The Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre (AMIC) is the largest main
mosque
A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ...
and Islamic centre in
North East of Scotland and
Aberdeen
Aberdeen (; sco, Aiberdeen ; gd, Obar Dheathain ; la, Aberdonia) is a city in North East Scotland, and is the third most populous city in the country. Aberdeen is one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas (as Aberdeen City), a ...
,
Scotland
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. AMIC is a charitable, non profitable, non political organisation. Its purpose is to hold congregational prayers and Islamic religious activities, with provision of free religious services to members of the Muslim community relating to Islamic marriage, birth, death and burial in accordance with Scottish law. AMIC also aims to promote unity and provide channels for better communication and understanding between the Muslims and non Muslims in the area. The mosque contributes to the local community by promoting and participating in projects related to areas of social concern. It operates from its new location at Frederick Street.
Occasionally, AMIC, as well as other mosques in Aberdeen, host various types of open days to accommodate and provide some insight for the wider community.
History
The mosque was founded by a small number of
University of Aberdeen
, mottoeng = The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
, established =
, type = Public research universityAncient university
, endowment = £58.4 million (2021)
, budget ...
students and some local business people in 1980. Initially the mosque was located in a small house beside the university. As the Muslim community grew bigger, several neighbouring houses were purchased to accommodate the growing number of worshippers.
The mosque has moved to a larger site on Frederick Street which serves as the Central Mosque for the Muslim Community of Aberdeen city, Shire and wider area. The site on the Spital is open and primarily used by students and nearby residents.
Education
AMIC currently operated several schools during Weekdays, Friday and Weekend which all cater for a range of individuals. These includ
AMIC MadrasahAl-Noor Islamic School
privately run classes fo
and a Friday evening school for girls which runs alongside its counterpart for boys in Masjid Alhikmah and Community Centre.
See also
* Religion in Aberdeen
* Islam in Scotland
Islam in Scotland includes all aspects of the Islamic faith in Scotland. The first Muslim known to have been in Scotland was a medical student who studied at the University of Edinburgh from 1858 to 1859. The production of goods and Glasgow's bu ...
References
External links
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1980 establishments in Scotland
Buildings and structures in Aberdeen
Mosques in Scotland
Mosques completed in 1980
Sunni Islam in the United Kingdom
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