Imam Ali Islamic Center

What Imam Ali Islamic Center does

Imam Ali Islamic Center is a non-profit Shia Islamic religious organization headquartered in Järfälla, Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1996/1997. It serves as the principal place of worship and community hub for Shia Muslims in Sweden and the broader Scandinavian region, offering religious services, educational programs, counseling, and cultural activities. The center is led by Sheikh Mohsen Hakimollahi as Chairman and Imam, and operates with 11-50 employees. Its revenue model is built on religious donations from the community, including Zakat (obligatory almsgiving), Fidya (compensation for missed fasting), Kaffara (expiation payments), and general contributions, with supplementary revenue from religious literature and artifact distribution.

The center operates a multi-brand community ecosystem including Systerlinjen (a telephone counseling service), Narjes Women's House (a dedicated women's center), Al-Hadi Youth Association (a youth organization), and Dagens Muslim (a publication/media outlet). In 2021, it launched a mobile application to extend digital reach, and during the COVID-19 pandemic it pivoted to online Ramadan programs and live-streamed religious services. The center reports Ramadan donations of approximately 174,468 SEK for a single month in 2012, providing one of the few quantitative scale proxies.

Strategic partnerships form an important part of the center's community model, including collaborations with Al-Hadi Youth Association, al-Mustafa University (for study trips to Iran), Kulturföreningen Salman, Studieförbundet Ibn Rushd (a Swedish study association), and Järfälla Municipality (for parenting courses). These partnerships extend the center's educational, civic, and social service footprint beyond purely religious programming. The organization's business model is non-commercial: it reinvests donations into community programming, religious services, and facility operations.

Name

Imam Ali Islamic Center

Legal name

Imam Ali Islamic Center

Website

https://imamalicenter.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imam Ali Islamic Center is a non-profit Shia Islamic religious organization in Järfälla, Sweden, serving Shia Muslims in Scandinavia with worship services, education, and community programs funded by religious donations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Islamic education
• Community programs
• Prayer services
• Social integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: The center operates as a non-profit religious association primarily funded through donations from members and visitors. They accept various types of donations including iftar donations, general donations, zakat al-fitra, fidya, and kaffara. They also collect membership-related fees for certificates such as marriage certificates, divorce certificates, and Islamic conversion certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Imam Ali Islamic Center is a Shia Muslim religious organization that provides congregational prayer services, Islamic education (Quran lessons, theology), Ramadan and Muharram religious programs, Islamic marriage and divorce certification, Zakat and charitable donation collection, women's support services, and youth activities. Services are delivered primarily in-person at its Järfälla facility and supplemented via online streaming, mobile applications, and a multilingual website.

Product overview

Imam Ali Islamic Center (IAC) in Järfälla, Stockholm operates as a Shia Islamic religious and community center offering a comprehensive suite of religious services and community programs. The center's core offerings include prayer time services covering all major Swedish cities, Islamic certification services (marriage, divorce, religious status), and regular religious observances including Ramadan and Muharram programs, Eid prayers, and Friday congregational prayers. Supporting services include the Systerlinjen women's helpline, Narjes Women's House for female empowerment, Al-Hadi Youth Association activities with annual summer camps, children's programming through Barnens Moské, and a digital presence via mobile application. The center also maintains a library and publishes the Dagens Muslim journal. All services are provided in multiple languages (Swedish, Arabic, Persian, English) to serve Sweden's diverse Muslim community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Systerlinjen: A support service for women operated by Imam Ali Islamic Center, providing confidential support and counseling for women facing challenges.
• Narjes kvinnohus (Narjes Women's House)
• Al-Hadi Ungdomsförening (Al-Hadi Youth Association)

Products and services

• Prayer Times Service (Bönetider) Comprehensive prayer time calculation and distribution service covering major cities across Sweden including Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, and Uppsala, with schedules updated monthly and downloadable PDF files for each city.
• Marriage Certificate Service (Vigsel) Islamic marriage certification service providing official documentation for couples seeking religious marriage recognition, including application processing and certificate issuance.
• Digital Quran Lessons (Digitala Koran-lektioner) Weekly Quran education program for children and adults held on weekends, providing instruction in Quran reading and recitation according to tajweed rules.
• Systerlinjen (Women's Helpline) Confidential support service for women providing counseling on existential questions, concerns, and legal matters related to women in Islam, operated independently with total confidentiality.
• Narjes Women's House (Narjes Kvinnohus) Women's empowerment and integration resource providing study circles, support groups, Swedish language assistance, CV writing help, and community building for women in Järfälla, operated in collaboration with Kulturföreningen Salman and Studieförbundet Ibn Rushd.
• Youth Activities and Summer Camps Al-Hadi Youth Association organized programs including annual summer camps, conferences, workshops, and cultural activities for youth and families, with facilities including accommodation, spa, and outdoor activities.
• Religious Publications and Library Publishing services including books on Islamic spirituality and the Dagens Muslim journal, plus a library with religious literature and educational resources.
• Zakat and Donation Collection Islamic charitable collection service managing Zakat al-Fitra, Fidya, and Kaffara payments, with donation collection for iftar during Ramadan and other charitable purposes.
• Ramadan Programs Comprehensive Islamic month observance including daily Quran recitation, religious lectures, Iftar meals, special night prayers, and Eid al-Fitr celebrations with prayer services.
• Muharram Programs Observance of the holy month of Muharram featuring mourning ceremonies, lectures, recitation of elegies (latmiya/noha), and programs commemorating Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
• Eid Prayers and Celebrations Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayer services and celebrations, including Arafat Day programs and Eid al-Ghadeer observances.
• Children's Mosque (Barnens Moské) Children's programming including Islamic stories, Quranic education, craft activities, and songs held on alternating Wednesdays for children ages 0-8 and their mothers.
• Mobile Application Official mobile application for Imam Ali Islamic Center providing access to prayer times, center news, programs, and religious content. Available on iOS and Android platforms.
• Dagens Muslim Publication Islamic magazine publication covering religious topics, current events, and community news, serving as an educational resource for Muslims in Sweden.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Al-Hadi Youth AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Hadi Youth Association is a key partner that collaborates with Imam Ali Islamic Center on youth programs including conferences, summer camps, study trips, lectures, and cultural events. They organize the annual youth conference, tjejkonferens (girls' conference), and manage various educational and spiritual programs for young people.
• al-Mustafa UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Mustafa University collaborates with Imam Ali Islamic Center to organize study trips to Qom, Iran for Swedish and European Muslims. The program includes visits to holy sites, daily lectures in English, spiritual development, and seminary studies.
• Kulturföreningen SalmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural association that partners with the center to operate Narjes Women's House, a resource center for women needing integration support in Swedish society.
• Studieförbundet Ibn RushdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy association that partners with Imam Ali Islamic Center and Kulturföreningen Salman to operate Narjes Women's House, providing educational circles and support groups for women.
• Järfälla MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJärfälla Municipality collaborates with the center on parenting courses titled 'Parenting in Sweden' (Föräldraskap i Sverige), held in cooperation with Imam Ali Islamic Center for parents born in other countries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stockholms Moské (Fittja Mosque): One of Sweden's largest Sunni mosques, also headquartered in the Stockholm metropolitan area. Directly comparable as a mosque-and-community-center delivering daily prayers, Friday prayers, education, and interfaith dialogue.
• Islamic Cultural Centre of Sweden (Islamiskt Kulturcentrum): Stockholm-based Islamic center offering prayer services, cultural events, and integration-focused programming. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and service mix to Imam Ali Islamic Center.
• Islamiska Förbundet i Sverige: National umbrella Islamic association in Sweden. Most directly comparable as a membership-based religious organization serving the broader Swedish Muslim community with prayer, education, and advocacy programming.
• Förenade Islamiska Fonder i Sverige (FIFS): Swedish Islamic NGO managing Zakat collection and distribution. Comparable in operating Zakat/Fidya/Kaffarah collection infrastructure on behalf of Swedish Muslims, with overlap in donation-based funding.
• Studieförbundet Ibn Rushd: Swedish study association affiliated with Muslim cultural work, listed as a partner of Imam Ali Islamic Center on Narjes Women's House. Comparable as a membership-based non-profit delivering educational programming to Swedish Muslims.
• Sveriges Muslimska Råd (Muslim Council of Sweden): National Muslim council coordinating Swedish Muslim organizations. Comparable in serving the Swedish Muslim community through representation, programming, and member-organization services.

Others

• al-Mustafa University: Iran-based Islamic seminary university, listed as a Core partner of Imam Ali Islamic Center for study trips and seminary programs. Comparable as a Shia-faith-rooted educational institution delivering religious instruction to the same community.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Relief Sverige: Swedish branch of a large international Muslim humanitarian NGO. Comparable as a donation-driven, faith-rooted non-profit operating in Sweden, but at a much larger scale and with humanitarian focus rather than local worship/community programming.
• Svenska Kyrkan (Church of Sweden): Largest religious community organization in Sweden. Comparable as a multi-site religious body offering worship, education, sacraments (marriage), youth programs, and social services, with analogous registration and donation-based funding.
• KFUM Sverige (YMCA Sweden): Major Swedish Christian membership organization running youth programs, summer camps, and community services. Comparable in organizational structure (registered förening), community-based programming, and youth/children's engagement — though serving a different faith community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/imamalicenterse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa77ZmfkH59vh04PzkDkErQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/svenskaislam
• Instagraminstagram.com/imamalicenter.se

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Funding overview

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