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School Visits

Visit to the mosque includes the following:, a general presentation about the islamic faith or a topic-related presentation at request, a guided tour of the mosque building accompanied by a faith guide observation of one of the daily prayers questions & answers group activities for schools free literature on islam for all visitors drinks and light refreshments provided,   * if you wish to book a group or school visit, please complete the form below.  , general rules.

All visitors are requested to:

• Respect the peace and prayer of worshippers inside the mosque.
• Remove their shoes and place in the designated shoe racks provided.
• Keep food and drinks out of the mosque, except areas that have been designated as eating areas.
• Avoid bringing any animals into the mosque.
• Keep the mosque’s building and courtyard clean by disposing off litter properly and safely.
• Abide by the general rules of the mosque as displayed around the building.
• No smoking in the building and on the mosque’s courtyard.
• Please note that we may discontinue any visit if find any disrespectful or inappropriate behaviour and ask visitors to leave the building.

Modest Dress

All visitors are requested to: 

• Adult and children above the age of 12 are requested to observe modest dress when visiting the mosque. Most aspects of a standard school uniform are quite appropriate as long as arms and legs are covered.
• Female visitors may cover their heads to show respect to other worshippers or to enrich their own experience.
• Young children under the age of 12 are not considered to be adults and may dress as they do in school unless they wish to adopt any part of Muslim attire for the day (hats/scarves) to enliven their visit.

School Visit

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EDUCATION IS LIFE, NOT PREPARATION FOR LIFE.

Discover islam specialises in providing bespoke services for primary & secondary schools, colleges and educational institutes., as part of school’s re syllabus, we organise mosque tours, exhibitions, presentations on islam along with question & answer sessions. we have had thousands of students benefit from our presentations and tours up and down the country; england, scotland and ireland., request for a visit.

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Note: Discover Islam will charge an amount of £50 per school visit/presentation. You will be charged this amount after your booking has been confirmed by the team.

School visits

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The experience of visiting a mosque can help children greatly to learn more about the Islamic faith. Schools plan visits as part of their Religious Education curriculum and academics visit for historical and research purposes. Over the years, we have managed to arrange hundreds of mosque tours.

School visits take between 60-90 minutes, depending on the number of pupils and the purpose of the visit. We begin the visit with a tour of the facilities, a brief introduction of the Islamic faith and a ‘question and answer’ session if desired by the school. We also show our animations called, ‘basics of Islam’ and ‘the prophets in Islam’ and more.

“Feedback has been great, all of the schools recommend us to others.”

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Our expertise in conveying sound and peaceful knowledge on the religion of Islam in schools has allowed us to excel vastly in this field.

We are also proud to be the only Islamic organisation that has a standing member who is part of various SACRE (Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education) and by doing so have great experience in streamlining the RE syllabus specific to Islam.

SCHOOL VISITS

Discover Islam offers a structured bespoke religious education service that caters for the needs of all primary, secondary schools and colleges. We have produced not only our own literature, but a full-length animation detailing the basic tenants of Islam, ‘The five Pillar’ as well as ‘The Prophets’ in Islam. Each animation is shown as a presentation and detailing on how Muslims pray. The pupils are more than welcome to interact through our ‘Question and Answer’ sessions which is facilitated at the end of the presentation, however this can be tailored to the need of each school. Discover Islam visiting schools is an effective way of learning as it can help children learn about other faiths in a more interdependent way.

SCHOOL EXHIBITION

A society with a strong foundation and compassion will conquer heights similar to Mount Everest, and a strong foundation can only be built on good understanding of the people around you. In order for us to be a collected society, it is critical for us to have deeper insight of each other. Discover Islam is one of the main organisations delivering this kind of service to the U.K and Ireland. Discover Islam organises illustrative Islamic and cultural exhibitions from a learning perspective. It gives an insight into the Islamic faith as well as creating an environment of openness and willingness. The exhibition provides the visitor with an opportunity to learn about Islam, clarify a point and ask questions on a one to one basis. The exhibition has an attractive array of A1 posters with 3m x 2m bespoke banners on Makkah, Madina and Baitul Maqdis (Jerusalem). Every visitor receives a gift bag containing a copy of the Holy Qur’an (Religious book for Muslims), book on Islam, Seerah Booklet (life of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him) and other gift items. We also showcase the Islamic culture by displaying various artefacts, Islamic paintings, Islamic calligraphy, Arabic name writing and Islamic cultural dress. In addition to this, we exhibit a range of copies of the Holy Qur’an in different translations. Discover Islam has been able to organise over 100 exhibitions and over 20,000 have visited thus far, we coordinate these events all over the United Kingdom and Ireland. These exhibitions are organised FREE OF CHARGE.

WE STILL GO TO SCHOOL

On the requests of schools, colleges and universities, we offer our presentations which are dedicated to educating people about the true message of Islam and promoting a better understanding as well as clearing any misconceptions.

The cartoon animations have been televised on various TV channels and have had a huge success on YouTube with 1 million views! It is also part of our lesson delivery at any school, course or Mosque tours.

8 Years of Achievements

Testimonials, let the teachers have their say.

Thank you so much for the presentation this morning. It was superb and we will be in touch to have you in again in the near future.

Year 5 found your visit very interesting and really enjoyed finding out how to write their names in Arabic.

Personally, myself the other teachers and the pupils really enjoyed the morning and many children commented on the way back just how much they learned. Even the parents who came with us said that their eyes had been opened as they learned things about Islam that they didn’t know before. I know that doesn’t give you any ways to improve, but I really think it was a very well organised visit.

Thank you so much for welcoming the children yesterday. They had a great time and seemed to learn a lot, as did Year 1 when they visited last term.

Thank you so much for your hospitality yesterday. We had an excellent time and the boys really enjoyed their visit. I look forward to seeing you with another group next year.

Excellent, thanks you very much. It was very informative and it was great to see the praying session. The children really enjoyed it and learned a lot.

KS1-KS2 LESSON PLANS

We have developed great resources for all teachers, including a complete set of KS1-KS4 teaching pack containing:

• 5 pillars of Islam with Alex & Yusuf (DVD)
• The Prophets with special episodes on ‘The Mosque’, The pilgrimage and more covering RE syllabus topics.
• Student Activity Pack
• KS1 Syllabus with presentation slides

– KS3-KS4 will also be available soon.

BOOKING OUR SERVICES IS EASY

At Discover Islam, we want to make a difference by educating people about the true message of Islam and promoting a better understanding of the religion & clear misconceptions.

We are on the leading organizations working towards promoting a better understanding of Islam hire our new informative creative and thought-provoking exhibition comprising beautifully design posters bespoke banners and artefacts.

Simply fill out the above short form, let us know what services you like to book and you are done. We will get back to you asap.

Frequently Asked Questions

As a part of the school religious education syllabus, we organise mosque tours, exhibitions, presentations and question and answer sessions. Throughout the country, we have had thousands of students benefit from our resources and tours. Each session can have between 27-600 students who can benefit from our presentations.

1 School Visit £50 5 School Visit £250

10+ (they should be able to write the no of visits they would like to donate for & that figure then gets multiplied with £50)

5 Pillars / Prophet's DVD Religious education syllabus specific to Islam Presentation pack Activity booklet

1 school pack £50 5 school packs £250 10 school packs £500

5 x Holy Quran is £10 5 x Pictorial guide on the life of Prophet Muhammad £20 5 x Pictorial guide on the life of Prophet Muhammad £20

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A TRANSFORMATIVE GUIDED TOUR

Pictures & posts may gain a thousand likes, but nothing quite captures Cambridge Central Mosque like experiencing it for yourself. Whether you visit alone or with others, whether you are local or just passing by, and regardless of background or faith, we welcome you all.

Our guided tours take you from the hustle and bustle of the world famous Mill Road on a transformative voyage… Starting at our gardens, we journey through its trees, flower beds and fountain. We then pass through the portico and atrium, via our ablution areas, cleansed and ready to enter the grand prayer hall: an oasis of calm, and the perfect space for spiritual contemplation and connection with the unseen.

Whilst marvelling at the award winning architecture, we explore the evolution of this eco-friendly project and furnish you with an appreciation of the concepts behind the craftsmanship that define this incredible space.

Each of our guides has a unique story to tell, and after your guided tour, so will you.

General Public Guided Tours

Guided tours for the general public – as individuals or groups of families & friends up to 9 people – are available on weekend mornings at 11:30am. If tickets are unavailable, please check back at the end of the month for release of new dates for the following month.

Organisational Guided Tours

If you and your family & friends are planning to come as a group 10 or larger, or if you represent an organisation – a school, university or local community group – use the link below to request a guided tour. After submitting your request, await final confirmation of your booking via email.

Book via Bookeo

Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot offer slots outside those offered on Bookeo.

Tickets are free but we rely on your generous donations to continue to serve our community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can we come with a coach where can the coach offload people.

There is a bus stop and layby immediately outside the mosque on Mill Road for dropping off and picking up passengers. Although we have a carpark, it is not tall enough to accommodate a coach and so coaches would need to drive to alternative parking areas whilst the tour takes place.

Is there parking? Can we use the carpark?

Free parking for up to 76 cars is available in the mosque underground car park on a first come, first served basis. If your tour is in the morning then generally spaces will be available.

What are the transport options for getting to and from the mosque?

The mosque has underground parking for cars and motorbikes (76 spaces), accessed via the ramp on Mill Road. There are disabled parking spaces and an electric charging point. However, where possible we encourage our visitors to arrive by bus, bike or on foot to reduce their carbon footprint. The bus stop is directly outside the mosque and bike racks are provided in the front and rear gardens and in the car park.

Can Tour Groups include children?

Children of all ages are welcome. However we do ask that they are supervised at all times.

What should we wear?/ What is the dress code?

Out of respect for this place of worship, adult visitors are requested to observe modest dress that covers their arms and legs. Women will be asked to cover their heads before entering the prayer hall, so please bring a scarf with you. All visitors will be asked to remove their shoes at the entrance. If visitors are unable to remove their shoes for any reason, shoe covers can be provided.

What will the tour include?

The tour will start in the Islamic garden through to the entrance hall and adjoining rooms. The ‘Wudu’ or ablution areas will be visited before guests are taken through to the main prayer hall and gallery.

How long does the tour take?

Tours generally last approximately 1 hour.

Can we meet the imam?

Sometimes Imam Sejad will be available however he is very busy with many commitments. If he is in the prayer hall then he will no doubt come and say hello.

How will it work with the male and female areas?

If your tour is in the morning then there won’t b e any worshippers in the mosque and so access to the male and female areas will be unrestricted. If at other times, it may be necessary to split male and female guests when visiting the ablution areas.

Can we take pictures/videos?

Yes however we ask that you do not take photos or videos of people praying.

There is someone in a wheelchair. Can the mosque accommodate this?

Yes. All of the mosque apart from a small gallery area is wheelchair accessible. There is also a lift from the basement car park which can be used.

Does the mosque have an area where the group can eat after the tour?

There is a cafeteria although this isn’t yet open. Should you wish, you can bring a packed lunch and eat it in the cafeteria or on the tables outside. There are also cafes nearby should you prefer to eat there.

Who will be our contact person?

We will let you know the name of your guide but you can always contact [email protected] should you need to let us know about any changes to your booking.

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Primary School Visits

Introducing Islam to children (Reception to Year 6) in a fun & engaging way using multi-sensory artefacts, video and quiz. The assembly is open to parents & carers too. Can be delivered face-to-face or virtually.

To promote a better understanding about Islam and challenge misconceptions in the community – we offer schools an Introduction to Islam workshop aimed at parents & carers, which includes an open Q&A session. Can be delivered face-to-face or virtually.

The Teaching & Learning about Islam Inset is a 90 Minute Twilight Staff meeting aimed at developing Islam subject knowledge, sharing resources and includes a discussion on tackling Islamophobia & radicalisation. Can be delivered face-to-face or virtually.

Pupil Workshops

We offer a wide range of engaging, informative and inspiring Islam workshops to support RE at your school. Workshops can be delivered face-to-face or virtually.

Workshop titles include:

• Q&A session with a Practising British Muslim
• Islamic artefacts
• Shahadah – 99 Names of Allah
• Stories from the life of Prophet Muhammad
• Salah / Prayer
• Zakah / Charity
• Sawm / Fasting in Ramadan & Eid
• Hajj / Pilgrimage to Mecca
• Life stages in Islam (Islamic births, weddings and funerals).
• Prophets in Islam
• Holy Books: Qur’an & Hadeeth
• Akhira / Life after death
• What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?
• Tackling Islamophobia

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Read what schools have Tweeted about us…

Excellent rapport with all and a lot of very useful information. An Excellent Inset session and half day for the children.

Thank you for educating and protecting our children from assumptions about the muslim faith. imran had a great rapport with everyone he met in our school family and his engaging workshops introduced us all to the traditions of the muslim world. an enjoyable day was had by all., amanda rich, dear imran,, we had a positive visit to the mosque. the children enjoyed the visit as it was such a great opportunity to experience a mosque for themselves. we were all very impressed by the five star washrooms and by the space and simplicity of the prayer room. your visit followed by the mosque visit was the perfect finish to the children’s learning about islam.you have a very genuine and direct way of relating to the children. in addition, your teaching about islam during the assembly and the following workshops, was very clear, accessible and fun i will definitely be recommending you to other schools, sarah watson, it was a pleasure meeting you as well having you come to teach our children was such a privilege. your manner was lovely and they responded positively to you. overall, i would say the opportunity for them to touch, hold and use artefacts really engaged them. it was an experience that i believe our children need every year and will be a new nicholas hawksmoor tradition., kind regards, thank-you so much for your lovely email. i was just about to message you to tell you how much the children enjoyed today. they were really inspired by both your assembly and workshops and very keen to learn more once you had left.all of the staff told me how much they enjoyed you talks and how much they learned too. it has been a great start to further work we will do on islam. i hope that we will be able to get your back to our school again to continue this work., joanne clinch, thank you for the day we all learned so much and the workshops helped our children to develop the values of respect and tolerance. i will certainly recommend your work., miss jill lucas, what a pleasure it was for all of us here at st james to meet you. thank you so much for travelling from bolton and bringing your knowledge of islam, your insights, your sense of unity and your good humour. the children were clearly entranced by your assembly and the year 5 & 6 children captivated by their pilgrimage to mecca and the surrounding area. hopefully, we will meet again if not here then in the stands at old trafford keep up the good work., warmest regards, martin kettle, thank you so much for coming to visit us today; the children are really buzzing with excitement about the discussions and learning that you facilitated., we look forward to seeing you again, jacki piper, thank you imran for a great morning at our school. the assembly was very engaging, accessible and appropriate for all the children from reception to year 6.  the session on artefacts for the y3/4 children was super and really interactive with all the children being fully immersed in the activity and learning a great deal to add to their knowledge of islam.  the session on what it means to be muslim in britain today for the y5/6 children was also full of fascinating information and the children were discussing lots of things afterwards that they want to find out more about as there was so much new and fascinating information for them (especially as we live in quite a rural area where the children have such limited experience of meeting people from different cultures and religions).  the y1/2 children loved their q and a session and they were full of “why” questions to add to their understanding of islam.  all of the staff reported back that they were really impressed by your approach, the way you engaged and involved all the children and made them feel good about their contributions.  all of the children, including a few who have significant difficulties with learning and focusing, were really listening and involved with many less confident children answering questions.  we will be booking you again, probably for a full day next time so y5/6 children can go into more depth in their session.  thank you., nicki brough, imran’s whole school assembly was excellent and informative.  he kept all the children engaged throughout the assembly. the workshops were also informative and fun.  imran had a lovely manner with the children and the staff were very impressed. we would highly recommend imran to all schools., alison hulse, it was an absolute pleasure to have you working with us in school today. your sessions must make a huge difference for many children and staff and will hopefully impact on many peoples’ understanding of islam, which can only be for the good of everyone.thank you for your time, your thoughtfulness and the very accessible way in which you presented today – i really enjoyed it and had lots of positive feedback from teachers and children. it would be lovely to work with  you again in the future,, with very best wishes, wendy nicholas, sincere thanks for your visit to our lady’s yesterday. your inputs were thoroughly enjoyed by staff and pupils across the school.the children aged 4 -11 were fully engaged throughout the assembly, eagerly wanting to answer your questions.  all gained a great deal from the learning experiences you created and skillfully delivered.  your pitch was great, very informative and appropriate to each age range.  you covered a great deal in such a short amount of time.  teaching staff and pupils are excitedly discussing what they learnt and praising what a great experience it was. i would definitely recommend you to colleagues., thanks to you also for giving us a super insight into islam & making it all come alive for our children. it was a real pleasure to meet you & i’m sure that our pupils & staff have benefited so much from the experience. you pitched the sessions just right to engage even our youngest pupils. as we discussed earlier, i think it is essential in small, rural, ce schools such as ours that we are pro-active in our multi-faith work & having you visit as part of our special multi-faith day today has really helped us achieve that., thank you for a wonderful day imran. the children and staff have learned so much from you. children have asked for more days like yours and staff have commented on how engaging and informative your sessions and staff meeting were. we have already recommended your workshops to colleagues in other schools and will continue to do so. thank you once again, cara williams, many thanks for such a great day yesterday. our children were so motivated and interested in everything you presented to them. they have talked about the workshops all day today and you really brought the islamic faith to life for them in such a meaningful and memorable way. i know that their knowledge and understanding has been enhanced in a way we could never have done without your help.we look forward to welcoming you into our school again in the future and we will definitely be recommending you to other schools in our area., with our grateful thanks and very best wishes., thank you so much for coming in today. the children were excited to go home and share their new knowledge and understanding. i will be doing a follow up evaluation with them for my re portfolio and obviously i’ll forward you the feedback. i will certainly spread the word amongst colleagues as it was all such an engaging way to learn and discover. mr williams, mrs harper and mr ayre all reported just what brilliant sessions they had also, thank you again and hopefully we will see you again in school soon., imran’s assembly was fun interactive and enjoyable for all the children from reception to year 6. the children enjoyed learning all about the islam religion, their beliefs and customs. i would highly recommend the assembly to enhance learning about other faiths., thanks again for coming in to all three schools in the trentside federation – such great feedback from west butterwick, st martin’s and haxey primary schools. hope your drive back to bolton was ok.have a lovely weekend., good morning imran, i have come in to school this morning and every member of staff that i have seen so far today has told me how much they enjoyed our staff meeting and how interesting it was. they also said how comfortable you made them feel and that they felt they could ask any questions and you wouldn’t think it was a ‘silly’ question., thanks so much for your email. we’ve had such positive comments from pupils and we’re also touched that our community of parents are so engaged and supportive of our re curriculum. it was a pleasure to meet you today. thanks so much for coming to visit dringhouses take care and thanks again, we are delighted to have built this relationship with you and know how much our children enjoyed your visit yesterday., we all really enjoyed the day yesterday and the staff and pupils are still talking about it. ks1 have asked again if they could have you run workshops for them next term so that would be great., you were a very welcome visitor yesterday feedback from all around the school was very positive. i’m convinced the impact on the children from the relatively short time they spent with you is huge. as you said very early on in your assembly, people just need to talk to each other (and then the vastness of the common ground shared becomes obvious).i thought that in the assembly, the children (and staff) immediately warmed to you. you have a very warm and gentle presence. the football reference no doubt helped enormously the content of the assembly was simple and effective. i’m hoping that the children were making links themselves with our own religious practices as you spoke and explained. the response from the children was great – so many hands up wanting to contribute., thank you for a fantastic day the children, staff, governors and parents learnt a great deal and found the whole experience enlightening. we were particularly pleased with how well you interacted with the children of all ages and made the workshops pertinent to their needs and level of understanding. no doubt we will be contacting you again in the future to visit again, or perhaps to speak with you regarding possible visits for our children beyond our school. i will certainly be passing on the details and successes of the workshops to fellow headteachers so i think that you may find yourself being contacted again from cumbria the children are keen to email you their questions which they will do shortly; if you were able to respond to them, they would be very pleased., i had been trying to arrange for imran to come in to our school ever since meeting him on a course, i knew he would be amazing and he definitely did not disappoint. the whole school assembly was fun, interactive and a great learning experience for all ages of children. the way imran spoke to the children it was obvious he is an outstanding teacher with great knowledge and humour. the workshop again was very ‘hands on’ with lots of student participation, the lesson flowed perfectly and the children were hanging on imran’s every word. he was patient with our questions and very honest, really opening the eyes of the children and giving them a different view point from the negative news they are used to hearing about muslims. all children have been talking about our visit and have asked when imran can come back into school, one boy told his mum he wasn’t sure what to expect but after the visit he said it was the best school visit ever., melissa sykes, dear imran, thank you so much for your teaching yesterday. the staff and children were inspired and enlightened by your knowledge. i hope that you weren’t too exhausted by the end of it we definitely kept you talking. many thanks for the beautiful scroll that you left with us. we intend to display for all to see. keep up the fabulous work that you do..

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Thank you so much for the visit. It was fantastic and the children really enjoyed it. The visit to the London Central Mosque was the perfect complement to the studies on Islam. The children really liked learning about the Quran, the prayer and the history of Islam. They particularly enjoyed the visit to the prayer hall and witnessing the second prayer. Mr Bennetts encouraged curiosity and answered the children's questions clearly and he pitched the talk at a great level for the children. They really enjoyed it! Thank you again and hope to see you next year! Knightsbridge School

Just a quick note to thank you so much for such a wonderful, informative tour from which the children gained so much. It was so lovely to be back at Regent's Park Mosque. Thank you for letting us use that lovely room for our base, just off the library. That worked so well. To see the midday prayers is always a highlight in the majestic prayer hall and the exhibition Islam. Thank you Peter - you are a star - it was all terrific and tied in so much with their learning. Take care and best wishes Holmewood House School Paul Morgan-Jones

The Oxford University PGCE course in Religious Education has used the educational resource centre of the Central London Mosque now for close on or even exceeding a decade and we have found always the visits to be an invaluable source of learning for all students. They benefit hugely from Peter�s superbly insightful presentations of Islam and the openness with which Peter and all his staff deal with questions from our very theologically informed students. I cannot praise the value of the educational work of the Central London Mosque too highly. It is especially important from the perspective of mutual cultural and religious understanding as well as academic knowledge, and experientially will serve students, as it does myself, their tutor, for a lifetime in the profession of teaching. Oxford University Liam Gearon

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School Visits

Update : school visits are now resuming for the new academic calendar. 

Wimbledon Mosque is the first mainstream purpose built Mosque in South London and one of the first in London and regularly host visits from schools in London and Surrey. To arrange a visit for your school please read the following frequently asked questions and then complete the online form. We aim to respond to your request within 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions 1) What days can schools visit Wimbledon Mosque? Monday to Thursdays

2) What times can schools visit in the morning? 10:30AM onwards.

3) What times can schools visit in the afternoon? No afternoon visits.

4) How many children can visit at any given time? 60-70 children but flexible. Please contact us in advance if more children are expected.

5) How long is the school visit expected to last? Approximately 60-90 minutes.

6) Who is the main point of contact at Wimbledon Mosque for school visits? Imam Shoaib Vawda

7) How can a school visit be arranged? Please visit our Contact Us page to get in touch with us. We aim to respond within 48 hours. Please aim to contact us at least 4 weeks prior to any planned dates to visit.

8) What is the format of the school visit on the day? Imam gives a brief talk on Islam. Open Q&A session about Islam. Group tour of the Mosque including the ablution area. The visitor’s book signed.

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To request a school visit, please contact us via our Contact Us page and mention the following information below:

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Important information regarding visits, update: we have had some issues with the form with responses not coming through to us. we do apologise for this. we have added a new form below. thank you all..

This page contains a contact form for schools/organisations to request school or mosque visits. Mosque/School visits can last between 90 -120  minutes. We can organise shorter sessions in the evenings for Scout groups.

We try to accommodate everyone but we have the following limitations:

• We can only accommodate 40 visitors in total for health and safety reasons.  
• We do try to arrange the visits as soon a possible, but please email us at least month before  the desired school/mosque visit date.
• Visits are preferred in the mornings before 12 pm. Visits normally start at 10 am .
• We  cannot  host mosque visits on  Friday , or during busy periods of the year like Ramadhan.
• We  cannot  guarantee dates but we will try our best to accommodate you.
• Most areas of the mosque are wheelchair accessible.  Please inform us in advance to ensure we can accommodate your accessibility needs.

Attire & Dress Code

All adult visitors and children are requested to wear modest clothing when visiting the mosque. For school children, most aspects of a standard school uniform are appropriate.

If you would like to visit the Mosque or to request someone to visit your school to speak about Islam, please fill in the contact form by clicking on the button below. 

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Ablution area

The place where people wash certain parts of their body, or do wudu. Muslims do wudu before they pray.

Prayer hall

This is where Muslims come together to pray to Allah, which is the Arabic word for God. In most mosques, there are separate prayer halls for men and women.

This is a niche in the wall, which shows the direction of Makkah, the holiest city in the world for Muslims.

Most mosques are decorated with mosaics. Mosques do not have images of Allah, or God, because Muslims believe it is not possible to draw him.

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London mosque denies it advised school all prayers could be deferred

Statement says it made clear to Michaela community school that ‘in winter it would not be possible to pray later’

One of the UK’s most prominent mosques has denied providing advice to the Michaela community school that all afternoon prayers could be deferred, disputing claims heard in court.

Katharine Birbalsingh, who runs the non-faith state school in Wembley and is often called “Britain’s strictest headteacher”, defeated a high court challenge this week to her policy of stopping pupils praying at lunchtime.

The Muslim student who brought the legal case was banned from praying at the school after Birbalsingh claimed it broke up the cohesion of the school and undermined inclusion. However, the student argued the policy was discriminatory.

According to the written ruling, the head informed the court that she had spoken to the imam at the London Central mosque, who “agreed” with the view that the afternoon prayer could be done later and “offered to speak to any Muslim parents who had doubts on this point”.

However, a statement by the mosque released on X disputed this, saying it had told the school that in some circumstances “it would not be possible to pray later”.

The statement read: “In so far as the praying later is concerned, the London Central mosque explained that, in the summer, the time between Dhur (noon prayer) and Asr (afternoon prayer) is further apart so the earlier prayer (in this case the Dhur one) can be done later … this is an accepted practice called Al jamm al suri .

“We made it clear that in the winter it would not be possible to pray later as times are much shorter,” it added.

The tweeted statement also described the high court verdict as “very disappointing” and said that preventing prayer – one of the five pillars of Islam – was a “violation of their religious and human rights”.

Birbalsingh did not comment on the mosque’s claims but in a statement of her own released after the ruling, wrote: “At Michaela we expect all religions and all races to make the necessary sacrifices to enable our school to thrive. The vast majority do so without complaint.”

Birbalsingh said 50% of the school’s intake was Muslim, adding: “If our families did not like the school, they would not repeatedly choose to send their children to Michaela.”

Mr Justice Linden, in his 83-page written judgment, said the prayer ban was a “proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aims” of the school.

Linden added: “The claimant at the very least impliedly accepted, when she enrolled at the school, that she would be subject to restrictions on her ability to manifest her religion.”

However, the judge also acknowledged the prayer ban indirectly discriminated against Muslims because they were more likely than other pupils to wish to pray during school hours.

After the ruling, the student said in a statement that she was “disappointed”, adding: “As is set out in the judgment, I do not agree that it would be too hard for the school to accommodate pupils who wished to pray in the lunch break.”

The Michaela community school, which is rated outstanding by Ofsted, has previously attracted attention as students are expected to adhere to strict rules including remaining silent in corridors and observing restrictions on uniform.

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