Islamic Society of Central New York
The Islamic Society of Central New York is a "purpose-built" Sunni mosque and Islamic community centre located on Comstock Avenue in Syracuse, NY. Founded in 1981, by Khaja Qutubuddin, the center serves the needs of Central New York's estimated 15,000 - 20,000 Muslims[1] providing various services and outreach programs for the Muslim and non-Muslim community. It also runs an Islamic cemetery and the Madrasat Al Ihsan/School of Excellence[2] (founded in 1993) on West Onondaga Street. The mosque is served by a full-time Imam and is administered by an elected Shura Council.
| Islamic Society of Central New York | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | non-profit religious organization |
| Leadership | Imam Mohammed ElFiki; President Abdulilah Al-Dubai |
| Location | |
| Location | 925 Comstock Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210 |
  Location in New York  Islamic Society of Central New York (the United States) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°01′56″N 76°07′44″W / 43.0322°N 76.1289°W |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1981 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 0 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| iscnyonline | |
The mosque has a diverse congregation.[citation needed]
Activities edit
Imams of the Islamic Society of Central New York have served on the InterReligious Council of Central New York[3] and as a chaplain at Syracuse University.[4] Outreach activities of members of the mosque include co-founding Women Transcending Boundaries, a group bringing women of faith in central New York together after 9/11,[5] and teaching English classes to refugees at the North Side Learning Center in Syracuse.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Onondaga County, New York detailed profile - houses, real estate, cost of living, wages, work, agriculture, ancestries, and more". www.city-data.com. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^ "Al Ihsan School of Excellence in Syracuse, New York". ihsanschool.org.
- ^ "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ "2nd Annual Muslim Chaplain Conference | ISNA". Archived from the original on 2010-02-05. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ "WTB | History". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ "Learning center for refugees opens on Syracuse's North Side". syracuse. October 16, 2009.