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Building Muslim Spaces in a Secular Society:
African Muslims in Philadelphia

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Mosques

Al-Asqa Islamic Society
1501 Germantown Ave.
In addition to daily prayers, services include a full service, accredited, private, 12 year School. Starting with Kindergarden thru 12th grade graduation, Al-Aqsa students follow the codes of Islam, and inshallah, make them part of their everyday lives.

Germantown Masjid
4944 Germantown Avenue
In addition to daily prayers, services include youth summer enrichment programs and marriage counseling.

United Muslim Masjid
800 South 15th Street
In addition to daily prayers, services include conflict resolution workshops, islamic womanhood training, adult madressa, and Islamic summer day camps.

Association of Islamic Charitable Projects
4431 Walnut Street
In addition to daily prayers, the AICP operates a full-time day school registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Elementary instruction offered for kindergarten through grade 5, middle school instruction offered for grades 6 through 8. The school incorporates both Islamic education and the curriculum designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Masjid al-Jamia
4228 Walnut Street
Managed by the Penn Muslim Students Association

Makkah Masjid
1319 W. Susquehanna Ave.
In addition to daily prayers, weekend classes on Islamic Studies are offered.

Muhammad's Mosque of Islam
2508 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132-4013
(215) 228-6044

Masjid al-Madina
6800 Ludlow Road Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-7774

Mujtaba Islamic Association
2034 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, PA 19124-3455
(215) 289-6019

Ahmadiyya Movement of Islam
5120 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141-4008
(215) 455-4655

North Penn Mosque
600 Maple Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446-2226
(215) 361-2229

Masjid as-Sabiqun
1105 Concord Ave, Chester, PA 19013-3731
(610) 490-1757

Islamic Center of Chester County
1001 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380-4135
(610) 344-9488

Islamic Center of Chester
14 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013-4212
(610) 876-1270

African and American Islam Center
2400 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-0115

Masjidullah Inc.
7700 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150-1819
(215) 424-8022

Germantown Masjid Inc.
4944 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5969
(215) 848-2615

Muslim Society– Delaware Valley
2209 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19133-3715
(215) 634-1102

Masjid Muqbil
2735 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132-1228
(215) 225-1725

Masjid Muhammad
414 E Penn St, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5804
(215) 849-9112

Muhammad's Temple of Islam
2723 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121-3725
(215) 232-5955

Albania Mosque
157 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Masjid al-Hashar
2832 N 22nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19122

Masjid Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
5820 Overbrook Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-6300

Masjid Salfiyya
3116 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 232-9475

Philadelphia Masjid
4700 Wyalusing Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 877-8600

Southwest Community Center
2400 S. 63rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19142
A mosque and community center in Southwest Philaelphias serving a majority African muslim population

Al-Furqan Muslim Foundation
25141 Buist Ave Philadelphia, PA 19115

Baitul Mukarram Masjid
18 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-6353

Islamic Family Center
6830 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Madiah Community Center
6425 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-533-4706

Makkah Masjid
1319 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Masjid Ahlil Hadeeth
6711 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

Albania A. M. Mosque
157 West Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123


For inquiries please contact the Outreach Director:
Dr. Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D, (215) 898-6610

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