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| Masjid Muhammad: ★★★★★ AlhamdulEllah I have been fortunate to go to jumah prayers in different places all over the world. I usually go to the nearest masjid wherever I am and this Jumah my work took me to a location where this Masjid was the closest. I called on Thursday and a kind, considerate sister who was very much 'on the ball' told me the time of adhan, khutbah starting and prayer starting. I went on Friday and had to problem making vudu and sitting down to pray. Although some of the brothers did not say hello - unfortunately we all have barriers which we have to break down - other more than made up for it with hugs and kindness. After prayer the food there was great too and I saw some really great people and pillars of the African American muslim community, the wise old men of a few decades ago. I wish all muslims would learn from these folks and look forward to the day we become one brotherhood.
This masjid is simply the best masjid I have ever been to in the United States of America. (Submitted on October 5, 2007) |
| Islamic Education Center: ★★★ This large education center is also a full school and should be added to the school listing. It offers services for all muslims such as Quran and Arabic classes, and I know of muslims who identify themselves as Sunni who send their kids here as well.
It offers a free medical clinic for everyone. Many doctors in the community. Although most of the programs and evenings are around Shia holidays, Ramadan and Jumah is open to all and there is no problem praying as you like. The community is mostly Iranian and I have not seen enough ambassadorship to people from other cultures, but I do see all muslims come in to pray there freely.
The large community center has hosted meetings of the Coordinating Council of Muslim Organizations (the group of DC area masjids) and seems to be opening up more, but still more can be done and I look forward to more outreach from this masjid in the future.
The Jumah khutbas are in a really bad english by Imam Bahraini, I don't know why he insists on doing them but nonetheless it's a nice peaceful Jumah prayer and I do see brothers who consider themselves Sunni pray there and leave after the noon prayer. According to the community new Imam Bahraini has done a lot for the Masjid and seems like a well intending brother, but his social skills are lacking.
Bathrooms are not very clean unfortunately.
All brothers and sisters should feel free to come visit the mosque, stop by and perform prayers and use the services and classes available. Based on my experience you will have an decent, if not fantastic experience. I gave it an 'average' rating because I expect more from a masjid of this size and hope to see more soon insha Allah. (Submitted on October 5, 2007) |
| Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Trust of America: ★★★★★ I found this masjid to be friendly, clean and well run. The sheikh himself Mr. Mesbahzadeh as well as his son also a sheikh welcomed me and said salam several times. The senior sheikh is a master of Islamic Calligraphy and his works can be seen in the Masjid. They stress that they are not related to any groups or governments (political or other) and their good genuine behavior reflected this. Feel free to take a visit or speak with these friendly sheikhs. (Submitted on September 24, 2007) |
| Assafa Islamic Center: ★★★★ AlhamdulEllah, this Islamic Center is in the basement of a building next to a grocery. They are raising funds to build a masjid building near to the current location and in the meantime prayers are held here. Might be hard to find at first but if you look carefully you will see the open door and people coming in and out. It is a simple place to pray and I did feel a very genuine and peaceful vibe there. I received more than one smile and salam and kindness even when I was keeping to myself. The friday prayers are quite crowded but also go well and fine. If you are near this masjid during jumah or prayer time feel free to attend. (Submitted on August 25, 2007) |
| Islamic Center of Washington DC: ★★ I was happy to attend Friday prayers here for a while as the khutbas were alright and the vibe of the brother in attendance, many of whom are from the nearby embassy row, was also nice and friendly. The protest (or is it a concurrent khutba?) via megaphone of some estranged group outside across the street from the masjid was sometimes distracting when I was sitting outside but it was worth the nice architecture and feel.
But there is no real management or presence or public relations there and any interaction or services, if you see any at all, are way below one's expectations for this flagship, historic masjid.
I had wandered into the basement to use the bathroom, which nobody seemed to be able to communicate to me its location. I mistakenly entered the woman's bathroom whose door was open, was empty and not labeled well at all. I had just stepped in when an extremely rude and vulgar man yelled and signaled me to get out as if I had committed a serious crime and as if I was from the same uncouth tribe he was. Although it is my duty to understand the cultural differences and to forgive my brother, this was the only interaction I had with anyone from the masjid or its regular attendees and it left me with a very bad feeling. I have not been back there since that incident several years ago.
Most basic community masjids offer the same or better service as this masjid, which is sad considering its size and history. I recently attended the Masjid Muhammad in DC and was amazed by the grace and service of this African American mosque, not being African but being American I found that masjid to be an example.
In summary it is worth going to see the masjid and perhaps attending a Jumah but offers no special connection for regular attendance whatsoever. (Submitted on August 25, 2007) |
| Islamic Society of the Washington Area: ★★★★ This is a wonderful, small community-driven multicultural masjid which is a pleasure to attended. Cleanest bathrooms of any mosque I have ever been to. It is a converted house with plans to expand it significantly in the near future insha Allah. Imam Faisal Khan is a kind, always on-the-go imam who does a lot for the masjid and the DC community. Most weeks the Jumah khutbas are given by community members so an interesting variety of views is obtained. It can use some improvement and growth, but overall wonderful and great community. If you want to meet people from all over the world go to this tiny masjid. (Submitted on August 25, 2007) |
| Madina Masjid: ★★★ I have been to this masjid a few times to pray and a Jumah or two. I have not really received many smiles or greetings. It is relatively clean and an ok place to pray, but I prefer the smaller but seemingly friendlier and better vibed Assefa several blocks south. I did pass by once one later evening and because there was an imam inside in the hallway on his cell phone I tried to open the door to enter to pray. He said they were closed rather grouchingly which kept me away pretty much since then. Ok if you are near there but did not feel a long term connection. (Submitted on August 25, 2007) |
| Muslim Community Center: ★★★ Asalamo aleikom. I go to this masjid sometimes to pray occasional jumah's as well. I see there is a medical clinic there and other services. Overall it is a good stable masjid, clean and nice architecture in the main prayer hall (needs some ceiling work but still nice), and services are alright. Bathrooms are clean, but could be cleaner. Mostly immigrant communities which I have experienced kindness from. But could be a little more organized and more 'together'. I am torn between calling it above average or average. I think its a little above average, but I expect more from a Masjid of this size so give it an average 3 star rating. (Submitted on August 25, 2007) |
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