Andalus is a vibrant beacon institute & community hub in Scotland serving the community for a better future. We'd love to hear from you, so please email us, give us a call, or better yet, drop in for a chat and see what we have to offer. We look forward to seeing you. Email: [email protected]
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Our vision is to create t
he first Beacon Institute and Community Hub in Scotland. This will serve the culture and faith related educational and spiritual needs of children and adults, along with social and recreational activities. We are working towards breaking barriers and community integration by promoting understanding and sharing the rich and diverse Muslim cultural tradition while embracing our Scottish roots. Andalus is the Arabic name given to the Iberian Peninsula, which is now known as Spain and Portugal. During the Muslim era, Andalus became well known for being a centre of learning where people of different faiths and countries came to learn. It was also a period of religious tolerance and harmony where Muslims, Jews and Christians co-existed peacefully and advanced the spiritual and intellectual growth of their communities. Our motto is the same motto that was placed above the entrance to the major universities of Andalusia during the Muslim era:
“The World is held by Four Pillars:
The Wisdom of the Learned,
The Justice of the Great,
The Prayers of the Righteous,
And the Valour of the Brave.”
Andalus upholds this motto and seeks to continue the work that is guided by this historical period. Education, inclusion, faith and confidence are all promoted through multiple projects. Andalus' flexible nature successfully brings people and families together to promote within themselves and to the wider community the principles of tolerance and acceptance. Andalus was founded in Glasgow, January 2000. Scottish Charity No. 029717 Company No. 202853.
