Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam
| Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°44′19″N 84°18′39″W / 33.7385°N 84.3108°WCoordinates: 33°44′19″N 84°18′39″W / 33.7385°N 84.3108°W |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni – Ministry of Imam W.Deen Mohammed |
| Country | United States of America |
| Ownership | Majlis Ash-Shura |
| Leadership |
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| Website |
atlantamasjid |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Architectural style | Former shopping mall |
| Date established | 1958 |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
The Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, is a mosque located in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1958 Majority of the congregation are of African American background, whom many were Christian and had converted to Islam.[1] There a few, but not many Arabs of Muslim decent that attend the mosque.[2] The current resident Imam of the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam is Sulaimaan Hamed.[3]
The mosque is located at 560 Fayetteville Road in the southeastern part of the city. It was first established when Elijah Muhammad purchased a property on Bankhead Highway. The property was disputed after his death, however, and the mosque was then moved to Fayetteville Road under the leadership of Warith Deen Mohammed. In 1990, an abandoned shopping center was bought by its members which was then renovated to what is known today as the mosque.[2]
The mosque identifies itself under the association of the late Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, who was the son of the former Nation of Islam leader, Elijah Muhammad. Mohammed guided its members to the practice of Sunni Islam of which the mosque identifies today under the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.It has both men and women congregants, with women making up 30 percent during the Jumu'ah prayers.
Description
Masjid of Al-Islam is surrounded by stores and restaurants. The mosque is green and white, surrounded by towers. The mosque has an area that has a playing area, bookstore, and informational desk, and in another area in the bathroom there are places for followers to cleanse themselves for prayer. During prayer women and men are separated by location, with men in the front and women in the back. There is no barrier between men and women, but there is plenty of space dividing them.[4]
Activities
The Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam is open seven days a week and holds five daily prayers. They also have Juma'ah, weekly prayer services that occur on Fridays and are accompanied by a kutbah, and host various classes, discussion groups, committee meetings, and health seminars in the afternoons and evenings. The Masjid works together with surrounding schools for educational programs where students are taught about the Islamic faith and encouraged to participate in inter-faith dialogue. The Masjid also hosts a weekly Saturday radio broadcast with its current imams.[3]
References
- ↑ ATLANTA MASJID OF AL-ISLAM (2006) Pluralism Project (Harvard University. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- 1 2 "Pluralism Project".
- 1 2 Harvard University (May 2001). "Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam" (Educational). The Pluralism Project. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ "Pluralism Project".