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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 Center
The Westside Community Center will be a place where people can pray, learn, and meet. It will be a place that fosters entrepreneurship, non-profits, intramural sports, and women’s groups.
Existing property at acquisition
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 1231-1235 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 hundreds 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 Aspirations
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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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5 Stages of progress
The Westside Community Center will be a lively place for prayer, learning, connection, entrepreneurship, supporting non-profits, hosting sports, and promoting family engagement.
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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.
Preliminary Design
The Main Area of the masjid will be developed followed by 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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