Idaara Maarif-E-Islam
Charity 506755
Overview
Summary
Idaara Maarif-E-Islam appears to be a faith-centred community institution whose mosque and community-centre model combines religious teaching, membership, facilities and wider support. Its formal purpose is specifically rooted in Fiqh-e-Jaffaria, suggesting it serves a defined Islamic tradition rather than a generalised faith audience. The available evidence also suggests an intergenerational role: alongside children and young people, the organisation explicitly recognises older members through a discounted membership arrangement. Its role beyond worship remains only partly visible.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Small Heath
Confidence: high
The organisation’s official contact page identifies Hussainia Mosque and Community Centre in Small Heath as its address. Its official website describes this as a purpose-built mosque and community centre providing prayer, funeral, library, community and educational facilities.
- Idaara Maarif-e-Islam official Contact Us page
Lists the address as Idaara Maarif-e-Islam, Hussainia Mosque and Community Centre, Small Heath, Birmingham. - Idaara Maarif-e-Islam official About Us page
Describes the current purpose-built mosque and community centre as providing facilities for prayer, funeral services, a library, and multiple community and educational programmes.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission’s current record says the charity operates in Birmingham City, supporting a citywide coverage classification, but the available evidence does not identify service delivery sites or recurring programmes in other Birmingham wards.
- The evidence strongly supports a principal operational base in Small Heath, but does not establish whether activity away from that site is routine, occasional, partnership-delivered or solely attended by people travelling from elsewhere in Birmingham.
- No material delivery partnerships or additional operational sites were identified in the consulted official sources.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme or events schedule showing the locations of services, classes, outreach activity and community events.
- The 2024 trustees’ annual report or a current impact report containing a breakdown of activities by venue or area.
- A current list of formal delivery partners, hired venues or satellite facilities, if any.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Education/training
- Other Charitable Purposes
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- Other Charitable Activities
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A denominational community anchor, not only a place of worship
The organisation appears to use a mosque and community-centre base to sustain a distinct Fiqh-e-Jaffaria religious community through teaching, facilities and membership.
Why it matters
This suggests its value may lie in maintaining community continuity, identity and relationships as much as in delivering individual religious activities.
Show evidence
“The charity advances and preserves Islam by promoting Islamic teachings and the Holy Quran through Fiqh-e-Jaffaria.”
Source:Charity Commission“The website identifies the organisation as Hussainia Mosque & Community Centre.”
Source:Organisation
Membership appears to be part of its operating model
The annual renewal process suggests the organisation has an identifiable member base and uses membership contributions to support ongoing participation and institutional continuity.
Why it matters
A membership model can create stronger long-term ties than event-based engagement, but may also shape who can participate fully and how resources are sustained.
Show evidence
“Membership renewal for 2026 is set at £150, with payment methods and renewal instructions provided.”
Source:Organisation“Members are asked to renew their membership to maintain continuous membership.”
Source:Organisation
There are signs of deliberate intergenerational inclusion
Although its stated beneficiaries include children, young people and older people, the explicit concession for members aged over 70 suggests older members are actively recognised within its participation model.
Why it matters
This may indicate an opportunity to understand the organisation as a setting where religious learning, community care and intergenerational connection overlap.
Show evidence
“The charity helps children or young people and elderly or old people.”
Source:Charity Commission“Members aged over 70 are eligible for a 50% discounted 2026 membership renewal fee.”
Source:Organisation
- It is unclear which services extend beyond worship and Quranic teaching, despite the charity reporting advice, advocacy, facilities and umbrella-body activity.
- There is no evidence about its geographic reach, partnerships, volunteer base, attendance or relationships with other community organisations.
- The extent to which membership fees affect access for lower-income households is unknown.
Remaining uncertainties
- A recent annual report or activity programme showing services, participation and community outcomes.
- Information on membership rights, fee exemptions and financial accessibility.
- Evidence of partnerships, referrals, shared facilities or collaboration with other local organisations.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The principal activity of the charity is to promote and further the Muslim Faith, which includes Islamic teaching of the Holy Quran as per Fiqh Jaffaria.
Charity objects
THE ADVANCEMENT, PRESERVATION AND WELFARE OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM BY PROMOTING TEACHINGS OF ISLAM, THE HOLY QURAN THROUGH FIQH-E-JAFFARIA.