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Serving the community of Portsmouth since 2007

A masjid and Qur'an school in a Victorian chapel on Old Commercial Road, open to everyone who comes through its gates.

The carved stone arches and leaded windows on the front of the masjid
The foundation stone of the chapel, laid in 1884
Boys reading Qur'an on green rehals in a circle on the masjid carpet
The prayer hall between prayers, its carpet and white pillars

Built in 1884, a masjid since 2007

Portsmouth Muslim Academy was established in 2007. Since then our main Imam, Mufti Liaqat Sahib, has led the Imamat and served the community.

Alhamdulillah, we have daily salah, Jumu'ah and maktab six days a week, with a strong focus on the tarbiyah and Islamic upbringing of our children. Through the year we also hold Taraweeh and iftar, programmes and community events.

The building is a Grade II listed Victorian chapel. Its foundation stone was laid by C. Roberts Esq. on 8 October 1884, and its bell turret, carved arches and leaded windows still face Old Commercial Road.

The carved stone arches and leaded windows on the front of the masjid

Imams and teachers

Mufti Liaqat Sahib has led the Imamat since 2007, with the imams and teachers who teach our children and answer your questions.

Silhouette: Muslim sister by Economim, CC BY-SA 4.0

Looking ahead

Our vision is to build a stronger community, with many more initiatives to come, Insha'Allah.

Phase 1 of the renovation appeal builds a community hall for events, workshops and gatherings.

  • Youth clubs
  • Activities
  • Sisters' programmes
  • Gatherings

Facilities

What you will find when you visit. Everyone is welcome.

Inside the academy

prayer hall, maktab circles and the shop

The empty prayer hall with blue carpet and white columns
The prayer hall, between prayers
Boys reading Qur'an in a circle
Weekday maktab
The front of the hall with the imam's chair and a wooden minbar
Where the imam leads
Women and girls reading together on the carpet
Reading together
Shelves of books in the masjid shop
The shop's book shelves
The masjid on a grey day, seen along Old Commercial Road
Old Commercial Road. Photo: Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 2.0

Finding us

389a Old Commercial Road
Landport, Portsmouth
PO1 4QL

A few doors from the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, a short walk from Portsmouth city centre.

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