New Masjid
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, encouraged us to build mosques and fill them by worshipping Allah with prayers, learning and obedience of Allah. He said: “The one who builds a mosque for the sake of Allah;Allah will build him/her a house in Paradise”
Objective :-
To meet the growing needs of the Muslim community in Phoenix by building a new mosque, with easy access, that can accommodate approximately 800 worshippers with supporting facilities, and convert the existing facility into a full-time Islamic school.
Background
- Current facility holds approximately 350 worshippers, while over 600 attend Friday Prayer.
- Over 150 worshippers have to pray outside in the summer heat or winter cold and about 100 ladies pray in a crowded basement.
- Tremendous growth of the Muslim community in Phoenix that requires larger praying space and more parking.
- Number of young children requiring Islamic education is increasing tremendously.
Project
- The new facility which registered as a NAIT property is approximately 17,000 sq ft built on two acres, and have men’s and women’s prayer halls, kitchen, basement and a facility for washing the deceased.
- The mosque is located on a major interstate highway (I-17) and is visible from the highway.
- Phase I is complete and consisted of finishing the shell of the building, the parking lot, and the building fence.
- Phase II of the project is underway and consists of finishing the interior of the building.
- View the New Masjid architecture plans.
Need
- The projected total cost is $5,000,000. Of this amount, $4,300,000 has been raised, and about $4,000,000 has already been spent to complete Phase I of the new facility and to continue the work on Phase II.
- Approximately $700,000 is needed to complete Air Conditioning & Duct work, Landscape & Irrigation, Bathroom Plumbing & fixtures, Elevator & Installation, Electrical & Lightning, Flooring, Paint & Furnishings, Fire Sprinkler & Alarm.
- We would like to invite you to share in getting the reward of continuous charity by building a new house for Allah.