the killing of Father Jacques Harmel and acts of terror.

Wessex Jamaat were delighted to welcome Rear Admiral Alex Burton and his group at the Friday congregational prayers.

The Denmead Church Study Group, led by Rev. Favid Lindsay, visited Al Mahdi Centre on Monday 25th April 2016. The aim of the visit was to meet local Muslims and to hear something of what it means to be a practising Muslim in Britain today - the joys and the trials.

Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo and Rev. Bruce Deans conducted a joint seminar on faith and beliefs on 29^th February and 1^st March 2016. Read on for more.

In response to the shocking and horrifying attacks on innocent victims in a multitude of countries witnessed in this month, the local Muslim community issues a statement of solidarity with the victims of terror attacks around the world, regardless of country, race, religion or political ideology.

Press release covering the visit of students from the University of Winchester.