Launched in 2012, the Inclusive Mosque Initiative is dedicated to creating places of worship, particularly for marginalised communities, spiritual practice and the promotion of inclusive Islamic principles. Its events are held in the UK, usually in London. Founded by Tamsila Tauqir and Dervla Zaynab Shannahan, IMI was created with their experiences of exclusion and those of many others in mind. It currently hosts regular Friday prayers, seminars and discussion groups. It aims to create a family-friendly place of worship that welcomes people regardless of their religious belief, their race, gender, impairments, sexuality or immigration status.

Vision

At the moment it rents out different wheelchair-accessible spaces, mostly in London, to hold its events. It is working towards owning or renting a permanent space that will be a peaceful place of worship for Muslims from all backgrounds and understandings. Like its current events, it will be a place where all people are welcome, a place that respects gender expression and gender justice, and a place that houses inter-community and inter-faith dialogue. It is mindful of respecting the environment and aim to create as eco-friendly a space as possible.