Welcome to Reykjavik Mosque.
A Mosque in the northernmost capital of the world.

The IIA in Iceland was founded in 1997 after the number of Moslems in Iceland increased. The head founder of the IIA is Haj Salman Al Tamimi, born in Jerusalem - Palestine and was one of the first Muslims settled in Iceland in 1971 when there where only 5 Muslims in Iceland. He headed the IIA since it was founded to this day. It is worth noting that the idea of building a Mosque in Reykjavik is not a new thought as after the first visit of a delegation of Moslems to Iceland in the early 1990´s and from the date of the founding of IIA in 1997 in Iceland this has been a dream for Iceland’s Moslems. From that date it was central to the founders on presenting Islam and Muslims in a truthful and accurate picture to the Icelandic community through a multitude of conferences and lectures held over the years. IIA started with a few members, which quickly grew. At present the number of Muslims in Iceland approximately 2,000 from many different nationalities, which includes a respectable number of new Icelandic Muslims. And our Emblem in all this is in the words of GOD Almighty: God Almighty: 16:125 CALL THOU (all mankind] unto thy Sustainer's path with wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner- [149] for, behold, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays from His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-guided. AII activities The IIA through the will of God continues its activities in Iceland since its founding in 1997. It started with a small Mosque and subsequently rented a larger place in the center of Reykjavik which continued to request the provision of providing the basic needs to Moslems in Iceland including Friday prayers and group prayers, inviting Muslim speakers and readings during the holy month of Ramadan, celebrating Muslim festivities and other festive occasions. It also made Muslim Marriages, Muslim burial services and supervision of Hallal slaughter in accordance with Muslim principals carried out in Muslim countries. It also maintained its proper identification of Islam and Islamic principles which until this very day has been subjected to false interpretations by the media and giving a misguided outlook to its peaceful and forgiving principles of Islam. We are thus more committed to spreading gospel and rebuilding the proper Islamic personality and implementing a balanced society. In addition the IIA initiated the teachings of the Holy Quran and its principles as well as teaching the Arabic Language. It further organized activities related to women and children whereby it arranged for religious and cultural competions in addition to general conferences for Icelanders and others to introduce them to Islamic religion. IIA endeavors building and strengthening relations with the various Icelandic authorities on the basis of understanding and mutual respect of each others principals. This cooperation resulted in increasing the number of Icelandic Muslims. Building Project of Mosque and Islamic center Since the year 2000 the IIA applied to the Reykjavik Municipality for the allocation of a plot of land to build a Mosque and Islamic center on parity with other Churches and religious institutions, so as to have a Muslim place of worship as well. After a struggle of over 13 years the city of Reykjavik finally agreed to allocate a plot of land size 1600m2 to build our intended Mosque. It is now imperative that IIA start building the Mosque. The importance of this mosque lies in: The stability of the Islamic call to educate Muslims in the Holy Quran and meet their needs that is increasing daily due to new immigrants and the increase in overall population as well as the increase in the numbers of people interested in the teachings of Islam from many nationalities. Stabilize and provide proper understanding of Islam in the Icelandic society and introduce Islam and Islamic principals in a truthfull and proper way to combat the negative image portrayed in today´s media and all the misconceptions associated with it about Islam. This will cut into the untruths about Islam as it is currently painted by those who are intent on portraying the message of Islam as a non-peace and violent religion. We need to portray Islam in its true and peaceful nature and message to the Icelandic community and all others in the community so as to change present misconceptions being portrayed in the media and others (and there are many of them) who are intent on sending false messages about Islam. Organize educational courses and informative lectures to the students and universities to the Islamic Center and give positive impressions about Islamic culture. Added to that, invite government employees and senior government agencies such as the police federation, immigration officers and ministry and municipality staff members to such events. Ensure that both the Mosque and the Islamic Center are financially self sustainable through the activities of its support structures such as the food and cafeteria sales, the shop and the library. Information about the Project. Total Plot (land size) 1600m2 Buildings 800m2 owned by the IIA Reykjavik City council invites any interested parties to visit the City Council to obtain full information on the project of the intended building of the Mosque and Islamic Center in Reykjavik. Technical Manager Architect Guðjón Magnússon The Islamic Center will consist of the following: Prayer Hall Women´s Prayer Hall Conference Hall Classes for Children Islamic Library Residence for Imam and guests Cafeteria and Food Hall Sports Hall Social Service Hall Administrative Offices