| Al-Furqan Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
  Shown within Central Glasgow | |
| Geographic coordinates | 55°52′17.8″N4°16′17.6″W / 55.871611°N 4.271556°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Completed | 1992 |
| Capacity | 500 worshipers |
| Website | |
| https://alfurqanmosque.com | |
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