The Islamic Society of Britain (ISB) was set up in 1990 for British Muslims to promote Islamic values.

Its youth wing is The Young Muslims UK

The Young Muslims UK

The Young Muslims UK was established in 1984 and is due to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2009. It became the youth wing of the Islamic Society of Britain in 1990, aiming to "provide a vehicle for committed young British Muslims to combine their knowledge, skills and efforts for the benefit of...

 (YMUK).

Methods of working

The Islamic Society of Britain directs its work into the following areas:
Internally:

• Open and dynamic organisation
• Personal development of members- in outlook, Understanding, skills and character
• Facilitating spiritual progress of members

And externally:

• Promoting a deep awareness of Islam
• Social concern and engagement

Membership and structure

The Islamic Society of Britain is a nationwide organisation that has local branches in addition to a national guiding body, the 'Shura' - consisting of representatives from all the major sections of the organisation. The president and Shura are elected every two years by the membership. Annual Members Meetings provide a formal setting for members to feedback to the leadership, exchange views and opinions and help shape the organisation (although informally this is occurring all the time).

ISB is an organic body of Muslims with no hierarchical structure other than individual participation. Membership is open to all Muslims irrespective of gender, age or background.

Activities

The activities of ISB are held at local, regional and national levels. They encompass a range of events, which contribute to fulfilling ISB's aims and vision. These include:

• Islam Awareness Week
• Radio broadcasting
• Exhibitions
• Conferences
• Seminars
• Weekend spiritual development retreats
• Regional and national camps
• Lecture programs
• Study circles
• Dinners and social gatherings
• Jumu`ah (Friday prayer) provision at schools
• Sports tournaments

ISB also produces:

• Information leaflets
• Booklets
• Magazines
• Audio and video material

They run many national projects including:

• The Young Muslims UK
  The Young Muslims UK
  The Young Muslims UK was established in 1984 and is due to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2009. It became the youth wing of the Islamic Society of Britain in 1990, aiming to "provide a vehicle for committed young British Muslims to combine their knowledge, skills and efforts for the benefit of...
  
  
• Islamic Scouts of Britain
• Living Islam
• Islam Awareness Week
  Islam Awareness Week
  The Islamic Society of Britain initiated Islam Awareness Week in 1994, to raise awareness and remove misconceptions surrounding Islam. In 1997 the Commission on British Muslims and Islamophobia by the Runnymede Trust confirmed the existence of widespread prejudice and discrimination against Muslims...
  
  
• Knowledgeseekers
• Weekend4Women
• Nasheed Extravaganza

The Islamic Society of Britain is an affiliate body of the Muslim Council of Britain

Muslim Council of Britain

The Muslim Council of Britain is a self-appointed umbrella body for national, regional, local and specialist organisations and institutions from different ethnic and sectarian backgrounds within British Islamic society. It was established in 1997 to help Muslims, to increase education about the...

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External links

• Islamic Society of Britain
• The Young Muslims UK