Our Services
The Lichfield Islamic Cultural Society (LICS) serves as central religious and community hub for Muslims around the Lichfield area. Their primary function is to provide a place of worship for Muslims to perform their daily prayers and other religious rituals. However, the LICS offers a wide range of services beyond just religious worship. These services can vary from one mosque to another based on their size, location, and the needs of their community.
Here are some common services provided by the LICS:
- Five Daily Prayers: LICS provide a dedicated space for Muslims to perform their obligatory daily prayers, including the five daily prayers (Salah) at specific times throughout the day.
- Jumu’ah (Friday) Prayers: LICS hosts the Friday congregational prayer (Jumu’ah), which is considered a communal obligation for adult Muslim men. A sermon (khutbah) is delivered before the prayer.
- Eid Prayers: LICS plays a central role in hosting special prayers during the Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, where Muslims gather to celebrate and offer prayers.
- Funeral Services: we provide funeral and burial services for deceased members of the Muslim community, including the washing (ghusl) and shrouding (kafan) of the deceased.
- Islamic Education: we provide offer Islamic education for children and adults. This includes Quranic studies, Arabic language classes, and classes on Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and theology (Aqeedah).
- Community Gatherings: we serve as a community centre where members of the Muslim community can come together for various purposes, including social gatherings, educational workshops, and cultural events.
- Library and Resource Centre: we have libraries or resource centres with books, literature, and multimedia materials related to Islam and Islamic studies, which can be borrowed or used for research and learning.
- Youth Programs: we often have programs and activities designed for young people, including youth groups, summer camps, and leadership development programs.
- Interfaith and Outreach Programs: we engage in interfaith dialogue and outreach efforts to promote understanding and cooperation among people of different faiths.
- Counselling and Support: Our Imam and community leaders often provide spiritual guidance, counselling, and support for individuals and families facing personal or religious challenges.
- Charity and Social Services: we are involved in charitable activities, including food drives, clothing donations, and support for the less fortunate in the community.
- Marriage Services: we offer services related to Islamic marriages, including conducting Nikah ceremonies and providing counselling for engaged couples.
- Iftar during Ramadan: During the holy month of Ramadan, we often provide a communal meal (iftar) for Muslims to break their fast together at sunset.
- Islamic Events and Celebrations: we host events and celebrations for various Islamic occasions, such as the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Mawlid), Islamic New Year (Hijri), and religious lectures by guest scholars.
- Community Outreach and Advocacy: we are actively engaged in civic activities, such as charity fundraising, advocating for social justice, and addressing community concerns.
