Assalam alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

On behalf of our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters of Masjid Taqwa – Bukoba, this message is shared with humility and sincerity.
In a quiet corner of Bukoba, our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters gather each day to worship Allah with patience and hope, even though their Masjid is still a dream in progress. At present, prayers are performed in a temporary structure built from shards and very simple materials, standing only by the mercy of Allah and the unity of the believers.

Before every prayer, grasses are spread on the ground so that praying mats can be placed with dignity. Yet even this humble effort comes with hardship. Ants frequently invade the prayer area and destroy the mats, forcing the use of crude lubricant oil around the space to protect what little is available. Serving the house of Allah under such conditions is painful, but faith keeps their hearts firm and steadfast.

Despite these challenges, the call to prayer continues. Children, elders, and travelers still come together to bow before Allah, holding firmly to the belief that ease follows hardship. Their sincere desire is to build a proper Masjid that will protect worshippers from rain, insects, and discomfort, and provide a clean and safe place for prayer, learning, and unity.

Beyond the Masjid walls, there are further urgent needs. Our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters are seeking support to drill a water well so worshippers may perform wudhu with dignity, to install electricity for night prayers and Qur’an studies, and to meet other essential requirements that will allow the Masjid to fully serve the community.

Through fundraising campaigns, crucial support is being sought to initiate, sustain, and successfully complete this noble project. Today, this humble appeal is extended in search of kind hearts to stand with our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters.

Every contribution, every du‘a, and every shared effort brings them closer to transforming this fragile shelter into a lasting house of worship.

May Allah reward all those who help in building His house and make it a source of continuous charity in this world and the Hereafter. Ameen.

Seif Said Khalfan
The secretary of Masjid Taqwa, Nyakigando.