Imamia Mission London UK
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Imamia Mission Madressa

Teaching According to the Tenets of Shia Itna Asheri Faith

Every Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Term Time (September - July)

Our Madressa

"Try to learn knowledge because learning it, is a good action and study is itself a worship" - Hazrat Imam Muhammad Baqir (as)

Imamia Mission London UK, since its establishment has been engaged in teaching our youth Namaz and Quran. Over the years the Madressa itself has become an established school and we are proud to have our Madressa in which we have children enrolling, learning, and graduating every year.

We teach according to the teachings of the Shia Itna Asheri faith and by the knowledge and guidance provided by the teachings (sunnat) of the Ahlulbayt (as). The purpose is to bring together our children of the Shia community on one platform and teach in a comfortable, happy, school-type environment.

Imamia Mission Madressa
Member of the MSEN Network

Muslim Schools Education Network

The MSEN Network

Imamia Mission is one of the members of the MSEN Network. This is a network which involves all UK Shia Madressa's to work together and provide the same teaching standards across all schools across the UK.

It removes the existence of any competition between local Madressas. Now parents can be rest assured that wherever they send their children, their children will be receiving the same teaching benefits as any other madressa as well as a universal curriculum.

MSEN Network

Schedule & Timing

Madressa Schedule

Every Tuesday

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Term Time (September - July)

Why Tuesday Evenings?

In the past, the Madressa was run on Sundays. At the time this was convenient for volunteers, students and parents. However, over the years this had become rather difficult to manage for both working parents, staff and children. The reason was commitment to jobs and children’s engagement in other activities. With that in mind, we decided to change the day and time which would suit the majority needs of all. The purpose of Madressa is to provide a platform for children to come together and learn in a fun and active way and we wanted to continue this thought rather than having children being compelled to attend. Therefore it was decided to change to Tuesdays evenings. This was piloted in 2023 and the turnout has been outstanding, Alhumdulillah, as well as commitment by parents and staff. We now run the Madressa every Tuesday from 5-7:30pm.


The Madressa coincides with the academic calendar for schools. This is the most practical approach as all children deserve a restful break and it would be unfair to expect children to attend madressa during holidays. It also helps us monitor absences. With commitment during term-time only, the attendance is more productive and the students are more motivated.

Madressa Schedule

The Madressa coincides with the academic calendar for schools, ensuring productive attendance and motivated students during term time only.

Our Students

Student Levels

IMM is proud to accommodate all children. Children are placed into levels according to their level of knowledge, regardless of their age. Childrens are placed in levels from Infants, Level 1 all the way to Level 7.

The madressa aims to be an inclusive platform for children of all ages and we accommodate wherever we can.

Uniform Requirements

Girls:

White headscarf and black abaya

Boys:

Black/dark bottoms and white shirt/top

Shorts are NOT permitted

Attendance & Behavior

Attendance:

It is a known fact that attendance reflects student examination marks. We would therefore strongly encourage all parents to ensure no lessons are missed. The modules are designed to be taught within the teaching terms ensuring every Tuesday covers a specific chapter/topic. Rest assured there are many holiday breaks during the term so no student, regardless of the level, will feel overwhelmed.

As parents, we kindly request you to respect our commitment and ensure your child is present every week. In case of illness or other absence, kindly notify management or relevant teacher.

Behaviour:

We pride ourselves in having very well-behaved children and we encourage kindness and respect for fellow students, teachers and others. We consider all our students as representation of our faith both in and outside madressa. Should there be a need for any cause of concern, issues are usually dealt by management. Parents will only be notified in extreme cases of bad behaviour.

Our Curriculum

"To acquire knowledge is necessary at all times" - Hazrat Imam Jaffer Sadiq (as)
F

Fiqh

Islamic Jurisprudence/Rules. Children learn the wajibats, Halal vs Haram, rulings in Namaz and Wudh, the Usooledeen and Furodeen.

A

Akhlaq/Ahkaam

Covers mannerisms as taught by our Ahlulbayt (as). Children learn from Hadiths, Quran and Sunnah how we should behave and speak.

T

Tareekh

Islamic History - the basis of our Shia Itna Asheri faith. Children learn history of Islam, stories of our prophets (as), and major events.

Practical Learning Approach

Namaz

Namaz

Read in congregation, children follow older students and receive individual corrections from staff to perfect their conduct.

Wudhu

Wudhu

Students are physically taken to wash areas and shown hands-on how to perform Wudhu, creating lasting memories.

Zikr

Zikr

Includes memorization of Surahs, Azaan & Ikamah. Children practice recitation during congregation prayers.

Our Teaching Methodology

Textual Teaching

Using manuals with activities, mini tests, group work, and occasional homework. Each subject has approximately 20 chapters covered throughout the term.

Subject Focus

We now teach one subject per term instead of all three simultaneously, allowing deeper understanding and preventing overwhelm.

Practical Workshops

Hands-on approach where students perfect actions through step-by-step teaching of Wudhu, Namaz, and Ghusl.

"I remember being taught how to do Wudhu by Aunty Shazia... That is engrained in my mind and I have never forgotten it"

- Ex student: Lakhate-Zahra

Fees & Materials

The student fee reflects the cost of educational materials and day-to-day running of the madressa. There are no hide costs or additional payments required. The fee is payable at registeration in the beginning of the teaching year.

Students are provided with teaching materials: Manuals and Practical Manuals, exercise books and pens/pencils.

Note: The fee may increase yearly to account for rising expenses. Lost/damaged manuals can be replaced for £12 (manual) or £5 (workshop booklet).

Quran Quran Classes

Learning Quran is an important aspect of our faith. Due to limited time in Madressa, we cannot teach Quran on Tuesdays. To Teach Quran you need the requisite qualifications and time to explain and teach. For this reason, Quran Madressa is taught on different days & times with an additional fee to cover tutor costs.

We have been successfully teaching Quran every Wednesday and Thursday for the last couple of years with our dear sister Laila. We have had many of the students who have learnt Quran from her and graduated.

Currently paused for building works. We look forward to re-starting once the Mosque renovation is complete.

For further information on Quran teaching, kindly contact the Madressa Team.

Student Life

Tuck Shop

Tuck Shop

The highlight of Madressa! Children enjoy a 15-minute break to buy snacks and hot food. Weekly meal deal: £1.50 for a drink, hot meal, and snack.

Snacks Food Drinks

Trips & Events

Throughout the year, we organize majlis or jashns for children to participate in community celebrations and commemorations of our Masoomeen (as).

Trips are organized as rewards and may include payment. Past trips include:

  • Southend Seaside
  • Imam Hussain (as) Exhibition
  • Gullivers Theme Park
  • London Zoo
  • Chessington Theme Park
Madressa Trip

Our Dedicated Team

"One of the greatest form of ibadah is to work for the community and prepare the next generation to walk on the path of the Ahlebayt (as)"
Syeda Shazia Shah

Syeda Shazia Shah

Head of Madressa

"I have been the Head of IMM for nearly 20 years, so naturally, I hold it very close to my heart. Year upon year, I have seen myself, my team and the students grow..."

"I have been the Head of IMM for nearly 20 years, so naturally, I hold it very close to my heart. Year upon year, I have seen myself, my team and the students grow. It is the most rewarding charitable work I have been involved in. I have been involved in the migration of the Idara, the re-establishment of the Madressa in the new vicinity, the recruitment of teachers, Covid and temporary closure of the Madressa and the transition to Online Madressa - I guess you can say I've seen it all, but have I? Every year, every week and every day is a new lesson for me. I look forward to seeing new faces every time. The greatest achievement is when I hear or see that my students have utilised their knowledge in their own creative fields. The peak of my happiness is when past students offer to join the Madressa as staff to help teach the younger children as a way to give back a little to the community. I enjoy every aspect of running the Madressa, from registration to teaching, running the Tuck Shop, monitoring and assessing - and ultimately, providing my community children a happy environment to gather and learn. I am ever so grateful to Allah swt having blessed me with this opportunity and guiding our young to follow the path of our Ahlulbayt (as)."

Contact: 07366 576198

Sister Amber Ahmed

Sister Amber Ahmed

Deputy Head of Madressa

"Assalamo Alaikum, Im sister Sadia Amber. Alhamdulilah i have been a member of staff for Imamia Mission Madressa since 2017. I have more than twenty years of experience..."

"Assalamo Alaikum, Im sister Sadia Amber. Alhamdulilah i have been a member of staff for Imamia Mission Madressa since 2017. I have more than twenty years of experience of working as a SEND Learning Support Assistant in a Primary school and find working with children very rewarding. Imamia Mission Madressa is a warm and friendly place where children can learn and develop."

Contact: 07427 45272

Zuryaab Hussain

Zuryaab Hussain

Alim and Teacher

"Assalamo Alaikum, My name is Zuryaab Hussain. I am from the local community and you may have seen me around here and in other Idaras, giving lectures and dars from the Mimbar of Ahlulbayt (as)..."

"Assalamo Alaikum, My name is Zuryaab Hussain. I am from the local community and you may have seen me around here and in other Idaras, giving lectures and dars from the Mimbar of Ahlulbayt (as) reciting in English in order to engage with our youth.

Alhumdulillah, I am also a student of the Islamic Sciences and this year I am honoured to join the Madressa and serve as a teacher. Professionally I work in Criminal Finance which is a challenging job in itself, but Alhumdulillah I am always able to balance religious obligations with personal and professional commitments.

I joined the Madressa as I strongly believe our Youth need a strong connection to the teaching of the Ahlulbayt (as) and the Madressa is one way of driving forward this purpose which is much needed in our communities. I feel I can be that bridge as I have a good rapport with our younger kids.

Indeed the Ahlulbayt (as) are Noor, and their teachings are also Noor, therefore the Madressa is a means for us to encompass that Light and values of the Masoomeen (as) within us."

Taiba Abbas

Taiba Abbas

Teacher (Ex-student)

"Salam, my name is Taiba. I work as a nursery teaching assistant, and I love helping young children learn and grow. Every Tuesday, I volunteer at Imamia Mission Madressa..."

"Salam, my name is Taiba. I work as a nursery teaching assistant, and I love helping young children learn and grow. Every Tuesday, I volunteer at Imamia Mission Madressa, where I enjoy spending time with my students. I'm passionate about working with children, and I find happiness in supporting their learning and development. I have been a part of the Madressa team since 2018 & I look forward to many more years, Insha'Allah."

Rabeeha Raza

Rabeeha Raza

Teacher (Ex-student)

"Asalam O Alaikum, I'm 21 and currently in my third year of a Master of Optometry Degree. I work at Specsavers as an Optical Assistant and volunteer at Imamia Mission Madressa every Tuesday..."

"Asalam O Alaikum, I'm 21 and currently in my third year of a Master of Optometry Degree. I work at Specsavers as an Optical Assistant and volunteer at Imamia Mission Madressa every Tuesday. I've been part of Madressa for 14 years, first as a student, and for the last six years as a teacher. Despite my studies and professional work, I have continued to volunteer and contribute towards the Mosque."

Sister Layla Shah

Sister Layla Shah

Teacher

"Asalamo Alaikum, My name is Layla Shah. I have had the blessed opportunity to join the Madressa for the last 4-5 years. On the work front - I work with underpriviliged and disadvantaged people..."

"Asalamo Alaikum, My name is Layla Shah. I have had the blessed opportunity to join the Madressa for the last 4-5 years. On the work front - I work with underpriviliged and disadvantaged people in the community. I help them to get entitlement and support from the council and government.

I have been part of Imamia Mission all my life, having grown up at the mosque. It has played a very important role in my life and helped me get through some very challenging times. Attending the mosque has taught me so much more than just faith. I am honoured to now serve as a teacher in order to help the next generation. A golden opportunity to give back! I believe being a british-born adult - I can bridge the language and understanding gap between many mums of my age and todays children.

I'm blessed to be part of the Imamia Mission team. Jazakallah."

Join Our Team

If you would like to join the Madressa team, teaching or staff, kindly contact the Head, Sr Shazia. We are always in need of volunteers. Our only requirements are commitment and passion to serve for the ultimate purpose of pleasing our Lord.

Head of Madressa: Sr Shazia - 07366 576198

Deputy: Sr Amber - 07427 45272