Services
Spiritual, educational and social services for the whole community, at every stage of life.
Funeral support
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
“To Allah we belong and to Him we return.”
If someone close to you has passed away, please call the masjid as soon as you can. We will help you with the janazah prayer and guide you through the next steps.
Book an appointment
Choose a service and a time that suits you.
Nikah (marriage)
We perform nikah ceremonies at the masjid. Every nikah must be booked in advance.
How to book
- Download and fill in the nikah form. Nikah form (PDF)
- Attach passport copies for both the bride and groom.
- Hand it in at least 14 days before the nikah. Bring it to the office (weekdays, 5:00pm to 6:15pm) or email a scan to nikah@ilfordmuslimsociety.org.
- Pay the £101 fee in full when you hand in the form.
Please note
- Foreign passport holders must also provide a visa showing the right to remain in the UK, or a civil marriage certificate from the local register office.
- We do not issue marriage certificates to foreign nationals.
- A nikah needs the consent of both bride and groom, two adult witnesses, and a representative of the bride.
- The groom gives the bride a mahr (marriage gift). It can be money, property or other items, paid at the nikah, deferred, or part of each. Moderation is encouraged.
The nikah email is for bookings and general questions only. Questions of fiqh are not answered by email.
School and group visits
We welcome primary and secondary schools, including pupils with disabilities, and other groups who want to learn about Islam. Visitors see the prayer hall, mihrab, minbar and wudu area, and watch a demonstration of wudu, the adhan and salah.
- Best days
- Wednesday or Thursday, 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Length
- About 30 to 45 minutes
- Busiest
- Autumn and spring terms, so please book early
Spiritual development
Talks, lectures and courses to help you grow in faith and practice, including the Islamic Essentials programme and our Ramadan lecture series.
Youth and social development
Activities that help young people build confident Muslim identities and stay connected to the masjid. Ask at the office or get in touch for what's running now.
Listen live from home
Hear the adhan, Jumu'ah khutbah, talks and announcements wherever you are.
- eMasjid Live app: free for Android and iPhone. Search for “eMasjid Live” and choose Balfour Road Masjid.
- Online: emasjidlive.co.uk/balfourroadmasjid (opens in a new tab)
- Masjid receiver: tune to frequency 461.4000.