Welcome to the Islamic Society of Central Virginia
The first masjid in historic Charlottesville, Virginia.
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A Special Message from our Imam and the ISCV Board:
Assalaamu Alaikum our dear ISCV community,
As a masjid, we are inherently founded upon and committed to manifesting Islam, the values of peace and truth, in all that we do. To do so justly, we find it is also our moral obligation to manifest Islam in times of injustice. As Muslims, this is a decree our religion has placed on us: “You who believe, be mindful of Allah: stand with those who are true,” (Qur’an 9:119). In light of the recent deplorable events that have struck our country, specifically the African and African American community, we want to offer our deepest condolences and steadfast support to the African and African American community. We are greatly saddened and horrified by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police brutality and racism, and firmly stand by those seeking justice and truth. The death of George Floyd is not only a fight for justice for the African and African American community, it is the duty for us and all communities to use our respective positions to do what we can.
During the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s last sermon, he stated, “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action.” Islam innately rejects racism, yet society, at large, often performs otherwise, notably to the widespread discrimination and suffering of the African and African American community. Muslims are not immune to these practices; we know the human practicing of Islam also fails to thoroughly uphold this truth. Rather than celebrating our differences in skin color, we often allow it to become a divide for us. As such, we find it is our moral obligation to address our own shortcomings and the ways in which we need to grow. Racism can and does pervade our Muslim communities around the world, and we have long faulted in failing to properly support our African and African American Muslims and eradicate discriminatory sentiments. While we ache and pray for the African and African American lives lost and their ongoing fight, we want to use the current climate as an opportunity of growth for those of us who are in positions of privilege, who can heal the divides in our community and outside. This is the time to blatantly acknowledge the harsh truths we have perpetuated, this is the time for us to grow as a community to thoroughly support our African and African American brothers and sisters.
Alhamdulillah, our masjid is located in a beautiful community, within a beautiful, diverse group of people. We have long felt the firsthand enrichment of engaging with and learning from the diverse Muslims in our own masjid, and we must not delay any longer in showing our authentic support and gratitude for this growth. We invite you all, alongside us, to learn from the current climate so that we can all change for the better inshaAllah. We invite you all to be active and participate, in your means, in showing support for the African and African American community. One avenue, Masjid Al-Maa’uun in Minneapolis, is in the midst of a fundraiser, collecting money for food, supplies, and medications for the affected neighborhoods during this time; we invite you all to seek this as a step in the larger journey of healing.
May Allah (swt) accept our prayers, ease their hardships, and keep us all safe.
ISCV Board of Trustees and Imam Abd’Llah
“And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed, in that are signs for those of knowledge.”
Qur’an 30:22
Masjid Al-Maa’uun campaign: https://almaauun.org/
As a masjid, we are inherently founded upon and committed to manifesting Islam, the values of peace and truth, in all that we do. To do so justly, we find it is also our moral obligation to manifest Islam in times of injustice. As Muslims, this is a decree our religion has placed on us: “You who believe, be mindful of Allah: stand with those who are true,” (Qur’an 9:119). In light of the recent deplorable events that have struck our country, specifically the African and African American community, we want to offer our deepest condolences and steadfast support to the African and African American community. We are greatly saddened and horrified by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police brutality and racism, and firmly stand by those seeking justice and truth. The death of George Floyd is not only a fight for justice for the African and African American community, it is the duty for us and all communities to use our respective positions to do what we can.
During the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s last sermon, he stated, “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action.” Islam innately rejects racism, yet society, at large, often performs otherwise, notably to the widespread discrimination and suffering of the African and African American community. Muslims are not immune to these practices; we know the human practicing of Islam also fails to thoroughly uphold this truth. Rather than celebrating our differences in skin color, we often allow it to become a divide for us. As such, we find it is our moral obligation to address our own shortcomings and the ways in which we need to grow. Racism can and does pervade our Muslim communities around the world, and we have long faulted in failing to properly support our African and African American Muslims and eradicate discriminatory sentiments. While we ache and pray for the African and African American lives lost and their ongoing fight, we want to use the current climate as an opportunity of growth for those of us who are in positions of privilege, who can heal the divides in our community and outside. This is the time to blatantly acknowledge the harsh truths we have perpetuated, this is the time for us to grow as a community to thoroughly support our African and African American brothers and sisters.
Alhamdulillah, our masjid is located in a beautiful community, within a beautiful, diverse group of people. We have long felt the firsthand enrichment of engaging with and learning from the diverse Muslims in our own masjid, and we must not delay any longer in showing our authentic support and gratitude for this growth. We invite you all, alongside us, to learn from the current climate so that we can all change for the better inshaAllah. We invite you all to be active and participate, in your means, in showing support for the African and African American community. One avenue, Masjid Al-Maa’uun in Minneapolis, is in the midst of a fundraiser, collecting money for food, supplies, and medications for the affected neighborhoods during this time; we invite you all to seek this as a step in the larger journey of healing.
May Allah (swt) accept our prayers, ease their hardships, and keep us all safe.
ISCV Board of Trustees and Imam Abd’Llah
“And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed, in that are signs for those of knowledge.”
Qur’an 30:22
Masjid Al-Maa’uun campaign: https://almaauun.org/
Jummah salat will be taking place at ISCV! Please click the image below for Jummah guidelines and important updates on our operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Masjid Parking Permits
If you are parking at the masjid for other than the prayer, you will have to purchase a parking permit. The fee will be $30 per month. Please fill out the form here in order to receive your parking permit.
IPledge Program
Brothers and sisters,
The ISCV “I Pledge” program is an opportunity for each of us to consistently contribute to our masjid, its security, its programs, its facilities, it’s cleanliness, etc., by donating less than the average cost of a cup of coffee. In other words an amount that most of us can easily afford. $1 or $2 a day may seem inconsequential but if we ALL give, it will make a HUGE difference in our mosque and may make an EVEN GREATER difference in our book of deeds. Our beloved Prophet said: “Whoever donates the equivalent of a single date from lawful earnings Allah will accept it with His right hand and continue to nurture it – the way one of you nurtures a pony – until it becomes like a mountain.” [Agreed upon] Please join me in pledging and encourage others to pledge as well. Remember, the one who guides to good receives a reward equal to the one who actually does it. So get the reward for pledging yourself and the reward of everyone you encourage to pledge as well.
Būriktum,
Imam Abd’Llah
The ISCV “I Pledge” program is an opportunity for each of us to consistently contribute to our masjid, its security, its programs, its facilities, it’s cleanliness, etc., by donating less than the average cost of a cup of coffee. In other words an amount that most of us can easily afford. $1 or $2 a day may seem inconsequential but if we ALL give, it will make a HUGE difference in our mosque and may make an EVEN GREATER difference in our book of deeds. Our beloved Prophet said: “Whoever donates the equivalent of a single date from lawful earnings Allah will accept it with His right hand and continue to nurture it – the way one of you nurtures a pony – until it becomes like a mountain.” [Agreed upon] Please join me in pledging and encourage others to pledge as well. Remember, the one who guides to good receives a reward equal to the one who actually does it. So get the reward for pledging yourself and the reward of everyone you encourage to pledge as well.
Būriktum,
Imam Abd’Llah
Weekly Activities
Monday
Seerah Lecture Immediately after Maghrib- Musalla Wednesday Boy Scouts Troop Meeting 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Classroom 4 Girl Scouts Meeting 6:45 pm - 8 pm Multipurpose Room Friday Jummah Prayer 1:15 - Prayer Hall Sisters Halaqa 12 pm - Multipurpose Room Analyzing the Address 6:30pm-7:30pm Musallah Saturday Brothers Halaqa After Fajr Prayer, Multipurpose Room Weekly Lecture Series 6:30pm-7:30pm Musallah |
Upcoming Events
Past Events |
ISCV NewsSpeaker at UVA Discusses Why Islamophobia is a Threat to All
Religious leaders host prayer walk to stand up to hate Muslim Students Association Denounces Brown Graffiti Charlottesville Mosque Holds Open House Event Open house: Mosque stresses peace during times of hate Islamic Boy Scout Troop in Charlottesville a first for region New Boy Scout Troops Meets at Charlottesville Mosque Charlottesville’s Only Mosque Hosts Open House |