Muslim chaplaincy
Support and advice for Muslim students and staff living and working in Sheffield.
What's on for Muslim students
Brother's Lunch Club
Mondays 12.00 noon - 2.00pm (during term time), Activities room, BNBR Life Centre, 205 Brook Hill
Bring your lunch and drop into the BNBR Life Centre to chill, play games and chat with other brothers from the university. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Sister's Lunch Club
Wednesdays 12.30pm - 1.30pm (during term time), Activities room, BNBR Life Centre, 205 Brook Hill
Bring your lunch and drop into the BNBR Life Centre to chill, play games and chat with other sisters from the university. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Muslim Chaplaincy in the SU
2nd Tuesday of every month 11.30am - 1.30pm (during term time), Student Union plaza
Come and visit our stall in the SU plaza area to play games, take part in quizzes and challenges and chat to our team.
Muslim student hub
Developed in collaboration with our Muslim student community, these pages brings together tailored information, resources, and guidance to help you make the most of your time at university, as well as information about Islamic life in Sheffield.
Islamophobia Awareness Month
About the Muslim Chaplaincy
Assalamualaikum dear friends.
The Muslim chaplaincy team is here to support your journey through university life. Whether you need Islamic advice or are facing challenges in your journey we are here for you.
What We Offer
Book one to one support (online or in person). Male and female chaplains and advisers available.
Monthly (term time) stall in the SU
Islamophobia Awareness Month activities
Ramadhan and Eid activities
Interfaith week activities
Book your 'working with Muslims' inclusion session (staff)
Muslim Student Hub
Volunteer with the Muslim Chaplaincy.
Where We Are
BNBR Life Centre, 205 Brook Hill (next to the Uni Arms), S3 7HE. (Ucard swipe access during term time)
Centre opening hours: Mon -Thurs 9.00am-5.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm (term-time)
Salah and wudhu available in the building.
Bookable spaces for activities and meetings.
Chill/Games area, study spaces and tea/coffee available.
Meet the Muslim Chaplaincy Team
Ustadha Ameena Blake (Chaplain and Muslim Scholar)
Email: ameena.blake@sheffield.ac.uk
Adrien Chauvet (Muslim Advisor)
Email: a.chauvet@sheffield.ac.uk
Imam Sheikh Mohammad Ismail DL (Associate Muslim Chaplain, Muslim Scholar, Imam and Qari)
Email: m.ismail@sheffield.ac.uk
Abderrezak Bougara (Muslim Advisor)
Email: bnbr-life@sheffield.ac.uk
Muslim student societies
For many Muslim students, the Students' Union student society is an important social and religious focus.
Masajid (Mosques)
Please note that these listings provide information only. The inclusion of any group or association within these listings does not represent an endorsement of its views or practices by the University of Sheffield. Further information can be found on the Muslim Student's hub.
The Muslim chaplaincy has links with many of the local Masajid, especially Muslim Welfare House and Sheffield Grand Mosque.
Friday Prayer: Most staff and students go to either Muslim Welfare House or Risala Mosque. Prayer times are on their websites. If there is a clash with your timetable and Jummah, speak to your department in advance about reasonable adjustments.
Muslim Welfare House of Sheffield (Sheffield Student Islamic Centre)
A Masjid and Community Centre serving the needs of Muslim and indigenous communities of Sheffield.
Address: 10-12 Severn Road, S10 2SU
Phone: +44 7732 137935
Website: Muslim Welfare House of Sheffield
Prayer and other facilities:
- The centre serves students and staff at the University and the community.
- Daily prayer facilities, including Jummah for men & women
- Islamic education for adults and children
- Separated facilities for women
- Friday 12.45pm (winter) 1.10pm (summer)
Sheffield Islamic Centre: Madina Masjid
South Yorkshire's largest purpose-built mosque. Open approach.
Address: 24 Wolseley Road, S8 0ZU
Phone: +44 788 638 8595
Website: Madina Masjid
Contact: Waheed Akhtar
Prayer and other facilities:
- Daily Prayer facilities including Jummah for men and women
- Islamic education for children and adults
- Visiting speakers
- Funeral facilities & Nikaah
- Organised visits, open days & inter-faith work
- Partnership work with local agencies
Markazi Jamia Mosque
Sheffield's first purpose-built mosque. All welcome.
Address: 13 Industry Road, Darnall, S9 5FP
Phone: +44 758 478 1475
Contact: Shabir Aziz
Prayer and other facilities:
- Friday Sermon
- Prayers
- Lectures
- Guidance
- School for children
Sheffield Grand Mosque
Community centre and worship place.
Address: Grimesthorpe Road, S4 8DE
Phone: +44 114 322 0802
Website: Sheffield Grand Mosque
Contact: Ahmed Alasbahy
Prayer rooms
The Muslim Welfare House of Sheffield
The Mosque is located at 10-12 Severn Road, Broomhill.
Friday prayers take place at 12.45pm in winter and 1.10pm in summer. In addition, there are a range of activities for everyone. Visit www.mwhs.org.uk for more information.
University prayer rooms
The University has prayer room facilities across campus for brothers and sisters, with Wudu facilities nearby. All prayer rooms are available for men and women. Click for Location Map.
There are also prayer rooms in all of the hospitals.
Setting up prayer rooms guidance
Read our easy guide on how to set up a Muslim prayer space (either temporary or permanent) in your department. This guide will give you a step by step process on how to set up spaces for Muslim prayer and considerations to make when doing so.
Setting up prayer rooms in the University of Sheffield
The Aziz Foundation Scholarships
These postgraduate scholarships offer financial and professional support to British Muslims who are dedicated to bringing positive change to society. Please click for more information.
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