About the European Islamic Centre
The European Islamic Centre (EIC) is a unique £4.5m project to develop a centre of excellence for coordinating dawah work in the UK and Europe. Its primary objective will be to develop resources to support greater awareness of Islam amongst Muslims and non-Muslims across Europe. It builds on the work done by the UK Islamic Mission, a well established Islamic social welfare organisation based in the UK. Once completed, the centre will consist of a large mosque, a full time Madrasa, social educational and economic projects, venue for interaction with other communities and a base for international humanitarian projects.
Proposed Services and Activities
The following are a sample of the activities and services the centre expects to provide in the initial stage as part of its objectives.
Spiritual and Religious:
A Masjid facility for provision of five daily prayers, Ramadan Taraweeh prayers, Qiaym Al-Layl (night vigils), provision for breaking fast during Ramadan and celebration of Islamic festival. Seminars, meetings, conferences on Islam for Muslims and non-Muslims.
Social Services:
Marriage service and guidance, Islamic counselling services, funeral services, anti drugs campaign, help for asylum seekers and new Muslims, part time Islamic nurseries for children, day centre for senior citizens, Eid parties and much more.
Education & Training:
Further education classes, provision of Arabic and Islamic studies, supplementary classes for school children, establishment of a full time Madrasa dedicated to preparing ‘Ulema’ (scholars) and future leaders.
Economic & Community Development:
Advice on employment, provision for vocational training courses (e.g. English classes), business support and enterprise development
Young People Development Activities:
Religious and spiritual meetings, leadership training, outdoor pursuits, camping, sports activities, conferences and much more
Business Centre:
A dedicated business centre with offices & business incubation units, to nurture and develop entrepreneurship and talent of the Muslim community.
Conference & Banqueting Facilities:
Seminars, conventions, wedding, etc
Project Size and Value
The centre will covers an area of 57,000 square feet, has 43 meeting rooms, 2 large conference halls and over 230 parking spaces. The project will cost around £4.5m including refurbishment. Some £1.3m has already been raised by the generous donations of British Muslims, Alhamdulillah. By the grace and mercy of Almighty Allah the remaining amount of £3.2m will be raised in 2010, InshaAllah, through the contributions of Muslims around the world.
How to donate
If you would like to take part in any of our fundraising activities or would like to donate, please contact Mahmood Hussain, Branch Secretary at the UKIM Centre in Wolverhampton.
You can also contact our head office in London at:
Central Office: 202 North Gower Street London, NW1 2LY
Tel: 0207 387 2157 Fax: 0207 383 0867
Email: webmaster@ukim.org
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