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- Barrier in main hall

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HOME → United States → California → Los Angeles → Westside & Downtown

Islamic Center of Southern California
434 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020-1910 (Map it | Edit it | Add to favorites)

4.5/5.0
2 reviews

Description: Since 1953, the ICSC has been a forward-thinking, active mosque that serves the greater Los Angeles area. The membership of this community helped give birth to the Muslim Public Affairs Council, the Minaret magazine, the Islamic Information Service (home of the 'Islam' syndicated TV program), Muslim Women's League and the award-winning New Horizon School system. This is a multicultural community that tends to be more liberal/progressive on theological and political issues. Very active and independent youth group, as well as services for the local community.

The basics

Denomination: Nondenominational
Demographics: Multicultural
Prayers offered: All including jum'a
Language of Friday khutbah: English

Leadership

Imam: Rotating imam for prayers
Director/President: Jihad Turk (Religious Diretor)
Type of governance: Elected board of directors
Women in leadership: Allowed to serve

Facilities

Women's area: No barrier in main hall
Children's area: None
Restrooms: Clean restrooms
Parking: None
Transit access: None
Disabled access: None

Contact information

Phone: (213) 382-9200
Website: http://www.islamctr.org
Email: icsc@islamctr.org

Services offered

Marital services, Youth group, Women's program, Arabic classes, Quran classes, Lecture series, Interfaith dialogue, Voter registration, Political organizing, Homeless services, (add more...)

I went to this masjid while I attened college> I felt it was very nice, people spoke to you if you gave salaams and it have a diverse atmosphere. The Imam at the time (1996) was very friendly. Its very clean and plenty of space for sisters.

Submitted on 2005-06-16 by nuumskee

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I grew up attending this mosque, and can personally attest to their activism, professionalism, and progressive stands on issues. I can't think of another mosque that has had such a large impact on the greater American Muslim community than this one. This mosque had a majority of women on its board nearly two decades ago, and has had an independent youth group that manages to instill a well-balanced American Muslim identity. I credit this mosque for making me into the type of Muslim that I am today.

Submitted on 2005-05-27 by shahed

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