Irtiqa – Al-Salam Mosque | Brazil (Phase One)

The Irtiqa Project in Brazil aims to support and strengthen the Muslim community by establishing an Islamic center in Santana do Livramento, accommodating 450 worshippers, with an expanded capacity of 600 during Eid prayers. The nearest mosque within Brazil is 300 km away, while the center will also serve the Muslim community in Rio Grande do Sul, near the Uruguayan border, where the closest mosque from Uruguay is 500 km away. Given the growing Muslim population, there is an urgent need for a facility that provides a suitable religious and educational environment. Center Specifications: ✅ Main prayer hall for men ✅ Women's prayer hall on the first floor ✅ Lecture halls & an Islamic library ✅ Service facilities & ablution areas ✅ Funeral washing facility This project seeks to enhance religious and educational opportunities for the Muslim community in the region, ensuring access to proper facilities for worship and learning.

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Donations Count

28,045 KD

Residual

156,955 KD

Project Value

185,000 KD

Significance of the Project:

Providing a proper place of worship for Muslims in the region, as they currently lack a fully equipped mosque with essential facilities.
Supporting Dawah and educational activities that contribute to spreading Islamic teachings and educating new Muslims.
Serving deceased Muslims as the project is located near a Muslim cemetery and includes a funeral washing facility.
Establishing an Islamic center that offers Quran education, Islamic lectures, and funeral services, helping to preserve Islamic identity for future generations.
Serving the Muslim community in Rivera, Uruguay, as it shares a border with Santana do Livramento, and the nearest mosque from Uruguay is 500 km away.

Project Components:

🕌 Mosque: A prayer hall accommodating 450 worshippers on regular days and 600 during Eid prayers.
🕌 Women’s Prayer Area: A dedicated space for women to perform prayers and attend religious lessons.
📖 Lecture Hall: Designed for Islamic and educational sessions.
📚 Educational Facilities: Offering Arabic language lessons and Islamic teachings.
🏢 Administrative Office: Managing the mosque’s activities and services.
🛗 Elevator: Facilitating movement for the elderly and people with disabilities, as the building is multi-story.

Activities & Services Offered:

Daily prayers with a large congregation, including Friday prayers.
Islamic studies courses covering Aqeedah, Fiqh, and Hadith.
Quran memorization circles for both children and adults throughout the year.
Arabic language courses for non-native speakers.
Iftar programs during Ramadan.
Humanitarian aid distribution to needy community members.
Funeral washing services, followed by burial at the nearby cemetery.

Project Phases & Costs:

🔹 Phase One: 185,000 KWD

🏗 Includes:

  • Land preparation, foundation work, and structural framework
  • Construction and finishing of the first floor
  • Installation of plumbing and electrical systems (first floor)
  • Fire and safety system installation
  • Air conditioning & sound system setup
  • Exterior façade completion

🔹 Phase Two: 55,000 KWD

🏗 Includes:

  • First phase of the elevator installation
  • Architectural finishing and completion of the second floor
  • Electrical & plumbing installations for the second floor
  • Air conditioning, fire safety, and sound system setup (second floor)
  • Exterior finishing, furniture, and equipment

🔹 Phase Three: 40,000 KWD

🏗 Includes:

  • Second phase of the elevator installation
  • Plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning setup (third floor)
  • Final architectural finishing of the third floor
  • Sound system installation (third floor)
  • Furniture, equipment, and final exterior finishing

This project is a vital initiative aimed at establishing a strong Islamic presence in the region, ensuring proper religious, educational, and community services for the growing Muslim population.

 

1️⃣ Establishing a fully equipped mosque that provides a suitable environment for Muslims to perform prayers and religious rituals, fostering stronger community bonds.

2️⃣ Supporting Islamic education by offering Quran, Aqeedah, Fiqh, and Arabic language courses, helping to educate new Muslims and strengthen Islamic identity.

3️⃣ Enhancing Dawah efforts through lectures and religious lessons, spreading Islamic teachings and increasing religious awareness within the Muslim community.

4️⃣ Providing a supportive social environment that strengthens connections between Muslims of different nationalities and cultures, encouraging positive interactions.

5️⃣ Implementing humanitarian and charitable programs, including food aid distribution, Ramadan Iftar programs, and support for needy Muslim families.

6️⃣ Ensuring project sustainability by developing educational and social programs that guarantee the continuity of Islamic services in the region.

7️⃣ Encouraging community engagement by involving local Muslims in managing the mosque and its educational and charitable activities, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility.

 

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