The Finnish Islamic Foundation is a sustainable umbrella organization seeking to provide sustainable religious and cultural infrastructure for Muslims throughout Finland. It serves Muslims by facilitating the dignified practice of their rituals within a balanced environment that respects Islamic values and local laws.
Acquiring suitable buildings or land for establishing mosques and centres that serve Muslims.
Ensuring the provision of imams, teachers, and educational and outreach programs that meet the needs of the local Muslim community.
Funding maintenance, expansion, and renovation works for mosques in line with European and societal standards.
Establishing permanent foundation resources to cover operational and maintenance expenses without complete reliance on donations.
Purchasing or allocating land for establishing Islamic cemeteries compliant with Islamic burial rulings.
Creating an organized administrative system to manage burial processes, in coordination with official authorities in the country.
Providing free or subsidized burial services for poor families, especially in cases of sudden death or absence of relatives.
Communicating with municipalities and legal authorities to ensure Muslims' rights to proper Islamic burial and raising community awareness of their rights.
Cooperating with municipalities, civil society organizations, and other religious institutions to ensure mutual support and understanding.
Using mosques and centres as hubs for positive communication with neighbours and the wider community through open events, dialogue, and assistance.
Promoting Muslim participation in foundation work through donation, volunteering, and suggestions, to ensure their sense of ownership and responsibility.