Islam is the religion of Muslims. There are more than 73,000 Muslims in Tower Hamlets. This means Islam is the second biggest religion in Tower Hamlets.
The religion of Islam came to Tower Hamlets more than 300 years ago. It was the religion of seamen and merchants who came from the Middle East and Africa. Over many years other Muslims from places like Bangladesh, the Balkans, Malaysia and East Africa have come to live here. |
Tell me more
A short look at what Muslims believe and how they worship. |
In depth
Find out more information about the Islam religion, like how it developed and the main things Muslims believe in. |
Where to worship |
My faith
Meet Saleema Aslam. Saleema talks about what it means to follow her faith in Tower Hamlets and how her beliefs affect her life here. |
Local history
Look here to find out about some Tower Hamlets buildings that are important to the Islam faith. |
Frequently asked questions
Look here to find answers to questions people ask about the Islam faith. If you have another question about the Islam faith, ask us - click here and send your question. |
Links
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they can tell you more about the Islam faith in this borough, this country and the rest of the world. |
Educational resources
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they have good information about Islam faith for students and teachers. |
Book list
Look here to find out about books that can tell you more about the Islam faith. If you know about other books about the Islam faith please tell us – we can add it to the list. |
Festivals and celebrations
Islamic dates for your 2006 diary. |
What the words mean |
Contact
