Our Story
History & About the Masjid
From a bare stretch of land in Hex Park to a thriving place of worship — the journey of Worcester Islamic Society, built by the hands and hearts of its community.
How It Began
Worcester Islamic Society (WIS) was established on the 2nd of March 2002, on the initiative of a few concerned members of the Worcester Muslim community. They saw the need for an organisation to oversee the religious, moral and educational needs, as well as the socio-economic development, of the community — particularly Muslims living in Hex Park and Roodewal, sub-economic residential areas located far from the existing mosque at the time.
Alhamdulillah, in a relatively short period WIS acquired a sizeable piece of land in Hex Park — Erf No. 9683, measuring approximately 8,000m². This land was earmarked for the erection of a Mosque, a Training Centre (Madrassah) and a Community Centre. Given the scale of the project, it was decided to tackle the development in phases.
Our Mission
The mission of WIS is the establishment of clearness of conscience, mutual trust and the sanctity of a person's honour, so that its members can reach their full potential in worshipping our Creator with true conviction and purpose.
Building the Complex — Phase by Phase
01
Training Centre (Madrassah)
Measuring approximately 560m², comprising 4 classrooms, a multi-purpose lecture hall, kitchen and ablution facilities. Officially taken into use on Moulood Day in 2004, and used as a Salaah-ghaanah for the community until the Masjid was completed.
02
The Masjid
Measuring approximately 400m², built to cater for the needs of the Muslims in the area with provision made for female musallees.
03
Community Hall & Day-Care Centre
A further ±870m² development to expand WIS's community services.
04
Additional Units
Various smaller purpose-built units to round out the complex as WIS's needs grow.
Our Masjid Today
Alhamdulillah, what began as a bare plot of land is now a complete, welcoming place of worship.
The main prayer hall
The mihrab & minbar
Stairway to the mezzanine level
Upper level, overlooking the hall
Ablution (wudu) facilities
Shoe racks & entrance to Masjid
Community Activities
WIS remains active in the daily life of the Worcester Muslim community, Alhamdulillah — every cent spent on the first phase came from the community itself.
Madrassah
A full-time Madrassah catering to children from an early age up to Grade 7 — currently over 106 fulltime learners.
Zakaah & Relief
A dedicated committee administers Zakaah, food parcels, Fitrah, Fidyah and Qurbani meat to families in need.
Weekly Feeding Scheme
A weekly feeding programme providing meals to those in need within the Worcester community.
Qurbani (Yearly)
Annual Qurbani services during Eid-ul-Adha, with meat distributed to deserving families in the community.
Mortuary Matters
Members provide dedicated, professional support to the community with funeral and mortuary matters.
Fundraising Events
Community funwalks and drives that have helped fund the complex from the ground up.
Eid & Iftar Gatherings
Mass Iftar during Ramadaan and joyful community celebrations for Eid and Moulood-un-Nabi.
Planned Growth
WIS is planning a Day Care Centre, Youth Centre and Skills Training centre for ladies, and to expand its feeding scheme to non-Muslims too.
Download the Masjid Portfolio
Get the full Worcester Islamic Society portfolio — our history, mission, aims and objectives, and complete account details — as a PDF.
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