| Our Mission To establish a comprehensive center promoting Islamic values and reflecting excellence in serving the needs of the community. |
| Our Efforts
• Providing a facility and comprehensive programs for the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of its patrons.
• Serving as a source of reference on Islam by providing scholarly opinions (Fatwa) and housing a well-stocked and fully organized library.
• Preparing our youth to be Muslim models of excellence in contemporary American society.
• Promote a positive image of Muslims and Islam through active participation in social issues and by visible contribution to the well-being of the larger community.
• Participation in inter-faith dialog and with the aim of promoting understanding, respect and appreciation of our plural society and in jointly addressing issues of social justice and environmental welfare while providing join moral leadership on issues that affect our community as a whole.
• Facilitating regular religious services such as daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers, special Ramadhan prayers (Taraweh) and commemorating annual events such as 'Eid celebrations.
All programs and services are open to the entire community irrespective of religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender, or social status.
Note: All lectures are conducted in English. |  Front door of Masjid al-Islam
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| | | Masjid view from parking lot (do we need parking!) | | | | | | | | | | | | | History
Masjid Al-Islam, an elegant, two story building was communally built through private donations in 1994 by architect Javid Sultan. Most prominent was the contribution of Dr. Muhammad Arif, who donated the land and also a large part of the funding for the building. Some congregants previously attended Masjid Al-Karim in Providence, but felt the need for a masjid in the North Smithfield area for convenience and new resources amid the rapidly expanding community. In addition to uniting the Muslim community and reaching out to non-Muslims, they wanted to have the resources to provide cultural activities and for the youth to have fun.
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| | Demographics
The largest masjid in Rhode Island, Masjid al-Islam openly welcomes Muslims of all religious affiliations, as its adherents come from all over the world. Arabic and English are the primary languages used in worship. The masjid holds primary the Qur’anic scriptures and the Sunnah (traditions of prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him).
In addition to the daily and weekly Friday prayers, the masjid performs marriage ceremonies, provides funeral services, maintains a Sunday school for its youth, and provides a variety of events for its adults, including social gatherings and religious classes and discussions. Some Muslims send their children to the full-time Islamic School in West Warwick, Rhode Island (ISRI). The masjid also publishes communal newsletters and calendars announcing the events. The leadership structure consists of the Imam as spiritual leader and a committee of six congregants who deal with administrative and financial matters. All major issues are brought to the community before decisions are made. | |