Al Jamia Al Zahra - Shah Walayat Foundation
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Al Jamia Al Zahra - Shah Walayat Foundation
18 Francis St, Halifax HX1 5JY
# Al Jamia Al Zahra - Shah Walayat Foundation
Established in 1999, Al Jamia Al Zahra is an Islamic community centre and charitable organisation based in Halifax, serving the local Muslim population and beyond. Founded on the spiritual legacy of Professor Pir Syed Ahmad Hussain Shah Tirmezi, the foundation operates as both a mosque and educational institution, providing comprehensive religious and community services.
The organisation serves diverse audiences, from children and young adults to established community members, offering structured Islamic education, daily prayer facilities, and spiritual guidance. They cater to families seeking religious instruction, individuals pursuing deeper spiritual practice, and the broader community requiring ceremonial services and charitable support.
What distinguishes Al Jamia Al Zahra is their integrated approach combining traditional Islamic learning with contemporary engagement. They host regular educational programmes including weekend Quranic classes for boys and children's sessions during school holidays, alongside Thursday evening Zikr gatherings for men. The foundation maintains a global presence through their SWF Radio platform, enabling international listeners to participate in their spiritual community.
Their scope extends beyond local Halifax services—they facilitate major Islamic occasions such as funeral rites with significant community participation and organise international religious journeys including Umrah pilgrimages to Makkah and Madinah. Additionally, they publish Islamic educational materials, with their recent Amazon release of "Biography of Shah Walayat" and "Book of Etiquettes" reflecting their commitment to disseminating Islamic knowledge. The organisation actively solicits charitable donations to sustain their multifaceted community work.
Established in 1999, Al Jamia Al Zahra is an Islamic community centre and charitable organisation based in Halifax, serving the local Muslim population and beyond. Founded on the spiritual legacy of Professor Pir Syed Ahmad Hussain Shah Tirmezi, the foundation operates as both a mosque and educational institution, providing comprehensive religious and community services.
The organisation serves diverse audiences, from children and young adults to established community members, offering structured Islamic education, daily prayer facilities, and spiritual guidance. They cater to families seeking religious instruction, individuals pursuing deeper spiritual practice, and the broader community requiring ceremonial services and charitable support.
What distinguishes Al Jamia Al Zahra is their integrated approach combining traditional Islamic learning with contemporary engagement. They host regular educational programmes including weekend Quranic classes for boys and children's sessions during school holidays, alongside Thursday evening Zikr gatherings for men. The foundation maintains a global presence through their SWF Radio platform, enabling international listeners to participate in their spiritual community.
Their scope extends beyond local Halifax services—they facilitate major Islamic occasions such as funeral rites with significant community participation and organise international religious journeys including Umrah pilgrimages to Makkah and Madinah. Additionally, they publish Islamic educational materials, with their recent Amazon release of "Biography of Shah Walayat" and "Book of Etiquettes" reflecting their commitment to disseminating Islamic knowledge. The organisation actively solicits charitable donations to sustain their multifaceted community work.
Services offered
Daily prayer facilities with JamaatQuranic education for childrenWeekend Islamic classes for boysThursday Zikr sessions for menFuneral prayer servicesSWF Radio streamingUmrah pilgrimage organisationIslamic publications and book sales