Félag Múslima á Íslandi was founded in 1997 by Salmann Tamimi, a Palestinian immigrant, and was officially recognised on February 25, 1997. Since 2010 the chair has been Ibrahim Sverrir Agnarsson and the current chairman is Issa Diene.
As of 2014, the association had 465 members, but in 2022 it is estimated to have risen to around 800, though many other Icelandic Muslims remain unregistered. More than half were born in Iceland; approximately 40-50 were born to non-Muslim parents.
The Muslim Association of Iceland currently runs the Reykjavík Mosque, a Sunni mosque on the third floor of an office building at Ármúli 38, Reykjavík. The mosque is always open for prayers and visitors.
In 2000, the Muslim Association applied to purpose-build a mosque in Reykjavík. After a long process, permission for building was granted on July 6, 2013, marking a significant milestone for the Muslim community in Iceland.
Languages: Prayers are said in Arabic, but English and Icelandic are also widely used due to the diverse nature of our congregation. The Association regularly runs courses in Arabic, Icelandic, and Qur'an teaching.
The Muslim Association of Iceland is committed to upholding the commandments and orders of Allah, and to protect and promote the tradition (Sunnah) of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him).
We are dedicated to promoting an Icelandic Muslim identity and are committed to open-mindedness, diversity, enriching community, and encouraging dawah.
Our Mission:
🌟 Everyone is Welcome: The mosque is open to all visitors. We welcome people of all backgrounds to learn about Islam and our community. Feel free to visit us during prayer times or contact us to arrange a guided tour.
Moskan í Reykjavík
Ármúli 38
108 Reykjavík
Iceland
0101-26-010941
450397-2889
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💝 Donations Welcome: We greatly appreciate your support. Donations help us maintain our facilities and organize community programs.
Prayer times are calculated using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method, which is suitable for Iceland's unique geographical location.
Note: Isha prayer time is set to 90 minutes after Maghrib to accommodate Iceland's extended twilight periods.