Dr Irfan from the Sutton Coldfield community is embarking on an exhilarating journey through Andalusia in the last week of May 2025. He’ll be cycling through southern Spain over three incredible days—riding past the Sierra Nevada and visiting Córdoba, Akala, Granada, and Malaga.

But this adventure isn’t just about the ride—it’s about making a real difference. We’re raising funds for Aid for Mankind UK, a charity committed to delivering essential aid to the children of Gaza.

THE CHALLENGE

Cycle approximately 275 km over 3 days—all in support of the children of Gaza.

We're pleased to announce the return of our weekly Tajweed Halaqa, led by Dr. Rami, starting Monday 7th April, between Maghrib and Isha in the main prayer hall.

This session is open to all levels. We’ll begin with group Qur’an recitation, focusing on Tajweed, followed by a short Tafsir discussion. Everyone is welcome to join and improve their recitation skills.

£50,000 TO HELP PALESTINIAN & SYRIAN FAMILIES

Due to the war and recent escalations in Lebanon, thousands have been killed, tens of thousands wounded, and more than a million people – one fifth of the population – forced from their homes.

THE APPEAL

Sohail, from the Sutton Coldfield community, would like to raise at least £50,000, by running 100 miles in first 21 days of Ramadhan. Click on the link below to learn more including how to donate:

LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) will be conducting a Lifesavers course at Sutton Coldfield Masjid on Saturday the 28th of September. The event will commence after Dhuhr prayer Insha'Allah. It includes videos and hands-on training on Basic Life Support, Recovery Position and Choking Management.

£10,000 TO HELP PALESTINIAN WOMEN & CHILDREN

The carnage that is unfolding in Palestine, is intensifying daily. Aid in every aspect is needed, from food, medicine, clothes and shelter.

THE APPEAL

Sohail, from the Sutton Coldfield community, would like to raise at least £10,000, by running 100 miles in 30 days, around three miles each day. Use the link below to donate. You can also track his progress by following him on Strava.

RAMADHAN AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR NEW MUSLIMS

On Saturday March 2nd, SCMA hosted a Ramadan Awareness program for new Muslim brothers and sisters. Imam Mustaqeem Sahab delivered a special talk on Ramadan, which was followed by a brief quiz , Q&A and an open discussion. All those who attended were provided with goody bags containing leaflets, an English translation of the Quran, and a packet of Madani dates.

SCMA are aiming to host more sessions for new mulims in the coming months. These dates will be advertised on the website, insha’Allah.

LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) will be conducting a Lifesavers course at Sutton Coldfield Masjid on Saturday the 30th of September. The event will commence after the Dhuhr prayer Insha'Allah. It includes videos and hands-on training on Basic Life Support, Recovery Position and Choking Management.

IFTARI VOLUNTEERS

A big thank you to all the volunteers during the Iftari provision. There are too many brothers and sisters to name here, but the reason why the Iftari provision was successful was entirely due to everyone involved with many attending throughout the blessed month of Ramadhan.

POSITIVE FEEDBACK

Many people have kindly given us very positive feedback about the iftari provision and have expressed their thanks to the volunteers. May Allah reward everyone involved and reward them abundantly for their hard work for the benefit of our community.

As the blessed month of Ramadhan draws to a close, we understand the eagerness and excitement surrounding the arrival of Eid.

An official announcement regarding the day of Eid al-Fitr will be made on Saturday (29th), after Maghrib, and will be posted on our website.

We kindly ask for your patience until then, as we will not be able to confirm any details before the official announcement is made. Please avoid contacting us with inquiries about the Eid date before Saturday’s announcement, as we are unable to provide any additional information.

IF EID IS ON SUNDAY

The congregational prayer timings will be as follows:

IF EID IS ON MONDAY

The congregational prayer timings will be as follows:

LOCATION DETAILS

The Sutton College Old Sports Centre is located directly opposite the front entrance of the Masjid on Lichfield Road. The full address is: 34 Lichfield Road, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NW.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

If you're attending the prayer at the college, bring your own prayer mat and a shoe bag, and make sure you arrive in a state of Wudhu.

Arrive no more than 30 minutes before your chosen prayer time to avoid overcrowding. Car sharing is encouraged to help reduce traffic. Salah will begin strictly on time.

Once a venue reaches full capacity, attendees will be asked to wait for the next prayer. Volunteers will be present to assist.

PARKING AT SUTTON COLLEGE

Free on-site parking at Sutton College is available (over 200 spaces) on a first-come, first-served basis.

1300+ PARKING SPACES WITHIN 10 MINS WALK

There are over 1300 parking spaces available within a short walk:

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR ZAKAT AL-FITR?

Don't forget to pay your Zakat Al-Fitr before the Eid Salah. Use the link below:

SCMA wishes everyone a blessed Eid. Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum. May Allah accept it from you and us.

SCMA is pleased to announce the Eid prayer schedule. Please take note of the congregational timings for both possibilities below:

IF EID IS ON SUNDAY

The congregational prayer timings will be as follows:

IF EID IS ON MONDAY

The congregational prayer timings will be as follows:

LOCATION DETAILS

The Sutton College Old Sports Centre is located directly opposite the front entrance of the Masjid on Lichfield Road. The full address is: 34 Lichfield Road, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NW.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

Arrive no more than 30 minutes before your chosen prayer time to avoid overcrowding. Car sharing is encouraged to help reduce traffic. Salah will begin strictly on time.

Once a venue reaches full capacity, attendees will be asked to wait for the next prayer. Volunteers will be present to assist.

PARKING AT SUTTON COLLEGE

Free on-site parking at Sutton College is available (over 200 spaces) on a first-come, first-served basis.

1300 PARKING SPACES WITHIN 10 MINS WALK

In addition, there are over 1300 parking spaces available within a short walk:

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR ZAKAT-AL-FITR?

Don't forget to pay your Zakat-Al-Fitr before the Eid Salah. Use the link below:

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM

If you plan to perform Itikaf at Sutton Coldfield Masjid this year, please complete the online application form below.

The deadline for all applications is Tuesday 18th March. You must review our Itikaf Guidelines before you apply. Spaces are limited, and places are on a first-come, first-served basis.

SCMA are pleased to announce that the first day of Ramadhan will be Saturday 1st March 2025. This means the first Taraweeh prayer will be held tonight Friday 28th Feb, insha'Allah. Isha is at 7:45 PM.

LIMITED ON-SITE PARKING

We encourage only those who have difficulties in walking long distances to use the on-site carpark. Spaces will not be reserved.

PLAN AHEAD - PARK RESPONSIBLY

There are over 300 parking spaces available within a short walk of the Masjid:

Need more information on parking?

Street parking is available outside the Town Hall and on Lichfield Rd opposite the college. Those parked on Lichfield Rd should use the front side-door entrance.

IFTAR @ THE MASJID

SCMA are organising Iftar during the month of Ramadan. Learn more about this event.

RAMADHAN TIMETABLE IS NOW AVAILABLE

You can download the Ramadhan timetable from the link below:

As the blessed month of Ramadhan approaches, we understand the eagerness and anticipation to commence the observance of this holy period.

An official announcement regarding the start date of Ramadhan will be made on Friday (28th), after Maghrib, and will be posted on our website.

We ask for your patience until then, as we will not be able to provide any further details before the official announcement is made. Please refrain from contacting us with inquiries about the start date before Friday's announcement, as we are unable to offer any additional information.

RAMADHAN TIMETABLE IS NOW AVAILABLE

You can download the Ramadhan timetable from the link below:

SCMA is pleased to announce that our Ramadhan Timetable is now available. You can download a copy from the link below.

The beginning and of Ramadhan is subject to the sighting of the new moon. Once confirmed an announcement will be made via the website.

Alhamdulillah, we're pleased to announce that we now have a defibrillator on-site at our Masjid. This life-saving device is available for emergencies and can significantly increase survival rates in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Having this equipment ensures that we are better prepared to protect the health and well-being of our community members.

May Allah bless us all with good health and safety.

We are pleased to announce an update to our Friday prayer schedule, starting 17th January. To address increasing overcrowding, parking challenges, and ongoing building work in the ladies' area, we are introducing an additional third Jamat.

The revised Jumuah timings are therefore as follows:

Parking

Please follow the guidance of our volunteers. Do not park on double-yellow lines. There is ample parking available nearby.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and may Allah reward you for your efforts.

Due to the reduced time between Dhuhr and Asr over the coming weeks, we are adjusting the Friday prayer schedule to accommodate the shorter time frame. Starting from Friday 6th December, we will be holding two congregations instead of three.

The new Jumuah timings are as follows:

Parking

Please follow the guidance of our volunteers. Do not park on double-yellow lines. There is ample parking available nearby.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and may Allah reward you for your efforts.

With the clocks going back on Sunday, 27th October, we would like to share the updated Friday prayer timings starting from Friday, 3rd November. We will aim to hold three congregations for as long as is physically possible to accommodate everyone.

The new Jumuah timings are as follows:

Parking

Please follow the guidance of our volunteers. Do not park on double-yellow lines. There is ample parking available nearby.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and may Allah reward you for your efforts.

We are pleased to announce the results of the recent local SCMA elections. There were a total of 138 ballot papers cast and no invalid votes.

SCMA is grateful to all the candidates who put their name forward for the service of the Masjid. May Allah bless them all with the best of His rewards. Ameen

SCMA Trustee Elections 2024

Due to the completion of terms, two trustee positions will be open for election in the coming weeks. SCMA would like to thank Dr. Shahid Nadeem and Dr Aqil Chaudhrey for their valued contribution.

Elections have been scheduled for Sunday 7th July 2024 from 2-5 PM Insha'Allah. The term for trustees is 5 years.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Applications will be accepted from existing SCMA members who are living in a Sutton Coldfield postcode B72-B76 (proof of address maybe requested) and are up to date with membership fees. Eligible candidates must be members in line with clause 9 of the constitution.

The membership fee was increased to £20 per month in November 2022. Members who have not yet increased their monthly payments to £20 will not be eligible to vote in this election. You can increase your membership payments up to and including the election day to be eligible to vote.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

If you wish to apply for the above-mentioned posts, please kindly submit your nomination by Isha Salah Sunday 23rd June 2024.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete and return the Nomination form to a member of the existing SCMA Committee.

EID PRAYER AT SUTTON TOWN HALL

InshaAllah, the Eid-Al-Fitr Salah will take place at Sutton Town Hall this year. All members of the community and their families are invited to take part. Bring your own prayer mat, a shoe bag, and attend in a state of wudhu.

SCHEDULE

The Jamat timings will be as follows:

1st - 7:00 AM
2nd - 9:00 AM

LATER CONGREGATION

A later Jamat will be held at Sutton Coldfield Masjid at 11:00 AM.

LOCATION DETAILS

Sutton Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA.

1300 PARKING SPACES WITHIN 8 MINS WALK

There are over 1300 parking spaces available within a short walk of the Town Hall:

Street parking is available outside the Town Hall and on Lichfield Rd opposite the college.

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR ZAKAT-AL-FITR?

Don't forget to pay your Zakat-Al-Fitr before the Eid Salah. Use the link below:

MAKTAB CLASSES SCHEDULING DURING RAMADHAN

All Maktab classes during the month of Ramadhan will take place over the weekend:

Mon & Fri classes - Saturday from 11AM-1PM.

Tue, Wed & Thu classs - Sunday from 11AM-1PM.

If you have any questions please speak to Imam Siraj or your class teacher.

VACANCY FOR MAKTAB TEACHER

Due to the growing Muslim population in the Sutton Coldfield region, we are seeking to appoint someone to teach Islamic education to young boys and girls who live in and around the town.

Classes will be taught at the Masjid, situated on Anchorage Road, Sutton Coldfield. Currently, children between the ages of 5-14 attend the Madressah, with classes run on weekday evenings lasting two hours, from 5-7 PM.

The local demographics include Muslims from the Asian sub-continent, Africa and Middle Eastern countries.

WHAT WE ARE SEARCHING FOR

- Be certified by a reputable Islamic institution and ideally be a Hafiz / Hafiza or Aalim/ Aalima
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of Islamic Shari’ah, Quran, Hadith, Seerah and Islamic jurisprudence
- Be fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written communication
- Be dynamic, innovative, forward thinking, committed and able to attend to the spiritual needs of the young Muslims
- Take an active role in the Madressah and set the highest standards for teaching and learning
- Take pride in Islamic excellence, whilst maintaining our commitment to an enriched curriculum

DUTIES

Your duties will include:
- Teaching students based on curriculum guidelines set out by the Masjid
- Supporting the leadership team to implement the school’s development plan
- Assessing and reporting on student performance and behaviour. - Attending and taking part in staff meetings
- Support in the general administration including class attendance, new admissions, programme leavers and the payment of Maktab fees.

OUR OFFER

- Competitive rates of pay
- A highly dedicated and supportive Management team striving to achieve excellence in serving the community
- Professional development support at all levels to further the expertise and qualifications of staff

HOW TO APPLY

Send an up-to-date CV to info@suttonmuslims.org.uk. Newly qualified teachers will be considered for this post.

SCMA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.