Baitul Futuh Mosque: Largest mosque in the United Kingdom

According to some estimates it is the second largest after the Mosque of Rome. It has an area of 5.2 acres (21,000 m²), the mosque complex can hold up to 10,000 worshippers. It was built in 2003 at a cost of about £5.5 million with money given by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It is located in the London area of Morden, next to Morden South railway station and 150 yards from the Morden Underground.

Baitul Futuh Mosque in London
Baitul Futuh in London
Religion
Affiliation	Ahmadi
Location
Location	181 London Road, Morden, London Borough of Merton, SM4 5PT, United Kingdom
Administration	Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Geographic coordinates	51°23′46″N 0°11′56″W / 51.39611°N 0.19889°W / 51.39611; -0.19889
Architecture
Architectural type	Mosque
Architectural style	Modern
Completed	2003
Construction cost	£5.5 million (mosque) £15 million (including complex)
Specifications
Capacity	6,000 (prayer halls), 13,000 (total)
Dome(s)	1
Dome height (outer)	23 m
Dome dia. (outer)	18 m
Minaret(s)	2
Minaret height	36m and 25.5m
Site area	5.2 acres (2.1 ha)
Website
www.baitulfutuh.org/

The foundation stone was placed by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad on the 19 October 1999, in a ceremony attended by 2000 guests, and opened by the current head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, on the 3 October 2003. Mirza Masroor Ahmad is based at Fazl Mosque but delivers his weekly Khutbah (Friday sermon) from Baitul Futuh. The opening ceremony was attended by over 600 guests such as High Commissioners, Deputy High Commissioners, Members of European Parliament, Members of Parliament, Mayors of London boroughs, councilors, university lecturers, and representatives of 17 countries.

Several events are held at the Baitul Futuh Mosque to serve both the Muslim and greater community. In addition to regular prayers, its services include an annual Peace Symposiums, school tours, other local community events, as well as the 'Merton Youth Partnership Annual Conference', hosting the Perfect Jeevan Programme Any Questions?, and is included in Suman.

The Baitul Futuh Mosque has acted as the centre for the 'Loyalty, Freedom and Peace Campaign', which seeks to promote Islam as a peaceful religion, and to improve the integration of Muslims and non-Muslims.

The Peace Symposium 2010 chose the location to award the first Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize to Lord Eric Avebury. The award is for lifetime contribution to the cause of Human Rights.

The Mosque receives over 10,000 visitors a year from schools, faith groups, public service organizations, charities, local and central government, and other groups.

The plan to burn the Qur'an by the Dove World Outreach Center on the 9th anniversary of 9/11 attacks was highly condemned at the Baitul Futuh mosque by several politicians and religious leaders, such as Fleur Sandringham (Judaism) and Rev. Andrew Wakefield.

• Prayer halls for Men and Women
• Offices
• Library
• Exhibition
• Multi-functional rooms
• MTA Television Studios
• Kitchen & Dine
• Gymnasium
• Guest rooms
• Disabled access.
• Wash-room Facilities:
  • WC's
  • Wash Basins
  • Footbaths
  • Showers
  • Drinking Fountains
  • Baby Changing Units
  • Toilets for the Disabled
  • WC's and Wash Basins for Crèche

• Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
• Islam in the United Kingdom
• Islamic architecture
• Islamic art
• List of mosques
• List of mosques in Great Britain
• Darul Barakaat Mosque
• Al Mahdi Mosque