The Organisation

The Islamic Society of Britain (ISB) was established in 1990 by prominent British Muslims to support an increasingly confident generation of Muslims growing up in the UK. It was one of the first organisations that sought to evolve a uniquely British flavour of Islam. In order for this to happen the ISB felt that Muslims would have to think seriously about understanding their faith in a British context.

It views Islam is a religion of peace and a continuation of age-old teachings from God to humanity. It is not a new religion, but as a way of life has a strong focus - in spiritual terms - on the worship of one God, and in social terms - on justice between people. Muslims are ordinary human beings, like any other citizens, they want to be treated as equals and wish to live in peace with their neighbours, with whom they share key values and aspirations. Islam is in harmony with modern life and sits well with our notions of equality, human rights and democracy.

The Islamic Society of Britain aims:

• To promote greater understanding and awareness of Islam.
• To organise, educate and enhance the development of the British Muslim communities.
• To encourage positive contribution to British society and the promotion of social justice.

Along with our youth wing, the Young Muslims UK (YM), we bring together the youth, men and women from all social and ethnic backgrounds, and different schools of thought, for the benefit of all.

Our activities:
Through our programme of activities up and down the country ISB helps individuals to think about their faith and contextualise this to the reality of modern society. We encourage social responsibility and help people to organise and act to better their local communities.

The ISB's activities are designed to cater for the whole family, to foster a society in which the life, dignity and rights of every individual, irrespective of gender, race and religion are respected and protected.