Islamic Center of Central Missouri explained

Building Name:Islamic Center of Central Missouri
Map Type:Missouri
Map Size:125px
Location:201 S. Fifth St., Columbia, Missouri 65201
Coordinates:38.9493°N -92.3321°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Established:1983
Status:non-profit religious organization
Leadership:President: Fu'ad Khaleel
Website:Official Website
Architecture Type:Mosque
Dome Quantity:1
Minaret Quantity:1

Islamic Center of Central Missouri is a mosque located in Columbia, Missouri.[1] Established in 1983, it is the first Islamic center in the state of Missouri.

Events

Friday Sermons

Friday sermons,(khuṭbah) (lit. narration) are held every week from 12 to 12:45pm and 1-2pm. Khatib at this Islamic Center is usually a member of the local Muslim community. Sometimes national Muslim speakers are also invited. Prominent khateebs who have spoken at the Islamic Center include Suhaib Webb.[2]

Open House

Every Spring,[3] the mosque holds an open house where followers of other faiths are invited to visit the center, learn more about Islam and ask questions about the faith and its tenets.[4] Free mediterranean food, appetizers, dessert and refreshments are provided to visitors. Visitors can also pick up free reading material on Islam and the Muslim faith.[5]

Eid Prayers

Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayer ceremonies are held every year.[6] The Eid-Al-Adha prayers in November 2010 were attended by about 750[7] Muslims from the Columbia area.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Long. Jennifer. Islamic Center Works for Understanding. 2 June 2012. KOMU. 1 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Voice of an American Muslim. Suhaib Webb. 2012-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20120522081055/http://www.suhaibwebb.com/islam-studies/islam-101/belief-and-worship/voice-of-an-american-muslim/. 2012-05-22. dead.
  3. News: islamic-center-sponsors-open-house. 20 May 2012. The Maneater. April 19, 2005.
  4. News: islamic-center-holds-open-house. 20 May 2012. Columbia Missourian. April 20, 2009.
  5. News: Assouad. Grace. islamic-center-hold-its-annual-open-house. 20 May 2012. Columbia Missourian. April 20, 2007.
  6. News: eid-al-fitr-marks-end-ramadan. 20 May 2012. Columbia Missourian. September 9, 2010.
  7. News: mso-islamic-center-central-missouri-celebrate-eid-. 20 May 2012. The Maneater. November 19, 2010.