Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society

Constitutional objectives

2. The association's objects are to advance the religion of Islam in accordance with the doctrines of the Shia Ithna-asheri Jafari faith, promote religious and racial harmony, equality and diversity across Scotland, for the benefit of the public, in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and his Household. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise the association shall seek. (a) To organise a committed project to establish links and build bridges between the Scottish Shia Muslim Community and society at large, to enlighten others about the teachings of Islam. (b) To engage with institutions, systems, charities, organisations, communities and other bodies from across the domains of healthcare, academia, politics, religion and interfaith, the public sector and civil society on a humanitarian basis, so as to advance the positive contribution of the Shia Muslim community as regards improving the general wellbeing of members of the public both mentally and physically, encouraging civic responsibility, promoting cultural exchange and understanding, promoting social action, promoting interreligious harmony, and working towards cohesion, integration, and reconciliation. (c) To provide a place of gathering for lectures, seminars and public meetings for the following purposes: faith-based, cultural and educational dialogue, the propagation of knowledge, to promote civic harmony, to promote healthcare work, to promote interfaith dialogue, and to promote equality and diversity. Emphasis is to be placed on these being delivered in the English language, so as to keep the programs accessible to the general public, academics, the Scottish Muslim community and the youth of the established Muslim community. (d) To provide support, practical assistance, counselling and education for the Scottish community of people who have converted to the religion of Islam, and the community of 'raised' Muslim men, women, youth and children. (e) To provide support and practical assistance relief for the immigrant, refugee and converted individuals and families, either living in or coming to live in the major cities of Scotland and to aid their integration Into society. Also, we aim to provide relief and inclusion, through social projects, to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, hardship or other disadvantage.