Imam Service

You can contact the Imam of the mosque regarding the following services

All appointment with the Imam must be booked and logged through the forms or email links on this page.

AMIC will not recognize or authorize any private meetings or appointments that have not been logged through this system

  • Islamic advice or clarification - The Imam can provide general Islamic advice or clarification on a range of matters.

    PLEASE NOTE: If detailed Islamic advice or fatwa is required this will need to be obtained externally via Islamic Sharia Council or other similar bodies. Please click here to make request

  • Islamic Marriage - The Mosque provides Marriage (Nikkah) services. Nikkah ceremony to be done in AMIC Masjid only. Please read the section below for more information about Marriage. Note, however, that the mosque does not provide "verbal only" or "unregistered marriage" ceremonies. Please click here to make request.

  • Embracing Islam & Islamic declaration - All welcome. Becoming a Muslim is as simple as stating that "There is no one worthy to be worshipped except Allah Alone, and Muhammad is his Messenger." Please contact the Imam for further Information. Please click email with your details.

  • Counselling and family matters - The mosque does not officially conduct Counselling on family matters. You can, however, find help and information from the Islamic Sharia Council (http://www.islamic-sharia.org/)

  • Islamic Divorce - The mosque does not officially conduct divorces. However, we could provide Islamic advice on the issue. Alternatively, you could contact the Islamic Sharia Council for professional advice (http://www.islamic-sharia.org/). Please click here to make request

  • Chaplaincy - Visiting the sick and patients in the hospital when required is provided by the Imam or Imam assistants or mosque Congregation members. Please click email with your details.

  • Other Religious matters - The Mosque will only take on board matters that are of relevance. Please contact the Mosque General Secretary for general enquiries at gs@aberdeenmosque.org.

  • If your inquiry is General, please do not contact the Imam. Refer to the Administrator (07412324458) or the General Secretary - gs@aberdeenmosque.org - for general inquiries.

    Some General inquiries that the Imam DOES NOT attend to include:

    Prayer time and opening time

    Neighbourhood Issues

    Halal products

    Accommodation

    Facilities in the city

    Visiting the mosque

    Requesting Quran copies and Islamic Materials

    Financial aid

    Please contact the Secretary for such issues

  • You can contact the Imam by Post (if your issue is not urgent, or for official communications), or by email to imam@aberdeenmosque.org.

    Please ensure to include:

    Full Name

    Contact Details

    Inquiry

    Address your envelope to The Imam, Central Mosque, Frederick Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5HY Scotland

  • You can book a telephone or in-person appointment with the Imam for any religious service or Islamic consultation by completing the form in our automated scheduling system.

    NOTE:

    Please give sufficient notice, and ensure you have confirmation before coming, in order to avoid double booking. The meeting with the Imam will be short and as required. Due to high demand, Imam will only provide 15 minutes maximum per service. Please also be aware that sometimes you may have to wait before the Imam becomes available, and services may be cancelled due to sudden emergencies, such as Janaza (burial) that require the full attention of the Imam.

    Please read about the services offered by Imam before contacting him. This is detailed in the top section of this page. Also, note that Imam will not be able to read long emails or marketing emails.

  • The Marriage (Nikah) Procedure in Aberdeen Mosque.

    Important Notes:

    All Nikah/Marriage ceremonies are done according to the Islamic sharia law, as well as Scottish law at the same time.

    Both the Nikah ceremony and legal marriage will be done jointly by the imam and at the same time. This to be conducted in AMIC Masjid.

    The Imam will conduct the ceremony on behalf of the Aberdeen City Council as well as the Mosque.

    The religious and legal ceremonies cannot be separated and must be done at the same time.

    There will not be a Nikah ceremony without paperwork (The mosque doesn’t conduct verbally only ceremonies).

    All legal certificates and paperwork are to be collected from Aberdeen City Council.

    Procedure for making Nikah (Marriage):

    Book Appointment with the Imam and collect reference details

    Apply for the marriage in Aberdeen City Council as early as possible (Please check how early you need to apply by law as the rule keeps changing by home office)

    Both Parties are to be interviewed at least two weeks before the ceremony by the Imam to plan and prepare for the ceremony

    The Marriage schedule to be collected from Aberdeen City Council one working day before the ceremony

    The Ceremony will take place usually in the service room of the Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic centre.

    Any special arrangements or needs to be communicated to the Imam at least one week before the ceremony.

    The service is free, but donations are welcome and optional.