Our Story

The historic building on Halesowen Road that became Old Hill Masjid — The building we made home

Congregational prayer at Old Hill Masjid — The first congregations

Inside Old Hill Masjid — A place of sujood

1992

The Foundation

A local community came together with one intention: a permanent place of prayer for the Muslims of Old Hill and Cradley Heath. The building at 221 Halesowen Road became a home for worship, learning and service.

The prayer hall of Old Hill Masjid — Rows that kept growing

Community giving at Old Hill Masjid — Built on sadaqah

Growth (1997)

Putting Down Roots

The congregation grew around the five daily prayers, Jumu'ah gatherings and community support. The masjid became a place where families could worship together and stay connected.

Madrassah class at Old Hill Masjid — The madrassah opens

Children learning at Old Hill Masjid — Learning the Book of Allah

Learning (2002)

A Place of Learning

The madrassah and wider education programmes gave children and adults a place to learn the Qur'an, Islamic studies and good character. Education remains at the heart of the masjid.

Relief work supported by Old Hill Masjid — Care that crossed oceans

Qurbani distribution supported by Old Hill Masjid — Qurbani for the needy

Relief (2007)

Serving Beyond Our Walls

Relief work carried the masjid's care beyond the local community, supporting water projects, food programmes and Bangladesh charity work through the community's sadaqah.

Youth programme at Old Hill Masjid — The next generation

A new Muslim taking shahada at Old Hill Masjid — New brothers and sisters

Support for new Muslims at Old Hill Masjid — Whoever came, belonged

Youth (2012)

The Next Generation

Youth tarbiyyah circles, sisters' programmes and support for new Muslims widened the masjid's embrace. Whoever walks through the door should find care, guidance and a place to belong.

Community support at Old Hill Masjid — Support and guidance

Youth and community activity at Old Hill Masjid — Growing together

Community (2017)

Strengthening the Community

As the masjid's work continued to grow, community programmes, youth support and guidance for new Muslims helped more families stay connected to the House of Allah.

The renovated prayer hall of Old Hill Masjid — A new prayer hall

Inside the renovated Old Hill Masjid — Rebuilt with love

The new wudu facilities at Old Hill Masjid — New wudu facilities

Renewal (2022)

Renewing the House of Allah

Renewal work has improved the building for prayer, wudu, learning and community use, supported by the generosity of the congregation and well-wishers.

The prayer hall of Old Hill Masjid today — The masjid today

The Imam of Old Hill Masjid — Leading the community

Today (2026)

Today, and Tomorrow

Alhamdulillah, Old Hill Masjid stands as a place of worship, learning and service for hundreds of families. The story is still being written, and you are part of it.

Three Decades in the Heart of Cradley Heath

A Thread of Light Through the Years