Karlstad Mosque Building Project
A mosque with a prayer hall for men and women, a , study rooms, meeting rooms, and a conference hall.
Karlstad
The city of Karlstad is the capital of Värmland County and is located in the southern part of the county, on the northern shore of Lake Vänern, west of the Swedish capital Stockholm. Its area is approximately 30.31 square kilometers. The population is estimated to be around 89,043 according to 2015 statistics, approximately 6,000 of them are Muslims.
Importance
The administration of the mosque in Karlstad, responding to the growing Muslim community, plans to construct a center that serves as a symbol of knowledge and a beacon for calling to Allah. The mosque is seen as a place for both spiritual and material guidance, fostering worship and knowledge. Its role is crucial in connecting and fortifying the Muslim generations in maintaining their Islamic identity, ethical values, and Arabic language, particularly in the challenges posed by living in Europe.
Vision
The center’s vision is to preserve the Islamic presence in the city of Karlstad and beyond, disseminate it, and work towards encouraging positive integration of Muslims in society. This integration seeks to balance the preservation of Islamic identity on one hand and the practice of good citizenship on the other, in service to the public good and in pursuit of the principles of security, harmony, and prosperity in society.
Establishment
The Islamic Cultural Center in the city of Karlstad was founded on the second of April 1993. The center was registered as an independent association with the number 8732019878 on the same date.
Our Goals
Expanding Cultural Dialogue Between Muslims And People Of Other Faiths
By interacting with them to achieve the consolidation of social peace in society.
Calling to Allah
Calling to Allah (God) in the best way through introducing the correct and moderate Islamic values, and rejecting everything that leads to violence and coercion.
Representing Muslims in society
By working to achieve the presence of Muslims in society and representing them in various institutions.
Helping Muslims maintain their Islamic identity
Which includes helping them preserve their cultural identity and aiding them with their social affairs.
Caring for the new muslim generation
By providing help, guidance, and the opportunity for them to learn the Islamic religion and the Arabic language.
Current Activities
Weekly lessons
To teach monotheism, jurisprudence, and the Arabic language for adults and children
Weekly sessions
For memorizing the Qur’an and teaching Tajweed for men, women and children
Ramadan rituals
Such as Tarawih prayer, Tahajjud, group Iftar, and group Suhoor
Establishing prayer
Such as the five daily prayers, Friday prayer, and the two Eid prayers
Carrying Burial rituals
Such as bathing the body, as well as burying them in a cemetery specifically designated for Muslims
Introducing society
Introducing how to adapt to Swedish society without losing Islamic identity
Caring for new Muslims
To ensure their integration among their Muslim brothers
Carrying out the interests of Muslims
Such as marriage, divorce, and reconciliation
Anticipated activities for the new center
Religious courses
Conducting religious courses for all Muslims
Summer Courses
Conducting Quranic courses for youth during the summer vacation period
Annual conferences
Organizing annual conferences that invite scholars and experts from abroad
The essential facilities of the center
The total land area is 7500 square meters.
The permissible construction area is 1200 square meters.
Library of Islamic Theology
A conference and meeting hall
A space for lectures and general lessons
Prayer hall for the five daily prayers and Friday prayer
Parking spaces for worshippers
Offices for the center's administrative staff
Classrooms for children
A dedicated prayer space for women and their activities