Who we are?

The Islamic Association in Finland was founded in 1986 and registered at the beginning of 1987 as the second official Islamic religious association in Finland, with registration approved by the Ministry of Education based on the Finnish Freedom of Religion Act of 1923. Any Muslim residing in Finland, regardless of their native language, can join the association. Membership continues even if the member changes their place of residence unless they resign. The association is the largest Islamic community and the fourth largest religious community in Finland as of the end of 2023, including Muslims from various ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Finnish converts to Islam. The majority of the association’s members hold Finnish citizenship. The association is a founding member of the Finnish Islamic Council.

• Vision:
  The Islamic Association in Finland is a leading Islamic organization striving to introduce Islamic culture, following moderate Islamic values, and working openly and transparently within society, in cooperation with all other organizations.

• Mission:
  To lead in offering diverse spiritual, cultural, and social Islamic programs that serve the entire Finnish society through organized Islamic work based on a balanced approach.

• Values:

  1. Islam
  2. Transparency
  3. Moderation
  4. Organizational Activities
  5. Partnership
  6. Leadership
  7. Adaptability
  8. Finnish Identity