Deconstructed: Al Manaar Mosque & Cultural Centre - Faith, Space, and Community
In this episode of Deconstructed, host Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Shukri Sultan, a lecturer at Westminster University, to explore the story of Al Manaar Mosque in West London. Together, they unpack how this unassuming building became a vital hub for faith, community, and resilience — especially in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Correction, the correct meaning of the word masjid is not "place of prayer", a more accurate translation would be "place of prostration”.
The end quote is attributed to Mariyama Sanyang, Community Coordinator at Al Manaar, who took the time to speak with…
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