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We always welcome comments or questions – afterall, how else can we develop without your input! We have lots of options for you – speak to us at any of our events, fill in the form here, email us or contact us on social media.
Please do look at some of the regularly asked questions which you can see on the right side here – they may be able to help answer your questions before you write to us.
We aim to respond as soon as we can – but it can take a couple of days if we are very busy. If you have not received a reply within 3 days, please do contact us again!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SICM located?
Most of our programmes take place at our centre in North Harrow. Our site is currently being redeveloped so we are using the Portakabin and 39 Gloucester Road for our programmes.
The address for the centre is: 39 Gloucester Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4PR.
What does SICM stand for?
SICM is an abbreviation for Shi’a Ithna’ashari Community of Middlesex
What are SICM, Mahfil Ali, BW Foundation and The Salaam Centre?
SICM is the name of the organisation. It stands for Shi’a Ithna’ashari Community of Middlesex.
Mahfil Ali is another name which is often used for the premises that SICM use in North Harrow.
BW Foundation is the name of our charitable arm.
The Salaam Centre is our exciting new development which is taking place at the same location as our current premises. You can find out more information here.
Who can attend the programmes?
Many of our programmes are open to all. Some programmes are for women only or people of a specific age group. These are mentioned under the event itself.
Although many of our programmes include prayers, member of all faiths and none are welcome to attend the events. We do hold programmes where we specifically invite members of other communities including during Ramadan and for our Interfaith events. Click here to see more about our Interfaith programmes.
Does SICM have membership?
Yes, SICM has a form of membership. Our members are known as Councillors and Associates.
If you would like to apply to become a member, you would need to fill in a form and attend one of our Annual General Meetings where you may be accepted initially as an Associate Member. You can apply to become a Councillor a year after being an Associate. More details including the forms are in the About Us section.
Membership is free.
Does SICM have a constitution?
Yes, SICM’s constitution is available by clicking here. Alternatively, you can see more in the About Us section.
What is SICM's policy for the start of the Islamic month?
- The moon must be sighted by two independent sources.
- The claim of the moon that has been sighted must be in an area where it was possible to sight the moon according to the moonsighting charts.
- We share the night with the area where the moon was sighted.
This is in accordance with the rulings of the late Ayatullah Al-Khoei.
Does SICM hold daily prayers?
We currently do not hold daily prayers at our centre.
Does SICM hold Jum'ah Salaat on Fridays?
SICM does not hold Jum’ah prayers on Fridays. Jum’ah prayers is held in Hujjat Imambargh, Stanmore (KSIMC) which is nearby.
Their address is: The KSIMC of London, Wood Ln, Stanmore HA7 4LQ
How do we donate towards the programmes?
We are extremely grateful for all donations. We have a dedicated page for donations. Please click here to find out more.
How can we volunteer?
We are always looking for enthusiasm and passion for our programmes and welcome all volunteers. As you can imagine, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes and if you can offer some time to helping us, please do let us know by sending us a message.
Send a Message
Email Address
info@sicm.org.uk
Address
39 Gloucester Road,
Harrow, Middlesex
HA1 4PR.
Correspondence
SICM, 336 Pinner Road,
Harrow, Middlesex,
HA1 4LB.
Registered Charity: BW Foundation. Charity Number: 1121549