Our Story
Our Neighborhood
An Islamic Community Amidst Brooklyn's Diversity
Brooklyn’s Community Districts 12 and 14 are home to one the most culturally rich and ethnically diverse corners of New York City. Here, along a bustling stretch of Coney Island Avenue lies Little Pakistan, where a dynamic Muslim community thrives. It is a melting pot of immigrants, multi-generational families, and a remarkably young population.
Today, over 25,000 Muslims call this part of Brooklyn home, with nearly 30% under the age of 18. For too long, however, the area lacked a comprehensive, purpose-built Islamic center that could meet our community’s growing needs.
While longstanding mosques have served as houses of prayer, the AMAN Islamic Cultural Center serves as a multi-purpose space that fosters spiritual growth, popular education, social services, and interfaith understanding. The Madina Masjid is a place where hearts are healed, minds are nourished, and futures are built.
OUR VISION
A Beacon of Faith, Knowledge & Empowerment
The American Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) envisions a future where every Muslim in America has access to the resources, support, and community they need to thrive. The Madina Masjid serves as our headquarters and as a model for the kind of communities that can be nurtured all over America.
As the AMAN Islamic Cultural Center, Madina Masjid aims to be purpose-driven, full-scale Islamic center rooted in the traditions of love for all God’s creations, remembrance of Divine mercy, encouraging learning for all, and community service to assist the vulnerable.
The AMAN Center is more than bricks and mortar. It’s a space for hope, healing, and harmony.
OUR SPIRIT
Reviving the Legacy of Madina in Modern America
When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ found refuge in Madina, it became the birthplace of a new era of peace, inclusion, service, and wisdom. One of the first actions he took in Madina was to build a mosque that served not only as a place of worship, but as a community center for education, public service, and even a soup kitchen.
We believe Brooklyn today is like Madina then: a place that welcomes seekers, celebrates diversity, and offers freedom.
The Madina Masjid seeks to bring that same Prophetic spirit to 21st-century New York. It provides a space where our Islamic and American identities are both celebrated, and where neighbors of all faiths can come together in peace and purpose.
THE CENTER
A Sacred Space for All Walks of Life
Madina Masjid AMAN Islamic Cultural Center is not just a masjid—it’s a holistic community hub built to serve every age, every background, and every dream.
Through specialized programs and divisions, our center provides daily access to initiatives focused on:
Faith & Worship
Daily prayers and Friday Jumu’ah services in a sacred, welcoming space
Islamic Education
Qur’an classes, tafsir sessions, and hadith study groups for all ages
Youth Empowerment
Study circles, youth groups, camping retreats, and leadership workshops
Spiritual Growth
Zikr gatherings and retreats rooted in Sufi tradition
Family & Emotional Support
Free, private counseling and guidance for individuals and families
Women’s Empowerment
Programs by the AMAN Sisters Wing, uplift women through education and engagement
Community Support
Food pantry, skills training, immigrant orientation, and more
Interfaith Engagement
Outreach through Why Islam, creating bridges with neighbors of all backgrounds
Our facilities include a prayer space, multi-purpose hall, lecture and conference rooms, counseling areas, game rooms, a community garden, and a soup kitchen—all under one roof, in the heart of Brooklyn.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Help Us Open the Doors – You Are the Key
Alhamdulillah, the venue for Madina Masjid AMAN Islamic Cultural Center is now secured and entering its final phase before launch.
With your help, we can complete this transformative space and begin serving the thousands who need it.
Your donation is more than a gift—it’s a lasting legacy of faith, service, and impact.
Let’s build Brooklyn’s future—together.
Let’s bring Madina to New York.
