Visit the mosque
Quwwatul Islam offers a structured bespoke Religious Education service that caters for schools and other organisations.
We warmly welcome all visitors from any background who wish to learn about Islam. During the last few years, we have had over 1000 children across all Key Stages from different areas of Lancashire visit our Mosque.
Frequently asked
Where is the Mosque located?
The Mosque is located in the heart of the community of Deepdale, Preston. Our full address: Quwwatul Islam, Peel Hall Street, Preston, PR1 6QQ
Is there Parking for coaches and cars?
Yes, we have a car-park adjacent to the Education centre. Our facilitator will assist visitors upon arrival.
How long does a visit last?
School visits normally take approximately an hour depending on the number of pupils and the primary purpose of the visit.
What happens during a visit?
- Welcome and Safety briefing.
- Tour and explanation of the facilities.
- Tour of the Mosque building.
- Observation of how prayer is performed.
- Life of a Muslim
- Explanation of any specific topic (advise us prior to the visit).
- Q&A session.
- Worksheets are provided for younger visitors.
Who hosts the visit?
A qualified facilitator will host the visit. All our facilitators are DBS cleared.
What are the costs of a visit?
As the Mosque is a charity-based organisation, many schools make a voluntary contribution of £50.
What is the dress code?
As the Mosque is a place of worship visitors are humbly requested to dress modestly with a headscarf.
is Photography allowed?
Yes, we ask visitors to share some pictures with us and tag us on our twitter account @quwwatulislam.
Does the Mosque have wheel chair access?
Yes.
Do visitors have to take shoes off?
Yes.
What our visitors have said…
“The Mosque trip was very interesting, and the children had many questions which were all answered well by our guide. Our Headteacher came on the trip with us and she also has another school which she wants to bring on a trip to the Mosque in the future. I understood that it was the first trip our guide had done, well what a wealth of knowledge she had, she was very informative. Thank you.”
Brennands Endowed Primary School
“Alhamdulillah, the visit was very informative and pitched at the correct level for our children. Moulana Muhammed made the session engaging and interesting for everyone.”
The Olive School
“The staff and students really enjoyed the visit and found it very engaging and interesting. The students were particularly interested and enthusiastic after the visit as it brought to live the information they had learnt in lesson. So much so that our RE teacher has be inundated with further questions. Thank you so much for a wonderful opportunity and visit.”
Burscough Priory Academy
“We really enjoyed the quality of teaching by our guide.”
Tarleton Academy
“Thanks very much – the children really enjoyed the visit.”
Kincraig Primary School
Booking form
Please note we prefer am visits at aproximately 10am, Monday to Thursday. All visits will be confirmed via email within two working days. If you dont recieve any communication please email us at events@quwwatulislam.org.uk