MCB Organisation Finder
Discover Muslim organizations across the UK
JAMIA MASJID SWAFIA
Services Offered
About
Charitable Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (OBJECTS) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUNNI HANAFI BRELVI TRADITION, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A) MAINTAINING A MOSQUE TO HOLD PRAYERS, TO HOST LECTURES AND VISITS AND TO CELEBRATE FESTIVALS; ANDB) PROVIDING ISLAMIC FUNERAL AND OTHER SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE COMMUNITY.2) TO ADVANCE ISLAMIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND OTHERS. 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND NEED BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THOSE IN NEED IN THE UK OR ABROAD4) TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY BY ENGAGING WITH THE NON-MUSLIM COMMUNITY, PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM AND PROMOTING GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND COHESION BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS
About
Jamia Masjid Swafia was set up by local Muslims in the early 1980’s. It was the first purpose built Masjid in Wakefield. Previously, Masjids had been established in houses and existing buildings such as former churches, or old school buildings. For many years the simple building with two halls served the community well, with one Imam leading prayers and teaching Muslim children. As the size and needs of the community increased, the Masjid was extended in June 1984 to what it is now. The extensio
Services
Classes, Funeral Services
Facilities
Hall, Ablution