"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.”
Surah Al-Imran (3:103)
The Al Abbas Islamic Centre is a community building project in Birmingham, United Kingdom, that supports the growth of the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Community (KSIMC) and its surrounding neighbourhoods
About
Al Abbas Birmingham History
The KSIMC of Birmingham is a religious organisation set-up by the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Community, who had migrated to the West for education purposes and to seek salvation from conflict and instability during the 1950’s and onwards. In the absence of a mosque or social centre, this first group started conducting majalis (religious gatherings) at each other’s houses. With the continued growth in population of Khojas in Birmingham,a house on Chesterton Road was rented to serve as a centre. Since then, the KSIMC of Birmingham has built a multi-purpose centre with the hopes of meeting the needs of its growing community, such as Madrassah, career seminars, hosting majalis to further the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt, and sports.
Purpose
Faith-based Harmony
Our vision
To create a Spiritual and Vibrant Community, based on the Values and Practices of the Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Faith; by developing the potential of its members, engaging with the wider society, being held accountable to itself and its members and serving the needs of humanity worldwide.
Our Mission
The Abbasi Islamic Centre Project aims to build a centre to accommodate the ever-growing community, providing facilities to allow its members to flourish in all capacities, and in unity with one another and the wider multi-faith society.
But Allah is your protector, and He is the best of helpers.
Surah Ali Imran, 3 :150
Services
Facilities
Salah & Prayer
Quran Learning
Zakat
Funeral
Sports Facility
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“The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the ways of Allah, is the likeness of the grain which grows seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains. Allah increases manifold to whom He wills.”
Mosque
The new Mosque will be rebuilt on the existing footprint with an additional floor for the ladies to take part in Jamat Namaz.
Imambargah
The Imambargha will be rebuilt over two floors with an option for an extra floor in the future.
Multi-Purpose Sports Hall
The sports hall will be large enough for 3 badminton courts, 1 volleyball court and five-a- side football.
Ghusl Kafan Facility
The new Ghusl Kafan facility will be more than double the size of our current facility and will include a separate Alim’s office.
Learning Hub
This facility is a multi-function space where members of the community can undertake independent learning and studying.
Car Park
As part of the new scheme we will achieve a car parking capacity of 212 cars with a further option of increasing it to 382 car parking spaces.
FAQ’s
The majority of the project is being built at our current site on 17 Clifton Road. In addition, the multi-purpose hall is being built on the site of a property which is currently on rent to a tenant.
We had a community referendum in March 2013 where detailed information was presented to our members in relation to the pros and cons of staying at Clifton Road versus moving. The community voted by a margin of 70% to 30% in favour of staying at the current site on Clifton Road.
We have followed a mixture of best practice from The World Federation of KSIMC and RIBA (Royal Institute Of British Architects). In the case of The World Federation, we have followed the Capital Projects Process as approved at the 2006 WF Conference. This involved an extensive needs analysis and project planning exercise that has ensured that our project is financially viable and suitable for the needs of the Community
We have Ijaza for using Khums money for the Imambargah, Masjid and Ghusal Khana Facilities.
Get in Touch
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We welcome all inquiries you may have about KSIMC and our projects