Established by the muslim community of Ithaca and neighboring areas to promote, provide awareness & spread the message of peace and Islam.
Established by the muslim community of Ithaca and neighboring areas to promote, provide awareness & spread the message of peace and Islam.
SERVE ALL MUSLIMS AND NON MUSLIMS IN ITHACA
Al Huda Islamic Center has been established by the members of the Muslim community of Ithaca and neighboring areas so that individually and collectively they all can practice their Islamic faith, uphold ethical and moral values, indulge and support religious, educational pursuits, upgrade our character, and thus by these acts glorify Allah (Exalted He Is).
Al Huda Islamic Center has this mission to serve the social, cultural and religious needs of Ithaca in general, and Finger Lakes Community in particular.
The sources of Islam are the Holy Quran and the non-controversially relayed (sahih) tradition of the seal of messengers, Mohammed (peace be upon him). Other traditions, man-made rules, cultural and ethnic behaviors are not infallible, and are not considered as sources of Islam.
Islam is the universal mercy of God. Muslims identify primarily as Muslims and not as a particular ethnic group, race, color, or tribe. No such exclusionary activities are allowed in the Center.
Arabic is taught as the language of the Holy Quran. However, the language of conducting the activities of the Center is the language of the land, the English language.
Choosing a school of thought (mazhab) is a matter of personal preference, not a policy of the Center.
The affairs of Muslims should be handled through consultation (shura), discipline and organization.
Men and women are equally encouraged to participate in the activities of the Center and equally responsible for their efforts.
The Center does not believe in segregation of the sexes to attain righteousness. Rather, righteousness is attained through modesty, decency, purity of heart, clarity of conscience, and the observance of the dictates of God and His apostle.
While advocating the codes and ethics of Islamic behavior, the Center believes there is no compulsion in religion. The role of the Center is to teach and remind, not to compel or judge.
Islam is a complete way of life. While social and political activism may be a part of this, the Center’s activities are focused upon and geared towards the interests of Islam and Muslims in America. Preoccupation by other countries’ politics leads only to division and chaos among Muslims in American and is contrary to the policies of the Center.
