The Noor guides
Clear, verified reference pages to move forward at each stage of a mosque project. We start with the overview, then dig into the specific topics. Further guides will come to complete this collection.
The complete guideBuilding a mosque in France
The complete guide, from founding the association to the life of the mosque, in six clear steps.
Topic guides
Association under the 1901 law or the 1905 law?
A comparison of the two statuses for carrying a mosque project: advantages, obligations, and how to choose.
LegalDrafting the statutes of a religious association
Exclusive purpose, seven members, deliberative body, anti-takeover clause: what the statutes must set out.
SafetyPlace of worship: the type V public-access building rating
Capacity thresholds, how the capacity is worked out, fire safety, accessibility and the safety commission.
LandFinding land for a mosque
Where to look, how to gauge a fair price with public data, and the checklist to run before committing.
LandTurning premises into a place of worship
The change of use, the « places of worship » sub-category, prior declaration or building permit.
LandDo you need an architect to build a mosque?
For an association, an architect is required whatever the floor area. The 150 m² threshold does not apply.
Town hallHow a town hall can help a mosque
No subsidy for worship itself, but a long lease, a loan guarantee, land made available.
ManagementOrganising donations for the long term
The collection, online giving, regular direct debits, transparency and the reporting duties tied to fundraising.
ManagementThe tax receipt for donations
The tax reduction, articles 200 and 238 bis of the tax code, who may issue receipts and how to make it watertight.
ManagementOrganising a fundraising circuit
The round of mosques to fund a project: the host mosque's agreement, the collection and its legal frame, and the ethics of the approach.
ManagementRecruiting an imam: status and legal frame
Employment by the association, employment contract, the end of seconded imams, conditions for a foreign imam.
ManagementDisplaying prayer times
Screen, app, website: the ways to broadcast the times, how they differ, and how to choose.
ManagementRunning a mosque day to day
Sharing out the roles, tracking donations, maintaining the building, handling parking and neighbours, ensuring security.
ManagementOrganising Ramadan in a mosque
Crowds, fast-breaking meals, evening prayers, security, fundraising and Eid: the points to prepare ahead of time.
SafetySecuring a mosque: state support
The scheme for securing places of worship funds up to 80 % of the work: eligibility, procedures and choosing providers.
ManagementDonation and donor-management software
OHME, HelloAsso, AssoConnect: managing donors, automating tax receipts and connecting tools through an API.
ManagementDirect debit and recurring donations
Building a base of regular giving that covers the fixed costs, with a direct debit that is independent of your bank.
ManagementDonation kiosks and card terminals
Collecting by card on site: dedicated kiosks or mobile terminals, the real costs and the fee taken from donations.
Siting your project
If you would rather start from your concrete situation, the assessment analyses your town and your project, then points you toward the right markers.