About Cork Mosque
History
The Cork Muslim Society was established in 1984. For a number of years the Muslims were praying in a rented house. In 1994 a house was bought to be used as a Mosque and Islamic Centre. However, after a few years a problem arose over the lack of planning permission to change the use of the house from a private dwelling into a Mosque. The Cork Corporation decided to close the Mosque in February 2001 following complaints from the neighbours. At present local Muslims in Cork are praying in a rented accommodation awaiting the establishment of their Mosque in new premises. The Muslims in Cork are seeking to obtain a more suitable and bigger place with parking facilities. This is especially needed in light of the increase in the number of Muslims in Cork.
We are currently trying to raise funds so we can build a purpose built mosque in Cork. If you feel you are in the position to make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. Details on how to make a donation are here
Muslims in Ireland
The Muslim community in Ireland comes from various backgrounds from around the world including the Middle East, the Far East, South East Asia, Africa, the Indian sub-continent and the local people. According to the 2006 Irish census there are more than 30,000 Muslims living in the Republic of Ireland, representing a 69% increase over the figures for the 2002 census.
Ideology
Cork Mosque is based upon the ideology of Islam as embodied in the Qur'an and the Sunnah (the life of the Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him). It is this ideology alone which moves us, which motivates us to work willingly, and which unites us. Cork Muslims consist of many races, nationalities, and languages. We seek to help each other, and also to work with non-Muslims in order to share with them Islamic knowledge and to build a harmonious community.
Aims & Objectives
Cork Mosque aims to serve the best interests of Islam and the Muslims in Cork, so as to enable us to practice Islam as a complete way of life while educating the non-Muslims about the pure and universal truth of Islam. Towards this end it shall:- disseminate Islamic knowledge among Muslims for the purpose of strengthening our commitment to Islam as a complete code of conduct.
- present Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims to promote friendly relations and understanding between them.
- develop greater understanding and unity among the various language and cultural groups in Cork Muslim community.
- conduct social, cultural, religious and educational activities in Cork in the best tradition of Islam.
Programs & Services
- The daily prayers
- Weekly Friday Sermon & Prayers
- ‘Eid prayers
- Funeral prayers
- Taraweeh prayers
- Iftaar
- Zakaah
- Weekend Qur’an Classes for the children
- Weekly Women’s study circles
- Weekly Arabic & Qur’an Study
- Annual family day
- Nikah procedures for marriages
