INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to the IANL Reverts Circle! If you are a revert or a non-Muslim interested to learn more about Islam, you are in the right place!  

We are delighted to host a monthly gathering (“Monthly Reverts Circle”) providing an opportunity to meet other reverts in the community, to hear a short beneficial reminder from the Imam, and to ask any questions. The talks are focused on the essentials of Islam – namely the core beliefs (articles of faith) and the most important practices / acts of worship. 

We have been running the Circle for over 3 years (we started in September 2022).

DATE & TIME

The Circle takes place on the first Monday of every month at 7pm on the 1st floor of North Finchley Mosque. There are usually only 2 months of the year in which we do not offer the Circle – August and Ramadan (currently February). 

Our next sessions are due to take place on: 6th October 2025, 3rd November 2025 and 1st December 2025.

WHAT TO EXPECT

One of the most important things for us is that Circle is friendly and welcoming for all, and we try to ensure that it’s a suitable environment for reverts of all backgrounds.

We typically receive between 35 – 45 attendees each month, split evenly between brothers & sisters ranging in age from 15yrs – 80yrs (most are between 20 – 40). We provide food for everyone and childcare for those bringing kids along. Some of our attendees have been Muslim for just a few weeks / months, and others for more than a decade. Most of our attendees are between 0 – 5 years in the faith.

We do not have a dress code – and simply ask that attendees dress modestly.

We maintain a curtain partition in the hall for brothers & sisters to ensure that everyone is comfortable.

WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THE CIRCLE? 

The Circle’s aims are broadly 3-fold:

1) Deliver appropriate talks for the growing revert community;

2) Provide a social space where reverts can meet other likeminded individuals & make friends who are on a similar journey of faith with the challenges that may present. We find reverts often learn and relate best to other reverts so providing the opportunity to meet others is really important; and

3) Allow reverts to connect with & feel comfortable inside a Mosque, especially as we understand how nervous and apprehensive people can be to step foot inside.

WHO MAY ATTEND?

The Circle is suitable and accessible for the following:

1) Reverts (regardless of whether new to the faith or reverted many years ago)

2) Family of reverts (spouses & children – whether Muslim or non-Muslim)

3) Non-Muslims who are interested in Islam of reverts are also welcome to attend). All reverts are welcome whether new to the faith or reverted many years ago.

DO I NEED TO REGISTER?

Registration is essential as places are limited. Please complete the online form below (takes 1 minute!) or email us at reverts@ianl.org.uk to reserve your spot at our next session!

WHATSAPP GROUP

We have a WhatsApp group for our revert community. It’s admin-only which means there are not a lot of messages that get circulated, however it’s the best, quickest and most efficient way to receive updates regarding our sessions. We also use the group to occasionally share beneficial reminders or news of other events taking place in London that may be of interest to the revert community. If you would like to be added to the group, please mention it to one of our volunteers at the Circle and they will be happy to facilitate this.

BUDDY SCHEME

We have a buddy scheme in operation (for those who wish to participate) which pairs our newest Muslims with other reverts who have been Muslim for a number of years, settled in the faith and who are well integrated in the community. If this is something of interest to you, please reach out! The buddy would be available to assist through the transition period (typically the first year or so), through accompanying the new Muslim to the Mosque if required, answering questions / offering advice on some of the challenges reverts experience in their first year, introducing to other Muslims etc. 

Register Your Interest

If you are interested in attending the gatherings please complete the form below.