[1] Lincoln's Muslim community originally met in a former Baptist church on Orchard Street in the city centre but this proved to be too small for the growing congregation as it could only accommodate 60 worshippers at a time.

[3] A replacement mosque was originally planned for land purchased by a trust on Church Drive in Boultham Park.

This proposal was rejected by Lincoln City Council following concerns expressed by nearby residents over parking issues.

[4] Local councillors sympathised with the Muslim community over the rejection and hoped they could find a site elsewhere in Lincoln.

[6] The mosque opened officially in 2018 after multiple setbacks and the original contractor going into administration.