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Moorlands Islamic Centre
Prayer, Islamic learning and compassionate community support from a registered charity rooted in Lancaster.
View Prayer TimesAbout the CentreOur mission includes maintaining the House of Allah and serving generations to come.
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Prayer Times
Moorlands Islamic Centre publishes daily congregational prayer times for Lancaster, including Fajr, Sunrise, Dhur, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. The schedule is regularly updated using local calculations, with prayer apps also available for Apple and Android devices.
| Prayer | Recorded time |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 7:00 am |
| Sunrise | 7:55 am |
| Dhur | 12:45 pm |
| Asr | 2:50 pm |
| Maghrib | 4:02 pm |
| Isha | 7:30 pm |
Times shown are those recorded for November 24, 2020 (9 Rabī ath-Thānī 1442). Please visit the prayer page for the current timetable.
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Community Support
Volunteers provide not-for-profit Muslim burial assistance for families in Lancaster.
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Muslim burial services have been provided to the community in Lancaster for many years. The service is run on a not-for-profit basis by local mosques, with volunteers guiding families through necessary paperwork and each stage of the process.
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Final bathing, shrouding, funeral prayers, procession and burial.
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Volunteers help and guide families through the processes and paperwork.
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Burial services are provided on a not-for-profit basis by local mosques.
About the Centre
A centre managed by trustees and a committee
Moorlands Islamic Centre is a registered charity in Lancaster. Its constitution is available for review, and its work centres on maintaining the House of Allah and serving the Muslim community.
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Email info@moorlandsisoc.org or use the community suggestions box. We are located in Lancaster.
Contact UsMoorlands Islamic Centre is a registered charity serving the Muslim community of Lancaster and the surrounding Moorlands area. Rooted in Dumbarton Road and open to visitors of all backgrounds, the centre exists for worship, Islamic learning and compassionate community support. Its stated mission centres on maintaining the House of Allah and serving generations to come, which shapes everything from daily congregational prayer to burial services, contributions and outreach to families in need.
At the heart of the centre's daily life is a clear rhythm of salah. Congregational prayer times for Lancaster — Fajr with its dawn sunrise, Dhur, Asr, Maghrib and Isha — are published and kept regularly up to date using local calculations, making it straightforward for worshippers to plan their journeys to the mosque. Monthly timetables are offered, and prayer apps for Apple and Android devices extend that convenience beyond the walls of the building for those who pray elsewhere.
Beyond the prayer schedule, the centre provides space for Islamic learning, reflection and community life, including the sharing of teachings from the Quran and the example of the Prophet. These gatherings reinforce faith, encourage good character, and give residents an opportunity to meet one another in a welcoming environment. Regular community events, youth engagement and shared meals help newcomers feel connected to the ummah and supported as part of a wider local network.
Running a mosque and community centre relies on the generosity of those who give. Contributions, charitable giving and regular supporters all help sustain the services the centre provides, from maintaining the building and supporting worship, to assisting families during difficult times and covering burial costs for those in need. By supporting the centre, donors become part of a continuing legacy of faith and service rooted firmly in the heart of Lancaster Moorlands.