Abingdon Muslims - Islamic Cultural Centre Project
For many years, the Muslim community in Abingdon has needed a permanent space to serve as a hub for worship, education, and community life. A place where we can pray together, teach our children, support one another, and contribute positively to the wider community.
This vision remains at the heart of the Abingdon Islamic Cultural Centre (AICC) project.
We aim to create a welcoming space that brings people together—supporting spiritual growth, education, community services, and building strong relationships with the wider Abingdon community, regardless of background or belief.
While we previously explored specific properties, we do not currently have a building secured.
One of the biggest challenges we’ve faced is timing. Suitable properties and land in this area are rare, and when they do come onto the market, they are often sold quickly and at high prices. In several cases, we were unable to move forward simply because we did not have sufficient funds ready at the time.
This is why our focus now is clear: we must be financially ready before the next opportunity comes.
Even without an active property, this project is very much alive.
Raising funds now means:
In a place like Abingdon and the surrounding areas, property and land are expensive and highly competitive. Being prepared is not optional—it’s essential.
The Islamic Cultural Centre will, insha’Allah, provide:
It will be more than just a building—it will be a long-term investment in our community and future generations.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:
By donating, not only will you be contributing to this much needed place of worship, but this Sadaqah Jariyah will insha’Allah garner you spiritual rewards in this life and the next.
We have now reached a critical milestone for Abingdon Islamic Cultural Centre (AICC).
The property we have identified is now up for auction and will be sold the first week in December 2024. To seize this unique opportunity for our community, we urgently need your support to bid and win this auction.
The property is located in the town centre, close to two council car parks. This site, with a total floor space of around 2000 sq. ft over multiple floors, can accommodate approximately 150 worshippers for Salah and includes a dedicated praying space for sisters. It is also ideal for running Quran classes, diverse educational programs, and cultural activities.
We are fortunate to have brothers in the community with experience in planning and property negotiations who are actively stewarding this process.
How You Can Help: We are calling on our Muslim brothers and sisters to pledge interest-free loans (qarzai hasna) or direct donations. Your support is critical in helping us secure this property and ensuring it becomes a cornerstone of our community.
We need your support in raising the funds to purchase and convert this property into the Islamic Cultural Centre. Our target is to raise GBP 350,000 so that we do not lose this ideal location. We are currently £182,000 short of the target.
Please fill out the pledge form on this webpage, and we will get in touch with you to organize all the legal contracts. Together, we can ensure the future of our Islamic Cultural Centre.
To discuss this option further, please Contact Us through the online form or email us at aicc@abingdonmuslims.org
