IV Uniform FAQ

You will be able to order the new uniform online from iiuk.

An email will be sent out to all volunteers. You will then be able to collect it from your local jamatkhana.

Yes, as of 14th November 2023, you can start wearing the navy blue trouser / skirt as part of the uniform.

An official jumper will be released in the next phase which will follow our guidelines. In the meantime, if you do need to wear a jumper, you are permitted to wear a plain navy blue jumper / cardigan. Please refer to the policy for more details.

The blazer is optional during Jamatkhana times but will be reinforced during events.

The magnetic pin will be provided if you order online on iiuk. We do store the fastener pin that can be worn on your suit. You can order this with your local IV Leaders.

The official IV Pin can only be worn on the left side of your shirt / suit.

Yes you can, Please refer to the uniform policy for more details.

As part of our uniform, you can only wear plain black shoes. please refer to the IV Uniform Policy for more details.

As per our guidelines, the new uniform is to update and contemporise the IV structure in a manner that respects the Jamat’s legacy, spirit, and tradition of voluntary service, provides consistency and clarity, and strengthens the operational capacity of the IV organisation worldwide.

We should be proud to show our identity and we should wear it properly, after all, we are all leaders and should set an example.

This is not in our policy and we will encourage our volunteers from not wearing it. The white shirt has been part of our uniform for any years and this is not changing. 

Yes, please refer to the video which you will be able to see how the scarf needs to be worn. 

We are aiming to launch the new uniform early December. An official date will be announced so we can wear it together as one jamat.

We welcome all our Multi-Faith Families to wear the uniform and serve as volunteers during events, social jamati events… 

It is absolutely fine, we encourage all our volunteers to serve and be comfortable. 

We are currently working on the logistics of this. The cost of producing the material, in the correct colour, material and then stitched and made up, for low numbers would be prohibitive. Anyone coming from different countries where the salwar or sarees is officially approved are allow to volunteer in the UK & Europe wearing their home uniform as long as it is coming from the official guidance.

Of course, you can. Some Jamatkhana do allow you to keep the uniform in some place where you can get change. If not, try to bring your uniform with you beforehand.