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The Islamic Cultural Community Center/Masjid Al-Huda Center is pleased to offer a wide range of services for the Muslim community of Minneapolis, MN.
Prayers
The five daily prayers are held in congregation in the mosque. See the prayer timesheet for details of Iqama and prayer times. Jumuah (Friday) prayer offers 2 services: First khutba is in English at 12:00 PM and second khutba is in Arabic at 1:00 PM.
Halaqas (Classes)
There are a number of ongoing halaqas throughout the week. Please check our Activities page for details.
Dawah (Sharing the Message of Islam)
The Center welcomes groups or individuals who wish learn about Islam, or to visit the Center. We also offer meetings for anyone who wishes to speak to a scholar for a purpose of learning , research or wishing to accept Islam. For appointment or visit, please contact: [email protected] or call the Center at 612-782-3883.
Islamic Etiquette of visiting the Center:
Since the Center is a place of worship, we ask our visitors to kindly observe the following etiquette:
- Ladies should dress modestly and should cover the hair with a scarf
- Shoes should be removed before entering the prayer halls
- When greeting, men and women in Islamic faith do not shake hands
Marriage
Marriage (Nikkah) is performed according to the Islamic Shariah rules. The Center has a license from the State of Minnesota. An appointment should be scheduled in advance. For appointment please call the Center at 612-782-3883 or email: [email protected] (A valid legal marriage license from the State of Minnesota is needed for all marriages).
Family Counseling
Counseling services are available in our Center for personal, family, and interpersonal issues.We will insha'Allah work to provide solutions to social problems; problems such as divorce, marriage counseling, parent-child relationship, neighborhood, friendship, etc. For discussing any social issue or problem with the Imam, pleasecall the Center at 612-782-3883 or email: [email protected] to make an appointment.
Arbitration
Our Center provides a court-like service for the Muslim community. The Imam will work as a judge to resolve the dispute between any two parties or group. Cases might be social, family matters, business, or any kind of conflict. Based on the complexity of the case, we might organize an arbitration committee from experts to help in solving the problem and taking the decision. All the arbitration decisions are final.
Funeral Services
For funeral services in Minnesota, please contact Minnesota Islamic Cemetery:
Brother Amin Abdel-Kader at 651-428-9911 or
Brother Mohamed Elakkade at 651-428-9900
or visit the Cemetery office at:
200 West Highway 13
Suite 140
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
Ramadan
In the blessed month of Ramadan, all the Halaqas will stop and we will have the following activities instead:
(The details and schedules for these activities will be announced at the time of Ramadan, and are subject to change)
•Breaking the Fast: Every night to break the fast: milk, dates, and fruits will be provided inshaAllah.
•Taraweeh prayer: Taraweeh prayer is held every night in congregation in the Mosque.
•Lecture: There will be a lecture every night after the first 4 raka’as of the taraweeh prayer
•Tahajjud prayer: At the last 10 days of Ramadan, The center organizes Tahajjud prayer and night dinners (Suhoor).
Eid prayer
The Eid prayer (for the 2 Eids) will be organized in one of the convenient places in Minnesota.
All praises be to Allah, and prayer and peace be upon the prophet Muhammad .
The Mission of the Masjid Al Huda/Islamic Cultural Community Center is, first and foremost, to serve the deen of Allah (the religion of Allah):
Among our goals:
1.To establish the Islamic rituals: performing the five daily prayers, the Jumuah prayer, and the Eid prayers.
2.To make the Muslim community aware of the matter of their deen through lessons and lectures - especially in the field of belief, explanation of Quran, and jurisprudence - both in Arabic and English.
3.To provide services, such as Islamic jurisprudence arbitration specialized in the resolution of conflict between members of the community according to Islamic law, as well as the marriage contract and ceremony, and divorce procedures when necessary. In addition, the Center is acting towards responding to all requirements and needs of our community, providing help to as many needy persons as possible, and assisting those who find themselves suddenly in times of difficulty.
4.To follow up with Dawah work, and help the Youth develop skills in the field of Dawah. Also, to provide any person interested in Islam with all the information they need.
5.To provide Shariah teaching through the weekly masjid halaqas , and to provide Islamic education to the Muslim children through the Al-Ihsan weekend School, which has as its main subjects: Quran, Islamic studies, and Arabic language.
6.To work on the unity of the Muslims under the authentic Islamic belief (Aqeedah) and the proper Islamic way without entering into conflicts that split our community.
7.To work on reinforcing cultural, social, and sporting activities.
8.To establish the brotherhood relations between our Center and the other Centers in the state of Minnesota and outside of Minnesota, working towards the general well-being of the Muslims in the United States.
And Allah is the helper and the guider to the right way.
