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Los Angeles is home to 500,000 Muslims but only has a handful of mosques. The Westside Community Center will remedy this and more.
“Whoever builds a Mosque for Allah, then Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.”
Muslim & Bukhari
Westside Community
The Westside Community Center will be a place where people can pray, learn, and meet. It will be a place where people will start businesses, non-profits, intramural sports, and women’s groups.
The current building
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (continuing charity), knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him
(Muslim)
Location
The Community Center & Masjid is currently located at 1231 4th Street, a 6,270 square foot building, in Downtown Santa Monica right next to the famous 3rd Street Promenade which is an outdoor market that is home to over 80 retail stores, restaurants, and the Santa Monica Pier. The masjid is situated right across from a public parking garage which houses hundred of cars
and the first 90 minutes are free.
and the first 90 minutes are free.
In August 2024, the Third Street Promenade recorded a visitor count of 404,729 people giving plenty of opportunity for Dawah and visitors to the masjid coffee shop.
For Muslims coming from outside of Los Angeles for lectures and classes there are 40 hotels to choose from.
Additionally, it’s the terminus of the Metro E Line, which ferries riders by light rail between Santa Monica, CA and Downtown Los Angeles.
Our MISSION
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Promoting the teachings and principles of Islam
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Facilitating 5 (five) daily prayers, Friday prayers, and Eid Prayers
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Provide a place for Islamic, Qur’anic, and Arabic studies
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Provide a venue for lectures and classes of all kinds
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Establish community and space for Muslims in the region
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Provide Dawah to non-Muslims and revert Muslims
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Establish workshops for Muslims providing new skills and entrepreneurship
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Provide training opportunities for future chaplains of hospitals, colleges, & prisons
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Establish international travel groups, sports leagues, & children’s groups
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DEVELOPMENT IN 5 STAGE
The Westside Community Hub will be a lively place for prayer, learning, and connection, promoting entrepreneurship, supporting non-profits, hosting sports, and empowering women.
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Purchasing of Building
Purchasing of Building
We purchased the building for $3,040,000 with a loan from the community. We have raised approximately $1,800,000. Leaving $1,240,000 to complete the purchase. We will then start raising money for the renovation.
Development
Development
The Main Area of the masjid will be developed then the entire building
Prayers
Prayers
Daily Prayers - (Initially only one or two depending on volunteer Imams). Custodial Services employed, and Coffee Shop Launch
Services
Services
Hire a full-time Imam/Executive Director and a gradual development of Religious Services (Quran, Arabic, Classes and Groups
Prayer Times in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States
Change
Fajr
5:23 am
IN
00:29:12
Dhuhr
12:07 pm
Asr
3:16 pm
IN
00:29:12
Maghrib
5:42 pm
IN
00:29:12
Isha
6:51 pm
IN
00:29:12
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