Places in and around Coventry for the Muslim Community.

A population of 352,900 human beings in Coventry. 11,686 Muslims and still many struggle to know where to go within their community.

“Coventry has always been my hometown, but it is only now that they are increasing the amount of mosques and services for us Muslims. I believe every Muslim in Coventry should know about them.” – Rameez Siddiqi

Rameez Siddiqi

Coventry is a town that has many different things to do. In recent years, Coventry became more cultural with different races and religions.

The council of Coventry aimed to make their town services more accessible for different religions and cultures. Many new Muslim’s have not yet discovered these services; therefore this article can help those who may be new to Coventry. Below are images of the most popular locations for the Muslims of Coventry.

Zeenat’s Halal Food, local grocery store.

Mosque Zeenat, local big mosque.

Islamic brotherhood mosque, another local mosque.

Below is an interactive map showing most destinations in and around coventry to pray in for a person within the religion of Islam.

It is essential for Muslims to know which mosque offers what, for instance some mosques are big enough to provide services to pray, teach children and provide events. However others may offer the place and time to just pray.

For those reading this article who may be new to the religion of Islam, there is a section below that may help you. It is essential to know how to pray the 5 prayers within the religion of Islam, this is because it is compulsory for prayer to be a part of every Muslim’s day to day lifestyle. Below is a helpful video that gives a good example of step by step prayer and why it is essential.

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It is also essential to know what to listen out for which begins the five prayers within the day. All of these prayers are different, however the Adhaan/ Azan (the calling for prayer) for them is the same. This is because the calling of prayer and the message is the same every time. Below is an example of it.

The Adhaan/ Azan was created in the early 1800’s as a call for all Muslims to come and pray. The Azan itself is a message to let all Muslims know that the prayer time is upon them. Many Muslims have devices in their homes that are connected to their local mosques. This help them get the same message without being in the mosque every time they go to pray. The local imam (the person who prayers) will usually do the Adhaan/ Azan for their local mosque.

Fatima Bakali interview for the religion of Islam in Coventry.

Fatima Bakali is a Muslim woman who is a mother and a wife. Islam is considered a religion of peace within the Quran which many may disagree with. I have interviewed Fatima Bakali as someone who is a Muslim and a British Citizen. I would like to voice her opinions of the religion of Islam and the common questions asked about it. 

Fatima Bakali

AZ: “Do you believe Islam is still truly considered a religion of peace after what has been portrayed in the media and why?”

FB: “Yes because it generates from a religion of peace. It is only the minority of extremist Muslims that have made the religion something that it wasn’t to meant to be. They use Islam as a tool for terrorism.”

AZ: “Is being a Muslim woman restricting for yourself within the public eye and why?”

FB: “No, I don’t agree because Islam does not restrict women from pursuing a career, from being independent, for expressing their views. In fact, it is a religion that classes the female gender to be more superior than the Male gender. The Prophet Khadijah was the first Muslim business woman of her time.”

AZ: “Is there anything that has been put in the media that made you question your faith?”

FB: “No never because I don’t believe in what the media tells me, I believe in what the Quran tells me.”

AZ: “Do you believe that all Muslim women should wear a hijab and why?”

FB: “No, I believe it is personal choice and personal preference and I also believe that if you are going to wear the hijab that it should be for the right reasons.”

AZ: “What is a typical day like in your lifestyle?” 

FB: “I wake up first thing in the morning and do my morning prayer, then I go to work, I then come home and my first priority is to catch up on all the prayers I have missed, I then carry on with my normal household chores and then finish the day by praying and relaxing.”

AZ: “Do you ever feel judged for wearing a head scarf within the public eye?” 

FB: “No I don’t because in the society we live in, the large majority of women wearing a headscarf which ranges from all different ages, young and old allows me to not feel judged and instead feel empowered. All Muslim come together now a days and fight for their beliefs, which I find amazing.”

Aisha Zackaria. 

6 different ways of styling a hijab.

A hijab acts as a form of modesty for a muslim woman. Many women wear a hijab to follow the rules of Islam. The hijab acts as protection and stability through a woman’s life. However, not all women wear a hijab in the same way; Below are six different ways women wear a hijab.

1. Using a head piece to accent the scarf.

Rumaysa Mamsa.

This particular style is not as common as the others, however many people use this type of jewellery to accessorise the hijab. Over 50% of women use this jewellery at weddings and to help style an outfit further.

2. A loose wrap.

Rumaysa Mamsa.

The simple loose wrap can be worn in many different ways with many different hijabs. Many Muslim women wear this particular style of the hijab whilst in the home or around people they can show hair too. i.e. Their husband, sons, family, brothers. These particular people in the Quran are allowed to see their relative who is a woman without a hijab.

Further questions about a hijab

3. The turban style.

Rumaysa Mamsa.

‘The turban look’ is a versatile way of wearing a hijab for tradition but also a way to look very modern. In Islam it is debated whether this particular style of a hijab is good or bad. This is because you can see the girls neck. Over 30% of women in the world who wear a hijab have worn it like this, therefore it is a big debate in the Islamic community.

4. Enough to see earrings.

Rumaysa Mamsa.

Earrings can make or break a whole look. Many Muslim girls want to have the ability to wear earrings whilst wearing a hijab, and above is one of the perfect styles to do so.

5. Adding colour to match an outfit.

Rumaysa Mamsa.

Styling clothes is a huge element of being human. Many people want to look good and feel good with what they are wearing. Muslim girls that wear a hijab also want to feel that, therefore they use the colour of their hijab to match their items of clothing. 80% of Muslim women do this at weddings and special events.

6. The simplest wrap.

Aliyah Patel.

Overall, a woman wears a hijab for the sole purpose of men not lusting over them, but seeing them for their real personality. Aliyah Patel has stated:

“A hijab can be worn for fashion, however, the real reason why a hijab is supposed to be worn is for God and his protection.”

All of these images have been taken in Coventry, the hometown of these Muslim girls.