Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Community (Baquir) Limited
Charity 1122264
Overview
Summary
KSIMC Birmingham appears to operate as a community institution rather than solely a place of worship: it combines Shia Ithna-Asheri religious observance with education, life-event rites, facilities and organised mutual support. Its programme suggests a substantial convening role, serving different languages, genders and access needs across recurring religious seasons. The organisation’s stated commitment to wider society and other charities indicates an outward-facing aspiration, although the available evidence mainly documents activity within its own community.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Accommodation/housing
- Education/training
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- 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 multi-function community anchor
The organisation appears to use religious practice as the framework for a broader community infrastructure, including education, accommodation, advice and facilities. Its role may therefore extend into everyday support and social connection, not only worship.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish it from a congregation that primarily delivers services: its premises, rites and stated service categories may make it an important point of contact for community needs and life transitions.
Show evidence
“The charity reports activities in education/training, accommodation/housing and religious activities.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity provides buildings, facilities or open space, services, and advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission“Its objects include religious and secular education, marriage ceremonies and burial rites.”
Source:Charity Commission
Deliberate inclusion within large communal observance
Programme design appears to anticipate a diverse congregation, with parallel language provision, separate spaces and a specific arrangement for members with special educational needs. This may indicate that accessibility is being operationalised rather than treated only as a general value.
Why it matters
It identifies a practical organisational capability: convening major events while adapting participation for differing language, gender and access requirements.
Show evidence
“Muharram arrangements list English Majalis and Urdu Majalis.”
Source:Organisation“The Sayyida Zainab Building GLC Classroom is listed for SEN members and the Specially Me Committee.”
Source:Organisation“A new YouTube channel was launched to broadcast a shadow stream of Jamaat programmes for the SEN community.”
Source:Organisation
Local ritual life is linked to transnational solidarity
The organisation appears to connect its local religious calendar and fundraising capacity with humanitarian support beyond Birmingham. This may make it a bridge between local belonging and wider Shia Muslim charitable networks.
Why it matters
This suggests that its influence and relationships may extend beyond its immediate membership, which is relevant when mapping civic and humanitarian connections.
Show evidence
“The website states an aim to engage with wider society and serve the needs of humanity worldwide.”
Source:Organisation“A 2025 Ramadhan Relief Appeal raised funds for The World Federation's Ramadhan Relief Fund.”
Source:Organisation“Its objects include working in harmony with other Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim communities and other charitable organisations.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Who uses its accommodation, advice and education services, and how extensively.
- Whether engagement with wider society includes local partnerships or mainly charitable giving through faith networks.
Remaining uncertainties
- Annual reports or service data showing beneficiaries, housing provision and education delivery.
- Information on local partners, referrals, volunteering and participation beyond the congregation.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
We provide Education/Training, Accommodation/Housing and Religious activities
Charity objects
3. THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE THE ADVANCEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF ISLAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES OF THE SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI JAFARI FAITH AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) TO: (I) ARRANGE, PROVIDE AND PROPAGATE RELIGIOUS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC FUNCTIONS, RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR EDUCATION; (II) PERFORM MARRIAGE CEREMONIES AND BURIAL RITES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI JAFARI FAITH; (III) CO-ORDINATE AND UNIFY THE CUSTOMS, CONVENTIONS AND OBSERVANCES OF THE SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI JAFARI FAITH; (IV) WORK IN HARMONY WITH OTHER SHIA ITHNA-ASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITIES AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.