About ASET

Serving Through Faith, Education and Community Since 2010

وَلْتَكُن مِّنكُمْ أُمَّةٌ يَدْعُونَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ وَيَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ

“Let there arise from among you a community inviting to all that is good and encouraging what is right.”
Qur’an 3:104

ASET old site- Before the reconstruction started.

Ameenia Sultania Educational Trust is an Islamic educational and community institution based in Birmingham.

Since 2010, ASET has sought to provide a welcoming place where children and adults can learn the Qur’an and their faith, families can worship together, and the wider community can benefit from Islamic education, spiritual development and community programmes.

What began with the acquisition of a modest building has grown into a thriving centre serving hundreds of students, families and members of the wider community.

Today, ASET is entering its next chapter with the complete reconstruction of its Masjid and educational facility — creating a permanent home capable of serving generations to come.

Our Beginnings

ASET’s journey began in 2010, when the keys to the original building were received and the first steps were taken towards creating a permanent home for Islamic education and worship.

The purchase and early development of the site were made possible through a combination of community support, interest-free loans and bank finance. Members of the Muslim community contributed through Qarḍ al-Ḥasanah — goodwill loans given without interest — helping ASET secure the building and establish the facilities needed for worship and education.

In June 2011, the ASET evening Madrassah was launched for boys and girls, with classes in Qāʿidah, Qur’an recitation, Islamic Studies and Ḥifẓ al-Qur’an.

In August 2012, the Masjid opened, marking the beginning of a new chapter in ASET’s service to the local community.

An older man with a long gray beard, glasses, wearing a blue traditional cap and matching kurta, is seated on a patterned rug in front of a stone wall with a window with blinds.
A man with a beard wearing a dark grey traditional outfit and a black turban, shaking hands with someone in an indoor setting with blinds in the background.
A group of young boys sitting cross-legged on the floor, wearing white traditional clothing and skullcaps, participating in a religious or cultural gathering indoors.
A man with a beard wearing a white shirt and white beanie stands indoors with his hands clasped in front of him, looking thoughtfully to the side. The background features a bookshelf, decorative vases, and wall art.

Growth, Expansion and Becoming Debt-Free

As student numbers increased, ASET quickly began to outgrow its original facilities. By 2014, plans were already being considered for how the building could be extended and adapted to meet growing educational needs.

In the years that followed, the Masjid underwent further improvement, including the expansion of the main prayer hall, roof repairs, new security systems and other upgrades to better serve the community.

By 2017, student capacity had been reached, leading ASET to explore the possibility of acquiring land for a purpose-built educational centre. Although several potential sites were considered, planning and environmental constraints meant that these options could not be pursued.

In 2018, ASET reached an important milestone: all outstanding loans had been repaid, and the organisation became completely debt-free.

A man with gray hair and a beard stands on a sidewalk next to a garden bed with flowers. It is a sunny day with a busy street in the background.
A man wearing a white t-shirt and blue gloves working on a window, with a security camera and a sign that reads 'Amgeen [or Green]'. The background shows a clear blue sky and trees.
Two men working outside a building with a metal barred window. One man is using a ladder, and the other is standing nearby. In the foreground, there is a triangular roadwork sign with a silhouette of a person digging. There are construction materials and black plastic bags on the ground.
A man wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and a face mask is working on a ceiling, possibly repairing or inspecting it. The room has a door with a glass panel, some shelving unit, and a room with pipes and a mirror visible through the door.

Planning for the Future

By 2019, it had become clear that the long-term needs of ASET could no longer be met by minor extensions or alterations to the existing building. The first planning application for a complete reconstruction was submitted, beginning a lengthy process of design, review and development.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, ASET continued serving the community. Evening classes moved online and over the phone, while Jumuʿah prayers continued in line with the restrictions in place at the time.

In 2022, a second planning application was submitted with a completely redesigned proposal for the site. In April 2023, planning permission was approved for the reconstruction of the Masjid and educational facility.

In Ramadan 2024, ASET formally launched the reconstruction fundraising campaign. With an estimated project cost of £1.8 million, the community responded with remarkable support, raising and pledging over £250,000 during Ramadan alone. Further fundraising initiatives throughout the following year brought the total raised to approximately £350,000.

Site plan of a building with parking, landscaping, and surrounding streets labeled Wheelwright Road, Montaguie Road, and Tyburn Road.
A flyer advertising the reconstruction of a mosque for the Ameenia Sultania Educational Trust, with a photo of a modern mosque building and text detailing campaign goals, donation target, and contact information.

Reconstruction Begins

In June 2025, the original Masjid building was demolished and construction of the new ASET Masjid and educational facility began.

Throughout the reconstruction, ASET’s work continued. Daily prayers and Jumuʿah were relocated to alternative venues, while the evening Madrassah moved to Erdington Academy so that students could continue their Qur’an and Islamic Studies without interruption.

By the end of 2025, demolition, excavation and the main groundwork had been completed, including preparation for the basement level.

By March 2026, the steel structure was in place, the floors had been concreted and brickwork had begun. By September 2026, underfloor heating and screeding had been completed, with first-fix works progressing across the building and the upper floors moving towards plastering.

The reconstruction marks the beginning of a new chapter for ASET — creating a purpose-built home for worship, education and community life for generations to come.

Damaged brick wall and roof of a building with debris scattered in front.
Construction site with concrete foundation walls, construction equipment including a mini excavator, construction materials, and supplies.
Steel framework of a building under construction in a backyard, with construction equipment and materials around, and neighboring houses visible.

550+

Students Graduated

Having studied Qur’an and Islamic Studies through ASET’s evening Madrassah.

8

Ḥuffāẓ Graduated

Students who have completed the memorisation of the entire Qur’an.

120+

Nikāḥs Conducted

Supporting Muslim couples and families through this important stage of life.

20+

People Welcomed to Islam

Individuals who have embraced Islam through ASET over the years.

100+

Adult Qur’an Learners

Brothers who have studied Qur’an recitation and Tajwīd through our recent Qur’an circles.

15+ Years

Serving the Community

Through worship, education, spiritual development and community programmes.

Education. Worship. Community.

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Education. Worship. Community. 〰️

ASET’s work has always extended beyond a single class or programme. Over the years, the Masjid has become a place where children and adults learn, families worship, and the wider community comes together.

A classroom with students wearing headscarves seated at desks, some taking notes, with notebooks and bags on the desks. The classroom has a whiteboard with writing, a large screen, and posters on the walls. There is a window revealing an outdoor scene.

Education

From weekday Qur’an and Islamic Studies classes to Ḥifẓ, adult Qur’an circles, sisters’ programmes, weekend studies and specialist courses, education remains at the heart of ASET’s work.

Large group of Muslim men gathered outdoors for prayer on a street, facing a brick wall, with colorful prayer rugs laid on the ground, and trees with green leaves overhead.

Worship & Spiritual Development

Daily prayers, Jumuʿah, Ramadan programmes, Qur’an completion in Tarāwīḥ, daily Tafsīr, iʿtikāf, spiritual gatherings and regular circles help make the Masjid a place of continuing worship and spiritual growth.

Children and adults gathered around a large colorful inflatable slide at an outdoor event, with a backdrop of residential houses, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
Children and adults gathered around a large colorful inflatable slide at an outdoor event, with a backdrop of residential houses, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.

Community Life

ASET has hosted lectures, visiting scholars, workshops, youth activities, summer programmes, trips, Eid events, Nikāḥ services, Umrah initiatives and charitable projects — bringing people together beyond the classroom and prayer hall.

Looking to the Future

ASET’s story is still being written.

The new Masjid and educational facility will give ASET the space to build on more than fifteen years of worship, education and community service — providing improved facilities for children, adults, families and future generations.

Our aim is not simply to construct a larger building, but to create a lasting home where the Qur’an is taught and recited, knowledge is passed on, worship is established and the community continues to grow together.

With the support of the community, we hope that the next chapter of ASET will serve generations far beyond our own.

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