Idara-e-Jaaferiya is a Shia Muslim Mosque and Community center and a registered charity serving the local community in South London since the early 1970’s. The purpose is to focus on education through events, prayers and religious guidance according to the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, and his holy household, helping people become better human beings and useful members of the society.
Idara holds more than 150 scheduled programs to celebrate and commemorate religious occasions throughout the year in mainly Urdu but English language as well together with adult professional education courses, weekday Quran classes, weekly Ladies classes, daily and Friday congregational prayers and a Sunday school for 5-15 year olds. Idara also hold daily events during the month of Ramadan and Muharram (1st month of Islamic new year) to mark the death anniversary of the grandson of Holy Prophet peace be upon him, Imam Hussain peace be upon him. We also provide Muslim funeral processing facilities and support for families in hard times.
A diverse range of people attend services at Idara and the management team along with the resident religious scholar ensure they are provided with a peaceful and spiritual environment for reflection. Idara is also involved in various interfaith activities and work with local council, Metropolitan Police, local charities and the NHS to promote public benefit initiatives.[۱]
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[۱] https://idara.org.uk/about/