Message From Imam Jamal Said~Relief for Those Who Repent

One of the companions of the Prophet (S) known for his astute intellect, Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (R) was reported to have once said that the verse in the Qur'an which brings the most relief is, "Say: Oh my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah. For Allah forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."(39:53)Read more...

Message From Mosque Foundation President Dr. Zaher Sahloul - End of Life Issues Part 2

Fiqh of Hadith - Sujood al Sahoo      by Sh. Kifah Mustapha

Aalqama said: Abdullah Ibn Masoud said, "The prophet (SAAW) prayed (and) Ibrahim (Al Nakh'ie) said, 'I don't know if (the prophet) added or missed!' After (the prophet) finished the prayer with tasleem, the companions asked him, 'O prophet of Allah, was anything new given in Salah?'   Read more...

What's Next After Obama's Speech?               by  Dr. Zaher Sahloul 

By all accounts, president Obama's speech to the "Muslim World" in Cairo, Egypt on June 4th was a historic one. It was the first time an American President delivered a speech to the Muslim world from a major Arab Muslim capital.    Read more...

Convert Support Group Hosts Men's Dinner       by Connie Martin

The Convert Support Group strives to address the specific religious and social needs of Muslims who have entered Islam from another faith.  Read more...

Former Priest Speaks at Mosque Foundation      by Connie Martin

The Mosque Foundation "In the Shade of Faith" program welcomed special guest Idris Tawfiq on Thursday, June 11th.  Br. Idris, a British author and former priest, chronicled the journey of his amazing life as a parish priest to his eventual conversion to Islam.  Read more...

Mosque Foundation Community Center Corner

Archbishop of Jerusalem Visits Mosque Foundation    by Connie Martin

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a well known issue in the Mosque Foundation community, and on Saturday, June 20th, two special guest speakers shared their insight into this explosive situation, far from the political spin of the western media.      Read more...

In this digital age, where most of the interaction we have on a daily basis is with a screen of some sort, it is rare that something as commonplace, and even as irritating, as an email forward, could be the source of thought-provoking material.  Read more...

The Mosque Foundation has truly been blessed over the years in countless ways, including its many dedicated volunteers.  A shining example of dedicated service comes from Samir Abuimeir, who has been an active volunteer at the Mosque Foundation and other local mosques since 1991. Read more...

The idea of Islam rests on the periphery of Western consciousness. And what is not understood is always misrepresented. Media outlets bombard us with what is forbidden. Our values, it may be perceived, stand in direct contradiction to those around us. Maybe it has been this way since the beginning. So why did I become a Muslim?  Read more...

You can lose, damage, or waste some things in life, and then, get them repaired or buy them again. Unfortunately, you cannot do that with time. Once time has gone, there is no way to get it back.  Read more...