It was the first mosque ever built in London, predating the more famous central mosques by decades.
The foundation stone was laid by the second Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in 1924.
The mosque's construction was funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of women belonging to the Ahmadiyya community in British India.
It served as the residence of the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for decades until the headquarters relocated to Baitul Futuh.
The site includes a 'Fazl' library which holds significant early 20th-century religious literature and historical documents.
It is frequently referred to as the 'London Mosque' in historical archives due to its early status as the city's sole purpose-built mosque.
The Fazl Mosque, also known as the London Mosque, is the first purpose-built mosque in London, inaugurated in 1926. It serves as the international headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The architecture incorporates traditional Islamic design elements, including a distinctive central dome and arched porticos, set within a residential context. It remains a focal point for the worldwide Ahmadiyya community and hosts regular religious services and community events. Located in Southfields, the mosque was established during the caliphate of Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad. The building and its surrounding grounds underwent significant expansion in the late 20th century to accommodate its growing congregation. It serves as a historical marker for the early establishment of Islamic infrastructure in the United Kingdom.
The front exterior courtyard provides the best angle of the central dome and the historic entrance facade.
Check the official Ahmadiyya UK website before visiting as the site often hosts private community events.
Visitors are encouraged to contact the mosque administration in advance if they are part of a large group or educational tour.
Respect that this is an active place of worship; avoid visiting during peak prayer times.
Do not attempt to enter the prayer hall during congregational prayers if you are not a participant.
Modest dress is required for all visitors; women should bring a headscarf, and all visitors must remove their shoes before entering the prayer hall.
