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Friday 12th September
Novel Abraham Centre Wins Approval
There was jubilation from officials representing Dr Yusuf Islam at a meeting of the Brent Planning Committee this week, where the local Council unanimously approved new plans for an £8m cultural centre – The Maqam – in Brondesbury Park, London.
The new Maqam Centre, which takes its name from the ‘Station of Abraham’ in Makkah, will be a dynamic cultural and exhibition space where professionals, scholars and artists from around the world can meet and interact. The Centre will also accommodate exhibitions and educational resources, as well as a cafe open to the public.
Dr Islam said: “I am delighted that the Council has given the green light to our plans. For many years now I have tried to build bridges between faiths and communities and promote a better understanding of Islam. This modern, interactive centre, focused on the monotheistic example of Prophet Abraham – known in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as the Father of the Prophets – will provide a focal point for our activities in trying to bring people together and spreading the message of peace and common understanding.”
The structure and inner foundations have already been constructed and a new fund raising campaign has been initiated to complete the building work. The Centre is expected to open in 2010.
For more information, visit www.themaqam.com
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