Shahjalal Latifia Madrasha And Islamic School
Charity 1137251
Overview
Summary
Shahjalal Latifia Madrasha And Islamic School appears to operate as a community religious institution whose role extends beyond worship into intergenerational education, cultural-language continuity and practical support around major life and faith events. Its stated focus on children’s Arabic, Quranic and Bengali learning suggests it may be an important bridge between Islamic practice, Bangladeshi heritage and everyday family life, while its facilities-based model may create a shared local gathering point.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Education/training
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A combined worship, learning and community-support model
The organisation appears to use a mosque-based setting not only for congregational worship but also as infrastructure for education and support around marriages, burials and religious festivals. This may indicate a role as a local community anchor rather than a single-purpose school.
Why it matters
Understanding this wider model helps identify the organisation as a potential point of connection for families across routine worship, key life events and children’s learning.
Show evidence
“To arrange or help in the provision of facility in the areas such as Marriage, Burials, Islamic worship, Islamic Education, Celebration of Islamic festival.”
Source:Organisation“It also provides congregational Prayers, Friday Sermons and Eid Prayers.”
Source:Organisation
Language teaching may link faith education with heritage continuity
Teaching both Arabic and Bengali to children aged 5–16 appears to combine access to Islamic texts with support for Bengali-language continuity. This may be particularly relevant to families seeking to sustain both religious practice and cultural heritage across generations.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the organisation from a religious provider focused only on worship or Quranic instruction, and suggests a possible role in family and community identity.
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“To teach children between the ages of 5 - 16 inclusive how to read and write Arabic.”
Source:Charity Commission“To teach children between the ages of 5 - 16 inclusive how to read and write Bengali.”
Source:Charity Commission
Faith teaching is framed as practical formation
The organisation’s objects suggest that education is intended to help children connect Quranic and Hadith teaching with daily life, rather than solely develop reading skills. This may indicate a formative role in supporting young people’s religious understanding and conduct.
Why it matters
It clarifies that the madrasha’s intended contribution may be broader than literacy or supplementary tuition: it may shape how young people interpret and apply faith in everyday settings.
Show evidence
“To teach children between the ages of 5 - 16 inclusive how to interpret the meaning of the Quran and the Hadith and how the teachings of Islam impact their daily lives.”
Source:Charity Commission“To advance the religion of Islam for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures and the provision of teaching Islam and the reading of the Quran in Arabic.”
Source:Charity Commission
- The scale, frequency and geographical reach of services are not known.
- There is no evidence about partnerships, governance, staffing or how race-relations work is delivered.
- It is unclear whether facilities and events reach people beyond the immediate Muslim community.
Remaining uncertainties
- Programme timetable, attendance data and age breakdowns for education, worship and life-event support.
- Information on local partnerships, referral relationships and activities promoting good race relations.
- Evidence from beneficiaries about the organisation’s role in family support, cultural continuity and community connection.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
To arrange or help in the provision of facility in the areas such as Marriage, Burials, Islamic worship, Islamic Education, Celebration of Islamic festival. The Mosque provide programmes of prayers and celebration which are the key events in Islamic calendar, this benefits to all in the community and its open to everyone. It also provides congregational Prayers, Friday Sermons and Eid Prayers.
Charity objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES AND THE PROVISION OF TEACHING ISLAM AND THE READING OF THE QURAN IN ARABIC B) TO TEACH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 16 INCLUSIVE HOW TO READ AND WRITE ARABIC. TO TEACH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 16 INCLUSIVE HOW TO INTERPRET THE MEANING OF THE QURAN AND THE HADITH AND HOW THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM IMPACT THEIR DAILY LIVES. D) TO TEACH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 16 INCLUSIVE HOW TO READ AND WRITE BENGALI. F) TO PROMOTE GOOD RACE RELATIONS. G) TO DO SUCH OTHER THINGS PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE AS ARE CHARITABLE IN LAW AND IN ALL CASES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.