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123 Headlands, Kettering NN15 6AD
# AL-ARQAM Mosque, Kettering
AL-ARQAM is a mosque and Islamic community centre located in Kettering town centre, serving the local Muslim population since its establishment in 2008. Operating under the Kettering Muslim Association (KMA), which was founded in the early 1980s, the mosque has grown from humble beginnings with just ten worshippers to serving over 500 Muslims today.
The mosque caters to a diverse congregation, reflecting the area's multicultural Muslim community of Asian, Arab, African and European backgrounds. It functions as both a place of worship and a vibrant community hub, offering five daily congregational prayers with scheduled jamaat times throughout the day. Notably, the mosque provides two separate Friday prayer sessions to accommodate both brothers and sisters, with the second jamaat at 2:15 PM welcoming all community members.
Beyond worship, AL-ARQAM distinguishes itself through comprehensive educational provision. The centre operates Madrasah classes for both boys and girls, supporting religious education and Islamic learning for younger generations. Additional community-focused services include social events and a dedicated charity office, demonstrating the mosque's commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community.
What sets AL-ARQAM apart is its role as Kettering's first dedicated Islamic community centre—a significant milestone for a town that historically lacked such facilities despite having a Muslim population. The mosque actively promotes unity, inclusivity and interfaith understanding, positioning itself as a welcoming space for all community members regardless of background.
AL-ARQAM is a mosque and Islamic community centre located in Kettering town centre, serving the local Muslim population since its establishment in 2008. Operating under the Kettering Muslim Association (KMA), which was founded in the early 1980s, the mosque has grown from humble beginnings with just ten worshippers to serving over 500 Muslims today.
The mosque caters to a diverse congregation, reflecting the area's multicultural Muslim community of Asian, Arab, African and European backgrounds. It functions as both a place of worship and a vibrant community hub, offering five daily congregational prayers with scheduled jamaat times throughout the day. Notably, the mosque provides two separate Friday prayer sessions to accommodate both brothers and sisters, with the second jamaat at 2:15 PM welcoming all community members.
Beyond worship, AL-ARQAM distinguishes itself through comprehensive educational provision. The centre operates Madrasah classes for both boys and girls, supporting religious education and Islamic learning for younger generations. Additional community-focused services include social events and a dedicated charity office, demonstrating the mosque's commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community.
What sets AL-ARQAM apart is its role as Kettering's first dedicated Islamic community centre—a significant milestone for a town that historically lacked such facilities despite having a Muslim population. The mosque actively promotes unity, inclusivity and interfaith understanding, positioning itself as a welcoming space for all community members regardless of background.
Services offered
Five daily congregational prayersFriday prayers (Jumuah)Madrasah classes for boys and girlsCommunity eventsCharity servicesReligious educationIslamic guidance and support