Mosque Extension

This business plan is for potential funders to gain an understanding of the area in which The Islamic Centre is situated, and the need for an extension of the Mosque to construct a learning centre.

We envisage the community as a whole will benefit from the new building and the facilities available to Muslims and non Muslims regarding their educational attainment into the research of Islam.

The global civilization created by Islam many years ago permitted people of diverse ethnic backgrounds to work together in cultivating various arts and sciences. Although the civilization was profoundly Islamic, even non-Muslim "people of the book" participated in the intellectual activity whose fruits belonged to everyone. Therefore we welcome scientists, men and women of learning to contribute and be active in the advancement of knowledge at our centre.

Basic architectural features of the Mosque are to remain the same
A vital component for the Mosque is the architecture, both exterior and interior, of the building as it stands, and which it is the aim of this project to construct around and build a second floor.

The site as an element of the mosque is considered in the light of the following features:
1. The construction of a learning centre 7x7meteres ground floor.
2. The construction of pillars/stilts to hold the second level of the building which will need to be inserted 10 meters below ground level.
3. The construction of the second floor which will include 3 rooms, 2 wuthu room and a lift for the disabled.

The success of the project is thus linked to the availability of funds and this is the only aspect which forms the basis for achieving the expected outcome.
In the long term, the centre would be a hub for education based on high-quality facilities for service users. Furthermore, the centre would enhance the multiethnic culture, creating a favourable environmental and communal climate and developing partnerships.

The nature of the area in the context of its Demography, Cultural and Historical background
Following a period of decline during the 1970s and 1980s, Cardiff’s population is growing. The local authority area had an estimated population of more than 324,800 in 2008, compared to a 2001Census figure of 305,353 between mid-2007 and mid-2008, Cardiff was the fastest-growing local authority in Wales with population growth rate of 1.2%

Extension Project

Significance of reconstructing the Islamic centre:
The reconstruction of the Islamic centre is of both material and spiritual significance, which will have the principal effect of opening up new opportunities for Wales. The project will contribute to raising awareness of the importance of education at the Mosque within the process of return and reconciliation, understanding that heritage is of shared value for all citizens. The project will contribute to the capacity building of students and young professionals with regard to religion, history and culture.

Aims of the Project

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The reconstruction of the Islamic centre is of both material and spiritual significance, which will have the principal effect of opening up new opportunities for Wales. The project will contribute to raising awareness of the importance of education at the Mosque within the process of return and reconciliation, understanding that heritage is of shared value for all citizens. The project will contribute to the capacity building of students and young Professionals with regard to religion, history and culture. The development of the Islamic centre will bring economic benefits to the local labour market, creating employment for local building companies and labourers The development of the Islamic centre is of multiple significance, including: The Significance for the interests of the local community. The Islamic centre would be a symbol of identity, associated with the historical heritage of all those who live here. - The construction of the learning centre attached to the Mosque would represent not merely the recreation of its material values, but go far beyond this and above.

The need for development of The Islamic Centre and for the successful implementation of the project.

The success of the project is thus linked to the availability of funds and this is the only aspect which forms the basis for achieving the expected outcome. In the long term, the centre would be a hub for education based on high-quality facilities for service users. Furthermore, the centre would enhance the multiethnic culture, creating a favourable environmental and communal climate and developing partnerships.