Ismaili Centre — Attraction in London

As salaam o alaikum

I visited the Ismaili Centre in London today (18 Dec 2024).

I was refused entry although I saw some other people entering.

A Lady asked me can I help you( she was about to go inside herself) and when I told her can I come inside and pray she rudely said no. I was confused. She told me this is a private building and I cannot have access to it.

My husband asked another guy who had exited the building and asked even we are Muslims are still not allowed to go Inside? He said only Ismaili are allowed to enter in this building.

I want you to clarify this situation with me.

Islam is peace and unity so why was I not allowed to enter your jamaat Khana? Why don't you clearly mention on your website that nobody else can enter this building apart from Ismailis. This is outrageous. I am deeply shocked from today's events.

I have the right to know as a British law abiding citizen why I was refused entrance in a Ismaili Centre in...

I was visiting natural history museum yesterday. I had only 40 minutes left for my asr prayer. I right away typed “mosque near me” on google maps. First ismaili community centre came up and it was 0.2 miles away. Great!! I then went to Ismaili community centre. While entering, I saw “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim” in arabic. I head to reception and asked where the prayer is. he said we do not have prayer room!! what the heck!!! i was so upset! Then, I looked around and there were so many place. I again asked “ then could you please let me squeeze somewhere and pray?”. he again said NO. what the hell yeeahh!!!! are you even muslim!!!! I am really upset!!!!

Believe me, If I went to a church and asked them to give me a room for prayer, They would have been more than happy, because I heart a real story happened.

I have no idea what Ismaili community center is meant for and whether or not they are muslim, they HAVE TO...

The Ismaili Centres are symbolic markers of the permanent presence of the Nizari Ismailis in the countries and regions in which they are established, characterised by the Aga Khan IV as 'ambassadorial buildings'.[1] Each building is architecturally unique and functions as a jamatkhana (place of worship), but also incorporates spaces for social and cultural gatherings, intellectual engagement and reflection, as well as spiritual contemplation. They facilitate mutual exchange and seek to foster understanding between diverse peoples, communities and faiths.

Ismaili Centres have been established in London (1985),[5] Vancouver (1985), Lisbon (1998), Dubai (2008), Dushanbe (2009),[6] and Toronto (2014). One more is planned...