ISLAMIC CENTER, INC.
ST AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

At the Islamic Center of Southern California, we believe the values Islam teaches us are not only compatible with positive American values but are the foundation for a balanced life. Spirituality, knowledge, justice, service, compassion, respect and brotherhood are all building blocks of a strong and loving community. We welcome one and all to learn more about what we believe in and what the Islamic Center has to offer. “…If God had so willed, He could surely have made you all one single community: but He willed it otherwise in order to test you…Vie, then, with one another in doing good works….” (Quran 5:48) At the Islamic Center, we strive to practice and present Islam by providing a variety of religious, educational and social activities for Muslims, interfaith partners and anyone interested in learning about the values and teachings of Islam. We welcome and celebrate our rich cultures and backgrounds, we are grounded by our common American Muslim identity, and we are connected through the Quran. Men and women play an active and equal role in leadership, attendance and participation, and our youth are encouraged to engage with the community and become tomorrow’s leaders. Since its founding in 1952, the Islamic Center of Southern California has been blessed to not only become a regional leader in the City of the Angels, but also a national trailblazer in building and promoting the American Muslim identity. Along the way, Center visionaries helped establish several notable civic, educational and charitable institutions to fulfill the American Muslim community’s growing needs, including the Muslim Public Affairs Council and the New Horizon Schools. The Islamic Center seeks to provide a space and community in which people can embrace their American identity as compatible and complementary to Islamic values, and to promote a socially responsible American Muslim identity. We believe it’s our duty to contribute to the betterment of society and be good neighbors and citizens. This requires working in harmony with other faith groups and civic organizations to enhance our collective future. Read about our founding mission and approach to Islam, which drive our activities and programs. Who we are The Islamic Center of Southern California takes pride in its heritage of diversity, open-mindedness, civic engagement and community building. ​ Get to know what makes us tick — our mission, our approach to Islam and and our definition of the American Muslim identity, all of which shape the character of our community. Mission Statement The Islamic Center of Southern California is an independent organization whose primary goal is the emergence of an American Muslim identity. Its purpose is to practice and share the values of Islam by providing religious, educational and recreational facilities for members of the public. We believe in a representative democracy as defined in the U.S. Constitution, which we believe is congruent with the Islamic concept of shura – a collective and consultative form of decision making. Islamic Center of Southern California Who we are The Islamic Center of Southern California takes pride in its heritage of diversity, open-mindedness, civic engagement and community building. ​ Get to know what makes us tick — our mission, our approach to Islam and and our definition of the American Muslim identity, all of which shape the character of our community. Mission Statement The Islamic Center of Southern California is an independent organization whose primary goal is the emergence of an American Muslim identity. Its purpose is to practice and share the values of Islam by providing religious, educational and recreational facilities for members of the public. We believe in a representative democracy as defined in the U.S. Constitution, which we believe is congruent with the Islamic concept of shura – a collective and consultative form of decision making. Islamic Center of Southern California Who we are The Islamic Center of Southern California takes pride in its heritage of diversity, open-mindedness, civic engagement and community building. ​ Get to know what makes us tick — our mission, our approach to Islam and and our definition of the American Muslim identity, all of which shape the character of our community. Mission Statement The Islamic Center of Southern California is an independent organization whose primary goal is the emergence of an American Muslim identity. Its purpose is to practice and share the values of Islam by providing religious, educational and recreational facilities for members of the public. We believe in a representative democracy as defined in the U.S. Constitution, which we believe is congruent with the Islamic concept of shura – a collective and consultative form of decision making. Islamic Center of Southern California At the Islamic Center of Southern California, we believe the values Islam teaches us are not only compatible with positive American values but are the foundation for a balanced life. Spirituality, knowledge, justice, service, compassion, respect and brotherhood are all building blocks of a strong and loving community. We welcome one and all to learn more about what we believe in and what the Islamic Center has to offer. Thank you for offering to volunteer! There are many ways you can help the community, and we will be sure to post current volunteer opportunities on this page. You can also check the The Islamic Center’s Food Pantry is a volunteer-run service program in partnership with the LA Regional Food Bank, that has been regularly serving the Los Angeles Koreatown community since 2004. Make the Islamic Center of Southern California your place of employment! New job opportunities will be posted on this page. Contact us today if you need a speaker from the Islamic Center to address a specific topic for your special event or congregation; or if you need an official statement from our spokesperson or information for a news article. Thank you for offering to volunteer! There are many ways you can help the community, and we will be sure to post current volunteer opportunities on this page. You can also check the