In a strongly worded press conference held in Hounslow, the administration of Hounslow Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre firmly rejected what it described as a “false and misleading campaign” targeting the mosque and its trustees.
Speaking before members of the community and media representatives, Chairman Raja Javed, General Secretary Shafiq Ur Rehman, Barrister Zubair Awan and Chaudhry Ajaib said the mosque has always operated with transparency, legality and accountability, dismissing allegations circulating online as politically motivated and designed to divide the local Muslim community.
According to the mosque administration, the controversy intensified following the 2024 trustee elections, after a small group allegedly unhappy with the democratic outcome began what officials described as a sustained online propaganda campaign. Mosque officials claimed that social media posts, videos and repeated accusations have created unnecessary tensions within the community and damaged the atmosphere of unity the institution has tried to maintain for decades.
The trustees also addressed recent incidents involving vandalism and a reported break in in Hounslow, saying attempts to indirectly link the mosque to such incidents were “dangerous, irresponsible and entirely without evidence.” The board stressed that protecting the reputation of the mosque and preventing misinformation has become essential due to the growing spread of unverified claims online.
Officials revealed that over the past year several allegations regarding governance, finances and decision making within the mosque had surfaced publicly. However, they insisted that all accusations were carefully reviewed and found to be baseless. The administration maintained that the mosque continues to function within legal and charitable frameworks and remains fully cooperative with the Charity Commission and law enforcement authorities.
The trustees further stated that regulatory scrutiny is welcomed and that the institution remains committed to transparency and accountability. At the same time, they warned that continued misinformation campaigns risk damaging not only the mosque’s reputation but also wider community harmony in West London.
In what appeared to be a direct response to critics, the board also indicated it is considering legal and constitutional measures to protect the mosque, its congregation and its charitable objectives from what it called “ongoing false propaganda.” Officials said any future action would be taken strictly within the boundaries of British law.
The statement also referenced previous incidents of unrest linked to the dispute, including an affray at the mosque in 2025 and attacks targeting individuals associated with the administration. According to the trustees, two individuals connected to those disputes were later charged with assault related offences.
Community members attending the press conference were urged not to rely on rumours, edited clips or unverified social media campaigns. Mosque officials called for calm, unity and responsible dialogue, saying the community must not allow internal disagreements to become a source of public division.
In today’s digital age, where accusations spread faster than facts, the controversy surrounding Hounslow Jamia Masjid once again highlights how social media battles are increasingly shaping community politics inside Britain’s Muslim institutions but the mosque leadership insists one thing is clear: allegations alone cannot replace evidence and online narratives cannot override due process under the law.
